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Auto Car
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Car
Vauxhall reveals 789bhp Corsa – it's faster than a Bugatti Chiron
The brand's 'Vizor' fascia has also been redesigned. While current models feature a gloss black panel, on the concept it's transparent with daytime-running lights behind. The griffin motif now also lights up. Adams said this is an element that Vauxhall is exploring for production: 'We've got a clear philosophy, but you want to find fresh new ways to refresh it, revive it, but that is still anchored in good core DNA. So we're not throwing everything away every time we want to refresh it. And that's just an example where we're exploring.' While the interior is a stripped-out affair, it still houses potential production elements, said Adams. The bucket seats, for example, are split in two, with the backrest hung from the roll-cage and the seat attached to the floor. This makes 'one of the heaviest parts of the car much lighter' than in today's EVs – 'a fundamental rethink'. In an effort to reduce the driver's mental load, the concept doesn't contain any screens. Only a handful of physical buttons are present for key functions. Future of GSE In July, Vauxhall relaunched the GSE sub-brand as a badge for performance-honed EVs with the 276bhp Mokka GSE. This Corsa concept, however, moves the dial even further and shows where Vauxhall wants to take GSE, said Adams. It gets 789bhp and 590lb ft of torque from a dual-motor powertrain, weighs just 1170kg and is claimed to hit 62mph in 2.0sec – faster than a Bugatti Chiron. Top speed is capped at 199mph. These figures are hypothetical, however, given that the car can be driven only in the Gran Turismo video game. However, Adams argued that the figures are 'realistic' and could 'in theory' make it to a production model, saying: 'If you were going to get a max but be on the realistic end of max, then they are believable figures.'
NZ Autocar
7 days ago
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Futuristic concept car hints at new Opel Corsa
A new unnamed concept car from Opel hints at a sporty Corsa GSE hot hatch. Teaser shots were released by Stellantis overnight. The next-generation Opel Corsa is due out in 2026, and the company is giving an initial glimpse of the all-new supermini. It is set to reveal the concept car imminently, more than likely at the Munich motor show. Expect it to feature new interpretations of some classic styling elements. Opel's 'compass' DRL (daylight running lights) arrangement will incorporate slim horizontal and vertical light strips. An illuminated badge grabs attention to the centre of the Vizor grille. This is similar to the design of the Vauxhall Experimental concept from 2023 (first image). The rear will sport illuminated Vauxhall lettering between similarly thin light strips, with a floating vertical strip below that. Further down appears to be a large rear diffuser. Expect an aerodynamic wheel design too. A hot GSE version of the next Corsa has been in the wings for a while. Opel evidently has high hopes for this new model. It is promising to 'explore the boundaries of battery-electric performance vehicles'. Opel has even gone to the trouble of fitting the concept with a roll cage and motorsport-style bucket seat. Evidently the concept is race track ready. Be that as it may, you can be sure the future road-going Corsa will have more modest ambitions. The square-shaped steering wheel also looks like it was inspired by motorsport, with a press-to-pass button. The interior features an augmented-reality head-up display, like in the 2023 Experimental concept. All will become clear at the Munich motor show. Read our review of the Opel Corsa e-SRi.
TimesLIVE
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Fresh brew: updated Opel Mokka now serving in Mzansi
The facelifted Opel Mokka has arrived in South Africa with a number of updated styling and tech features. Exterior highlights include revised front and rear bumpers for improved aerodynamics and new Eco LED headlamps with upgraded lenses that are said to offer better night-time visibility. The sleek German crossover also gets a new Opel badge on the Vizor radiator grille, bootlid and alloy wheel centre caps. Electrically adjustable and foldable side mirrors are heated and include blind spot warning. As before, two variants are available, starting with the entry-level Mokka Edition. This model replaces the outgoing Elegance trim and rides on 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Standard kit includes cloth upholstery, front and rear parking sensors, a frameless electrochromic rear-view mirror, a heated multifunction steering wheel, onboard navigation and wireless charging. A 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system come standard, the latter powered by Qualcomm technology. Front occupants get a USB-C port with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, while passengers in the rear benefit from two USB-A charging ports. The Mokka GS Line steps things up with larger 18-inch alloy wheels, a contrasting Diamond Black roof, lateral parking sensors, a 180° rear-view camera, leather upholstery and heated/massaging leather front seats. Additional driver assistance systems include speed sign recognition, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, active lane keeping, lane departure warning, forward collision mitigation and a driver attention alert function. Both models are powered by a 1.2l three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 96kW and 230Nm, delivered to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Opel Mokka 1.2T Edition — R519,900 — R564,900 All models include a five-year/100,000km warranty and a three-year/60,000km service plan.
