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Opel FlexFix: Easily Carries up to Four Bicycles
2013-05-22
Rüsselsheim. Opel’s fully integrated FlexFix bicycle carrier system makes taking your own bike with you on vacation a breeze. Families and active vacationers can transport up to four bicycles on their trip ...
New 1.6 SIDI Turbo: Top Gasoline Unit for Opel Zafira Tourer
2013-04-18
Rüsselsheim. Following its debut in the Opel Cascada convertible, the 1.6 SIDI Turbo from the new family of mid-size gasoline engines with 125 kW/170 hp now tops the Zafira Tourer gasoline offer ...
Opel Begins Extensive Powertrain Renewal
2013-04-10
Rüsselsheim. Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80 percent of its engine portfolio. In the same period the company will also launch a host of new transmissions ...
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Opel’s Ergonomic Seats Ensure Back-Friendly Driving Fun
2013-03-15
Rüsselsheim. Germany’s respected Auto Bild magazine recommends the Mokka for “better driving” thanks to its convenient entry height and comfortable seats with adjustable lumbar support ...
Opel Zafira Tourer 1.6 CDTI: Seven-seater with top efficiency
2013-02-13
Rüsselsheim. At the Geneva Motorshow (March 7-17, 2013) Opel will introduce its all-new generation diesel engine, the 1.6 CDTI ECOTEC, in the Zafira Tourer. This new powertrain is the cleanest diesel engine in Opel’s history ...
New 1.6-liter diesel engine continues powertrain renewal at Opel
2013-01-16
Ruesselsheim. Opel continues the fundamental renewal of its powertrain portfolio with an all-new four-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine. The second family of new downsized power units to be introduced after the gasoline ...
Opel presents new midsize gasoline engine at Aachen Colloquium
2012-10-11
Aachen/Ruesselsheim. Opel revealed details of its new midsize gasoline engine family at the Aachen Colloquium in Germany. The all-new 1.6-liter, four-cylinder, SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) ECOTEC Turbo engines ...
Opel leads fleet testing of simTD research project
2012-08-06
Rüsselsheim. The enhancement of individual mobility towards even more safety, efficiency and environmental compatibility is one of the major challenges facing society. In the process, connecting automotive road users with each other (Car-to-Car) and with their environment (Car-to-X) is becoming increasingly important ...
New Astra BiTurbo – Most powerful Diesel Astra Ever
2012-08-01
Rüsselsheim. The Opel Astra line-up is being enhanced with a new diesel spearhead of power: the four-cylinder 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI engine with 143 kW/195 hp and 400 Nm maximum torque ...
Opel Insignia SuperSport chassis now in more variants
2012-07-31
Rüsselsheim. Opel is for the first time making its high performance SuperSport chassis available in its forward-wheel drive mid-size Insignia cars. Two gasoline and diesel powered Insignias with forward-wheel drive ...
GM Developing Wireless Pedestrian Detection Technology
2012-07-26
DETROIT – General Motors researchers are developing a promising driver assistance feature potentially capable of detecting pedestrians and bicyclists on congested streets or in poor visibility conditions before the driver notices them.
Opel Insignia now runs on cost-effective Liquefied Petroleum Gas
2012-07-17
Rüsselsheim. The Opel Insignia is now also available with a 1.4 turbocharged LPG ecoFLEX engine designed to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) ...
GM Powers Computers with Energy from Engine Testing
2012-06-29
TORINO, Italy – As visitors to the General Motors Powertrain Engineering Center in Torino walk the halls, they can often hear the whirring of engines being tested. But what they can’t hear is the excess energy being transferred back to the grid.
New Opel Mokka: German engineered SUV chassis for European needs
2012-06-18
Rüsselsheim.Opel engineers have completed the final validation drives of the all-new Opel SUV, the Mokka. The drives were carried out in Germany before its sales launch towards the end of this year ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
Opel Revolutionizes Lighting in Auto Construction
2012-03-26
Rüsselsheim. Opel has developed a revolutionary safety lighting system, the intelligent LED matrix light ...
GM, NASA Jointly Developing Robotic Gloves for Human Use
2012-03-13
HOUSTON – General Motors and NASA are jointly developing a robotic glove that auto workers and astronauts can wear to help do their respective jobs better while potentially reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries ...
Always on the right track: Opel web store for navigation updates
2012-02-20
Rüsselsheim. Opel has set up a new online web store which enables Opel owners with an integrated navigation system to download the very latest versions of electronic maps ...
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 ...
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 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) ...
Opel tests vehicle communication in real traffic scenarios
2011-10-11
Rüsselsheim/Friedberg. In the biggest global field test to date to try out the effectiveness of car-to-x communication in realistic conditions, Opel has joined forces with 17 partners from industry, automotive associations, science and research, the federal state of Hesse and the city of Frankfurt ...
Opel Expands Unique Smartphone Portal for Rescue Crews
2011-09-28
Rüsselsheim. Opel was the first automaker to make digital rescue data available on the Internet back in 2010 to give rescue crews quick access to information at car accident sites ...
Traffic Jam-Free Future: Opel Presents Status of Telematic Field Test
2011-06-23
Rüsselsheim/Brussels. If only five of 1,000 cars cooperatively exchange relevant data, this is sufficient to provide a representative picture of traffic flow ...
Global fuel cell market test fleet reaches two million test miles
2011-06-17
Rüsselsheim/Detroit. An Opel HydroGen4 fuel cell demonstration vehicle covered the two millionth mile of GM's global fuel cell market test fleet ...
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 ...
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 ...
Opel Mobile Rescue Data Improves First Response
2010-11-02
Rüsselsheim. In emergency situations, seconds – and often, centimeters – count ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
GM Opens Seoul Advanced Design Studio
2010-04-20
With a renewed focus on designing, building and selling the world’s best vehicles, General Motors today announced the opening of the Seoul Advanced Design Studio in the heart of the 2010 World Design Capital ...
Opel Receives Allianz “Genius 2010” Safety Award
2010-04-16
Rüsselsheim. Insurance company Allianz has awarded its “Genius 2010” prize to Opel for its safety lighting system AFL+ ...
No-compromise on savings – LPG ex works from Opel
2010-03-23
Rüsselsheim. Opel is expanding its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) offer to a total of seven models when it adds two new versions on the Agila available now. With this move, the brand underscores its mission ...
GM Unveils EN-V Concept: A Vision for Future Urban Mobility
2010-02-26
By 2030, urban areas will be home to more than 60 percent of the world’s 8 billion people. This will put tremendous pressure on a public ...
Winter weather can be frightful, but driving an Opel can be delightful
2009-11-16
As winter sports fans look forward to – and others wait nervously for – the first snowfall, now is the time for drivers to prepare for slippery, treacherous roads in the...
The Insignia of the 1950s: Opel Kapitän Celebrates Anniversary
2009-10-08
Rüsselsheim. In the fall of 1959, the new Opel Kapitän (known internally as the Kapitän P2 2.6-liter) rolled off the production line in Rüsselsheim for the first time ...
Opel Expands its European Solar Offensive
2009-09-22
Rüsselsheim. Opel expands its initiative to promote regenerating electricity production by building a solar energy power plant on the roof of its Rüsselsheim and Kaiserslautern ...
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 ...
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. ...
Countdown to production: Opel begins Ampera development car tests
2009-09-06
Rüsselsheim. Opel has begun testing two development cars of the Ampera extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) at its Dudenhofen proving ground, keeping the revolutionary four-seater on schedule for a late ...
New Opel Astra to offer practical, time-saving FlexFix Bike Carrier
2009-08-13
Rüsselsheim. In line with Opel’s philosophy of easy and comfortable flexibility, the new Astra hatchback will be available with the integrated FlexFix carrier system – the optimal transport solution ...
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 ...
New Opel Astra chassis boosts dynamics, handling and comfort
2009-07-10
Rüsselsheim. For the next generation Opel Astra, engineers designed a new chassis layout with a long wheelbase and wide track to give drivers improved agility, stability and ...
Opel Insignia ecoFLEX Sports Tourer: All This and Eco-credentials, Too
2009-06-30
Rüsselsheim. Green shoots continue to sprout on the Opel model line-up: Starting this fall, the especially environmentally friendly Insignia ecoFLEX will be available as a Sports Tourer. The elegant ...
Opel Zafira – Summer Road Travel Made Easy
2009-06-18
Rüsselsheim. Long distance air travel is out. This summer, 78 percent of Europeans are planning to spend their holiday in Europe, according to a study by Europ Assistance Group. The Opel Zafira ...
Opel Insignia Park Assistant Takes the Guessing Out of Parking
2009-06-15
Rüsselsheim. Opel announces a new park assistance feature on the Insignia that puts an end to second-guessing on those coveted parking spaces. It is a perfect tool for car drivers who don’t have ...
Insignia plus Trailer - the Perfect Match for Vacation Time
2009-06-04
Rüsselsheim. Whether it is an active holiday in the mountains or a family vacation on the beach: the most memorable weeks of the year are drawing near. The preferred means of transportation: ...
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/RCA future mobility competition winner sees car with no wheels
2009-05-07
London/Rüsselsheim. With his concept of a vehicle with no wheels, Augustin Barbot (25) of France was chosen as the winner of a competition sponsored by Opel/Vauxhall and Royal College of ...
The Ten Millionth Opel rolls off the Zaragoza Assembly Line
2009-04-30
Zaragoza. 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 ...
Opel works with Royal College of Art students to design future mobility
2009-03-26
London/Rüsselsheim. In celebration of the 40th year of the UK’s Royal College of Art (RCA) Vehicle Design course, Opel is sponsoring a competition for students. Their task: Design what the future ...
110 YEARS OF OPEL AUTOMOBILE INNOVATION: Hans H. Demant meets with Adam Opel
2009-01-23
Hans H. Demant: Opel is celebrating 110 years of automobile innovation in 2009. But you Adam started much earlier, in 1862, building sewing machines. What’s the ...
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