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For MPG, there is always the EPA's fuel economy site, which has both new and old models under the new 2008 MY test method. GM has at least three different systems for engine codes: the RPO number usually quoted in the US; a Saab engine code designation for engines used by Saab, and an international code as used by GM Europe, LAAM and Asia Pacific (including GM Daewoo). In addition, GM Daewoo's straight 6 engines have their own unique designations (XK20 and XK25). Isuzu has their own codes for the engines they developed, and other manufacturers using GM engines have their own codes as well (N36A for Suzuki's version of the LY7, P9K for the Isuzu 6DE1 3.0 L TDi as used by Renault, B308L as used by Saab, or Y30DT as used by Opel). For example, the 2.0 L Turbo in the 9-3 comes in three different versions: B207E (150 PS), B207L (175 P) and B207R (210 PS). The B207L has an RPO of LK9, and the B207L is used by Opel/Vauxhall as the Z20NET. The 2.0 L Turbo in the 9-5 is the B205E (150 PS) or B205L (180PS), and the 2.3 L is either B235E (185 PS), B235L (220 PS) or B235R (260 PS), the latter with an RPO code of LJ3.

Full Press Release: Opel GTC Concept Heralds New Design Era for the Brand * Dynamic and unexpected: New interior and exterior design language * Striking and elegant: Lighting concepts provide new signature style * Flexible and innovative: From four to two-seater at touch of a button with “Flex4” * Intelligent and variable: Four-wheel drive for optimum traction in all driving situations Rüsselsheim/Geneva — The world premiere of the GTC Concept (Gran Turismo Coupé) at the 77th Geneva Motor Show gives an insight into how dynamic and refreshing Opel's new design language will look in the future. “This concept car demonstrates the new interpretation of the Opel brand,” explains Alain Visser, Executive Director, European Opel Marketing. “The GTC Concept embodies the confident, emotional direction we're taking with Opel. Its exciting lines combined with its high driving dynamics and interior flexibility reflect what the Opel brand trademark characteristics will be in the future.” Even a new, more refined brand emblem, with the Opel name proudly embossed into the Blitz ring, is suggested. more … (including GTC video clip)

It's symptomatic of the much tighter European price differences, and the higher premium Peugeot asks for the coupe. For a segment comparison (sans prices): E-segment coupés Wheelbase Length Width Height Front track Rear track Honda Accord Coupé 2670 105.1 4770 187.8 1810 71.3 1415 55.7 1552 61.1 1555 61.2 Jaguar XK-Series 2752 108.3 4791 188.6 1892 74.5 1322 52.0 Pontiac G6 Coupé 2852 112.3 4802 189.1 1749 68.9 1450 57.1 1519 59.8 1534 60.4 Peugeot 407 Coupé 2725 107.3 4815 189.6 1868 73.5 1400 55.1 1575 62.0 BMW 6er-reihe 2780 109.4 4820 189.8 1855 73.0 1373 54.1 1558 61.3 1596 62.8 Pontiac GTO 2789 109.8 4821 189.8 1841 72.5 1397 55.0 Opel GTC Concept 2737 107.8 4830 190.2 1867 73.5 1432 56.4 1627 64.1 1629 64.1 Toyota Camry Solara 2720 107.1 4892 192.6 1815 71.5 1425 56.1 Chrysler Sebring 2692 106.0 4921 193.7 1763 69.4 1398 55.0 1529 60.2 1529 60.2 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2807 110.5 4995 196.7 1851 72.9 1418 55.8 1586 62.4 1562 61.5

GTC is simply GT Coupe. The Vectra fastback is the GTS, the 3-door Astra the GTC. You can expect this to be the —a GTC in production form. OPC is the performance arm, a JV with Zender, the equivalent of Vauxhall's VXR and Holden's HSV. The semi-official tuner is Irmscher.

It's only European competitor, the 407 Coupe (G6-sized) falls between a 9-3 sedan and 9-3 Cabrio in price (closer to the Cabrio).

Supersize this! Forget low-fat meals at Subway, McDonalds Australia, already offering "lighter choices", has now won the Heart Foundation Tick of Approval for 9 meal combinations, including burgers! How do they do it? No fries, no soft drinks, no large/double meat patties, no soft serve ice cream. Instead you get nuggets, lean beaf burger, McChicken, plain hamburger or filet-o-fish with salad and low-fat dressing; Tandoori Chicken sub with yoghurt; Thai Chicken Sub with an apple; or Chicken salad with yoghurt, each with either water or orange juice. As a bonus each approved combo gets a 15% discount, but no substition or modification is allowed. A wider range is promised in future.

16% of the RDI for calcium per 100g, in the form of calcium carbonate http://www.munchys.com/product.html

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Obscure I know, but how can you go past a reference to the Mazda Bongo (a light van Mazda whores out to anyone (Ford, Nissan, Mitsubishi) who needs to sell an 18 yr old van to compete with a 7 year old Toyota) on an automotive site.http://www.bongo.mazda.co.jp/

A strake is a stripe or streak of something, especially used to refer to one of a series of parallel lines, such as the stripes made by the planking on the side of a wooden boat, or the strakes on the side air intake of a testarossa, or across the front air ducts or grilles of many cars.

The faux brake duct?

Titling, registration, or operation will require the approval of your state's DMV or equivalent.

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/ http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/ As the Zafira is not on the NHTSA's eligibility list you will need to contract with a registered importer (listed on the NHTSA site) to provide a compliance label. If they haven't done one before it may be quite difficult. Some RI's can also do the required EPA tests for you.

KM77 merely says the concept appears to same niche as the earlier V-body Monza, which was a midsize rwd fastback based on the Rekord/Commodore. This concept appears to be fwd-based.

It may not be an Insignia in production :AH-HA_wink:

Not an Omega, Calibra. Very Nice 407 Coupe Jaeger

That's 420 hp DIN. In SAE hp it's probably only as much as the CTS V-series or Corvette.

Spot on. The Vauxhall is £34,995 ($US 68,530) and the G8 will will be $US26-35,000 (maybe $45K with all options)?

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No, no, no, "Wheely Cool"

Full European market press release (no TDI engines in the US, and probably no fwd versions either) Elegance and Dynamism The new Audi A5/S5 Satty, you're spot on, this is targeting the CLK more than the 3-Series Coupe. There's only a 2" difference in length between these larger coupes and the 3-Series, but the style and price-range are completely different. The 6-Series and XK are quite a bit bigger and more expensive though.

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Honda Announces the New Crossroad Tokyo, Japan — Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the release of the new Crossroad, an automobile which transcends existing categories by combining the design and functionality of an SUV with the convenient size of a compact car and the 3-row seating and 7-passenger capacity of a minivan. The new Crossroad will go on sale throughout Japan on Friday, February 23. The Crossroad was designed as an “active life navigator”—a car that helps people enjoy their active new lifestyles, unbound by conventional thinking. … more This is to a normal C-segment MPV such as the Zafira what fullsize crossovers such as the Taurus-X and Enclave are to Sienna and Quest—an MPV in the body of a crossover. Like the fullsize crossovers, it's more expensive than either a standard C-MPV, or a shorter-wheelbase 5-seat C-crossover such as the Qashqai.

Yeah, but you'd still have to establish title to each car. Just because someone parked their car on a property you've bought doesn't make it yours. They could have all been stolen and the thief arrested befeore he could get rid of them.

Ahh, but the Camry was never a Toyopet. It was originally sold through the Corolla channel. The Avalon succeeds a Toyopet, being the fat American cousin to the Mark X, both descendents of the Toyopet Corona's sportier offspring, the Corona Mark II. The other Toyopets sold in the US are the RX350, and the Yaris (sedan shareed with Corolla, hatch shared with Netz).