Rüsselsheim. One year after the Insignia has won the 2009 competition, the new Opel Astra has taken the third place in the Car of the Year 2010. It is the third Opel model to win a spot on the podium of the most respected car competition in Europe in four years.
“Frankly, winning two years in a row would have…
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Added by Opel on November 30, 2009 at 11:02am —
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• OPC version of flagship station wagon wins award from the 2009 Auto Bild SportsCars
Essen. The Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer took the “Best Sport Car of the Year” award Friday in the station wagon category at a ceremony sponsored by Auto Bild SportsCars, the sister publication of the German car magazine Au…
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Added by Opel on November 28, 2009 at 7:30am —
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• Super Safe: The new Astra fulfils very tough rating criteria
• Active head restraints give industry-best protection against whiplash
• Outstanding crash performance due to extremely rigid cabin
Rüsselsheim. The European new car safety assessment organization, Euro NCAP, has awarded the new Opel Astra five st…
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Added by Opel on November 25, 2009 at 4:30pm —
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• Highest share of mid-size class in ten years
• Segment leader in five European countries
• More than 170,000 orders in just one year
Rüsselsheim. In the one year since its launch, the Opel Insignia has captured Europe’s heart. The brand has nearly doubled its share of the European high-volume mid-size segmen…
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Added by Opel on November 24, 2009 at 2:00pm —
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• Complete engine line-up has better performance, consumption and CO2 emissions
• New 95 hp ecoFLEX with 98 g/km CO2; top 130 hp diesel with 119 g/km CO2
• Advanced chassis set up and steering calibration improves comfort and fun
Rüsselsheim. Come January 2010, the Opel Corsa gets a complete re-make, with majo…
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Added by Opel on November 19, 2009 at 8:00am —
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Let it Snow – Opel technology and accessories keep occupants safe and cozy
Rüsselsheim. As winter sports fans look forward to – and others wait nervously for – the first snowfall, now is the time for drivers to prepare for slippery, treacherous roads in the cold months ahead. Drivers need to prepare their cars…
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Added by Opel on November 16, 2009 at 8:30am —
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Rüsselsheim. One year after the Insignia won Car of the Year 2009, Opel is honored to have the new Astra named as a finalist for Europe’s top automotive award.
“This is like being nominated for the Oscars. We are really proud to be nominated two years in a row,” says Alain Visser, Vice President Sales, Marketi…
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Added by Opel on November 9, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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• First major award for Opel’s new compact class car
• More than 40 million readers in 26 European countries were invited to vote
• Some 50 VIPs participated in the election
Rüsselsheim/Berlin. European car buffs have handed the Opel Astra its first major trophy last night in Berlin, winning the Goldene Lenkra…
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Added by Opel on November 4, 2009 at 2:30pm —
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• 95 hp and 190 Nm of torque add driving dynamics
• Three- and five-door models seat five and yet emit less than 100g/km CO2
• Diesel Particulate Filter is standard
Rüsselsheim. Starting January 2010, the new Opel Corsa ecoFLEX is more respectful of the environment and fun to drive than ever. It is powered by…
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Added by Opel on October 29, 2009 at 2:00pm —
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• Most successful Kapitän model in Opel’s history turns 50
• Current Opel flagship Insignia taking an equally successful course since market launch
Rüsselsheim. In the fall of 1959, the new Opel Kapitän (known internally as the Kapitän P2 2.6-liter) rolled off the production line in Rüsselsheim for the first ti…
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Added by Opel on October 8, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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• Vivaro of Opel sister brand Vauxhall tested in the UK
• Consumption of just 5.1 l/100 km at challenge held by Fleetworld magazine
• 580-km test route through the streets of central England
Rüsselsheim/Luton. The Vivaro has won the title of “economy champ 2009” in the van category of the British Fleetworld m…
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Added by Opel on October 6, 2009 at 2:30pm —
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The Opel Insignia has won the AutoScout24 Internet Auto Award. Carl-Peter Forster, head of the Opel supervisory board, accepted the trophy at a ceremony in Munich. From left: AutoScout24 Chief Operating Officer Dr. Niklas Deskovic, moderator Eve Scheer, Carl-Peter Forster
• Internet Auto Award 2009 from AutoSc…
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Added by Opel on October 3, 2009 at 9:00am —
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• Spirited: Athletic, sculptured design promises a thrilling driving experience
• Agile: New mechatronic chassis raises standard in handling and comfort
• Efficient: Clean and powerful engine range lowers fuel consumption [1]
• Upscale: Exceptional technologies and innovations in the compact class
Rüsselsheim.…
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Added by Opel on September 29, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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• Cooperation between Opel, Tauber-Solar and SOLON SE
• Largest network of solar roof power plants in Europe
• Total output of 13 megawatt in Rüsselsheim
Rüsselsheim. Opel expands its initiative to promote regenerating electricity production by building a solar energy power plant on the roof of its Rüsselsheim…
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Added by Opel on September 22, 2009 at 9:00am —
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Frankfurt: Angela Merkel got behind the Astra steering wheel as Opel Supervisory Board Chair Carl-Peter Forster presented her the new Opel compact. Forster used the opportunity to once again thank all public officials for their support and trust.
Angela Merkel replied, "We have done everything we could in o…
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Added by Opel on September 18, 2009 at 9:02am —
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Design award for the Opel Insignia. The readers of the German car magazine auto motor und sport chose the Insignia Sports Tourer as the best-looking mid-size station wagon 2009. From left, Mark Adams, head of design and Carl-Peter Forster, Opel Supervisory Board Chairman
• Autonis award from Germany’s auto mo…
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Added by Opel on September 16, 2009 at 10:34am —
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For the last 10 years, Opel Performance Center cars have proven the amount of sporty potential and technological know-how that can be hidden inside a great looking car. At this year’s IAA in Frankfurt the latest family members – Insignia OPC sedan and Insignia OPC Sport Tourer – add a new chapter to OPC history.…
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Added by Opel on September 15, 2009 at 8:30am —
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Dynamic and passionate driving has a new name at Opel: Insignia OPC. The 2.8 liter, V6 turbo gasoline engine with 239 kW/325 hp and super strong 435 Nm torque makes this car the most powerful Opel production car ever.
Bold design features accelerate the heartbeat
239 kW/325 hp 2.8 V6 Turbo propels Opel’s strong…
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Added by Opel on September 15, 2009 at 8:28am —
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Opel offers the Insignia ecoFLEX with 2.0 CDTI motor now also in a 96 kW/130 hp variant. The variant (sedan starts at 26,400 euros) makes environmentally friendly now more affordable.
Clean: only 136 g/km CO2 and 5.2 l/100 km
Dynamic: 130 hp and up to 320 Nm of torque
Beneficial: Substantial price and tax savin…
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Added by Opel on September 15, 2009 at 8:26am —
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At the IAA in Frankfurt, Opel underscores the importance of cleaner mobility. The ecoFLEX variant of the new Astra emits only 109 g/km CO2.
Start/Stop technology to be introduced across entire Opel carline
Corsa ecoFLEX with 98 grams and Astra ecoFLEX with 109 grams due in 2010
Revolutionary approach of electri…
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Added by Opel on September 15, 2009 at 8:24am —
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