The next-generation Opel Crossland will look nothing like the current model. While the crossover continues to wear a full-body camouflage wrap in these fresh spy photos that conceal the revamped design details, the coverings can’t hide the new boxy proportions underneath. The revamped Crossland looks more like a traditional crossover than a hatchback on stilts like the current offering. The redesigned Opel features an upright front-end design, pairing the headlight motif of the 2022 Astra with a unique bumper and other specific touches. It eschews the current-generation Crossland’s smoother styling. Gallery: Next-Generation Opel Crossland Spy Photos 19 Photos The new ethos maximizes rear cargo capacity with a flatter roof and hatch. Only small portions of the taillights poke through the covering, obscuring their styling. We haven’t seen inside the redesigned … [Read more...] about New Opel Crossland Spied With Astra Influences, Boxy Proportions
Vauxhall astra where to put screenwash
Racing school founder Jim Russell dies
After serving in the RAF and then creating a garage business with his brother Peter, Russell came to motor racing after visiting a meeting at his local track, Snetterton. At the age of 32, he decided that he wanted to take part, and so bought a Cooper MkVI with a JAP engine for the 1952 season. His competitiveness improved when he fitted a Manx Norton engine into the chassis and wins started to come by August 1953. Russell claimed three 500cc BRSCC National Formula 3 titles between 1955-1957.He won 64 F3 races throughout his driving career, 11 Formula 2 events and six sportscar races. But his driving career was halted by a serious crash at Le Mans in 1959. During the night, Brian Naylor had rolled his Aston Martin at Maison Blanche. Although Naylor escaped, Russell's Cooper Monaco struck the abandoned car and he was left with broken legs and ribs, plus minor burns. He did return to the cockpit briefly in 1961, but then decided to hang up his gloves. In 1966, Russell was … [Read more...] about Racing school founder Jim Russell dies
See 7 Future Cars In Spy Shots For The Week Of September 18, 2023
Motor1.com puts up spy shots of upcoming vehicles practically every day and sometimes more often than that. If you want to stay on the cutting edge of what's on the way, check out this list of all the glimpses of development vehicles from the past week. Hyundai Casper Tiny EV Spied In Europe Hiding Funky Styling The Hyundai Casper is a cute, tiny EV with a boxy shape. This one is under camouflage, but the covering doesn't hide much of the vehicle's shape. The design appears to be similar to the combustion-powered version. Gallery: 2024 Hyundai Casper EV spy photos 28 Photos Hyundai Tucson Facelift Spied While Towing The refreshed Hyundai Tucson is under development in Europe. A body wrap on the nose indicates that the headlights and driving lamps receive upgrades. There are also tweaks to the lower fascia. Gallery: Hyundai Tucson Facelift … [Read more...] about See 7 Future Cars In Spy Shots For The Week Of September 18, 2023