VIDEO: 2010 Opel Astra Hits the Road

After the release of the full blown photos and preliminary specifications on its brand new 2010 Astra, Opel has now published the first official video of its Focus challenger. The five-door hatchback will make its inaugural appearance in front of the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September with European sales following shortly after. For more detailed info and photos of the new Astra, click here.

VIDEO: 2010 Opel Astra Prototype Winter Testing

Opel's official Astra blog -yep, nowadays even specific models get their own blogs- has begun an informal countdown for the launch of the new German hatchback that will take place at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. Up until now, the Germans have released a trio of videos featuring camouflaged prototype models shot during winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden, which is a popular test destination for European carmakers.

The new Astra will be offered in all sorts of bodystyles including a five-door hatch, sedan, station wagon, coupe-convertible and a coupe-like three-door model. You can check out a whole set of photos and more analytical details on the 2010 Astra by clicking here.

VIDEO: Opel Insignia OPC - Vauxhall Insignia VXR in Motion

Watch the first promotional film on the all-new Opel Insignia OPC that sports a 325-horsepower 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 engine and an adaptive four-wheel drive system with an electronic rear limited slip differential. Opel claims that its high-performance sports saloon reaches a top speed of 250 km/h or 155mph (restricted) and sprints from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in six seconds The Insignia OPC, which will be badged in the UK as the Vauxhall Insignia VXR, will make its world debut on May 7 at the Barcelona Motor Show with pan-European sales scheduled to begin this fall.

VIDEO: Opel Insignia OPC Unleashes its 300HP+ on the Nurburgring

While not as powerful as the BMW M3 Sedan, the new Opel Insignia OPC with its bi-turbocharged 2.8-liter V6 engine that is slated to develop anywhere between 300 and 320HP could give Audi's S4 sports sedan a good run for its money. The high-performance version of the Insignia which is due to be officially revealed this month, also comes with GM's latest all-wheel drive system featuring an electronically-controlled, rear limited slip differential.

In this new spy video -courtesy of Car Magazine- the Insignia OPC was caught in action on the Nurburgring race track. Once you have finished watching the video, click here for more details and high-res photos of the Insignia OPC.