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11/27/2001
GM
Europe Names Jonathan Browning Vice President Sales, Marketing and
Aftersales
Zurich. Effective December 1, 2001, Jonathan Browning (42) will be
appointed General Motors Europe Vice President Sales, Marketing and
Aftersales, succeeding Nick Reilly who was named to lead the Daewoo
transition team based in South Korea. more... |
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11/27/2001
Hans
Demant Named General Motors Europe Vice President, Engineering
General Motors Europe named Hans Demant (51) its Vice President, Engineering,
effective December 1, 2001. In that capacity, Demant will be responsible
for coordinating all engineering activities of GM and its brands in
Europe. more... |
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11/27/2001
2001:
Opel Makes Major Advances in Fuel Cell Development
Rüsselsheim. On the path to volume production of fuel cell vehicles,
the development team at Opel and General Motors' Global Alternative
Propulsion Center (GAPC) made a number of major advances in 2001. more... |
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11/21/2001
Opel
Vivaro is Denmark's "Van of the Year 2002"
Rüsselsheim. The Opel Vivaro has added another award to its collection:
the title, "Van of the Year 2002" in Denmark. The Vivaro and its sister
model, Renault Trafic, received 108 out of a possible total of 110
points from the eleven-member jury of the "Club of Danish Motoring
Journalists". more... |
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11/15/2001
Opel
Powertrain is building a new Transmission Plant in Rüsselsheim
Rüsselsheim. The countdown for installation of equipment at a new
transmission plant on the Opel site in Rüsselsheim has started: the
first production machines for the new six-speed manual-shift gearboxes
have arrived. Opel Powertrain GmbH is investing about 180 million
German Marks in the very latest plant and technology. more... |
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11/12/2001
New
Opel Vectra Takes Aim at Top of Midsize Segment
Rüsselsheim. The all-new Vectra opens an impressive new chapter in
Opel's successful history in the midsize market segment. The model
range is a completely new, driver-oriented design with pioneering
technology, high comfort and a particularly spacious interior. The
distinctive new styling will characterize the appearance of Opel cars
in the future. more... |
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11/02/2001
Two-Year
Warranty for All New Opel Cars
Rüsselsheim. Effective immediately, Opel grants a two-year warranty
for all of the brands' vehicles in the European Union and Switzerland.
The longer warranty period applies to all Opel vehicles newly registered
since November 1, 2001. By doubling the warranty period, the carmaker
underlines its confidence in the high quality of its products. more... |
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11/01/2001
HydroGen1
Dominates Environmental Competition
Rüsselsheim. At last weekend's Michelin Challenge Bibendum, a competition
for environmentally friendly vehicles, Opel's fuel cell concept car,
HydroGen1, and its successful production model, Astra Eco 4, gave
an impressive demonstration of their outstanding abilities. more... |
