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Opel Ampera: First Customers Take Delivery

2012-02-21

Rüsselsheim. Deliveries of the Opel Ampera electric vehicle have begun and are going to plan. The first Opel Ampera electric cars with revolutionary range-extending capability have been given to customers ...

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 ...

Opel Corsa “Kaleidoscope” Now Even More Individual

2012-02-10

Rüsselsheim. Opel continues to enhance the looks of its Corsa family with the new sporty and elegant Kaleidoscope edition. Customers who want their three or five-door Corsa to have a striking and individual appearance can choose from two upmarket metallic exterior ...

Opel Enhances Its Flexibility Champion – The Meriva

2012-02-09

Rüsselsheim. Opel is further enhancing its compact flexibility champion, the Meriva. The European segment leader with its rear-hinged rear FlexDoors enables easy and comfortable access ...

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 ...

New Opel high performance seats debut in new Astra OPC

2012-01-25

Rüsselsheim. The new Astra OPC, the most powerful Astra ever, will have a new high-performance bucket seat with state-of-the art technology, ready for the compact sports coupé’s world premiere at the international Geneva motor show on March 6 ...

NHTSA Investigation closed

2012-01-23

Rüsselsheim. On Friday the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States decided to close its investigation into the safety of the Chevrolet Volt which is similar to the Opel Ampera ...

Opel/Vauxhall Supports UK Hydrogen Initiative

2012-01-20

Rüsselsheim/London. Opel/Vauxhall has joined forces with the UK H2 Mobility initiative to promote the manufacturing and use of hydrogen vehicles in Britain ...

New Economical, Powerful LPG Models Expand Opel’s ecoFLEX Offer

2012-01-19

Rüsselsheim. Opel is expanding and enhancing its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) offer. The Astra 5-door hatchback, the Astra Sports Tourer and the Meriva can now be ordered with the new, powerful yet economical 1.4 liter LPG Turbo ecoFLEX engine ...

Opel Launches New Jubilee Models to Mark 150th Anniversary

2012-01-18

Rüsselsheim. Next year Opel will celebrate a very special birthday: 150 years ago, in the year 1862, Adam Opel founded a company in the Hessian town of Rüsselsheim that would later become one of the largest European car manufacturers ...

DEKRA Report 2012: Astra and Insignia Get Top Marks for Quality

2012-01-12

Rüsselsheim. The Opel Astra is the vehicle with the fewest faults according to the results of the “DEKRA Used Car Report 2012”. With an index of 96.9 percent, the Opel Astra achieved the top result of all tested cars in the category “best individual ranking” ...

All-New Opel Mokka: Compact in Size, Big in Attitude

2012-01-10

Rüsselsheim. A new name and a new segment for Opel: At the start of the New Year and two months ahead of its world premiere at the Geneva motor show on March 6, 2012 ...

Opel Ampera nominated for Car of the Year 2012

2012-01-09

Rüsselsheim. For a fourth year in a row, Opel has reached the final of Europe’s top automotive award. This time the Opel Ampera is in the running for the Car of the Year 2012 award ...

New CNG Zafira Tourer with Best-in-Class 530 km Natural Gas Range

2011-12-08

Rüsselsheim. Shortly after the Zafira Tourer’s world premiere at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show, Opel is broadening the spectrum of its new compact monocab with highly efficient and environmentally friendly alternative propulsion ...

Facebook users get a surprise: Astra GTC as a Christmas gift

2011-12-07

Rüsselsheim. Facebook fans are in for a nice Christmas surprise: Opel is offering users of the social media platform a Christmas gift with a difference ...

A Merry Christmas with Opel’s Spacious and Flexible Models

2011-12-07

Rüsselsheim. Christmas is just around the corner and like every year many people face the same problem: how do I get my Christmas tree home without damaging it? Opel owners can relax as the flexible and spacious models of the Rüsselsheim car maker can easily accommodate the festive cargo ...

Exclusive sequential double-turbo technology for Opel Insignia

2011-12-05

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

Opel Ampera wins “Auto Trophy” two years in a row

2011-11-23

Rüsselsheim/Düsseldorf. For the second time in a row, the Opel Ampera has won the annual German “Auto Trophy” award. In the electric car category the vehicle scored a clear victory against 17 competitors ...

Opel AFL lighting system wins Euro NCAP Advanced award

2011-11-23

Rüsselsheim/Brussels. The independent consumer organization, European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), has given its Advanced award to Opel for the automaker’s safety lighting system AFL (Adaptive Forward Lighting) ...

New Opel Astra GTC: Striking Design, Ultimate Dynamics

2011-11-07

Rüsselsheim. The new Opel Astra GTC´s sculpted shapes with precise accents and dramatic proportions make it the ultimate expression of Opel´s design language ...

The new OPC – the most powerful Astra ever

2011-11-04

Rüsselsheim. The new Opel Astra GTC is being given a sharper edge: the crowning glory of the new sporty compact coupé will come in summer 2012 in the shape of the high performance OPC (Opel Performance Center) variant ...

Highest safety standards: Five Euro NCAP stars for Opel Zafira Tourer and Astra GTC

2011-10-26

Rüsselsheim/Brussels. There have been further top marks for new Opel car models from the independent consumer organization Euro-NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme). Crash test experts awarded five stars in terms of safety and accident prevention ...

Opel Astra GTC: Panoramic windscreen for new perspectives

2011-10-20

Rüsselsheim. Customers who opt for the panoramic windscreen in the new Astra GTC can treat themselves to heavenly views and cinematic vistas. In addition, the exclusive features give the dynamic look of the sporty compact coupé a further luxurious note on the outside ...

The New Master of Versatility

2011-10-06

Rüsselsheim. Offering a perfect blend of functionality and comfort, the new Opel Zafira Tourer transports the Insignia values to the monocab segment - premium qualities, innovative technologies, sculptural and dynamic design ...

Opel Zafira Tourer Sets New Flexibility Standards

2011-10-04

Rüsselsheim. Innovative, flexible, high-quality and ergonomic: With the further developed Flex7 seating system as well as a host of other Opel-typical Flex features, the Zafira Tourer defines new standards in interior versatility and atmosphere ...

Opel Zafira Tourer ecoFLEX: Lounge on Wheels with just 119 g/km CO₂

2011-09-20

Rüsselsheim. Shortly after the new Zafira Tourer goes on sale in the fall, Opel will also offer an especially low CO₂ ecoFLEX version of the seven-seat monocab ...

Opel Insignia: Top marks for durability

2011-09-15

Rüsselsheim. The Opel Insignia is the best used car in the middle-class vehicle segment, according to a survey conducted by the German used car watchdog ...

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 ...

The New Zafira Tourer: Luxury travel for just 22.950 Euro

2011-09-13

Rüsselsheim. The new Zafira Tourer offers the luxury comfort of first class travel and is packed with innovative technology. All this is available for little money ...

Versatile and affordable: The new Opel Combo starts at 13.750 Euro*

2011-09-12

Rüsselsheim. The new Opel Combo generation has its World Premiere at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt (15 until 25 September). The Combo range is then immediately available either as a passenger car or panel van ...

Opel Insignia Diesel Engines: Fuel consumption cut by 12 percent

2011-09-07

Rüsselsheim. Diesel engines have contributed significantly to the European success story of the Insignia. More than 57 percent of all European orders for the Opel flagship model are for the diesel variant ...

Opel Ampera Electric Car Excels in Real-world Driving Range Test

2011-09-02

Rüsselsheim. At the Opel Ampera’s international media presentation in The Hague, Netherlands, last month, more than one thousand journalists had an opportunity to assess the vehicle prior to its launch at the end of the year. One of the tests in the event’s “Eco Drive Contest” ...

Opel Flagship Continues its Success Story

2011-08-30

Rüsselsheim. Since making its debut, the Opel Insignia has won more than 50 national and international awards, including the especially prestigious title “Car of the Year”. Customers have affirmed this critical acclaim with great demand ...

Flex7 Squared: Opel Zafira More Attractive Than Ever

2011-08-26

Rüsselsheim. The Opel Zafira Tourer expands Opel’s monocab range in the fall of 2011 after making its world premiere at the IAA in Frankfurt. The new “Lounge on wheels” brings premium qualities, innovative technologies and sculptural, dynamic design with a fresh ...

Five Euro NCAP Stars for the Opel Ampera

2011-08-25

Rüsselsheim. The Opel Ampera has been awarded five stars by the independent consumer organization Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme). With this, the first electric vehicle from a European manufacturer suitable for everyday use achieved the maximum safety level...

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). ...

Opel Insignia Model Year 2012: New Engines and Premium Features

2011-08-09

Rüsselsheim. Since making its debut, the Opel Insignia has won more than 50 national and international awards, including the especially prestigious title “Car of the Year” ...

Opel Agila, Corsa, Meriva, Astra with Even Lower Fuel Consumption

2011-08-08

Rüsselsheim. Further decreases in consumption figures and new features are just two of the elements that distinguish the Opel 2012 model year. Thanks to the expanded offer of ecoFLEX technologies throughout the passenger car portfolio ...

Opel Astra Sports Tourer is a Success Story

2011-07-21

Rüsselsheim/Ellesmere Port. The Astra Sports Tourer success story continues. The station wagon version of the compact Opel model hasn’t even been on the market for one year and the Ellesmere Port plant in England is already celebrating the 100,000 unit production milestone ...

Opel Astra GTC: Exclusive High-Performance Chassis

2011-07-20

Rüsselsheim/ Millbrook – Opel’s compact coupé challenger caused a stir when it became available to order in June. With dramatic styling created under the lead of Mark Adams, Vice President Opel/Vauxhall Design, the GTC is set to wow customers and rock the established front runners in its class ...

New Opel Combo: Wide Range of Powerful Variants

2011-07-14

Rüsselsheim. The new generation Opel Combo offers clever solutions in the compact van segment. It comes in a wide range of variants, is technically advanced, exceptionally economical and provides maximum utility ...

First Electric Vehicle to Go Anywhere Anytime

2011-06-29

Rüsselsheim. Opel moves mobility forward and makes good on its promise: the revolutionary, sleek and practical Opel Ampera is Europe’s first electric vehicle to enable ‘go anywhere at any time’ mobility. First deliveries of the series production car will be made before the end of this year ...

New Opel Astra GTC: Sharp Looks, Sharp Drive

2011-06-07

Rüsselsheim. Opel will have a busy fall this year with the introduction of three new icons: the revolutionary electric Ampera with extended range capabilities ...

New Opel Zafira Tourer: First Class Transformer

2011-05-18

Rüsselsheim. The Opel Zafira Tourer will make its world premiere at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main, September 15 - 25, 2011. Offering a perfect blend of functionality and wellness, the Zafira Tourer brings Insignia premium quality values ...

ADAC Breakdown Statistics: Opel Meriva Best Minivan

2011-05-13

Rüsselsheim. In the recently published ADAC (German Automobile Club) breakdown statistics for 2010, all four Opel models listed achieved above-average results, with the Opel Meriva leading the way. The flexibility champion for the registration years 2005 ...

Opel Full Speed Ahead

2011-05-12

Rüsselsheim. Opel/Vauxhall plans extra shifts in the Gliwice (Poland) and Ellesmere Port (United Kingdom) plants to meet the high demand for the Astra Sports Tourer and the five-door Astra ...

New: Corsa OPC “Nürburgring Edition” and Insignia OPC “Unlimited”

2011-05-04

Rüsselsheim. The sporty Opel OPC model family now has two attractive new members. The sporty small car segment is expanded with the 154 kW/210 hp Corsa OPC “Nürburgring Edition” in a limited edition of around 500 units. It differs from the familiar Corsa OPC ...

Virtually here: The new Opel Astra GTC will get real on June 7, 2011

2011-04-26

Rüsselsheim. These first images of the new generation Opel Astra GTC may show it in a virtual landscape, but as it races down an imaginary road ...

Most powerful Opel Corsa of all time: the OPC ‘Nürburgring Edition’

2011-04-20

Rüsselsheim. The Corsa OPC is now even more powerful. The limited OPC ‘Nürburgring Edition’ is based on the recently upgraded Corsa model line and, with just around 500 units planned, it will offer a rare blend of raw power, performance and passion ...

Ready for Spring with the Opel FlexFix Bicycle Carrier

2011-04-19

Rüsselsheim. Tempted by warm temperatures and sunny days, millions of bicyclists hop back on the saddle in the spring. In addition to the fun modern bikes offer today, the health benefits of regular bicycling are undisputed ...

Opel Insignia OPC ‘Unlimited’ with 270 km/h Top Speed

2011-04-15

Rüsselsheim. The 239 kW/325 hp high-performance variant of the Opel Insignia – distinguished by the iconic letters ‘OPC’ – is now also available as an ‘Unlimited’ version ...

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI with Start/Stop: more fuel-efficient than ever

2011-04-05

Rüsselsheim. Opel now offers the Astra 2.0 CDTI (118 kW/160 hp) with the environmentally-friendly, fuel saving ecoFLEX Technology Package, including advanced Start/Stop functionality ...

Opel Meriva now available as a Design Edition

2011-04-04

Rüsselsheim. The new Opel Meriva is enjoying great popularity. Just one year after the start of production, 120,000 new Merivas are already on Europe’s roads, making Opel’s small monocab the clear top seller in its segment ...

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 ...

New Opel Antara: Dynamic Crossover Model Updated and Refined

2011-02-08

Rüsselsheim. With accentuated exterior design, new engines, newly tuned chassis and an upgraded interior, the Opel Antara combines sporty off-road flair with high utility value and urban chic in the 2011 model year ...

Opel Corsa 2011: New Sporty Looks and Green Dynamics

2011-01-25

Rüsselsheim. The Opel Corsa’s makeover continues: following the overhaul of everything under its skin in 2010, Opel’s successful small car is getting a new wardrobe in 2011 ...

Opel Astra ecoFLEX now with Start/Stop and only 104 g/km CO2

2011-01-12

Rüsselsheim. Now available with Start/Stop technology, the Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX brings even greater efficiency to Opel’s recently launched compact car ...

DEKRA Faults Report 2011: Opel Insignia Gets Top Marks for Quality

2010-12-15

Rüsselsheim. The Opel Insignia is the vehicle with the fewest defects according to the results of the DEKRA Faults Report 2011 ...

Power + Comfort: Opel Insignia OPC with 6-speed Automatic Gearbox

2010-12-14

Rüsselsheim. The Opel brand’s top model, the Insignia OPC with output of 239 kW/325 hp, is now also available with six-speed automatic transmission ...

Next Generation Opel Antara from 26,780 euros

2010-12-02

Rüsselsheim. With three newly developed powertrains, upgraded manual and automatic transmissions, a re-tuned chassis and a new interior designed for comfort, the Antara combines off-road capability with urban chic ...

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 Flextreme GT/E receives red dot design concept award

2010-11-26

Rüsselsheim/Singapore. The Opel Flextreme GT/E concept car has been recognized by an international jury for its outstanding design ...

First Photos: Opel Corsa’s New Skin

2010-11-24

There’s always something happening in the Corsa: Everything changed under its skin in 2010 – its chassis, its steering system and engine line-up ...

Top Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating for Opel Meriva

2010-11-24

Rüsselsheim. The Opel Meriva, already lauded for its innovative ergonomics and flexibility, has been awarded five stars by Euro NCAP for its excellent safety performance ...

New Opel Antara Combines Off-Road Ability with Urban Chic

2010-11-22

Rüsselsheim. The new Opel Antara pairs sporty, off-road capabilities and urban-chic looks with high functionality and safety. With improvements to its powertrain line-up, exterior styling and interior comfort ...

Opel Meriva is shortlisted for Car of the Year 2011

2010-11-02

Rüsselsheim. Opel is honored to be named as a finalist for Europe’s top automotive award for the third year in a row ...

The New Opel Astra Sports Tourer: The Athletic All-rounder

2010-10-27

Istanbul/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 ...

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 ...

Super efficient powertrains come with new model year

2010-09-17

Rüsselsheim. Opel engineers never rest on their laurels and for the Model Year 2011 product range features significant improvements in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions ...

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

2010-09-14

Cannes/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 Corsa 2010: Improved Dynamics, More Alluring Than Ever

2010-09-14

Cannes/Rüsselsheim. The new Corsa range has been rejuvenated earlier this year to provide more power, more driving fun and more comfort with less fuel consumption ...

Opel at the Paris Motor Show: Emotion for the Future

2010-08-04

Rüsselsheim. With two world premieres and several new exciting entries, Opel will bring emotion and e-mobility to the Mondial de l’Automobile 2010 in Paris (October 2 – 17), the most visited motor show in the world...

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer Priced at 18,000 euros

2010-08-04

Rüsselsheim. The Opel Astra Sports Tourer makes its debut at the Mondial de l’Automobile 2010 in Paris (October 2 – 17), but it can be ordered now ...

Opel ecoFLEX Experience: Europe’s Greenest Driver Found!

2010-07-26

Malmö. Opel sought Europe’s Greenest Driver and Portugal’s António Gonçalves proved worthy of the title this weekend. Under the motto: “Green Driver: Wanted!” Opel initiated ...

How Opel pioneered – and continues to perfect – the station wagon

2010-07-14

Rüsselsheim. The coming premiere of Opel’s new compact wagon, the Astra Sports Tourer ...

Opel Meriva: Full Diesel Line-up Now Available

2010-07-01

The diesel line-up for Opel’s new Flexibility Champion, the Meriva, is now complete ...

New Opel Meriva Plays Leading Role in First 3-D Auto Ad

2010-06-29

The new Opel Meriva will play the leading role in the first 3-D theater advertising spots of an automobile ...

Opel Corsa and Agila Now with Start/Stop Technology

2010-06-22

Rüsselsheim. Opel now offers Start/Stop technology on the Corsa 1.3 CDTI (55 kW/75 hp) and Agila 1.2 l (69 kW/94 hp) gasoline together with a Euro 5 upgrade and a CO2 engine optimization package, delivering significant fuel economy in urban driving ...

The New Opel Astra Sports Tourer: The Athletic All-rounder

2010-06-16

Opel introduces the Astra Sports Tourer – a sleek wagon featuring first class practicality ...

Opel Insignia: Reducing CO2 Emissions, Increasing the Smart Look

2010-06-11

Rüsselsheim/Turin. Starting in August, the Opel Insignia is lowering its ecological footprint, but raises the bar in looks and drive-ability ...

Opel Meriva keeps families tuned into the World Cup during holiday drive

2010-06-10

Rüsselsheim. The excitement around the World Cup could keep many families reluctant to ...

New Opel Meriva: More than 30,000 orders before car hits dealerships

2010-06-08

Rüsselsheim. There are already more than 30,000 orders for the new Opel Meriva throughout Europe, even though the small monocab does not arrive at dealerships until June 12 in Germany ...

Opel Insignia: On the Move to Keep Its Edge

2010-06-01

Rüsselsheim. When the Insignia hit the streets a year ago, it turned heads. Market analysis and ...

Support Your World Cup Team: Country Colors Tailored for Opel Corsa

2010-05-25

Rüsselsheim. World Cup soccer fans who want to support their ...

Europe loves the Astra: Over 150,000 orders already received

2010-05-25

Rüsselsheim. European orders for the new five-door Astra have surpassed the 150,000 mark just five months after the new Opel’s market launch ...

First Design Award for New Opel Meriva

2010-05-21

Rűsselsheim. The new Opel Meriva is continuing the winning ways of its Insignia and Astra stable mates by receiving its first prize, the 2010 German AUTO BILD Design Award in the SUV/Van/All-wheel drive vehicle category ...

Second Phase of Opel ecoFLEX Experience Cleared for Take-off

2010-05-18

Rüsselsheim. Since the ecoFLEX Experience was launched in April, around 25,000 participants have registered so far to take part in the European-wide eco-driving competition from Opel. Now Phase Two of this special challenge has been cleared for take-off ...

Opel Ampera Passes Production Milestone

2010-04-27

The Opel Ampera passed an important milestone Friday, April 23, when the first pre-production Model Year 2012 Ampera rolled off the line at GM’s Pre-Production Operations assembly line in Warren, Michigan ...

New Opel Astra ecoFLEX with CO₂ emissions of just 109 g/km now at dealerships

2010-04-19

With CO₂ emissions of just 109 g/km and combined fuel consumption of 4.1 liters per 100 km, the new Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX brings even greater efficiency to Opel’s recently launched compact car ...

Opel Meriva is Good for the Back, Health Experts Say

2010-04-12

Rüsselsheim. An association of doctors and therapists specializing in back health has certified the Opel Meriva’s ergonomic system consisting of special back-friendly features, saying their design is gentle on the back – for drivers and passengers alike ...

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