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Vauxhall and Opel have brought nigh unto identical model lineups for quite some time. Recently, Saturn has been brought into this little subsection of the General Motors fold; but for the most part with the everydayish models. No Agila, Corsa, Tigra, or Zafira for those of us in the New World. But the Vectra remained fairly well intact during its Atlantic crossing and became the Aura. The Antara is the newest Vue and the Astra even kept its name.
- Official: Opel Insignia Heading To The Usa As The Buick Regal
General Motors officially announced today that the name of Buick's next mid-size sport sedan will be the Regal. Even though the Detroit automaker did not hand out any photos other than a cropped image of the sedan, chances are that the US-spec model...
- Buick Considering Opel Models For Its U.s. Range, Including The Insignia
For those that know a thing or two about the auto industry, GM's decision to get rid of Saturn automatically meant that there was a strong possibility that the brand's current and future planned Opel-based portfolio could pass onto Buick which...
- 2009 Opel Insignia: Prematurely Leaked On The Web
While Opel was busy handing out camouflaged images of the Insignia, the guys at Dutch magazine AutoWeek managed to get there hands on the first official images of Opel’s forthcoming mid-size sedan. As you can see in the pictures, the Insignia,...
- 2009 Opel Insignia: New Image Gallery Released
After releasing pictures of the taillight - headlight treatment and an initial set of camouflaged shots (click here), Opel has followed up with a new image gallery of its upcoming Insignia sedan that will replace the Vectra in Europe, and most possibly,...
- Some Saturn Numbers
Saturn originated as 'a different kind of car company'. At the top of the heap, however, sat General Motors. General Motors is responsible for a very large number of automotive brands and, certainly in the late 80's and early 90's, had...
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THE FUTURE SATURN AURA? SEEN AS OPEL INSIGNIA
Vauxhall and Opel have brought nigh unto identical model lineups for quite some time. Recently, Saturn has been brought into this little subsection of the General Motors fold; but for the most part with the everydayish models. No Agila, Corsa, Tigra, or Zafira for those of us in the New World. But the Vectra remained fairly well intact during its Atlantic crossing and became the Aura. The Antara is the newest Vue and the Astra even kept its name.For the brand-spankin'-about-to-hit-the-auto-show-circuit Insignia to become Aura v2.0, one can assume three things. Firstly, Saturn will have to be able to sell it at a great profit. GM buyers often find deals where Honda and Toyota customers can't. Yet the price can't get too low that the dollar/euro exchange eats further into profits.
Secondly, GM suits must decide whether they want to continue carrying a vast array of the competing models. Malibu, G6, and Aura are incredibly direct competitors. Easily toss the Impala and Lacrosse/Allure into that mix if you like. Furthermore, the G8 isn't out of reach for the top-line Malibu/Aura buyers.
Finally, to what degree does a financially struggling conglomeration like General Motors fall back on old habits - selling outdates automobiles with ridiculously high incentives for a really long time. See Saab 9-5, Chevrolet Cavalier, etc.
If, however, Saturn does import the Insignia as the Aura or as the Insignia or as the Vectra, it'll likely look a lot like the car in the pictures you see here.
- Official: Opel Insignia Heading To The Usa As The Buick Regal
General Motors officially announced today that the name of Buick's next mid-size sport sedan will be the Regal. Even though the Detroit automaker did not hand out any photos other than a cropped image of the sedan, chances are that the US-spec model...
- Buick Considering Opel Models For Its U.s. Range, Including The Insignia
For those that know a thing or two about the auto industry, GM's decision to get rid of Saturn automatically meant that there was a strong possibility that the brand's current and future planned Opel-based portfolio could pass onto Buick which...
- 2009 Opel Insignia: Prematurely Leaked On The Web
While Opel was busy handing out camouflaged images of the Insignia, the guys at Dutch magazine AutoWeek managed to get there hands on the first official images of Opel’s forthcoming mid-size sedan. As you can see in the pictures, the Insignia,...
- 2009 Opel Insignia: New Image Gallery Released
After releasing pictures of the taillight - headlight treatment and an initial set of camouflaged shots (click here), Opel has followed up with a new image gallery of its upcoming Insignia sedan that will replace the Vectra in Europe, and most possibly,...
- Some Saturn Numbers
Saturn originated as 'a different kind of car company'. At the top of the heap, however, sat General Motors. General Motors is responsible for a very large number of automotive brands and, certainly in the late 80's and early 90's, had...