Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Limited special model: Extra-stylish Opel Mokka Individual

  • Now at Opel dealers: Black and white special edition based on the GS Line
  • Top equipment included: special price of 37,105 euros (RRP incl. VAT)
  • Lots in it: Opel Vizor with IntelliLux LED Matrix light, Pure Panel with Multimedia Navi Pro, Park & ​​Go, Keyless Open & Start and heated seats
  • Lots of it: Complete winter wheels, red rim clips and white sports decor film
New Opel Mokka Individual

Anything but ordinary - that's the Opel Mokka . The stylish compact SUV with the new Opel Vizor brand face and the Pure Panel cockpit has become a customer favorite since it went on sale a good year ago. Battery-electric Opel Mokka-e was not awarded the “Golden Steering Wheel 2021” 1 for nothing . Now Opel is going one step further and presenting the Mokka even sportier, even more stylish, even more individual: the special model Opel Mokka Individual, limited to 700 pieces, is now available with top equipment at a special price of 37,105 euros (RRP including VAT).

Special edition is an absolute eye-catcher in its fast-paced black-and-white look with white sports decor on the bonnet and roof, as well as chili-red wheel spoke clips. Inside, the driver and passengers look out onto an ultra-modern, fully digital Pure Panel cockpit landscape in which the 12-inch driver information display and the 10-inch color touchscreen form a flowing unit with the Multimedia Navi Pro. The glare-free IntelliLux LED Matrix light turns night into day for all road users. What is also special is that in addition to the mounted wheels, there is a second set of 18-inch light-alloy wheels with summer tires in a 5-twin-spoke design. And the 96 kW/130 hp 1.2-litre all-aluminium three-cylinder turbo petrol direct injection engine with 8-speed automatic transmission and 230 Newton meters of maximum torque (fuel consumption according to WLTP 2 : combined 6.0-5.9 l/100 km, 136-133 g/km CO2 ) .

"New Opel Mokka Individual is the Mokka for all customers who want a distinctive, extra-sporty design and a high level of comfort," says Opel Germany boss Andreas Marx. “This is exactly what the special model offers at an attractive price of 37,105 euros. In return, customers also receive many stylish extras and additional 18-inch alloy wheels.”

Sporty, charismatic with top equipment and many extras

In addition to the summer tires in 5-spoke TriColor design, the scope of delivery of the Mokka Individual also includes 18-inch light-alloy wheels for winter in 5-twin-spoke design. Stylish wheel spoke clips in chilli red underline the unconventional appearance. This promises pure sportiness: On the outside, the white decorative sports film picks up the jade white of the vehicle flanks and exterior mirror covers, emphasizing the contrast to the diamond black of the bonnet and roof; the interior reflects the sporty design language with a snow-white interior mirror cover specially for the Opel Mokka Individual.

Opel Mokka GS Line, on which the special model is based, already has extensive standard equipment: These include assistance systems from the front collision warning system with automatic city emergency braking and pedestrian detection to the intelligent cruise control and speed limiter through to drowsiness detection, lane keeping assistant, 180-degree Panoramic reversing camera and parking pilot at the rear. With Opel Mokka Individual, Park & ​​Go package with Parkpilot for the front, as well as blind spot warning and side protection, complements the wide range of safety features. Another highlight is the standard IntelliLux LED Matrix light that blends seamlessly into both sides of the high-gloss black Opel Vizor. Anti-dazzle adaptive light system enables driving with permanent high beam without dazzling oncoming vehicles or vehicles ahead.

In the interior, the driver and passengers enjoy the highest level of comfort. They are fully networked with the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible top-of-the-line infotainment system Multimedia Navi Pro. For the driver and front passenger, the journey is even more relaxed in cool temperatures thanks to the seat heating.

Limited special model Opel Mokka Individual is now available from selected Opel dealers in Germany.

1] "Golden Steering Wheel 2021" Opel Mokka-e (power consumption according to WLTP 16.2-15.8 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions 0 g/km, range up to 338 km, efficiency class A+++): AUTO BILD 45 /2021 & BILD AM SONNTAG 46/2021. Category "Best car up to 25,000 euros" (taking into account the BAFA environmental bonus).

2] The values ​​were determined using the more realistic test procedure WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure), which replaces the test procedure with reference to the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). WLTP values ​​are also the basis for calculating vehicle-related taxes. A vehicle's consumption, CO2 emissions and range not only depend on the efficient use of energy by the vehicle, but are also influenced by driving behavior and other non-technical factors. Further information on the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel consumption, the CO2-Emissions and power consumption of new passenger cars” which is available free of charge at www.dat.de. The information on consumption and emissions does not refer to an individual vehicle and is not part of the offer, but is intended solely for purposes of comparison between the various vehicle types.

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

All-New Opel Astra with Class-Leading IntelliLux LED Pixel Light

  • Adaptive and bright as day: Newest IntelliLux LED Pixel Light with 168 LED elements
  • Triple-row Matrix: For near area, the bright-dark border and glare-free long range vision
  • Best in class: Opel Astra with light system from Insignia and Grandland Opel flagships

Newest IntelliLux LED Pixel Light with 168 LED elements

All-new Opel Astra is not only electrified for the first time, it also continues to bring state-of-the-art technologies to the compact class that customers have previously only known from more expensive cars. A real highlight that combines emotionally charged design with the utmost practicality is the newest generation of the adaptive IntelliLux LED Pixel Light.

System – which is adopted from the Insignia and Grandland Opel flagships – is unique in the compact class and features 168 continuously reacting LED elements (84 per headlamp) that ensure that the light output is precisely adapted to the prevailing driving conditions, without glare for other road users.

“Drivers of the new Opel Astra enjoy the best night vision of all with IntelliLux LED Pixel Light”, said head of light technology, Ingolf Schneider. “This is engineering of the highest precision, made in Germany and accessible to all.”

Premium light in compact class: IntelliLux LED Pixel Light with triple-row Matrix

New Astra’s slim headlamps comprise a triple-row matrix with seamlessly flowing functions:

  • In the near-field area, a long row of pixels continuously adapts the focus of the light to every cornering situation.
  • Another row of finely defined and similarly fast reacting pixels ensures optimum range in the area where brightness and darkness meet.
  • Actual Matrix function precisely “cuts” preceding and oncoming traffic out of the middle and upper pixel rows within milliseconds. Remaining areas continue to be fully illuminated. This means that Opel Astra driver always has “bright-as-day” light at his disposal, but without glare for other traffic. This enables the driver to identify objects such as signs or animals at the roadside at a distance that previously lay in darkness. Drivers can therefore react faster and sooner.

Design and technology in one: Opel Vizor as technology platform

New Astra’s IntelliLux LED Pixel Light headlamps, together with the LED daylight driving lamps and the indicators, are integrated in the Opel Vizor. Unique brand face thus becomes a technology platform as well as a powerful design element.


In its newest generation the best-selling Opel Astra continues its long standing role of making innovations affordable to many customers, both as five-door hatchback and as Opel Astra Sports Tourer estate. Previous Opel Astra generation (“2016 European Car Of The Year”) already brought the pioneering IntelliLux LED Matrix Light to the compact class in 2015.

2015: Opel Astra with IntelliLux LED Matrix Light

Friday, 11 March 2022

Vauxhall Corsa-e helps Formula Woman find future female racing stars

  • Formula Woman applicants complete their on-track assessments in all-electric Vauxhall Corsa-e
  • 740 drivers experienced Vauxhall Corsa-e at circuits across the UK
  • All-electric version of the UK’s best-selling car can cover up to 222 miles* on a single charge and accelerates from 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds
  • Vauxhall Corsa-e helped narrow a list of 50 finalists for the next stage of competition
  • Six eventual winners will compete in full season of GT Cup championship

All-electric Vauxhall Corsa-e has helped find the next female racing stars as part of the global Formula Woman competition. More than 700 women got behind the wheel of the Corsa-e at three different racetracks in the UK during the first round of the Formula Woman assessments.  

After receiving thousands of applications, nearly 740 drivers took part in dedicated Formula Woman track days at Bedford Autodrome, Knockhill Racing Circuit and Anglesey Circuit, during which they received tuition behind the wheel of the Vauxhall Corsa-e, the all-electric version of the UK’s best-selling car in 2021. The competition, which aims to find the next top female racing driver, was open to women over 17 with a full driving licence and little or no previous racing experience.

During the day, the participants learned the fundamentals of driving on track, including racing lines and racecraft. As well as the on-track driving, each day consisted of a briefing, written and fitness tests as well as media training. Through analysing their performance in the Corsa-e as well as on the other tests, Formula Woman judges were able to pick 50 finalists from the 740 entries who will progress to the next round of assessments. 

Graeme Glew, Formula Woman Founder, commented: “Vauxhall Corsa-e really did prove to be a fabulous choice for the assessments. We were delighted with how it performed throughout, not missing a beat. It was a very easy car to drive and handled very well, it just couldn’t be faulted.”

Jeremy Townsend, Communications Director, Vauxhall, said: “We were delighted to be able to support the Formula Woman competition. It was a great opportunity for the applicants to put the all-electric Corsa-e through its paces and experience its impressive acceleration and agile handling. We’re wishing the finalists all the best for the future.”

Zero-emissions-in-use Corsa-e features a 50kWh battery, allowing it to travel up to 222 miles* on a single charge under WLTP testing. Supporting up to 100kW rapid charging, an 80% charge takes just 30 minutes, while a 100kW (136PS) electric motor enables Vauxhall Corsa-e to accelerate from 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds.

As well as the assessments in the Vauxhall Corsa-e, Formula Woman participants were invited to take part in further track days, simulator sessions and 1:1 driver training to help them prepare for the competition.

Formula Woman is currently preparing the 50 finalists for the next round of assessments on 2nd and 3rd March. From there, 15 drivers will progress to the penultimate stage of the competition on 4th March. The six winners will then be selected on 10th-11th March, when Vauxhall will also be providing two Corsa-e models for the finalists to use for track familiarisation. From the six winners, four drivers will claim the prize of a full season competing in the GT Cup championship, with two reserves.

* WLTP preliminary figure