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10/27/2000
Pioneering
Agreement with General Works Council
Rüsselsheim. Management and the General Works Council of Adam Opel
AG have come to an agreement today confirming the long-term employment
for employees of the two German joint venture companies Opel Powertrain
GmbH and GM/Fiat Worldwide Purchasing Opel Germany GmbH. more... |
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10/18/2000
Compact
Van Fueled by Natural Gas
Rüsselsheim. Opel has developed an engineering study of the Zafira
compact van which runs on compressed natural gas (CNG). The Zafira
1.6 16V CNG is equipped with a monovalent powertrain that has been
optimized for natural gas, with a power output of 74 kW (100 hp) and
maximum torque of 150 Newton meters at 3800 rpm. The top speed is
172 km/h. more... |
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10/18/2000
Opel
and GM to Bring Fuel Cell Expertise to California
Rüsselsheim. Opel´s parent company, General Motors, has announced
that it has accepted an invitation from the California Fuel Cell Partnership
to bring its expertise in fuel cell technology to California. GM notified
Dr. more... |
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10/18/2000
Opel
Speedster 0001 on Auction for a Good Cause at QXL.com
Rüsselsheim. The first Opel Speedster carries a plaque with the serial
number 0001 on the dashboard and has all the makings of a collector's
car - especially since the silver roadster will not simply be sold
but auctioned on the internet. The first Europe-wide online auction
of an automobile takes place from October 27 to November 5 at www.qxl.com/speedster. more... |
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10/04/2000
700
Opel and Vauxhall Off-Road Fans Explore the Bernese Alps
Rüsselsheim/Villars (CH). On the last weekend in September, more than
700 people in 250 Fronteras made their way to the Alps in Western
Switzerland and enjoyed a two-day opportunity to take to the rough
with their off-roaders. With "shift-on-the-fly" all-wheel drive and
a sturdy "body-on-frame" chassis, the Frontera is perfectly suited
to this kind of rugged terrain. more... |
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10/01/2000
More
Power and Lower Emissions
Rüsselsheim. Although they are already among the most economical and
efficient in their respective classes, Opel's ECOTEC engines have
been comprehensively up-graded for the 2001 model year. The result:
even lower exhaust emissions and fuel consumption combined with higher
power output and torque. more... |
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10/01/2000
New
models, More Powerful Engines, Lower Emissions, Better Equipment
Rüsselsheim. Entering the new model year, Opel is more innovative
than ever. Following the Agila, the first microvan from a European
manufacturer, the all-new, third generation of the best selling Corsa
is about to go on sale throughout Europe. Opel´s thoroughbred two-seat
sports car, the Speedster, is hot on its tail. more... |
