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10/23/2001
Opel
Quartet in Michelin Challenge Bibendum
Rüsselsheim. With no fewer than four models, Opel is taking part in
the 2001 Michelin Challenge Bibendum for environmentally compatible
road vehicles, which takes place from October 26 to 28 in California. more... |
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10/22/2001
Opel
Zafira OPC: Exclusive Sports Van with Dynamic Performance
Rüsselsheim. Opel is offering a unique combination of flexible transport
and dynamic performance in the form of its new 141 kW (192 hp) Zafira
OPC. Opel Performance Center GmbH (OPC) has led the development of
a sports van with a turbocharged engine and a top speed of 220 km/h;
based on the company's highly versatile best-seller. more... |
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10/22/2001
Opel
Omega With New 2.5-liter Six-Cylinder Turbo-Diesel
Rüsselsheim. A new turbo-diesel engine with common-rail direct injection
is the most important new feature on the Opel Omega at the start of
the 2002 model year. The 2.5-liter inline six-cylinder engine with
24 valves has a power output of 110 kW (150 hp) and generates a maximum
300 Newton-meters of torque between 1750 and 3000 rpm. more... |
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10/18/2001
Dr.
Uhland Burkart Appointed New Adam Opel AG Management Board Member
in Charge of Sales, Marketing and Customer Care
Rüsselsheim/Zurich. As part of its 'Olympia' program, Opel is planning
to significantly expand its used-car activities. The company has put
Andrej Barcák (55), currently Management Board member responsible
for Sales, Marketing and Customer Care, in charge of developing this
project that will eventually result in an independent Opel/Vauxhall
used-car brand. more... |
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10/18/2001
GM
EARNS $385 MILLION, OR $0.85 PER SHARE, IN THIRD QUARTER, EXCLUDING
SPECIAL ITEMS
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today reported that
it earned $385 million, or $0.85 diluted earnings per share, in the
third quarter of 2001 - excluding special items - on revenues of $42.5
billion. GM's global automotive and financing operations earned a
total of $527 million during the period, which was partially offset
by a loss of $142 million at Hughes. more... |
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10/12/2001
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... |
