2008-08-28 Opel Fuel-Efficiency Stars: New Corsa and Astra ecoFLEX Models
Rüsselsheim. Opel introduces new pro-environmental ecoFLEX variants of the Corsa and Astra for model year 2009. With CO2 emissions of just 109 (Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX) and 119 g/km (Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX) ...
2008-08-27 Press kit: Opel Insignia Receives Seal of Approval for Ergonomic Seats
Rüsselsheim. The Opel Insignia Ergonomic Sport Seat has received a rare rave: A seal of approval for ergonomics ...
2008-08-14 Opel Insignia Sports Tourer - The New Wagon in Elegant Sportswear
Due to be unveiled at Paris Motor Show (October 4-19), Opel's new station wagon offers leading technologies wrapped in a sporty, premium body and reflects this in its name: Insignia Sports Tourer ...
2008-07-30 Michael Hartwig named Director European Marketing Communications
Rüsselsheim. Michael Hartwig, 34, is appointed Head of European Marketing Communications for the Opel and Vauxhall brands ...
2008-07-22 Opel Insignia: New Top Model Launches with Attractive Prices
London. Opel has announced attractive pricing for its new top model, the Insignia, debuting today at the British International Motor Show 2008 ...
2008-07-22 Innovative Opel Insignia Enlivens Traditional Mid-size Segment
London. A new name, a new car, a new ambition. With their breathtaking design and leading technology, the new Opel Insignia notch and hatchback make their world premiere at the 2008 British International Motor Show, ...
2008-07-21 New Opel Insignia Drops in on London
London. As workers hauled a 4.7 meter-diameter orb from Potters Fields Park, a massive object fell 45 meters in six seconds and was caught at the last minute ...
2008-07-03 Opel Insignia: Double Premiere at London Motor Show
Rüsselsheim/London. Opel will showcase to the public for the first time at the British International Motor Show (July 23 - August 3) both the four-door notchback and five-door ...
2008-06-18 Opel Cars Can See: Opel Eye camera reads signs, improves safety
Rüsselsheim. Opel introduces a first: A camera that aids drivers in two different ways. The Traffic Sign Recognition function reads speed limit and no-passing signs and displays ...
2008-06-05 Opel Insignia: Design of Opel's Future
Rüsselsheim. The design of the Insignia takes Opel to a new level, showcasing the brand's new confidence with a bold, dynamic and sophisticated car ...
2008-05-29 Opel OPC Race Camp: Baptism of Fire in The "Green Hell"
Rüsselsheim. Twelve months ago, the eight OPC Race Camp finalists were simply engineers, students, sales representatives or dentists. Following their baptism of fire in this ...
2008-05-20 Refined Logo Expresses Brand's New Confidence
Rüsselsheim. A fresh, bold car requires an equally striking emblem. So when the Insignia debuts in July at the London Motor Show ...
2008-05-15 Opel Adds New Turbo CNG Unit To Pro-Environmental Engine Range
Rüsselsheim. In 2009, Opel will introduce one new 1.6-liter turbo CNG engine (Compressed Natural Gas) with around 110 kW/150 hp and 210 Nm of torque ...
2008-05-15 OPC Race Camp: Finale at 24-hour Nürburgring-Nordschleife Race
Rüsselsheim. As the testing and preparations for the eight best OPC Race Camp candidates comes to an end, attention turns to the final showdown. At 3 p.m. on May 24 ...
2008-05-14 Opel Astra Landmark: 10 million Cars Strong
Rüsselsheim/Bochum - The 10 millionth Opel Astra rolled off the assembly line today in Bochum, Germany - a Silver Lightning Astra Station Wagon 1.7 CDTI ...
2008-05-07 80th Anniversary of Fritz von Opel's Record-Setting RAK 2 Ride
Rüsselsheim. Before the eyes of 3000 invited guests, the rocket age began May 23, 1928 at Berlin's AVUS race track ...
2008-04-30 €9 Billion Investment to Strengthen Opel
General Motors Europe will invest a total of €9 billion into Opel through 2012, thus strengthening its core brand ...
2008-04-23 Camouflage And Disguise: Fight Against Prototype Paparazzi
Rüsselsheim. Camouflage and disguise are all important when new model prototypes first leave the well-protected confines of the design studio or workshop ...
2008-04-20 Opel Widens its Range of Models in China
Beijing/Rüsselsheim. Opel will present the Astra sedan for the first time in China at the Beijing Motor Show, adding to the palette of the five cars already on offer and promising to further increase the popularity of Opel cars in this high growth market ...
2008-04-18 Opel Insignia: A New Design Language For A New Era
Rüsselsheim. A new name, a new car, a new ambition. With its groundbreaking design and sophisticated technology, the Insignia makes a quantum leap toward rejuvenating the ...
2008-03-04 Press kit: Opel Meriva Concept
2008-03-03 Opel Presents Monocab Initiative in Geneva
Geneva. Opel presents one world premiere and a host of new products at the 78th International Motor Show (March 6 - 16, 2008) in Geneva. The "Meriva Concept" makes its debut in Hall 2 of Geneva's Palexpo ...
2008-03-03 New Zafira: Variability With Improved Economy and Dynamics
After its world premiere last December in Bologna and its first few days at dealerships, the new Opel Zafira is now one of the highlights at the Geneva Motor Show ...
2008-03-03 ecoFLEX: Opel Models With Best Consumption and Emission Figures
Rüsselsheim/Geneva. Opel is gradually implementing its ecoFLEX initiative for environmentally compatible mobility: following the concept presentation and premiere of the Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX ...
2008-03-03 New Opel Agila: Friendly, Dynamic, Flexible
Rüsselsheim/Geneva. With five doors and five seats, the new Opel Agila is not only as practical as its predecessor, which sold over 440,000 units ...
2008-02-28 Meriva Concept: Dynamic Design And Innovative FlexDoors System
Rüsselsheim. The Opel Meriva Concept, due to be unveiled next week at the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva (March 6 - 16, 2008), illustrates how the new Opel ...
2008-02-22 Chic Style: Opel Tigra TwinTop "Illusion" In Soft-Top Look
Rüsselsheim/Geneva. The new "Illusion" model variant is another iteration of the quick-changing Tigra TwinTop: the two-seater's electro-hydraulic retractable steel roof is covered ...
2008-02-21 Opel Meriva Concept: Next Level Of Flexibility
Rüsselsheim. With the dynamically styled Meriva Concept, Opel presents the next level of monocab flexibility at the International Motor Show in Geneva ...
2008-02-15 Press kit: New Opel Agila
2008-02-06 Meriva Concept: Vision Of Future Small Opel Monocab
Rüsselsheim. With the Meriva Concept, Opel presents the next level of monocab flexibility at the International Motor Show in Geneva (March 6 - 16, 2008) ...
2008-01-28 Big Sensation in China: Opel Astra GTC
Rüsselsheim/Beijing. The Opel Astra GTC with panorama windshield has been recognized as the most fashionable trendsetter among imported vehicles 2007 in China ...
2008-01-24 Ten-Millionth Opel Corsa Is Built In Eisenach
Eisenach. German Economics Minister Michael Glos and Minister-President of the German State of Thuringia Dieter Althaus were present as actress Esther Schweins drove the ten-millionth ...
2008-01-22 New Zafira: New Level of Dynamic Variability
Zurich / Rüsselsheim. With three more powerful and economical engines, a sportier look and new model variants that offer even greater value for money ...