Opel/Vauxhall

Opel/Vauxhall Working On A Insignia Crossover William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com June 15, 2011 Opel and Vauxhall are busy working on a new flagship, but it's not what you're thinking. Opel CEO, Karl-Friedrich Stracke said the company is working on new SUV that will become the brand's flagship. The vehicle will be based on the Epsilon II platform (Same one as the Insignia), come with the choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive, and have seven seats. It will be competing with the upcoming Citroen DS5 Crossover and it's Peugeot platform mate. The crossover is expected to come out sometime in 2015. Source: Auto Express

Yesterday, news broke that General Motors and PSA Group (owner of Peugeot and Citroen) were in discussions on possibly selling Opel and Vauxhall. Already, the possible sale is under intense scrutiny from various European governments and unions. There are concerns about jobs being cut with this deal, and none are too happy that officials from local governments and unions were not included in the talks. There is also the possibility of political backlash coming to Germany and France as both will be holding elections later this year. "It's unclear whether GM will keep an Opel stake, who pays what and if anything will go through at all, given the political backlash," a s…

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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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http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/roadtest/2499...all_zafira.html September 2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Life People Carrier 5 dr, £14495 Other Vauxhall Roadtests When it was first introduced in 1999 the Zafira revolutionised the compact MPV market with its Flex7 seating system. While few people can realistically claim to need the seven seats it offers everyday, it's good to know that they're there for school run emergencies, or when you're ferrying friends about. This second generation Zafira, based on the current Astra's chassis offers more of the same. That means you get five conventional seats and two that fold under the f…

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As General Motors and PSA Group continue their discussions (and damage control) on the possible sale of Opel/Vauxhall, a secret plan being developed by Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann has been put on the back burner for the time being. German magazine manager magazin reports that Neumann had been working on a plan that would see Opel transition to selling electric vehicles only in an effort to ensure the brand's survival. GM Europe has been losing money for the past 15 years. In 2016, the branch posted a $257 million loss. Neumann was worried that Opel didn't have the resources to develop both combustion engine and electric drivetrains. The plan would see Opel end …

William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com August 21, 2013 Opel pulled the veil back on the Monza concept before its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and its something different to say in the least. The design is a mashup of coupe and wagon with large gullwing doors and very sleek lines. Opel says the Monza's design will influence future models such as the next-generation Astra and Insignia. Also, the Monza is huge. The overall length is 15.38 feet. Opel has tried its best to disguise this fact by making it seem 'light'. The style "conveys athletic efficiency rather than pure muscle power," Opel says. Under the sleek and 'light' skin, the Mo…

Opel has more orders than they can fill for the Opel Ampera E According to the news, Opel has issued an order to all opel dealers to pause on accepting anymore orders for the Ampera E EV auto that is based on the Chevrolet Bolt. To date, Chevrolet has delivered 15,000 bolts and in Europe 1,000 have been delivered in Norway alone with another 5,000 already on order. Opel has also started Ampera E deliveries in Germany, Switzerland and Netherlands. Opel has stated they want to ensure getting the Consumer Reports most reliable auto, the BOLT into as many hands as possible and at this time till they can fulfill the backlog, they are holding off on accepting new orders. T…

Shortly after rejoining GM in late 2001, Bob Lutz initiated a program to provide sub-Cadillac rear-drive cars in the United States developed from the Australian Holden brand. Unlike previous GM product chiefs in Detroit, Lutz was impressed with what the Australians had achieved with modest engineering budgets and saw the opportunity to transform the Holden rear-drive platforms into the sporty products he believed Chevy and Pontiac desperately needed. It was a sound concept -- and one successive Holden execs had been pushing on and off since the 1990s and a project called GMX127, a proposal to build a Holden Commodore rear-drive sedan in Australia for Buick that was repor…

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…

Opel Making A Comeback In America? William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com June 18, 2011 Opel hasn't had an easy time since GM's bankruptcy. The company has been losing money and sales since GM exited bankruptcy in 2009. Last week, rumors came out about GM possibly selling the company to either the Chinese or a German auto company. This week, there is talk about bringing over an Opel-branded small car to the US. In a interview with German magazine Auto Motor und Sport, Opel's labor chief Klaus Franz purposed the idea of selling a small car in America. "In the cities of the East and West coast, I do see demand for this vehicle," said Franz. …

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…

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…

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 …

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…

20.10.2006 Opel is backing up new Astra sedan Link to Full Article & Commentary @ Autoblog Istanbul. Opel is back into the compact sedan market. And it backed up its new entry, the Astra Sedan, at its world premiere at the Istanbul motor show yesterday with two company firsts: General Motors has never before premiered a new car in Turkey. And it never before drove it on stage in reverse. Friedhelm Engler, chief designer compact cars at General Motors Design Europe, said climbing out of the back seat of the Astra: "We are back in the market of compact sedans with the new Astra. And its back is what it's all about. It gives ample space for the luggage of a family o…

These are some awesome shots, IMO. GM should higher this guy for its press shots.

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…

You local Isuzu or Vauxhall dealer can stock what they like, and they are the best choice to provide support, but it does not make them an "official" import with factory support.

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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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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How much is Opel worth? According to Bloomberg, the valuation being discussed by General Motors and PSA Group puts it around $2 billion dollars. According to sources, the total comprises about $1 billion in cash and about $1 billion in liabilities. The amount could change as two are still assessing a number of items such as the value of brand rights and savings potential. The sources also the framework for PSA to buy Opel could be finished by Thursday. This would be the same day when PSA Group reports full-year earnings. The sources go on to caution this could be pushed back because of the complex nature of the deal such us finding ways to reduce costs while keeping …

Vauxhall unveils new Griffin badge Vauxhall attempts to move upscale. Link to original Article @ Autoblog Press release: Logo timeline:

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…

Check out this amazing new commercial for Opel called "Opel Ode"! http://velocityfilms.whip.co.za/whip_veloc...el%20Ode%20.mov (it may take a minute to download, but its worth it!)

Opel Astra TwinTop Production Begins Text & photos courtesy Adam Opel GmbH 02-24-2006 *Astra model range with four variants now complete *2005: 513,300 Astras produced across Europe Antwerp. Production of the new Opel Astra TwinTop, the fourth variant of Opel’s successful new Astra generation, started today at the state-of-the-art Astra plant in Antwerp. The dynamically designed and innovative four-seat cabrio-coupé features an innovative three-part roof system that fully opens or closes at the touch of a button in less than 30 seconds. As the individual parts of the roof system are smaller than those of conventional cabrio-coupés, there is more room for passe…

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…

Linkity Sketches of Opel Ampera Leaked Europe's Office for Harmonization of the Internal Market Becomes Discordant Europe's Office for Harmonization of the Internal Market (OHIM) maintains a trademark database that helps to ensure a minimum of conflict and easy filing for claims. That same database also lets slip basic sketches of car designs before their official unveiling on a regular basis, and this time the Opel Ampera plug-in hybrid gets its unofficial debut. The new Ampera is essentially Opel's version of the Chevrolet Volt and it is set to make its debut in production trim at next month's Geneva Motor Show. While the Volt will first hit…

Here's a fresh interview with Carl-Peter Forster, the GM Europe Chief. As someone else says clickity

Just to state that I have erected a new forum for Vauxhall owners. A collection of experienced Vauxhall engineers will contribute to anyone with technical problems if they are having difficulty sourcing a solution. Visit us at www.vauxhallmechanics.co.uk/forum Not registration is required to post. Kind Regards Midge

Even as carmakers around the world suffer amid the global economic downturn, some manufacturers are seeing record sales in Germany. Berlin's "scrapping bonus" is paying off. Bailout, of course, has already become the word of the year. And these days, with the global automobile industry sinking into crisis, it has been used more than ever. The European Union is looking at ways to help out carmakers in the bloc, Washington has spent weeks trying to shore up the Big Three, and even China has recently announced plans to streamline its automobile industry as part of a large stimulus package for vehicle manufacturers. Germans have been turning in old cars to be scrapped …

Notice the new slogan - Wir leben Autos (We live cars) ... stole that from Pontiac, Pontiac is car ... Link- http://opel.de

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.

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…

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…

Saturn's Astra has been something of a commercial non-starter stateside, but it remains a perennial favorite in Opel and Vauxhall guises in Europe. Thus, even with General Motors' touchy-feely brand on the rocks here at home, it's still a pivotal model overseas that warrants attention, even if we probably won't end up seeing it in America. Thankfully, then, the folks at Autoblog.nl (no relation) have dug up a set of small images showing what looks to be a pair of production-ready 2010 examples. Details are slim, but the car is expected to eventually be offered in a whole range of models, including hatchback, sedan, wagon, and performance-oriented GTC. Look for it to hit…

Opel Antara Interior:

# 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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From Auto Express: The powerhouse Vauxhall VXR8 is about to get even faster – and this time, it has the storming V10-engined Audi RS6 firmly in its sights. The Luton brand is currently finalising plans to offer a new 7.0-litre version of its supercar-chasing saloon, which will be based on the Australian Holden HSV unveiled at last month’s Melbourne Motor Show. And the British bruiser is expected to be badged the W427 when it arrives in UK dealers in September, carrying a price tag of around £55,000. Although neither Holden nor Vauxhall has revealed a power output for the new machine, unconfirmed reports from Australia claim the engine – which is borrowed from the la…

Some interesting notes: -Rumor has it this previews a new Saturn Crossover (VUE Replacement) -Concept built on "Theta" platform (Saturn VUE, Chevrolet Equinox, Pontiac Torrent) -Shares a designer with the Ford Iosis Concept (Stephan Lamm). -May be sold as a Chevy in Europe or as a replacement for the Opel Frontera. -When this goes into production, expect to see two extra doors.

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…

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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...2010 Opel Astra!!! (linkypoo)

Vauxhall VXR8 Gets Supercharged Tuesday, September 04, 2007 | Link to Original Article @ Carscoop Funny ain't it; while Americans are still patiently waiting for the 362 Hp Pontiac G8, on the other side of the Atlantic, the Brits are being offered a supped up version of the HSV! As of this October, Vauxhall will offer a supercharger kit on the option list of the Holden Commodore HSV Clubsport R8 based, VXR8. The addition of the supercharger boosts the 6.0L V8’s output from the standard car’s 412 Hp (307 KW) to a massive 540 Hp while maximum torque is also enhanced by around 30 per cent. Vauxhall hasn’t released any performance figures but since the standard 412 Hp ver…

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Top Gear gets ahold of the Vauxhall Vectra VXR and come away impressed with its sheer speed, but one of its (due to Epsilon, or because the car just overwhelms the fron tires?) greatest weaknesses... terminal understeer. I don't think I've seen something quite that, um, "ugghing" before. Top Gear- Vauxhall Vectra VXR

As Opel and Vauxhall get ready to introduce the all-new Insignia Grand Sport and Sports Tourer for Geneva, a new set of spy shots reveals Opel is working on the next member of the Insignia family, the new Country Tourer. The mule seen in the photos obtained by Motor1 and The Truth About Cars reveal some noticeable changes from the standard Sports Tourer. First off, there are new bumpers and plastic body cladding to give it a more rugged look. It also appears the ride height has been raised, though how much is unknown at this time. All-wheel drive is expected, though there is talk about offering front-wheel drive to provide better fuel economy. As for power, expect so…

Only a few weeks after first learning about the talks between General Motors and PSA Group on the possible purchase of Opel/Vauxhall, Reuters reports that a deal has been reached. This afternoon, two sources told the news service the board of PSA Group approved the deal. An announcement about the purchase is expected on Monday. Also, Opel cut short a town hall meeting today at their headquarters in Ruesselsheim, Germany due to management being unable to discuss details about the potential acquisition. A town hall meeting possibly discussing this will take place on Monday morning. Details about the deal are being kept under wraps, but earlier in the week, sources…

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Opel to cut production of Astra, Vectra - report Sat Nov 18, 2006 12:20pm ET Link to Original Article @ Yahoo!Reuters FRANKFURT, Nov 18 (Reuters) - General Motors (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to cut production of its Astra and Vectra cars by about 9 percent next year as its new Corsa cannibalises sales of the Astra, its best-selling car in Europe, Germany's Automobilwoche reported. Citing confidential company documents, the magazine said on Saturday that production of the Astra compact and the Zafira vans based on the Astra model would fall to 690,000 from 750,000 in 2007. Production of Vectras would be cut to 127,000 next year from 144,000 this year, the…

Hey found this while reading autoblog.com this morning, enjoy. GM ups pressure on German Opel plant: report

It is now official. This morning, PSA Group has agreed to buy Opel and Vauxhall from General Motors for 2.2 billion euros (about $2.3 billion). The deal is comprised of a 1.8 billion euros ($1.9 billion) payment for Opel and Vauxhall, along with a stake in Opel's financing arm. This makes PSA Group the second-largest automaker in Europe. “It gives us the opportunity to become a real European champion. Our plan is to build a common future for Opel and Vauxhall and fix the existing issues,” said PSA Chief Executive Officer Carlos Tavares. Those existing issues include Opel and Vauxhall never breaking even for GM. Over the past two decades, Opel and Vauxhall have los…

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…

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…

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

FOR RELEASE: 2005-12-07 Vauxhall Sales Rocket to Number One! Vauxhall tops in UK car sales chart for November Astra, Vectra and Combo best-sellers in class Van sales already pass 2004 total It wasn’t just the fireworks which rocketed skywards in November; figures just released show that Vauxhall sales shot past its main rival to become the best selling car brand in the UK for the third time this year with a market share of 13.9 percent. Fuelled by launches of exciting cars including the New Vectra and New Zafira, Vauxhall sales raced upwards last month, with 22,056 buyers choosing to swap their ‘banger’ for a new ‘sparkler’ from the Vauxhall range. That was 2,…

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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GM@Geneva Opel GTC Concept Based on RWD architecture. Press release to come.