Overview Released in October 2012, the Opel Insignia was available as a mid-size sedan or wagon (‘Sports Tourer’). Manufactured in Russelsheim, Germany, the front-wheel drive Insignia was available with 2.0-litre turbocharged direct-injection petrol and turbo-diesel engines (the 2.0 Turbo and 2.0 CDTi variants, respectively); a six-speed automatic transmission was fitted as standard. Furthermore, the Insignia […]
generation: 2012-13
Review: Holden Volt (2012-13)
Overview Released in November 2012, the Holden Volt was a four seat, plug-in hybrid vehicle. Manufactured in Detroit, USA, the front-wheel drive Volt had three motors – a primary traction motor, a secondary motor/generator and a range-extending 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – which were connected via a planetary gear and electric clutches. Electrical energy was […]
Recalls & faults: Opel Insignia (2012-13)
Recalls: Opel Insignia Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are […]
Recalls & faults: Holden Volt (2012-13)
Recalls: Holden Volt Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are […]
Images: Opel Insignia (2012-13)
Images: Opel Insignia (2012-13) Released in October 2012, the Opel Insignia was available as a mid-size sedan or wagon (‘Sports Tourer’). Manufactured in Russelsheim, Germany, the front-wheel drive Insignia was available with 2.0-litre turbocharged direct-injection petrol and turbo-diesel engines (the 2.0 Turbo and 2.0 CDTi variants, respectively); a six-speed automatic transmission was fitted as standard. […]
Images: Holden Volt (2012-13)
Images: Holden Volt (2012-13) Released in November 2012, the Holden Volt was a four seat, plug-in hybrid vehicle. Manufactured in Detroit, USA, the front-wheel drive Volt had three motors – a primary traction motor, a secondary motor/generator and a range-extending 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – which were connected via a planetary gear and electric clutches. […]
Videos: Opel Insignia (2012-13)
Euro NCAP: 2009 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi – crash and ESC testing In Euro NCAP testing, the Opel Insignia received a five star safety rating, including a 94 per cent adult occupant protection rating and a 79 per cent child occupant protection rating. For more information about this test, please go to the Euro NCAP […]
Videos: Holden Volt (2012-13)
Euro NCAP: Chevrolet Volt crash and ESC testing In Euro NCAP crash testing, the Chevrolet Volt received a five star safety rating which included an 85 per cent adult occupant protection rating and a 78 per cent child occupant protection rating. For more information about this testing, please see the Euro NCAP website. Videos are […]