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GM's European triple play.


Opel Tigra The Opel Tigra is a small coupe produced by Opel (a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation) based on its Corsa supermini. It was originally available as a small coupé, produced from 1994 to 2000, with a new roadster model introduced in 2004.  Twin Top

"Proportions are a challenge with a retractable hardtop A Retractable Hardtop (also known as a coupé convertible and coupé cabriolet) refers to a car with a movable roof for a convertible that is made of plastic or metal. This results in a car with the flexibility of an optional roof yet the rigid roof of a coupé. ," says Wayne Holger, assistant chief designer, Opel Tigra Twin Top, but it wasn't the only challenge the development team faced. Maximum trunk space The Trunk Space is an all-ages music venue, art gallery, and performance space in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, USA. It is located on Grand Avenue, between 19th Avenue and 15th Avenue.  is another problem, which was solved by making the Tigra a two-seater, not a 2+2. Research showed a 2+2 isn't that useful every day, so space was reapportioned to allow stowing the top without eliminating luggage capacity. There is 2.5 [ft.sup.3] of carrying space in the cabin behind the seats, 15.5 [ft.sup.3] in the trunk when the top is up, and a reasonable 8.8 [ft.sup.3] when it is down. Which makes the Twin Top useful as well as sporty.

A modified Opel Corsa The Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European subsidiary Opel since 1982. It has also been sold under a variety of other brands (most notably Vauxhall, Chevrolet , and Holden  GSi chassis with high-strength steel inserts in the doors, rockers, and behind the seats is the base for the Tigra. Built in Cerizay, France, by coachbuilder Heuliez, the Twin Top boasts an electro-hydraulic top mechanism that goes from open to closed in 18 seconds. The trunk lid also is powered electro-hydraulically. Heuliez is contracted to build up to 50,000 units annually, or about one-third the volume expected in the segment in Europe in 2005.

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Power comes from GM's 1.4- and 1.8-liter EcoTec four cylinders, though the 125-hp 1.8 mated to the standard five-speed manual is best for pulling the 2,789-Ib Tigra around. Well-equipped models sell for around [euro]20,000, which includes a 16% value-added tax value-added tax (VAT), levy imposed on business at all levels of the manufacture and production of a good or service and based on the increase in price, or value, provided by each level. . Which means the Tigra would be a bargain if it ever showed up on these shores.

Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon

The Daewoo name lives in Europe as part of the agreement governing GM's purchase of the struggling South Korean automaker, but will eventually be replaced by the Chevy brand. In the interim, new vehicles based on existing Daewoo models get the Daewoo badge, like the new Nubira wagon.

GM boasts that the new wagon has above-average interior room, a cargo capacity of up to 50 [ft.sup.3] (seats down), and the choice of two four-cylinder engines: a 109-hp 1.6-liter and a 122-hp 1.8-liter. Both are 16-valve engines. The real hook is the value for the money. Standard equipment includes tinted windows, a radio antenna embedded in the windshield, front power windows, CD player and RDS (1) (Remote Data Services) A set of programming interfaces from Microsoft that enables users to update data on the Internet or intranets from their ActiveX-enabled browser.  radio. Move up to the SX and you add air conditioning, adjustable interval wipers
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Saab 1.9 TiD

If you don't have a diesel-powered vehicle in Europe, you're missing out on nearly 50% of the market. Saab had a 2.2-liter diesel, but it was marginal on meeting the 2006 Euro 4 emission standards. Enter GM-Fiat Powertrain. Its 1.9-liter inline four-cylinder design comes in two versions: an eight-valve, 120-hp base engine and a sixteen-valve, 150-hp unit. Both are designed to produce 90% of available torque between 1,750 and 3,250 rpm, meet the new emission standards, and significantly raise Saab's penetration in the premium diesel segment in Europe.

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 of silicon carbide that is regenerated approximately every 1,000 km via a short burst of overfueling. This raises temperatures in the trap to 600[degrees], which burns off the trapped particulates.

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