Opel: news and articles
 | Opel Insignia Roars to Top of Mid-Size Class in Europe Europe’s Car of the Year 2009 is also European car buyers’ first choice: Thanks to the new Insignia’s spectacular market launch, Opel now leads the mid-size segment in Europe. In the first full quarte... 03 May 2009 |
 | The Ten Millionth Opel rolls off the Zaragoza Assembly Line Production workers cheered today as they placed the finishing touches on the ten millionth car built in Zaragoza: a green, five-door Opel Corsa ecoFLEX 1.3 CDTI. The Corsa commemorates a landmark in the history of the ... 03 May 2009 |
 | Opel Insignia OPC: Hot Chili Premiere at the Barcelona Motor Show The high performance version of the Car of the Year 2009 will be unveiled on May 7, when the Opel Insignia OPC premieres at the Barcelona Motor Show, ten years after the launch of the first OPC model (Opel Performance ... 17 April 2009 |
 | Opel Insignia – Car of the Year now comes as athletic station wagon When customers flock to buy a completely new car in hard economic times, then that auto must be a particularly special one. To date some 75,000 Insignias have been ordered in Europe so far. The debut of a third additio... 17 March 2009 |
 | Opel Insignia wins esteemed red dot design award The Opel Insignia has been recognized once again by an international expert jury for its outstanding design, winning the prestigious “red dot” award for product design. The international red dot design awa... 17 March 2009 |
| Ampera Gets Power and Refinement from Voltec Propulsion System The revolutionary Opel Ampera will be the first emission-free, electrically driven automobile in Europe suitable for everyday driving. With its Voltec electric propulsion system providing lively acceleration and high l... 04 March 2009 | |
 | Geneva World Premiere: Opel Ampera to Debut in 2011 The revolutionary Opel Ampera today celebrated its world premiere at the 79th Geneva Motor Show. General Motors Europe president, Carl-Peter Forster, unveiled the extended-range electric vehicle and announced plans to ... 04 March 2009 |
 | New Insignia marks 5-million car landmark for Vauxhall in midsize sector With almost five million post-war passenger cars produced, mainly for the domestic market, Vauxhall can lay claim to have been ‘The Wheels of Britain’ for more than sixty years now. And fresh from its recen... 18 February 2009 |
 | Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo: First Turbo-charged CNG Van The most powerful natural gas-propelled vehicle premieres in December when Opel presents its first Compressed Natural Gas compact van with a turbo-charger at the Bologna motor show (December 5 to 14, 2008). The new Za... 14 November 2008 |
 | Opel Agila now with Automatic Transmission Compact size and automatic transmission – two factors that can help car drivers relieve the stress of everyday big-city traffic. The Opel Agila now offers both. Only 3.74 meters long, this subcompact can easily t... 06 November 2008 |
 | Opel and GM Develop Vehicles with a Sixth Sense In its second international forum, the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium (C2C-CC) is demonstrating for the first time worldwide vehicle-to-X communication independent of manufacturer or vehicle-type. Opel is hosting t... 23 October 2008 |
 | Opel Model Year 2009: Cleaner, More Economical and Attractive The main attraction in Opel model year 2009 is without question the new Insignia. The notchback and hatchback versions will be introduced in November 2008 and the station wagon variant, the Sports Tourer, will follow a... 09 October 2008 |
 | Station Wagon Practicality Wrapped in Elegant Style The new Opel Insignia Sports Tourer showcases the dynamic look of the new Opel midsize class in the station wagon segment and reflects this in its name. Two new engines for the entire Insignia class also make their wor... 03 October 2008 |
 | Opel Insignia Sports Tourer Starts at an Attractive 23,990 Euros A distinctive character is offered at appealing conditions: Opel presents the third member of the Insignia family, the Sports Tourer, at the Paris Motor Show (October 4-19). The station wagon variant glistens not only ... 03 October 2008 |
 | Economy without Compromise: Opel Insignia ecoFLEX The new Insignia ecoFLEX, debuting at the Paris Motor Show (October 4 - 19), offers environmentally friendly driving without making any compromises. In contrast to many other competitors, it is not a low-end model, but... 03 October 2008 |
 | Opel Showcases Two World Premieres at Paris Motor Show At the Paris Motor Show (Oct. 4 – 19), Opel arrives fully equipped with two world premieres -- its dynamic new Insignia Sports Tourer with two new engines and the sleek Insignia ecoFLEX model that combines drivin... 20 September 2008 |
 | Opel Fuel-Efficiency Stars: New Corsa and Astra ecoFLEX Models Opel introduces new pro-environmental ecoFLEX variants of the Corsa and Astra for model year 2009. With CO2 emissions of just 109 (Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX) and 119 g/km (Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX), the two are real fuel-effi... 28 August 2008 |
 | Opel Insignia Receives Seal of Approval for Ergonomic Seats The Opel Insignia Ergonomic Sport Seat has received a rare rave: A seal of approval for ergonomics by a German panel of doctors and therapists. This was not the first time Opel has received such kudos. Ergonomically-supe... 27 August 2008 |
 | Opel Insignia Sports Tourer - The New Wagon in Elegant Sportswear Due to be unveiled at Paris Motor Show (October 4-19), Opel’s new station wagon offers leading technologies wrapped in a sporty, premium body and reflects this in its name: Insignia Sports Tourer. The Insignia Sports Tou... 18 August 2008 |
 | Opel Insignia: New Top Model Launches with Attractive Prices Opel has announced attractive pricing for its new top model, the Insignia, debuting today at the British International Motor Show 2008. Even though its technology and design solidly place the Insignia at the top of the m... 22 July 2008 |
 | Innovative Opel Insignia Enlivens Traditional Mid-size Segment A new name, a new car, a new ambition. With their breathtaking design and leading technology, the new Opel Insignia notch and hatchback make their world premiere at the 2008 British International Motor Show, signaling th... 22 July 2008 |
 | Refined Logo Expresses Brand's New Confidence A fresh, bold car requires an equally striking emblem. So when the Insignia debuts in July at the London Motor Show it will sport a refined logo that heralds a new era for Opel in innovation, technology and design.“The I... 21 May 2008 |
 | Opel Adds New Turbo CNG Unit To Pro-Environmental Engine Range In 2009, Opel will introduce one new 1.6-liter turbo CNG engine (Compressed Natural Gas) with around 110 kW/150 hp and 210 Nm of torque. Developed by GM Powertrain in Turin, the new unit joins Opel’s current aspirated CN... 16 May 2008 |
 | Opel Astra Landmark: 10 million Cars Strong The 10 millionth Opel Astra rolled off the assembly line today in Bochum, Germany – a Silver Lightning Astra Station Wagon 1.7 CDTI equipped with special features to celebrate this extraordinary production milestone.With... 15 May 2008 |
 | 80th Anniversary of Fritz von Opel's Record-Setting RAK 2 Ride Before the eyes of 3000 invited guests, the rocket age began May 23, 1928 at Berlin’s AVUS race track.That was the day, with a long plume of fire and smoke burning behind his shiny black cigar-shaped race car outfitted w... 13 May 2008 |
 | Opel Corsa OPC by Steinmetz The front spoiler of the Opel Corsa OPC by Steinmetz in its 2-piece form, and the wheel and tyre combinations up to 19", are simply made for a high fun factor. And the "little one" delivers fun on every jo... 30 April 2008 |
 | Opel Insignia: a new design language for a new era A new name, a new car, a new ambition. With its groundbreaking design and sophisticated technology, the Insignia makes a quantum leap toward rejuvenating the brand and providing the perfect opportunity to discover Opel. ... 18 April 2008 |
 | Opel Presents Monocab Initiative in Geneva Opel presents one world premiere and a host of new products at the 78th International Motor Show (March 6 - 16, 2008) in Geneva. The “Meriva Concept” makes its debut in Hall 2 of Geneva’s Palexpo. Its rear-hinged rear do... 04 March 2008 |
 | Chic Style: Opel Tigra TwinTop 'Illusion' In Soft-Top Look The new “Illusion” model variant is another iteration of the quick-changing Tigra TwinTop: the two-seater’s electro-hydraulic retractable steel roof is covered in a Bordeaux red canvas, which gives the car the soft-top l... 27 February 2008 |
 | Geneva Preview: Opel Meriva Concept, first render With the dynamically styled Meriva Concept, Opel/Vauxhall presents the next level of monocab flexibility at the International Motor Show in Geneva (March 6 – 16, 2008). The concept car features rear-hinged rear doors on ... 22 February 2008 |
 | Big sensation in China: Opel Astra GTC The Opel Astra GTC with panorama windshield has been recognized as the most fashionable trendsetter among imported vehicles 2007 in China. The “Most Fashionable Vehicle” award was presented by the Chinese Trading Center ... 29 January 2008 |
 | Ten-Millionth Opel Corsa Is Built In Eisenach German Economics Minister Michael Glos and Minister-President of the German State of Thuringia Dieter Althaus were present as actress Esther Schweins drove the ten-millionth Opel Corsa off the production lines at the pla... 24 January 2008 |
 | Rugged Opel Antara takes on Sahara Desert once again The Opel Antara’s adaptability and functionality will be put to the test once again in January 2008. For the second year in a row, an Antara with Balázs Szalay and his 'Szalay Dakar Team' at the wheel will take on t... 27 December 2007 |
 | More Zafira for same price The new Opel Zafira – available to order now – features an even more attractive look and technology range at no extra cost. The new 85 kW/115 hp 1.6 ECOTEC entry-level model in Opel’s fully variable compact monocab range... 17 December 2007 |
 | Steinmetz Opel Astra H Facelift The Astra H from 2007 is on route with a new front. For both the Astra H 5-door and the Astra H Estate, Steinmetz Opel-Tuning has developed a new front with an even more striking appearance. The new Steinmetz parts have ... 13 December 2007 |
 | New Opel Agila: Mini Monocab Starts from 9,990 Euros Featuring high practicality at an affordable price, the new Agila can now be ordered from 9,990 euros and will be available at dealerships from spring 2008. The new Opel mini monocab offers plenty of feel-good space for ... 13 December 2007 |
 | Half a Million New Opel Corsas Already Registered The 500,000th new Opel Corsa will be registered in December 2007. Since its sales start around 14 months ago, the model has been successfully positioned throughout Europe and continues to lead large markets such as ... 11 December 2007 |
 | Fresh Drive for Opel Monocab Range Opel’s model range at the Bologna Motor Show (December 7 – 16, 2007) features no less than 17 seats and up to 4280 liters of load volume capacity. This is no illusion, but rather the combined characteristics of Opel’s th... 06 December 2007 |
 | Opel GT by Steinmetz The abbreviation GT in cars stands for "Gran Turismo" or "Grand Touring". In these vehicles, emotions run higher and passions rise when you take such a car on a grand tour. The new Opel GT sets standards even as a seri... 29 November 2007 |
 | New Opel Insignia: new name for a new era Opel’s next-generation range of mid-size cars promises a radical step forward. The new model family, which makes its world premiere at the London Motor Show in July 2008, sets technology and design standards for the Opel... 29 November 2007 |
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