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New generation 1.6 turbo begins powertrain renewal at Opel
2012-05-14
Rüsselsheim. The strongest four-cylinder gasoline engine on the European market in terms of highest specific torque comes from Opel. The turbocharged, direct-injection, 1998 cm3, all-aluminum unit in the Astra OPC not only has a maximum power output of 280 hp ...
Opel/Vauxhall CEO Stracke outlines new growth plan
2012-05-14
Rüsselsheim. During today’s extraordinary all-employee meeting, Opel/Vauxhall CEO Karl-Friedrich Stracke, provided a rough outline of a plan for returning Opel/Vauxhall to profitability as quickly as possible. Following are the plan’s 10 key cornerstones ...
In response to current media reports, the following statement can be attributed to Opel/Vauxhall CEO Karl-Friedrich Stracke:
2012-05-10
“As part of the initial announcement earlier this year, GM/Opel and PSA stated their intent to cooperate in several areas including product development "...
New Astra OPC Engine is King of Torque
2012-05-09
Rüsselsheim. The strongest four-cylinder gasoline engine on the European market in terms of highest specific torque comes from Opel. The turbocharged, direct-injection, 1998 cm3, all-aluminum unit in the Astra OPC not only has a maximum power output of 280 hp ...
Opel Junior Opus 2: "REVELATION"
2012-05-08
All-new Opel Mokka gets unique integrated FlexFix bike carrier
2012-05-07
Rüsselsheim. Opel’s all-new SUV, the Mokka, will be made available with the upgraded, second generation FlexFix bicycle carrier which can now carry up to three bikes. The enhanced storage system exclusive to Opel is integrated in the rear bumper of the vehicle and is always on board ...
Opel Statement on FAZ Report
2012-05-06
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) reports in its Sunday evening online edition (May 6) that the Opel Astra in the future will only be produced in England and Poland ...
ADAC Breakdown Statistics: Opel Meriva Best Minivan
2012-05-04
Rüsselsheim. In the recently published ADAC (German Automobile Club) breakdown statistics for 2011, all five Opel models listed achieved above-average results, with the Opel Meriva leading the way ...
GM Reports First Quarter Net Income of $1.0 Billion
2012-05-03
DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced first quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $1.0 billion, or $0.60 per fully diluted share. These results include a net loss from special items related to goodwill impairment that reduced net income by $0.6 billion, or $0.33 per fully diluted share.
Exclusive Astra OPC high-performance chassis for closer road contact
2012-04-27
Rüsselsheim. Opel has designed a high performance chassis package geared especially towards lateral dynamics and superb handling qualities for its new Astra OPC to complement its powerful 206 kW/280 hp, 400 Nm engine ...
Harald Hamprecht New Communications Director for Opel/Vauxhall
2012-04-27
Rüsselsheim. Harald Hamprecht (37), editor-in-chief of the trade magazine Automotive News Europe, will join Opel/Vauxhall on May 1, 2012. He is named General Director, Product & Corporate Communications ...
500,000th Opel Insignia Leaves Rüsselsheim Plant
2012-04-26
Rüsselsheim. The 500,000th Opel Insignia has left the assembly line of the Rüsselsheim plant in Germany in a ceremony attended by the Plant Director Axel Scheiben. The vehicle in question is a white Insignia Sports Tourer ...
Opel HydroGen4 gets its first hydrogen fuel from wind power
2012-04-24
Berlin/Rüsselsheim. For the first time, the longstanding Opel partners TOTAL and ENERTRAG have started to supply a Berlin gas station with hydrogen fuel produced from wind power ...
Enhanced Opel FlexFix System carries up to four bikes
2012-04-18
Rüsselsheim. The enhanced, second generation FlexFix bicycle carrier system which can take up to four bikes at a time is now available for the Astra Sports Tourer and the Zafira Tourer ...
Opel Junior Opus 1: "It’s only a code name"
2012-04-16
Opel Expands Its Rescue Data Sheets
2012-04-03
Rüsselsheim. Opel has now increased its online rescue data sheets to include 70 different vehicle models from 1991 to the present. The newest models to be included are the Astra GTC, the Corsa LPG, the passenger version of the new Combo and the Zafira Tourer ...
Statement regarding media speculation on Eisenach plant sale
2012-03-29
Rüsselsheim. Following today's speculation in the "Handelsblatt" newspaper in which Opel is said to be considering the sale of its Eisenach plant ...
The New Opel Combo: Versatile Commercial Van or Passenger Car
2012-03-29
Rüsselsheim. Now in its third generation, the new Opel Combo sets new standards in terms of its diversity of models and boasts “Best in Class” results in terms of functionality and utility, positioning it as a leader of the European Van-B segment ...
