Press releases - September 2000
 

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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