GM UK Takes Honours in Two TOPGEAR.COM Awards
Nov 27, 2008
The Vauxhall Insignia and Corvette ZR1 have each received a TopGear.com award, and the full story is available from today in Top Gear magazine. ... Continue reading
Insignia by Steinmetz - World Premiere at the Essen Motor Show 2008
Nov 27, 2008
It's taken five years to complete the styling on the Opel Insignia. Now it's ready, packed with the latest technology such as innovative lighting systems, all-wheel drive with selective power distribution to the rear wheels, and adaptive suspension. Not to mention pedestrian protection. So is there still room for tunin ... Continue reading
Opel Presents Fuel Cell Vehicle Fleet with Business Partners in Berlin
Nov 27, 2008
The goal of achieving sustainable mobility with zero emissions came a step closer today when Opel announced the European part of GM's biggest-ever test program for fuel cell vehicles during a visit by Germanyâs Federal Minister of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs Wolfgang Tiefensee. ... Continue reading
Why It's Essential for Congress to Provide Financial Stimulus to the U.S. Auto Industry
Nov 26, 2008
The Fate of the Industrialized World Hangs In the Balance This Is Not Merely Issue of Protecting a Segment of the Work Force; itâs an Issue of Societal Progress By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Innovation has almost always been the stimulus to advance human civilization. Sometimes the innovations ... Continue reading
GM Hydrogen4 Fuel Cell Vehicles Set For First Real-World Euro Test
Nov 26, 2008
The goal of achieving sustainable mobility with zero emissions came a step closer today when GM announced the European part of its biggest ever test programme for fuel cell vehicles. ... Continue reading
GM does not owe Opel any money-Opel chief
Nov 21, 2008
FRANKFURT Nov 21, 2008; Maria Sheahan writinf for Reuters reported that General Motors (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) does not owe its German unit Opel any cash, Opel's head Hans Demant told German newspaper Frankfurter Rundschau's online edition. Money transactions from the U.S. parent were so far unchan ... Continue reading
German Gov't Says Opel (GM) Bailout Decision Won't Depend on U.S. Moves
Nov 21, 2008
BERLIN, Nov 21, 2008; Gernot Heller and Volker Warketin writing for Reuters reported that Germany said on Friday it did not want to make a decision on aid for cash-strapped Opel dependent on developments in the United States, where automakers failed to secure a quick bailout. Opel's parent General Motors Corp and U.S. ... Continue reading
Denying Big Three a Bailout Can Be a Historic Opportunity to Get America off Oil and Save Detroit
Nov 18, 2008
By Edwin Black The impulse to accede to political pressure and jobs blackmail from the Big Three for a $25 billion bailout offers America a historic turning-point opportunity. This is the countryâs chance to both reform the auto industry and ignite a massive shift off of oil in one master stroke. How? The $25 bill ... Continue reading
Statement From Adam Opel GmbH Regarding Talks With The German Chancellery
Nov 18, 2008
Opel thanks German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU), Economics Minister Michael Glos (CSU) and Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück (SPD) for the opportunity to meet in the Federal Chancellery today and to talk about possible government guarantees. ... Continue reading
Opel/Vauxhall Insignia Named Car of the Year 2009
Nov 17, 2008
The Opel/Vauxhall Insignia was named Car of the Year 2009 (COTY) today by a panel of car journalists from 23 countries, recognizing the mid-sized car as truly revolutionary for the brand. ... Continue reading
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo: First Turbo-charged CNG Van
Nov 13, 2008
The most powerful natural gas-propelled vehicle premieres in December when Opel presents its first Compressed Natural Gas compact van with a turbo-charger at the Bologna motor show (December 5 to 14, 2008). ... Continue reading
GM opens USD300 Million Assembly Plant in Russia
Nov 7, 2008
General Motors (GM) opened today a $300 million, flexible assembly plant in St. Petersburg, Russia, in presence of President Dmitry Medvedev. The plant will add 70,000 units of capacity to more than 100,000 already available to GM at joint venture and partner facilities in the country. It will build the Opel Antara and ... Continue reading
Comfortable City Hopper: Opel Agila Now with Automatic Transmission
Nov 4, 2008
Compact size and automatic transmission - two factors that can help car drivers relieve the stress of everyday big-city traffic. The Opel Agila now offers both. Only 3.74 meters long, this subcompact can easily take advantage of those spaces between parked cars most vehicles have to pass up. And, thanks to the optional ... Continue reading
People's Choice: Opel Zafira Voted Most Attractive Compact Van
Oct 28, 2008
More than 14,000 readers from the automobile magazine "auto motor und sport" (ams) can't be wrong: The newest Opel Zafira is not only the most flexible van in the compact class, but the most attractive as well. ... Continue reading
Opel and GM Develop Vehicles With a Sixth Sense
Oct 22, 2008
In its second international forum, the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium (C2C-CC) is demonstrating for the first time worldwide vehicle-to-X communication independent of manufacturer or vehicle-type. Opel is hosting the event at the GM Dudenhofen Test Center in Germany. ... Continue reading
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