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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…
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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 …
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Opel urgently needs money to prevent a cash crisis that could result in the total failure of its operations. The time frame is weeks. The cash-starved General Motors brand has appealed to governments in European nations where it has operations to supply emergency funding to bridge a €3.3 billion liquidity shortage. German Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said today he will not be pressured into making a quick decision on granting state aid to struggling Opel. http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090302.005/op...y-from-collapse
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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 to Article After a day of worker protests across Europe at various General Motors plants, news comes today from Carl-Peter Foster (above), head of GM Europe, that Opel is planning to reorganize itself as a joint-stock company. GM would basically give up between 25-50 percent of its stake in the spun off company, with the hope that outside investors would make up the rest. The reorg would also likely include concessions by workers for lower pay as well as a restructuring plan to lower operating costs. The main obstacle to separating Opel from GM in the past has been the degree to which the two are intertwined, but a joint-stock company in which GM remains the lar…
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Thousands of workers employed by General Motors in Europe took to the streets Thursday, Feb. 26, to demonstrate against the giant US carmaker's sweeping restructuring plans and to save their jobs. Thousands of workers employed by General Motors in Europe took to the streets Thursday to demonstrate against the giant US carmaker's sweeping restructuring plans and to save their jobs. The protests came as GM's German offshoot Opel prepared to unveil a rescue plan for the German operations and the government in Berlin stepped up its criticism of the US-based auto group amid a deepening crisis in the global car industry. Carrying placards saying "No closures in Europe," "…
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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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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…
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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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Linkity Opel Astra Spotted by Autocar Spies This is the first picture of the new Opel Astra, captured for the first time completely undisguised. Spotted at a GM testing facility in Germany, by Autocar spies the car in the picture is a styling model, but it shows how the new Opel Astra will look when it goes on sale at the end of this year. The new Opel Astra's true window line is visible for the first time, as are the rear lights and the real shape of the rear window. Until now we've only seen heavily disguised Opel Astras on test. Underneath the Opel Astra uses GM's new Delta platform, shared with the new Chevrolet Cruze and destined for al GM's mid-size cars i…
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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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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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Reuters today reported five potential outcomes for Opel. To read the story, click here.
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Opel/Vauxhall Insignia named Car of the Year 2009 OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.caroftheyear.org/ -Jury members say Insignia "much more than style" -Innovation, safety and comfort highly value Rüsselsheim. 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. Many jury members appreciated the looks and visual quality of this model but the new C/D (mid-sized) car from Rüsselsheim is much more than style, the non-profit COTY organization said. Active and passive safety, comfort and a wide array of efficient engines characteriz…
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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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It's from the Astra sedan launch a while back, but every time I see it, I still go WTF.
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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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Enjoy: http://www.gmeurope.tv/index.php?channel=m...8itwMrFoster_en
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Amy Wilson Automotive News October 3, 2008 - 11:30 am ET PARIS -- General Motors' second extended-range electric vehicle will be an Opel. Opel, GM's European brand, will sell its own version of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in just months after the Volt's promised on-sale date in late 2010, said Hans Demant, managing director of Opel. "Since fuel economy and the whole issue of ecological driving is as important in Europe as it is in North America, we made a decision that we're going to trail the North American Volt with an Opel version of that vehicle in the 2011 time frame," Demant said here. Though the Opel plug-in will share the Volt's powertrain, it will hav…
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Opel Insignia Production line. Notice that both the Insignia and Vectra are being built on the same assembly line. The car behind the Insignia is a Vectra. Hmmm, France or the UK, which way should I go? :rotflmao: These next two are for you Z! Circa 1926.
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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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New website: http://microsite.spprod.com/opel/Insignia/...ndex.html?flv=9
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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.
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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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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer — The New Wagon in Elegant Sportswear * Insignia's third body variant to debut at Paris Motor Show * Introducing two additional engines, available for entire Insignia family Rüsselsheim — Due to be unveiled at Paris Motor Show (October 4–19), Opel's new station wagon offers leading technologies wrapped in a sporty, premium body and reflects this in its name: Insignia Sports Tourer. The Insignia Sports Tourer, available in European markets in spring 2009, boasts the same athletic, powerful and elegant design as its sedan counterparts. “However,” says Mark Adams, Vice President of GM Europe Design, “this is a stand-alone model and not s…
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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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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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Vauxhall Astra VXR mk 6
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Interesting rendering of the forthcoming Astra VXR mark 6, along with story: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpr...-astra-vxr.html
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Spy shots of the new Astra (rendering shown previously obviously way off), including video: http://www.autobild.de/artikel/erlkoenig-o...tra_708115.html Photo gallery only: http://www.autobild.de/mmg/mm_bildergalerie_708165.html
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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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worldcarfans.com reported the story: click here
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Interesting CG rendering of how the finished car is likely to look:
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The folks at AutoWeek.nl decided to take the wind out of Opel's sails by posting images of the new Insignia before it released official information later this week. We've seen the basic shape and several details of the Insignia when Opel sent out "official" spy shots of their new D-segment player (think Mondeo, Passat), but these newest pictures tell the whole tale, sans artful camouflage. Due to hit dealers in Europe this October, the Insignia will replace the Vectra and come equipped with a handful of diesel- and gasoline-powered engines, ranging in displacement from 1.6- to 2.8-liters. Both 1.6-liter and a 2.0-liter turbocharged engines will be equipped in the entry …
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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…
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Vauxhall unveils new Griffin badge Vauxhall attempts to move upscale. Link to original Article @ Autoblog Press release: Logo timeline:
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Vauxhall Corsa VXR 888
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An extra 28bhp over the standard VXR to create a 1.6 litre 225bhp pocket rocket. Awesome technology, catastrophic torque steer. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/fi...sa_vxr_888.html
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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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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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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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These are some awesome shots, IMO. GM should higher this guy for its press shots.
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on the Flextreme: 1: 2: 3: 4: intense.
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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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SPY SHOTS! 2009/10 Vauxhall Insignia Link to Original Article @ CAROnline The Vauxhall Insignia, you say? I thought it was the new Vectra They're one and the same, we hear. Eager to spruce up its repmobile's reputation, Vauxhall and sister firm Opel are planning to drop the Vectra tag in favour of the Insignia name, harking back to the executive-style concept from a few years back. We've already scooped the new Vectra, and it's destined to follow the sleeker shape of the GTC concept car. It seems that the family car segment is finally throwing off its dull-as-ditchwater reputation, with the arrival of the classier Mondeo and the like. Concept car looks you say? 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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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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Opel Presents Astra OPC Nürburgring Edition Limited special edition model with high-performance package Rüsselsheim. At the start of the fourth round of the OPC Race Camp, Opel unveils the Astra OPC “Nürburgring Edition”, a limited special edition version of the successful three-door model. The “Nürburgring Edition” emphasizes the connection between the racetrack steeped in tradition and the Opel brand. The Nürburgring, and in particular the legendary Nordschleife, are rightfully known as Opel territory, as this is where Opel production cars are extensively tested during their development stage. Manuel Reuter first highlighted the OPC models’ performance power in 2005…
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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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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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Don't know if anyone posted this already: link
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New Calibra coupé will share the platform of firm’s next-generation Vectra Styling will borrow heavily from GTC Concept Original article: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpr...ives_again.html
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VAUXHALL REIGNS IN JUNE! Vauxhall top of UK sales chart for June Astra overall best seller; Astra, Vectra, Zafira and new Corsa all number one in class Highest June retail market share since 1996 Last month might have been the wettest June since records began, but it certainly didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Vauxhall buyers. Official figures released today show that Vauxhall overtook its main rival to become the best selling automotive brand in Britain, with a massive 33,161 car sales – that’s 3,447 more than its nearest competitor and gave Vauxhall a 14.88 per cent share of all car registrations in June. The result was boosted by sales to private buyers, attracted…
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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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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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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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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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Spy Pics of Opel Astra caught testing in Death Valley! Link: http://jalopnik.com/cars/the-opelization-o...lley-265642.php
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1. Classic proportions: sleek silhouette, long hood, short overhangs. 2. Archetypal roadster architecture with front-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive. 3. High-tech turbo direct injection and twin A-arms. 4. Roadster fun and performance at affordable price: 264 hp for 30,675 euros. The modern definition of an athletic two-seater finds its form in the new Opel GT. As a classic roadster, it has a powerful front-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive, a cockpit with sporty instruments and a tailor-made fabric roof. With a wide stance, sleek silhouette, long, front-hinged hood and short overhangs, the proportions are typical of this class. The Opel GT also brings new charm to…
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All in all they like it, even for the critically harsh British meanies that they are. http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_drive.p...=745&page=1
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Taken from a Dutch magazine; looks to be real. Compare to below... -Flybrian
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Here are some Opel Vectra pics that I had laying around! I actually like that orange/red paint.
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GM@Geneva Opel GTC Concept Based on RWD architecture. Press release to come.
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To Deutschland, From Deleware GM adds Overtime for Opel GT Exports AutoWeek |Michael Specht | Link to Original Article @ DetNews General Motors will add overtime at its Wilmington, Del., plant to produce the Opel GT roadster, which it will export to Europe. The GT is scheduled to arrive in European dealerships in March. Officials say the 2007 allocation of 2,800 cars is sold out. The target for 2008 and beyond is 3,600 cars a year for all of Europe. The GT, powered by General Motors' new 264-hp, 16-valve, turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, will be sold only in Europe. U.S. buyers have been able to buy the same car badged as a Saturn Sky Red Line since Septemb…
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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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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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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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What's the performance car badge to watch out for in 2007? That'll be VXR8. While Vauxhall is yet to officially announce the name of its new V8-powered sports model, Auto Express has learned that the firm's replacement for the Monaro coupé will be called the VXR8. The new model will be a modified version of the Australian Holden Commodore SS V saloon. The VXR8 will produce around 400bhp in entry-level form, with tuned variants offering even more power. On sale in the summer, the four-door is expected to cost from around £35,000. Original article: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpr...a_vauxhall.html
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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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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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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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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
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Auto Express first revealed the Luton firm's plans for a hi-tech Vectra replacement back in Issue 880, but now company sources have confirmed to us that when it unveils the new model in 2008, it will be called the Insignia. Speaking exclusively to Auto Express, Carl-Peter Forster, the European president of Vauxhall's parent firm General Motors, stressed: "We will change its name for the new car. "Vectra is too connected to the conservative current design. The new model will be sleek and more like a coupé to look at, but of course it will still be a family car." Vauxhall first used the Insignia name on a concept car seen three years ago. The sporty looking four-door fami…
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http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/...new-opel-models Opel's Zeta, maybe?
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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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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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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…
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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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Good news! http://www.autocar.co.uk/news_article.asp?na_id=223025
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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…
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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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