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Interesting footnote in automotive history, but this is priced like it can levitate. Note they show no pics of the interior (you can find them elsewhere on the net), because overall this car has all the physical appeal of a carnival ride. Still, it does command a good degree of mythicality. http://findyourclassiccar.com/2013/06/20/1959-opel-p1-experimental-best-mpg-ever/ http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/1959-opel-p1-experimental-prototype-gas-mileage-record-holder_100315433_m.jpg
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This car can do no wrong....it's got to be one of the best looking, aggressive hatches out there....I want one. I really like this crisp styling direction GM is going in with these cars...looks way more expensive than it is. Can you imagine if Saturn marketed one of these?....it would do so much for their cool factor.
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New Opel Meriva World premiere in Bologna Text & Photos courtesy of General Motors Corporation 11-08-2005 New Design, New Engines and Enhanced Technology New: 1.3 CDTI high-tech diesel (75 hp) and 1.6 TWINPORT gasoline engine (105 hp) Premiere in segment: Halogen cornering and curve light (AFL) Meriva OPC with 180 hp 1.6 turbo expands Opel’s sport model range The Opel Meriva goes into 2006 with new design and new engines, plus an extended range of technological features, including cornering and curve light (AFL – Adaptive Forward Lighting), available for the first time in the minivan class (“small monocabs”). The Meriva, which has sold over 500,0…
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Here's a new review on the 2007 Opel Astra Twin Top, with detailed information on design, performance and safety. Available is also a photo gallery with the convertible. "With new, more economical engines, a refined look, enhanced technology and an expanded equipment range, the new edition of the Opel Astra is available at dealerships from February 2007 at a practically unchanged, affordable price starting from 16,160 euros. The whole Astra family benefits from the model update, from the five-door and station wagon variants to the sporty three-door GTC and dynamic, elegant TwinTop cabrio-coupé..." You can read the whole article here: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/o…
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Here: http://www.carspyshots.net/zerothread?id=19607 Pretty watered down compared to the concept. But still nice.
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Official 2008 Opel Meriva Concept Images Leak But, it's a mini-minivan thing, and who's gonna care next to the Coupe 60? Link to Original Article @ Carscoop
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2009 Opel/Vauxhall Astra 6th generation
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Caught undergoing winter testing in Finland. The car will debut in Geneva in March 2009. http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080303.010/ne...pied-in-finland
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2009 Vauxhall/Opel Astra sixth-generation
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Interesting CG rendering of how the finished car is likely to look:
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The teasers don't really reveal much, except that it appears that the next gen Astra will probably look sportier than the current model (which looks to be a trend the Opel division began with the Insignia and current Corsa). Why GM can't realize what a good match these next gen products would be for Pontiac is beyond me. The next gen products would have to be decontented somewhat to become Pontiacs (and GM needs to ensure that they're not outpowered by their Chevy platform mates), but not as much as they would need to be to become Saturns. It's time GM paired Opel with a division that has similar brand characteristics: edgy, sporty, and aspirational. The first time Opel w…
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2012 Opel Astra GTC Officially Rendered Full Reveal coming on June 7th http://www.cheersand...opel-astra-gtc/ Cory Wolfe - CheersandGears.com Today, GM took the wraps off the new 2012 Opel Astra GTC sport hatch through virtual renderings. Slated for a full reveal on June 7th, this gives us an early look at what to expect beyond the concept version shown at the Paris Motor Show previously. If you live across the pond in Europe, you will also be able to place your order the day of the reveal. It's world premiere is still a ways off, when it will bow in Frankfurt, come September. In the mean time, take a look at these rendered photos. A short video was inclu…
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Vauxhall Corsa 4x4 shapes up The Luton firm look to get tough on the supermini sector with new 4x4. By Dan Strong, 14th May 2008 www.autoexpress.co.uk It's the latest 4x4 that’s promising to take Vauxhall on a journey into uncharted territory... These are the first pictures of the eagerly anticipated four-wheel-drive Corsa, a supermini SUV which is set to follow in the wheeltracks of the Antara when it goes on sale early in 2010. We first revealed plans to produce the go-anywhere model in Issue 964, but we’ve had to wait until now before we got to see it in the flesh. The rugged-looking newcomer, spied in prototype form on this Spanish transporter, is set to …
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GM Luton builds 500,000th Vivaro 20 June 2007 | Link to Original Article @ JustAuto Production at General Motors Europe's Luton commercial vehicle plant reached a significant milestone when the plant's 500,000th van came off the line. The red Vauxhall Vivaro SWB panel van was the half millionth vehicle produced at the General Motors Manufacturing (GMM) plant under a joint manufacturing agreement established in 2001, under which GM builds all European specification low-roof versions of the Vivaro for both its Vauxhall and Opel brands, as well as slightly restyled versions for Renault and Nissan. The van, and a larger model (built elsewhere) also sold by the four brands…
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Link: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=107011
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Holden is making no secret about examining a diesel option for Commodore. The one sticking point, Holden insiders say, is the availability of suitable modern turbodiesel from within GM's 'network'. "We don't have anything firm on the plate," a Holden spokesperson told CarPoint Confidential. "GM has both small and large capacity diesels available but the missing part of the equation has been in the middle… We’re looking all around the world," he said. Development is reported progressing apace on new GM V6 and V8 turbodiesels in the USA. Aimed at the next generation of US-market pickups and SUVs, the engines are all-alloy OHC designs with a projected displacement (per cyl…
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German union: Another 1,000 jobs at risk at GM's Opel BERLIN -- General Motors Corp.'s Adam Opel AG unit could cut another 1,000 jobs in Europe because of slowing demand for its Astra compact, labor representatives said Tuesday. Rainer Einenkel, head of the works council at Opel's factory in Bochum, Germany, said the carmaker was considering axing one shift at one of three plants making the Astra. The shift could be cut at Bochum or at Opel plants in Antwerp, Belgium, or Ellesmere Port, Britain. "That is a very real danger," Einenkel said. Opel said it had no current plans to cut a shift but added it could "adjust production capacity to customer demand" in future as …
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As GM Strugges, Opel Restructuring Pays Off
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Opel, the German subsidiary of hard-hit US auto maker General Motors, is back in the black, after putting into place a savings program that will eventually cost the company 9,000 jobs. In a report based on internal group forecasts, German business newspaper Handelsblatt said Opel looks set to break even this year. Adam Opel, which comprises solely the German activities, was fractionally in the red, but the Opel brand itself, which includes factories outside Germany, is beginning to make money. Plant closings in North America Meanwhile, GM's European arm, GM Europe, is set to have more than halved its full-year losses this year to $300 million (256…
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hello peoples, Wondering if anyone can give me some ideas on performance mods for a 2003 opel astra 2.2 Sri. Currently got a dual cat back remus setup. Thats all. Im wanting to change the air intake and maybe chip it. No sure wether powerchip "piggy back" their chip on mine or download their software on mine. Not sure wether the claimed 12% is really noticible or should i spend the $1000 AUS on something else. Does anyone think a POD is a way to go? If so what make. I know your thinking "there is no point to over mod its not the turbo", it hurts me too (every day). Any help would be greatly appriciated! Great forum too by the way. Respect from OZ.
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2.0 twin turbo, twin intercooled diesel. How hot is it now?
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Here's a new Astra development reported by Auto Express: Link:Auto Express: Astra Roadster Revealed Source: Auto Express
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I require an engine for my 2.2ltr 16V Astra 01 plate SRi, can anyone help me preferably in Scotland or can anyone tell me if a Vectra 2.2 engine would fit straight into the astra, hope someone out there can help, ta
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http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XEEIzU0UA1M/TAVXw1VvCgI/AAAAAAAASno/zZ661pvJr0s/s1600/001.jpg now i am on board. this is nice. the 3 door and 5 door should be sold here as Buicks with the Opel grille slot. The wagon and sedan should be here sold with the Buick grille. Although I would even say the wagon could get the Opel grille slot too. full line up. many body styles of the same model. make the sedan here. import the other variants from Europe.
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This article appeared in Auto Express at the end of September. I didn't see it posted anywhere on this forum, so I decided to go ahead and initiate a topic with it. Link: Auto Express: Astra's New Family. If this article is accurate, then GM could have used the Astra line to transform and rebuild Pontiac as well as Buick. Pontiac would have received: * Astra 5-door: Pontiac LeMans * Astra roadster: Pontiac Solstice * Astra (Calibra) coupe: Pontiac Fiero Buick would have received: * Astra sedan: Buick Centieme * Astra CUV (4x4): Buick Bravura Basically, Pontiac would get the sportier looking variants while Buick would get the more elegant looking variants. Pontia…
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It's from the Astra sedan launch a while back, but every time I see it, I still go WTF.
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Enjoy: http://www.gmeurope.tv/index.php?channel=m...8itwMrFoster_en
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A German police force that spent €25 million on new sporty cars found that not only was the visibility rubbish for chases - the fancy seats were so narrow the cops could not get in while wearing their guns, truncheons and other equipment. The embarrassing mishap came to light in a poll conducted by police union GdP, which showed that many officers in the western German state of Hesse preferred their old wheels – the Opel Zafira. The Hesse Interior Ministry ordered 800 of the swish new models – Opel's Insignia Sports Tourer – in a long-term deal at the end of 2010. The ministry says that 200 of the cars have been delivered so far, but it is yet to be decided whether…
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I am totally smitten by that little hottie, the Opel Adam, after seeing the Opel press photos and two videos showing the car in motion. The Chevrolet Spark is a hideous, cheap little POS compared to this sexy little guy. AND it's a 3-door! tangent/You know, that's what the people voted for when they chose the Beat a few years ago in the GM contest asking people to choose among 3 Chevy minicar concepts. Then GM pulls an old-school "bait and switch" by bringing the 5-door Spark to production./tangent Apparently the Adam is a bit shorter but wider than a MINI Cooper, with up to 99 horsepower out of a choice of three 4 cylinder engines. I love the detailing on this ca…
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New website: http://microsite.spprod.com/opel/Insignia/...ndex.html?flv=9
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Opel/Vauxhall To Introduce Low-emission ecoFLEX Models General Motors Europe Presents Extensive Environmental Strategy Berlin. General Motors Europe (GME) today presented an environmental strategy focusing short-term on reducing CO2 emissions and long-term on introducing new propulsion technologies. The strategy's key points: Opel/Vauxhall will introduce an ecoFLEX variant emitting lower CO2 levels in each model line; premiere at IAA in September GM will present HydroGen4, its next generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, at the IAA Cadillac will launch the BLS as bioethanol (E85) variant in fall 2007 Opel/Vauxhall and Chevrolet will offer E85 vehicles as of 2010 …
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This car still seems a little too upscale for Saturn. Visit My Website Source: Edmunds Inside Line
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Spyshots of a heavily disguised Agila reveal not a single inch of sheetmetal, but exposed headlights and the overall shape of the new model reveal a Panda rival that abandons the WagonR+'s boxy proportions for a morte wedge-shaped profile with a strong resemblance to the new Corsa. Like the Panda, however, the new Agila maximizes space with a tall, upright greenhouse and near-vertical tailgate. While GM Daewoo is working on a new microcar architecture, the new Agila remains a joint project with Suzuki, assembled by GM Manufacturing Poland with Opel powertrains but based on Suzuki's flexible A-segment platform shared with the Swift and SX4. Go to spyshots from Automedia/A…
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EU looks into British aid plan for GM's Vauxhall car plant Associated Press | Link to Original Article @ DetNews BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Commission said today it had launched an investigation into $17 million in aid given to General Motors Corp. subsidiary Vauxhall by the British government, which was meant to offer training to workers to keep a GM plant near Liverpool viable. EU officials said they were concerned the aid could violate EU state aid rules, adding they had doubts about its legality because the money used would go to training already being carried out by GM. Neelie Kroes, the EU's competition commissioner said that while the EU supports traini…
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Link Apologies if its been already posted. Basically the article states that Holden will drop the Euro-sourced Astra and move to a Korean-sourced replacement in a two-tier line up. The range will be based on the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze (Chevy Cobalt/Chevrolet Lacetti replacement)/Daewoo Nubira. 1st tier will be a lower-range spec along the same lines as the current Viva (Daweoo Nubira/Chevrolet Lacetti), 2nd tier will be further up-sec, different suspension and drivetrains and will be similar to what Holden has done with the Holden Captiva/ Captiva MaXX (Opel Antara). Holden has local input in the design process as well. Fingers crossed this is speculation but …
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Good news! http://www.autocar.co.uk/news_article.asp?na_id=223025
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---- It looks good so far, but the back is very similar to the new Altima it seems.
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Article: "First (Saturn - Opel) Astra Sedan Leaves Polish Production Line" http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/08/27/059888.html My beef with this article is, of course, that they called it a Saturn-Opel Astra sedan, but Saturn doesn't get the sedan. Very misleading. Still, it's a good looking car, and Saturn will probably get the next gen version, IMO.
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Flex in the City: The New Opel Agila Generation * Urban mini-monocab balances versatility with stylish design Rüsselsheim — When it comes to the lifestyle of active women today, the watchword is balance. Job, fitness, shopping, meeting friends and getting around — a car makes everything easier to manage, and preferably one that is as versatile as its owner. This is precisely what designers and engineers had in mind when developing the latest generation Opel Agila. The result is a stylish urban car which is compact and maneuverable for tight parking spaces, yet boasts an interior that is spacious enough even for bulky sport and hobby gear. It also has enough seats to…
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GM @ Frankfurt 2008 Opel/Vauxhall Agila Press Release & Image Gallery 2008 Suzuki Splash Flex in the City: The New Opel Agila Generation Urban mini-monocab balances versatility with stylish design Rüsselsheim. When it comes to the lifestyle of active women today, the watchword is balance. Job, fitness, shopping, meeting friends and getting around – a car makes everything easier to manage, and preferably one that is as versatile as its owner. This is precisely what designers and engineers had in mind when developing the latest generation Opel Agila. The result is a stylish urban car which is compact and maneuverable for tight parking spaces, yet boasts an interior…
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FRANKFURT: Opel Corsa Hybrid Concept Opel Presents Corsa Hybrid Concept Near future: Corsa Hybrid concept car and Vectra Flexpower show potential Good outlook for environment: ecoFLEX variants with lowest CO2 value in model line Clean debut: Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX with 119 g CO2 per kilometer Ongoing advancement: Combination of intelligent fuel-saving technologies Rüsselsheim. Opel presents a range of especially economical and low-emission vehicles at the IAA in Frankfurt (September 13 – 23, 2007). The current models showcase how automotive technology will look in the near future: the Corsa Hybrid concept car uses innovative technology with starter generator and stop/s…
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GM @ FRANKFURT Opel Flextreme Concept - Press Release Dynamic, Versatile E-Flex-Concept Opel Flextreme Emits less than 40 g/km CO2 Opel Flextreme - Image Gallery Plug-in Electric Vehicle Features 55 Km of Emissions-Free Range E-Flex architecture with diesel engine extends driving range Dynamic, sporty, compact electro-monocab concept car FlexDoors® and FlexLoad®: New for doors, tailgate and luggage solutions – and an extra mobility option Opel’s Flextreme concept car, which makes its premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt (September 13 – 23, 2007), boasts the body of a dynamic monocab, as well as the completely new environmentally friendly E-Flex…
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GM @ FRANKFURT Opel Flextreme Concept - Image Gallery Opel Flextreme - Press Release
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GM can go it alone with Opel if they have to John Smith, GM Group Vice President, Corporate Planning and Alliances and Enrico Digirolamo, GM Europe Vice President and CFO, gave a news conference call today regarding the GM Board of Directors' decision to not sell Opel. Mr. Smith stated that GM's better financial status puts them in a position to be able to restructure Opel on their own if need be. GM is still going to work with the European governments and Unions on a restructuring plan, but the plan will be very similar to the private investor's plans that were all based on the GM Europe viability plan from earlier this year. The Opel Trust GM feels that Opel is so…
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GM@Geneva 2008 Opel Corsa OPC Corsa OPC: Sports Car Performance from Just 22,560 Euros Top performer: 192 hp, superb driving performance Only 7.9 liters per 100 km Available to order now Rüsselsheim/Geneva. At the world premiere of the 192 hp Corsa OPC at the Geneva Motor Show, Opel announces that the new powerful model is available to order now from 22,560 euros. The compact three-door is the sporty variant of the new Corsa, which has sold more than 150,000 units across Europe in the last few months, and is at Opel dealerships in March. The Corsa OPC’s standard equipment includes body-contoured seats in motor sport design, air conditioning and CD-radio. “With …
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GM@Geneva Opel GTC Concept Based on RWD architecture. Press release to come.
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GM@Geneva DON'T MOURN MONARO – HERE COMES THE VXR8! New Vauxhall supersaloon on sale in July, priced at £34,995 6.0-litre V8, 420bhp, 0-60mph in 4.9 secs. First VXR model available with an auto gearbox Motoring enthusiasts across Britain mourned the passing of the Monaro. The only Australian-built car to be sold in the UK offered raw and exciting performance thanks to its 6.0-litre V8 and rear-wheel drive set up. But the thunder from down under hasn't stopped yet – in fact it's only going to get louder. Vauxhall has announced the arrival of a new Aussie musclecar – the VXR8 – and it's more powerful and exciting than even the legendary Monaro. The dramatic-looking …
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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's economics minister ruled out any attempt by General Motors to include an option to buy back majority control of Opel as part of a deal to give up over 50 percent of its German unit in exchange for state aid. "This is incompatible with our views and cannot happen," Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg told German Sunday paper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung in an interview. The comments could suggest that Belgian financial investor RHJ International (RHJI.BR) may have problems with its bid if the company is viewed as only a short-term player. Germany is expected to shoulder the bulk of the billions in loan guarantees as part of a deal, an…
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In an overly publicized outburst at a cabinet meeting earlier this month, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accused General Motors of "scornful" behavior after the American company canceled a plan to sell off a German car maker to a Russian-Canadian consortium. "The last-minute refusal to complete the Opel deal is not harmful to our interests, but it shows that our American partners have a very original culture when dealing with counterparts," Mr. Putin said. However, there's no need to worry that Mr. Putin's feigned indignation will seriously harm the already chilly U.S.-Russian relations despite the obvious harm it has done to the survival prospects of Russia's ba…
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GM Board Decides to Retain Opel DETROIT – Given an improving business environment for GM over the past few months, and the importance of Opel//Vauxhall to GM’s global strategy, the GM Board of Directors has decided to retain Opel and will initiate a restructuring of its European operations in earnest. “GM will soon present its restructuring plan to Germany and other governments and hopes for its favorable consideration,” said Fritz Henderson, president and CEO. “We understand the complexity and length of this issue has been draining for all involved. However, from the outset, our goal has been to secure the best long term solution for our customers, employee, supp…
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It should be clear now why I went to work for GMIO and not GME when I returned to GM in September 9 November 2009 By TERRY MARTIN GENERAL Motors is now searching for an executive to lead its European operations Opel and Vauxhall – two brands it last week decided not to sell to a consortium led by car parts giant Magna International – after Opel Europe president and GM group vice-president Carl-Peter Forster tendered his resignation. Reports out of the US this week suggest GM’s international operations president Nick Reilly will temporarily replace Mr Forster. Mr Reilly is a former plant director at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant in England and one-time preside…
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GM Europe seeks to cut 5,000 jobs: union March 11, 2008 1:16 PM ET Link to original article PARIS (Reuters) - General Motors Europe is seeking to cut about a tenth of its European workforce in a new round of cost cuts as the top U.S. car maker aims to stem steep losses in declining main auto markets. "What is on the table is a plan for 5,000 voluntary redundancies in west Europe," Jean-Marc Ruhland, a CFDT union member of the European works council at GM, told Reuters. GM Europe employs some 55,600 staff after a previous round of job cuts in the European sector which also included the closure of a PSA Peugeot Citroen plant in Britain and cuts at Ford . BMW also …
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I've been preaching this for months now, as Moses said to Pharaoh, "Let my People go". Feb. 18 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. said it’s determined to keep its Opel unit, Europe’s third-biggest carmaker, even as politicians clamor for a spinoff from the U.S. company to safeguard 55,000 jobs in the region. GM would contemplate selling a stake in the division or allowing it to seek a partner, but still regards it as the company’s “core business in Europe,” regional president Carl-Peter Forster said in a statement today. Detroit-based GM said it aims to cut $1.2 billion from European labor costs and is considering options that include plant closures. European sol…
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While trying to dust of some rust of my German, I came across this article from Auto Zeitung Magazine. I used google translator in the link, which is not the greatest translator as you can see , but gives a fair idea of what the magazine is talking about. Road Test Clicky (Translated) The cars tested were 1. Alfa Romeo Spider 3,2 JTS V6 24V 2. AUDI TT Roadster 3,2 quattro 3. BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster 4. Mercedes SLK 350 5. Nissan 350Z Roadster 6. OPEL GT (AKA SATURN SKY) 7. Porsche Boxster And no prizes for guessing that GT finished last. I was expecting it to at least trump the 350Z and the Alfa, but it was slaughtered. Their main complaints were: GT has the smal…
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Opel Insignia: Double Premiere at London Motor Show • Choice between equally elegant and dynamic notchback and hatchback • Sleek, aerodynamic body has class-leading Cd value of 0.27 • The New Opel Insignia notchback and hatchback on sale before the end of the year 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 hatchback versions of its new flagship car, the Insignia. The new Opel Insignia highlights breathtaking design: Both body styles boast a flowing, muscular yet elegant silhouette with a coupé roofline. Designers of the new car de…
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John Revill Automotive News Europe February 13, 2009 10:57 CET ENLARGEGM wants 1.8bn euros to help Opel. MUNICH -- General Motors Europe President Carl-Peter Forster and other senior company executives met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel today to discuss the future of GM's Opel brand. No decisions over Opel are expected immediately, a government spokesman said. "The meeting covers solely developing information. Decisions will not be made," spokesman Ulrich Wilhelm said in a statement. Opel is seeking 1.8 billion euros ($1.93 billion) in loan guarantees from the German federal and regional governments in case its U.S. parent GM falls into bankruptcy.…
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BERLIN (AFP) – General Motors said Wednesday it wanted to cut around 10,000 jobs at its European division Opel a day after the US car maker stunned the auto sector by scrapping plans to sell the German-based unit. GM wants to slash costs by 30 percent at Opel, which would mean the elimination of about 10,000 jobs from a workforce of 55,000, GM vice president John Smith told European journalists during a telephone news conference. General Motors said Tuesday it was abandoning a project to sell Opel to Canadian auto parts manufacturer Magna International and state-owned Russian bank Sberbank, saying it would implement its own restructuring at the unit. The decision sp…
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GM Says Selling Opel Report Is Speculation William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com June 9, 2011 General Motors is on the offensive with a report about them possibly selling Opel to another automaker. In a article published by Auto Bild and Spiegel, GM is considering whether to sell Opel due to management losing confidence in Opel returning to profitability. The article also points out that GM can use Daewoo to engineer and source small cars and low emission engines, something Opel has provided GM. So, who are the possible buyers for Opel? The article points to the Chinese automakers and Volkswagen as possible buyers. Volkswagen could do it ea…
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on the Flextreme: 1: 2: 3: 4: intense.
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Until about six weeks ago GM Europe's Opel-Vauxhall was making steady progress towards sunlit uplands, with breakeven in 2011 and a nice little profit promised next year. But Europe's sudden economic skid towards crisis has undermined prospects for car sales next year, and suddenly the forecasts are awash with red ink. The alarm bells are ringing and General Motors is parachuting Detroit heavy hitters into Opel headquarters in Germany to take control. Now, experts are saying Opel-Vauxhall (Opel-badged cars sell across mainland Europe; the same cars with Vauxhall logos sell in Britain, its biggest European market) must slash costs again, shut factories and maybe reopen t…
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November 22, 2008: 09:46 AM EST NEW YORK (AFP)--General Motors Corp. (GM) will neither fire workers nor close or sell factories at its German Opel unit, the president of GM Europe said in an interview to be published Sunday. Opel has sought loan guarantees from the German government "but it is not bankrupt," Carl-Peter Forster told the Welt am Sonntag Sunday newspaper. "Closures, sales of factories or job cuts are not on the agenda," he said. The regional parliament in the German state of Hesse has voted unanimously to provide Opel with up to EUR500 million in loan guarantees in the event that General Motors declared bankruptcy. GM has said it will run out of ca…
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GM: Opel spinoff won't end product partnership Dave Guilford Automotive News March 2, 2009 General Motors vows that its tightly knit product development partnership with Adam Opel AG will continue, despite GM's plans to sell a minority stake in the German automaker. "Opel remains an integral and important part of GM's global operations and will continue as such in the future," GM said in a statement Friday, Feb. 27. Teams in Germany have produced GM's global compact and mid-sized vehicle platforms. The Buick LaCrosse coming this summer is the first U.S. vehicle built on the new mid-sized platform. The Chevrolet Cruze, due in mid-2010, will be built on the c…
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Link: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=107063
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GM's Opel set for profit in 2006 Sun Nov 26, 2006 10:34am ET FRANKFURT, Nov 26 (Reuters) - General Motor's German car maker Opel will make a profit this year, its sales chief told a German magazine. "GM is moving towards profit in Europe," Alain Visser told German news magazine Focus. "In 2006, Opel is clearly in profit." Visser said that the car brand's image with consumers had improved in recent years. "17 percent of all car buyers in Germany and Europe consider buying an Opel. With this result, we are just under Volkswagen but significantly above Ford ." He said he was pleased with demand for the group's Corsa model. "We have about 150,000 orders so far - 50 per…
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Tony Lewin Automotive News Europe June 19, 2008 15:39 CET GM's new Insignia will be the first production car to feature a dual-function frontal camera with traffic sign recognition, says Opel Vauxhall. The system, supplied by Hella, uses a single screen-mounted camera to feed separate processors for both road-sign recognition and lane-departure warning. However, premium automaker BMW may just beat GM to the honor of being first to market with a system that can identify signs. BMW will debut its system "later this year," said technology spokeswoman Katharina Bölsterl. She declined to specify which model the system would first appear on, and would not conf…
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worldcarfans.com reported the story: click here
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GTC Concept To Spawn A Production Version.. (We Think, Maybe) William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com May 12, 2011 File this one under the taking a grain of salt folder. Auto Express is reporting the Opel GTC Concept shown in 2007 has been given the green light. According to a leaked document, the name Calibra has been given and will use Epsilon II platform. The 2.8L Turbocharged V6 producing 321 HP and powers the Insignia OPC/VXR is pegged to be the top of the line motor. The coupe will come would be fitted with all-wheel drive and use a shorter wheelbase to give the car more agility. Auto Express says production of Calibra will begin on Oc…
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HA, I remember this same "RTS" badge on the dash of my uncle's '74 Grandville coupe: <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW4091G5Bxo?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW4091G5Bxo?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW4091G5Bxo?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>
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...2010 Opel Astra!!! (linkypoo)
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17 November 2009 By MARTON PETTENDY A CHEVROLET version of GM Holden’s ill-fated Commodore-based Pontiac G8 could soon be confirmed for North American showrooms. The move would mark the return of a significant US export program for Holden in the wake of arch-rival Ford's announcement it will vie with the Statesman-based Caprice patrol car for Stateside police car business. Expectations of a Chevrolet iteration of the Australian-made sedan, which was discontinued when GM axed the Pontiac brand earlier this year, have increased after the appearance on a Pontiac G8 web forum of an official GM email that refers to the “MY11.5 Chevy Police Program and MY12 Chevy SS”. US w…
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Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFfb7phbO58...ted&search= English Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIcAR1uZRcQ...ted&search=
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Enjoy: http://www.gmeurope.tv/index.php?channel=m...nsigniaSport_en
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Here's a fresh interview with Carl-Peter Forster, the GM Europe Chief. As someone else says clickity
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Tuning Company Irmscher of Germany tries its hand at the newly released Insignia. Full article below http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=133895#4
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BERLIN General Motors Co. wants to move its European headquarters to Germany from Switzerland before the end of the year, an Opel spokesman said Saturday. By moving its headquarters from Zurich to Adam Opel GmbH's Ruesselsheim headquarters in Germany, the company wants to strengthen its subsidiary Opel, spokesman Ulrich Weber said. GM's Chevrolet brand will continue to keep its headquarters in Zurich. Last week, GM called off the planned sale of Germany-based Opel to car parts maker Magna and Russian lender Sberbank. German Chancellor Angela Merkel had favored that deal to save jobs. Merkel now says she wants GM to present a restructuring plan that gives Opel Europe …
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This leaked image was on the World Car Fans website today. This would make a nice premium compact hatch for either Pontiac or Buick. I didn't really see Buick selling an upscale hatchback, but this design has changed my mind (although Buick would still need a sedan version also). It seems to have a more upscale exterior appearance than the current Astra. Link: Visit My Website Source: World Car Fans
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Is the current head of GM Europe, Carl-Peter Forster, leaving? click here
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Enjoy:
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4.12.2006 Motor journalists name Corsa "Top Car 2007" Link to Original Press Release @ GM Europe High commendation for the Corsa: It was named "Top Car 2007" by more than 140 German, Austrian and Swiss motor journalists in the "City" category, ahead of renowned competitors like VW Polo and Mini Cooper. "We are very honored to win this award because the Corsa was elected by car experts. The Corsa didn't just convince the journalists from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Earlier it already won the "Car of the Year" award in Denmark and ranked second in the European "Car of the Year" election. Our customers also like the Corsa very much: We received as many as 150,000…
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# New engines developed with future emissions standards in mind # More powerful and over 13 percent more economical # Successful exterior design refined, piano lacquer in interior Rüsselsheim — Featuring fresh design accents and new engines that are more compact, powerful and economical, the new edition of the Opel Astra will be available at dealerships from February 2007. With more than 1.2 million units sold since its debut in March 2004, the third-generation Astra plays a leading role in European sales statistics. The new Astra will make its world premiere at the Bologna Motor Show (December 7–17, 2006) and can be ordered from November 20. In future, Astra customer…
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New Corsavan: World premiere at Brussels Motor Show 30 percent more payload capacity than predecessor model Wide range of engines from 1.0-liter gasoline unit with 60 hp to 1.3 CDTI with 90 hp Rüsselsheim. Following the Corsavan Concept study’s successful premiere at the recent Paris Motor Show, the production version of the compact city van will make its debut early this year at the Brussels Motor Show (January 13 – 21, 2007). Based on the new three-door Corsa, the nippy city delivery van can be ordered now. The newcomer, which combines the comfort and performance of a passenger car with the transport capacity of a van, will be available at dealerships as of April…
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By Bryan Nesbitt Executive Director GM Europe Design American motorists may be interested in a zippy Opel concept we unveiled this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Opel Antara GTC is Opel’s interpretation of the crossover segment. It's tough, athletic, and emotional. This car is a perfect example of how Opel (badged Vauxhall in the U.K.) is exploring its design language as it applies to different segments. First, from a distance, notice the coupe upper and the SUV lower. This proportion is intended to visually communicate driving adventure. Second, Antara GTC -- which stands for Gran Turismo Crossover -- is immediately recognizable as an Opel due to c…
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· Elegant, dynamic crossover will be launched by end of 2006 · Powerful diesel and gasoline variants; top-of-the-line 3.2 V6 with 224 hp · Intelligent four-wheel drive with electro-hydraulic differential · Prices start at 26,850 euro Rüsselsheim. Following the enthusiastic reaction to the Antara GTC crossover concept car at the IAA 2005, Opel launches this year the five-door production version of the new Antara. “With the new Antara, we are entering one of the fastest-growing segments in Europe. It is a technically sophisticated vehicle with a unibody construction which combines dynamic design with intelligent four-wheel drive, high levels of functionality and a high…
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Another ungodly long article so... World Car Fans: New Opel Astra TwinTop In Depth
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German automaker Opel announced today it has launched a new design competition and encouraged all entrants to use social media as a tool to develop the designs for future cars. The competition, aimed at both interior and exterior design, will culminate with the announcement of the two winners at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011. The first stage of the competition challenges European design students to develop a car interior that is “a lounge in motion”. “What I’m excited about is for students to understand our brand,” stated Liz Wetzel, Director of Interior Design, Opel/Vauxhall, “because it is moving – it’s becoming much more dynamic, much more passionate and our c…
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New Opel Corsa GSi: Powerful Performance and Subtle Sportiness * 150 PS turbo gasoline engine available for three and five-door models * Legendary GSi concept receives a modern update Rüsselsheim — The theme of the new Opel Corsa GSi is ‘more substance than show’. In contrast to the Opel Corsa OPC, which was launched a few months ago, the new GSi radiates subtle sportiness rather than uncompromising high-performance, and will be unveiled at the Barcelona Motor Show (June 7–17, 2007). The GSi's powerful 1.6 ECOTEC turbo engine produces 110 kW/150 PS at 5000 rpm, positioning the new sporty model between the Corsa Sport 1.7 CDTI (125 PS) and the high-performance C…
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New Opel GT: Exciting Design, Classic Sports-Car Layout 260 hp from two liters: the most powerful production engine in the ECOTEC family Geneva. Opel revives the GT legend with an all-new stunning two-seat sports car. The new GT’s exciting, sharply-cut lines and classic rear-wheel drive echo the successful concept of the original (1968 – 1973). At the same time, the new GT reinterprets the icon as a powerful roadster with a potent four-cylinder, direct injection gasoline turbo engine. The Opel GT makes its world premiere at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show (March 2 – 12), start of sales is scheduled for spring 2007. “The GT is a powerful addition to our range of attractive…
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From Autowerld.com Translated (poorly) through altavista bablefish. If anyone on the site can speak dutch, feel free to do your own translating. My translation is below each paragraph. Opel concept in Genève Saturday 17 February 2007 In Genève Opel still unknown concept car will present. Teaser have been meanwhile spread by Opel, but what kind of type model it goes continues guess only. We suspect that it concerns here a voorbode of the new Vectra or new Omega. My translation: In Geneva, Opel will unveil a new, unidentified concept car. Meanwhile, Opel has sent out this teaser photo, but one can only guess one what it is. We suspect that it is the replacement for…
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Don't know if anyone posted this already: link
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This is what happens when you bite the hand that feeds you. Don't be surprised if Opel headquarters are moved to the UK in the future. Vauxhall remained loyal, and may reap the benefits of that. Henderson refuses to talk about future of individual plants November 10, 2009 21:46 CET RUESSELSHEIM (Reuters) -- General Motors Co. crushed hopes on Tuesday that Opel would play a greater role within its vast empire. CEO Fritz Henderson also offered vague assurances that Detroit would give its European carmaker more freedom. Speaking to reporters late on Tuesday, Henderson showed little interest in marketing Opels outside the strict confines of Europe or even elevating t…
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No Vauxhall VX for Britain Somewhere in England, Jeremy Clarkson weeps (at least I'd like to think so). British performance fans should prepare themselves for a disappointment. Even though General Motors' 'global' sports car will make it to Europe badged the Opel GT, it won't be coming to the UK. While bosses were originally keen to bring the two-seater GT here, Vauxhall can't make financial sense of converting the rear-wheel-drive model to right-hand drive and fitting Griffin badging. After taking into account promotional costs and the number of likely sales, they decided we Brits could do without it. Read "Figures don't add up for next VX" @ Auto Express
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Taken from a Dutch magazine; looks to be real. Compare to below... -Flybrian
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http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/...new-opel-models Opel's Zeta, maybe?
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