BREAKING NEWS: General Motors Rumored to be Preparing for Bankruptcy Filing
Apr 7, 2009
SACRAMENTO - April 7, 2009: News from sources ranging as diverse as Reuters to the Mike Omera Radio Show are reporting that General Motors is on the verge of filing for bankruptcy. While there's no official word from either GM itself or or Wall Street, it seems like Wednesday morning could be the eventful time. One pos ... Continue reading
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX: The Cleanest Diesel Seven-Seater Compact Van
Apr 6, 2009
Opel has improved the efficiency of its 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX model, reducing the carbon footprint on the Zafira seven-seater compact van by nearly nine percent to 139 g/km. This ultra-low emissions figure also means that it's the most fuel efficient diesel seven-seat compact van on the market. Breaking the 140 g/km barrier ... Continue reading
Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel Visits Opel in Rüsselsheim
Mar 31, 2009
Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel today visited the Opel Insignia production site in Rüsselsheim, stopping by to briefly chat with employees along the assembly line. She was accompanied during her 90 minute visit by Hessen’s State Premier Roland Koch, German Defense Minister Franz Josef Jung as well as HessenR ... Continue reading
Initial Thoughts on Obama's Moves - EDITORIAL
Mar 30, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher SACRAMENTO â March 30, 2009 (11:30AM EDT) â I agree with and applaud most of what Barak Obama said this morning in his national broadcast. However, I disagree with a couple of items. Firstly, I donât believe that either General Motors or Chrysler have ac ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2009
Today's announcement from the U.S. Administration affirms that GM will emerge from the present restructuring stronger, leaner and more competitive globally. The news that GM is being strongly backed by the government only strengthens the resolve of the GM European operations in reinventing every part of its business. ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2009
For the next generation Agila, the Steinmetz engineers have taken the 1.2i as the base vehicle and made modifications in key areas. New to the Steinmetz range for the Agila B is the 4-hole alloy wheel ST8 in 17". The 15 spokes in exciting Bicolor design fill the wheelarches to perfection, and form the perfect combinati ... Continue reading
German Chancellor Visits Opel in Rüsselsheim
Mar 30, 2009
Well more than 100 journalists are expected March 31 at Opel when Federal chancellor Angela Merkel visits the Insignia factory in Rüsselsheim. She will be accompanied by Defense Minister Franz Josef Jung as well as dignitaries from the state of Hessen, including Premiere Roland Koch and Economics Minister Dieter Posch ... Continue reading
Opel works with Royal College of Art students to design future mobility
Mar 26, 2009
In celebration of the 40th year of the UK's Royal College of Art (RCA) Vehicle Design course, Opel is sponsoring a competition for students. Their task: Design what the future of Opel mobility might look like in 40 years. ... Continue reading
Opel Insignia Wins Esteemed Red Dot Design Award
Mar 16, 2009
The Opel Insignia has been recognized once again by an international expert jury for its outstanding design, winning the prestigious 'red dot' award for product design. ... Continue reading
New Ecoflex Zafira Gets Green Light with New Engine
Mar 16, 2009
Vauxhall, Zafira, Ecoflex ... Continue reading
GM and Opel Launch Website to Support Fact-Based Discussion
Mar 13, 2009
The current need for bridge-financing for GM's European operations is rooted in a catastrophic economic crisis, the worst of its kind in more than 70 years. Given the significance of the situation politically and for society, it's only natural that rumor, speculation and urban myths should begin to circulate at this ti ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Opel Ampera to head GM's environmentally friendly vehicle offensive
Mar 3, 2009
Geneva March 3, 2009; With the premiere of the Opel Ampera, General Motors Europe presented today at the Geneva Motor Show its line-up of products poised to move the company forward in these tough economic times. âThe Ampera is a new category of car that closes the gap between hybrids and battery electric vehicles ... Continue reading
Why The Auto Channel's Press Pass Coverage of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show is So Important?
Mar 1, 2009
This may be the last great international auto show GENEVA - February 28, 2009: One of most visible effects of the current economic depression on the automotive world is what has happened to the once fabulous new car expositions. Not only have important shows in Los Angeles, Detroit and Chicago been neutered by the abse ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2009
IIHS Top Crash Test Results - 72 winners of 2009 Top Safety Pick awards; almost every category from minicar to large pickup has a winner ARLINGTON, VA - Seventy-two vehicles earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2009. This is more than double the number of 2008 recipients and more ... Continue reading
The Opel Ampera: Star of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show
Mar 1, 2009
The revolutionary Opel Ampera, which will premiere March 5 at the Geneva Motor Show, will be the first emission-free, electrically propelled automobile in Europe suitable for everyday driving. ... Continue reading
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