Vauxhall Rocks for 59-Plate Deals
Aug 27, 2009
With the September 1 plate-change just one week away, a VAT increase looming and dwindling funds soon set to make the governmen's scrappage scheme history, there's never been a better time to invest in a new Vauxhall. ... Continue reading
Opel Shows Super Efficient New Astra and Zero Emission Ampera
Aug 25, 2009
With the debut of the new Opel Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show (September 17 â 27), the German brand will offer a super efficient palette of engines with remarkably low fuel consumption in the compact class. Together with the Opel Ampera, also starring at the show, the company reaffirms its strong commitmen ... Continue reading
GM Considers Keeping Opel as Pressure Mounts
Aug 25, 2009
WASHINGTON/FRANKFURT August 24, 2009; David Lawder and Christiaan Hetzner writing for Reuters reportexd that General Motors Co (GM.UL) is considering a plan to raise funding to keep Opel as an alternative to selling the unit to Magna International (Toronto:MGA.TO - News), sources with knowledge of the deliberations sai ... Continue reading
Aug 24, 2009
Euroda, the European Opel/Vauxhall Dealer Association, is disappointed to learn that after the meeting of GM's Board in the USA on August 21, no decision has been taken yet to officially select the winning bidder for Opel: Magna or RHJ International. ... Continue reading
Green & Lean Engine Line-Up Announced For New British-built Opel/Vauxhall Astra
Aug 24, 2009
Vauxhall's all new Astra will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15 with a highly competitive line-up of petrol and diesel engines boasting reductions in CO2 over almost all equivalent models in the current Astra range. ... Continue reading
New Opel Astra to offer Practical, Time-Saving FlexFix Bike Carrier
Aug 13, 2009
In line with Opel's philosophy of easy and comfortable flexibility, the new Astra hatchback will be available with the integrated FlexFix carrier system - the optimal transport solution for bicycles. Opel is the only manufacturer to offer the innovative FlexFix system which requires no installation or removal -- it sim ... Continue reading
Opel Reduces Co2 Emissions on Vivaro Combi Ecoflex by 11 Percent
Aug 12, 2009
Opel's ecoFLEX family has a new member: The Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX with the 114 hp 2.0 CDTI engine and automated Easytronic six-speed manual transmission consumes just 7.4 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, a CO2 value of 194 g/km. With these impressive values, the Vivaro reduces CO2 emissions by 19 grams CO2, saving 0 ... Continue reading
"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY
Aug 6, 2009
DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading
While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved
Jul 31, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading
Rediscovered After 70 Years: Opel Kadett Roadster
Jul 30, 2009
With an automotive history spanning 110 years, Opel is one of the most tradition-rich brands in the industry. Over so many years, some developments are forgotten along the way and reappear again much later down the road. As the company prepares the start of the 10th compact class generation with the new Astra, pictures ... Continue reading
Beijing Automotive Industry Corp to Seek New Chances after Opel Buy Fails
Jul 29, 2009
BAIC to seek new chances after Opel buy fails Shanghai, July 28 President of Beijing Automotive Industry Corp. (BAIC) said the company would continue to seek international cooperation opportunities though it had failed to reach an agreement with General Motors on the buying of Opel, the Beijing Morning Post reports Tue ... Continue reading
GM's Opel Launches Broad Dual Powered Propane and Gasoline Lineup in Europe
Jul 24, 2009
Opel now offers five LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) powered Corsa, Meriva, Astra station wagon and Zafira models with a wide performance range, expanding its line of environmentally friendly ecoFLEX models with alternative propulsion. ... Continue reading
Magna and Sberbank Announce Revised Offer for Opel
Jul 21, 2009
AURORA, Canada and MOSCOW, July 21 -- Magna International Inc. ("Magna") (TSX: MG.A, NYSE: MGA) and Savings Bank of the Russian Federation ("Sberbank") (RTS: SBER, MISEX: SBER03) today announced that Magna and Sberbank have jointly submitted a revised offer to acquire a 55% interest in Adam Opel GmbH ("Opel") as part o ... Continue reading
GM Receives Three Binding Offers for Opel
Jul 20, 2009
General Motors said on Monday that it had received three binding takeover offers for Opel that it would consider together with the European countries that would be affected by the deal. In a surprise move, the once heavily favored consortium of Magna and Sberbank changed its plans at the last minute and agreed that the ... Continue reading
New Magna Offer for Opel to Demand IP Rights
Jul 20, 2009
MOSCOW/BRUSSELS, July 20, 2009; Philip Blenkinsop and Melissa Akin writing for Reuters reported that a Magna-led (MGa.TO) consortium of bidders for Opel will make a new offer for the German carmaker on Monday that includes a demand for rights to its intellectual property, a Russian newspaper reported. Final binding off ... Continue reading
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