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Opel Launches New Jubilee Models to Mark 150th Anniversary

* Corsa, Meriva, Astra and Insignia with special premium features * Exclusive jubilee trim offers extra comfort l R?sselsheim.  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 R?sselsheim that would later become one of the largest European [...]

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

* First model from a German manufacturer in new sub-compact SUV segment * New Mokka expands Opel portfolio, energizes fast-growing European SUV market * Fresh and dynamic, sporty design combined with refined functionality * Front- or All-Wheel-Drive, six-speed manual or automatic transmissions * Two gasoline and one diesel engine, standard fuel saving Start/Stop technology R?sselsheim.  [...]

Opel Becomes Official Car for Disneyland Paris

PARIS – General Motors France and Euro Disney Associates have announced the signature of a partnership agreement concerning the use of promotional rights for the Disney and Disneyland Paris brands. Under this agreement, GM’s Opel brand will be the official Disneyland Paris automotive partner for the next two years. The partnership will enable Opel to [...]

The new OPC – the most powerful Astra ever

* High performance version of Astra GTC: 2.0 liter direct injection turbo gasoline engine * 206 kW/280 hp, 400 Nm, top speed of 250 km/h * Exclusive high performance chassis with limited slip differential and Brembo-brakes * Powerful OPC design emphasizes pure passion and sporty interior R?sselsheim.  The new Opel Astra GTC is being given [...]

Opel Astra GTC: Panoramic windscreen for new perspectives

* Impressive vistas: innovative glass solution offers unique sense of space and views * Strong powertrain: Diesel spectrum extended by 2 x 1.7 CDTI engines, 110 – 130 hp Customers who opt for the panoramic windscreen in the new Astra CTC can treat themselves to heavenly views and cinematic vistas. In addition, the exclusive features [...]

Opel Ampera wins top international ECOBEST award

*  Panel of international media judges hands  top eco-tech award to electric car *  Zero carbon emissions in purely electric driving mode, only 27g/km CO2 in mixed mode Russelsheim.  There has been yet another award for the Opel Ampera. This time, Europe’s first electric car with ‘go anywhere at any time’ mobility has been awarded [...]

Opel Vivaro reaches half-a-million production milestone

Ready for 2012: New Euro-5 engines and highly efficient ecoFLEX versions Russelsheim.  The Vivaro has made history in the Opel van segment: in August 2011, the 500,000th unit of the instantly recognizable LCV rolled off the assembly line at the plant in Luton, England. The Vivaro – available either as a Panel Van, Combi, Bus [...]

Opel Lightweight Electric Vehicle: The One Euro Car

Opel at the 64th Frankfurt International Motor Show * Revolutionary concept for zero-emission urban mobility * Electric driving aged 16 and upwards Russelsheim/Frankfurt.  Opel is staking a strong claim for the title of star-attraction at the 64th Frankfurt International Motor Show with an all-new battery-powered electric vehicle. The concept opens a new chapter in electric [...]

Opel at the IAA: Quartette of World Premieres

* World debuts: Astra GTC, Zafira Tourer and the new Combo * Surprise: Sexy experimental vehicle continues Opel’s pioneering spirit Market launch: Electric Ampera at dealerships soon * Efficiency highlights: Premiere for seven new ecoFLEX models R?sselsheim.  Four world premieres are in the Opel spotlight at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main [...]

Opel Insignia Model Year 2012: New Engines and Premium Features

* Best-in-class: New 1.4 turbo ecoFLEX thriftiest gasoline engine in mid-size class * Powerful: New 2.0 turbo with 185 kW/250 hp delivers 400 Nm of torque * Clever: Start/Stop system available for many engine variants * Added value: Navigation system, front camera, high-class leather interior Russelsheim.  Since making its debut, the Opel Insignia has won [...]