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09/28/2000
The
Arts and the Automobile - a Parisian Liaison
Paris. At both General Motors and Opel there is a corporate culture
- a striving for excellence - that embraces both technology and art.
Over the decades, GM has repeatedly invited artists to reflect on
its cars or on other industrial products. more... |
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09/28/2000
GM
Precept: Full-Size Sedan with World-Beating Aerodynamics
Paris. The Precept, GM's highly efficient, extremely economical concept
car, celebrates its European premiere at the 2000 Paris Motor Show
(September 30 to October 15). The GM Precept features the lowest drag
coefficient (Cd = 0.163) ever recorded for a five-passenger,
four-door family sedan. more... |
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09/28/2000
New
models, More Powerful Engines, Lower Emissions, Better Equipment
Paris. 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... |
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09/28/2000
Opel
Vivaro - Striking Styling, Advanced Engines and Passenger-Car Comfort
Paris. Striking styling combined with advanced powertrain technology
and very low running costs are among the highlights of the new Opel
Vivaro. Only a week after its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor
Show, the futuristic medium van will be on show in Paris from September
30 to October 15. more... |
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09/28/2000
New
Opel Corsa - The Grown-Up Small Car
Paris. The all-new Opel Corsa, which goes on sale all over Europe
this fall, meets the public for the first time at the Paris Motor
Show. The third generation of the most popular small car in the world
is more grown-up and more spacious, but is still recognizable as the
successor of its best-selling predecessor. more... |
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09/28/2000
All-New
Corsa Celebrates World Premiere in the City on the Seine
Paris. The 2001 Corsa takes center stage on Opel's stand at the 2000
Paris Motor Show (September 30 to October 15, 2000). The all-new third
generation of Opel's bestseller celebrates its world premiere on the
1700 square-meter stand in Hall 1 where the German manufacturer is
exhibiting its current range of passenger cars. more... |
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09/21/2000
Versatile
and Economical with Passenger Car Comfort
Frankfurt. The Opel Combo combines a high payload and economy with
comfort and convenience, safety and environmental compatibility. This
maneuverable delivery van with its 10.25-meter turning circle has
one of the largest load capacities in its class. The Combo is powered
by an economical 1.7-liter diesel engine rated at 44 kW (60 hp), which
gives it a top speed of more than 140 km/h. more... |
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09/21/2000
World
Premiere for Opel Vivaro at Frankfurt Commercial Vehicle Show
Frankfurt. Striking, futuristic styling combined with advanced powertrain
technology and very low running costs are among the highlights of
the new Opel Vivaro, which celebrates its world premiere at the 58th
Commercial Vehicle Show ("IAA") in Frankfurt, Germany (September 23
to 30). more... |
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09/21/2000
Opel
Unveils All-New Vivaro
Frankfurt. The Opel Vivaro meets the public for the first time at
the 58th Frankfurt Commer-cial Vehicles Show (IAA) from September
23 to 30, 2000. The all-new van medium range is the highlight of the
2500-square-meter stand in the "Festhalle" where Opel is exhibiting
its complete line-up of light commercial vehicles: from the compact
Combo right up to the 3.5-tonne Movano. more... |
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09/07/2000
Marathon
Task for GM Fuel Cell Vehicle
Rüsselsheim. Holden (General Motors' Australian affiliate) will showcase
a leading edge, zero-emission concept vehicle developed by Opel, during
the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Known as "HydroGen1", the fuel cell
vehicle that runs on pure hydrogen has been selected to lead the men's
and women's Olympic marathons in Sydney on September 24 and October
1 respectively. more... |