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Insignia BiTurbo Diesel: A New Chapter For Opel Flagship

2012-02-14

Rüsselsheim. Opel continues to enhance and refine its highly successful flagship, the Insignia. Ready for 2012, Opel crowns the diesel offering with a new, dynamic and highly efficient BiTurbo engine ...

Two Opel World Premieres at the 2012 Geneva Show

2012-02-08

Rüsselsheim. Opel is looking forward to two world premieres at this year’s Geneva Motor Show (March 6-18, 2012): the all-new Mokka sub-compact SUV and the new Astra OPC ...

Opel World Premieres: Four All At Once

2011-09-13

Rüsselsheim/Frankfurt. Four world premieres are in the Opel spotlight at the IAA in Frankfurt (September 15 – 25). For the first time, Opel presents the compact Astra GTC coupé, the versatility master Zafira Tourer and the newest-generation compact Combo van at its newly designed 3,200 square-meter booth D 09 in Hall 8 ...

Opel at the IAA: Quartette of World Premieres

2011-08-16

Rüsselsheim. Four world premieres are in the Opel spotlight at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main (September 15 – 25). ...

Production Version of Opel Ampera: World Premiere in Geneva

2011-03-01

Geneva/Rüsselsheim. The series production model of Opel’s revolutionary extended-range electric vehicle, the Ampera, will make its grand premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show (March 3-13) ...

World Premiere: Opel Zafira Tourer Concept, the Lounge on Wheels

2011-02-24

Geneva/Rüsselsheim. The Opel Zafira Tourer Concept makes its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show (March 3 - 13). The vehicle offers a glimpse into the future generation Opel Zafira monocab trendsetter ...

Production Version of Opel Ampera: World Premiere in Geneva

2011-02-17

Rüsselsheim. The Opel Ampera is set to establish an entirely new segment in the European automotive market. Scheduled to enter the market later this year, the five-door, four-seat Ampera is designed to provide all the benefits of an electric vehicle while eliminating range anxiety ...

Opel moves mobility forward from Ampera to Zafira Tourer Concept

2011-02-08

Rüsselsheim. The series production model of Opel’s revolutionary extended-range electric vehicle, the Ampera, will make its grand premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show (March 3-13) ...

Opel in Bologna: Adding Emotion and Quality to Exciting Cars

2010-12-02

Bologna/Rüsselsheim. Opel has something for everyone at the Bologna Motor Show 2010 (December 4 – 12) at the Bologna Fiere Expo. Visitors will get a first peek at the beautifully designed Astra Sports Tourer ...

Opel Wins Safety Innovation Reward from Euro NCAP Advanced

2010-10-01

Paris/Rüsselsheim. Opel was honored with a first-ever safety award for its Opel Eye system by Euro NCAP, the consumer safety organization ...

Opel ecoFLEX: On the Move to Greener Streets

2010-09-30

Paris/Rüsselsheim. Opel stands for efficient mobility without compromising performance – at an affordable price ...

World Premiere: Opel Astra Sports Tourer – The Athletic Compact Wagon

2010-09-30

Paris/Rüsselsheim. The new Astra Sports Tourer brings style, practicality and eco-friendly technology to the compact wagon segment, giving owners the flexibility to combine professional and private use in one vehicle. ...

Range-Extended Electric Vehicle Opel Ampera Drives Anywhere, Any Time

2010-09-30

Paris/Rüsselsheim. The Opel Ampera electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be the first emission-free, electrically driven car in Europe suitable for everyday driving ...

New Opel Meriva: Expanded Diesel Line-up on the Flexible Champion

2010-09-30

Paris/Rüsselsheim. While it already makes headlines for its styling, versatility and appeal, the new flexible Opel Meriva expands its diesel powertrain line-up to bring more engine choice to families ...

Opel’s Bright Line-up in the City of Lights: Two World Debuts and More

2010-09-30

With two stunning world premieres and an array of technological innovations, Opel’s line-up glistens in the city of lights ...

World Premiere: The Opel GTC Paris: A Concept Car Showcasing Passionate Motion

2010-09-25

Paris/Rüsselsheim. The GTC Paris concept car embodies the passionate side of Opel: Its role is to show how Opel can “dial up” the brand’s now established design direction by creating a very sporty and emotional interpretation ...

Debut: Vivaro e-Concept Study Adds New Impulses

2010-09-21

Opel is sending new impulses to electric mobility: At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover (September 23 to 30, 2010) the brand debuts ...

Opel Presents Strong Model Portfolio at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2010

2010-09-21

Hannover/Rüsselsheim. Opel presents its modern, flexible and diverse light commercial vehicle portfolio at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2010 in Hannover ...

World Premiere: Opel GTC Paris - Sculpture in Motion

2010-09-08

Rüsselsheim. Opel’s Vice President of Design Mark Adams gave his team the briefing: “show me the most emotional side of Opel’s new design language, ‘sculptural artistry meets German precision’.”...

Opel brand sharpens its profile

2010-03-02

Geneva. Opel sharpens its brand profile and underscores its leading role in flexibility, design and environmentally friendliness at the 80th International Auto Show in Geneva. In addition to the world debut ...

 

Opel/Vauxhall Press Conference Geneva March 2, 2010

2010-03-02

Nick Reilly, Alain Visser, Rita Forst, Mark Adams

Opel at Geneva 2010: Preview of great things to come

2010-03-02

Geneva /Rüsselsheim. At the 80th Geneva Motor Show (March 4 – 14), the new Opel will give a taste of its future, displaying four cars that express its mission of offering accessible German engineering ...

Opel CEO Reilly Drives Ampera to Geneva Motor Show

2010-03-01

Geneva / Rüsselsheim. The first prototype of Opel’s production Ampera has successfully completed its long distance drive debut from Rüsselsheim to the Geneva Motor Show ...

Opel Ampera: Charged up for Geneva

2010-02-25

Rüsselsheim. The first prototype of the production Ampera today received its initial charge of electricity from the newly installed recharging station at Opel’s headquarters ...

The Shape of Things to Come: Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept

2010-02-19

Rüsselsheim. Opel will unveil its Flextreme GT/E concept car at the 80th Geneva Motor Show (March 4 – 14), that will boost the company’s credentials as a leader in green technologies, offering expressive design with efficient environmental performance – and engineered with German precision

Opel at Geneva: One premiere, one vision and loads of ecoFLEXiblity

2010-02-11

Opel will excite Geneva Motor Show goers March 4 when it unveils the Meriva – a fresh, innovative, flexible champion for the monocab segment. Opel also will ...

Germany’s Chancellor Merkel Visits Opel at Frankfurt Motor Show

2009-09-18

Frankfurt: Angela Merkel got behind the Astra steering wheel as Opel Supervisory Board Chair Carl-Peter Forster presented her the new Opel compact. Forster used the ...

Opel Ampera Online: Info about the New Extended-Range Electric Car

2009-09-16

Rüsselsheim. The revolutionary Opel Ampera stands next to the new Astra as the focal point of interest at the Opel stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). Under the aerodynamic sophisticated ...

CLEAN MOBILTIY: Opel is on the move toward cleaner mobility

2009-09-16

Frankfurt/Rüsselsheim. At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Opel underlines its commitment to cleaner mobility by introducing Start/Stop technology throughout its entire carline starting in 2010. ...

 

WIR LEBEN AUTOS: Opel Vice President Alain Visser: Cars are our passion

2009-09-15

Frankfurt/Rüsselsheim. At the IAA 2009, Opel will not only debut its latest generation of the Astra, but also a new slogan stating, “Wir leben Autos.” lain Visser, Vice President of Opel Marketing ...

AMPERA: Opel Ampera development cars: Testing keeps production on target

2009-09-15

Frankfurt/Rüsselsheim. Visitors to the Frankfurt Motor Show will have a chance to view the Opel Ampera, a game-changing electric family car that is practical for everyday use without range-anxiety. ...

IAA – Opel friends meet in Frankfurt

2009-09-14

Rüsselsheim. Countless Opel fans from throughout Germany gathered near the pedestrian zone in Frankfurt, many driving their historic cars, to set the mood just days before the official opening ...

Insignia ecoFLEX

2009-09-02

Frankfurt/Rüsselsheim. Opel introduces a new, 95 kW/130 hp ecoFLEX engine to its Insignia ecoFLEX line-up at an attractive price, making it particularly alluring for fleet clients and private ...

Opel reduces CO2 emissions on Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX by 11 percent

2009-08-13

Rüsselsheim. Opel’s ecoFLEX family has a new member: The Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX with the 114 hp 2.0 CDTI engine and automated Easytronic six-speed manual transmission consumes ...

Who is a millionaire? Opel Meriva!

2009-07-15

Rüsselsheim/Zaragoza. A 1.3 liter CDTI Meriva ecoFlex is the one millionth small monocab to roll off the production line in Zaragoza today, highlighting the importance of Meriva to Opel ...

Insignia OPC Sports Tourer: New High-Performance Wagon from Opel

2009-05-20

Rüsselsheim/Nürburgring. The Insignia OPC Sports Tourer will hit dealerships later this year, but first it has to go through hell – the Green Hell of the Nürgurgring’s Nordschleife, considered ...

Opel Insignia OPC: Hot Chili Premiere at the Barcelona Motor Show

2009-04-15

Rüsselsheim. 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 ...

Opel Highlights at Geneva Motor Show

2009-02-12

Rüsselsheim. Opel’s new extended-range electric vehicle, the Ampera will electrify the world when it is revealed in March at the Geneva Motor Show. Fair goers will be able to see for the first time ...

Opel To Reveal Ampera Electric Car At Geneva Motor Show

2009-01-28

Rüsselsheim. Opel has announced Ampera as the name of its revolutionary extended-range electric car. The five-door, four-seat Opel Ampera will be revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show ...

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