Press releases - August 2000
 

08/31/2000     
Opel and GM Challenge Forgers of Automotive Parts
Rüsselsheim/Zurich. Opel is taking a decisive step against counterfeit automotive spare parts: The company is the first car manufacturer in the world to introduce an advanced hologram label that unmistakably identifies genuine Opel car components.   more...

08/30/2000     
European Frontera Owners Meet in Switzerland
Rüsselsheim/ Villars. There will be fun and adventure for Opel and Vauxhall Frontera drivers from all over Europe at a special event in Villars (in French-speaking Switzerland). General Motors Europe is organizing the first international meeting for this successful 4x4's large community of fans. It will take place from September 22 to 24 in the midst of the fascinating mountain scenery of Vaud.   more...

08/28/2000     
New Opel Corsa - The Grown-Up Small Car
Rüsselsheim. The third generation of the most popular small car in the world enters the European market this fall. The all-new Opel Corsa is more grown-up and more spacious, but is still recognizable as the successor of its best-selling predecessor. Offering significantly more interior space, especially shoulder-room, the new model features the longest wheelbase (2491 millimeters) in its class.   more...

08/23/2000     
Statement with respect to speculative article in this week's "Wirtschaftswoche"
Rüsselsheim/Zurich. "Only Adam Opel AG's Supervisory Board can decide on any potential change with respect to the position of Chairman of the Management Board.   more...

08/23/2000     
New Models, More Powerful Engines, Lower Emissions, Higher Equipment
Rüsselsheim. Entering the new model year, Opel is more innovative than ever. Following the Agila, the completely re-designed, third-generation Corsa is now approaching the starting line throughout Europe. Hot on its tail is the Speedster, a thoroughbred two-seater sports car.   more...

08/08/2000     
Vivaro: New Range of Opel Vans
Rüsselsheim. Opel and Renault will reveal an all-new transporter at the 58th Frankfurt International Motor Show for commercial vehicles (September 23 - 30, 2000). The German and French automobile manufacturers will each display show versions of their new medium van which has been jointly developed by designers and engineers of both companies.   more...

08/03/2000     
New Opel Corsa looks Sportier and More Mature
Rüsselsheim. "It was an exciting moment when we first put pen to paper to start the transformation of the Corsa, says Friedhelm Engler, Manager of the Corsa Design Studio, thinking back to the summer of 1997 when the third-generation Corsa was conceived.   more...

08/03/2000     
New Corsa - Easy-to-repair Design reduces Premiums
Rüsselsheim. The joy of a new automobile sometimes only lasts until the first insurance bill arrives or until accident damage reminds the owner of the less agreeable side of modern driving. Together with the Service Division, the new Corsa development team set itself the target of making this Opel the most economical vehicle in its class when it comes to running costs.   more...

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