News By Topic: Opel

Opel Makes Use of Short Work Until the End of the Year

Aug 24, 2012

In an agreement with the Works Council and IG Metall, today Opel announced short work for its Rüsselsheim facilities and Kaiserslautern component plant, starting September 2012. The agreement includes 20 short work days for each of the facilities until the end of 2012. ... Continue reading

Getting Better All the Time: 50 Years of Opel Compact Sedans

Aug 24, 2012

In 1962 the Opel Kadett A is launched. It lays the foundations for the modern compact segment of Germany during its economic boom years. It also makes mobility affordable to a growing middle class. There are three variants: one of them is the two-door sedan which marks the beginning of the Opel's success story of compa ... Continue reading

Epic Vauxhalls Join Chris Evans' Car-Fest This Weekend

Aug 22, 2012

Vauxhall's latest and greatest sports cars will be heading South this weekend to star in the first ever Car-Fest, brainchild of car-nut DJ Chris Evans, who will be raising money from the event for Children in Need. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Fashion Scout Announces Merit Award And Ones To Watch Winners SS13

Aug 16, 2012

Vauxhall Fashion Scout, is delighted to announce Heohwan Simulation as the 'Merit Award' winner for Spring Summer 2013. Charlotte Simpson, Hana Cha, Hellen van Rees and Ming Pin Tien have been selected as 'Ones To Watch' for Spring Summer 2013. ... Continue reading

Adam Rivals Get 'Eiffel' As Vauxhall's New Baby Launches At Paris

Aug 14, 2012

With the level of personalisation you'd expect with a Bentley or a Rolls Royce, Vauxhall's new ADAM is set to take Paris by storm next month when it receives its global debut in the fashion capital of the world, coinciding with a pricing announcement and official opening of order books for first customers. ... Continue reading

Opel Leads Fleet Testing of simTD Research Project

Aug 13, 2012

The enhancement of individual mobility towards even more safety, efficiency and environmental compatibility is one of the major challenges facing society. In the process, connecting automotive road users with each other (Car-to-Car) and with their environment (Car-to-X) is becoming increasingly important. The start of ... Continue reading

Opel Zafira Tourer: LPG Technology Powers 1.4 Turbo, 140 hp Engine

Aug 13, 2012

Opel is extending its Zafira Tourer model portfolio with a new liquefied petroleum gas powered version, a 103 kW/140 hp, 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX turbo engine. The powerhouse provides the same output and torque of 200 Nm (1,850 - 4,900 rpm) in both the cost efficient LPG and gasoline operation modes. With its new LPG offer, the ... Continue reading

Vauxhall D-Type Hits The Ton At Prescott

Aug 3, 2012

Vauxhall and the Vintage Sports Car Club are celebrating the centenary of the D-type and its derivatives this weekend at the Prescott hillclimb in Gloucestershire, where more than a dozen examples of the model will feature in a parade on Sunday, August 5. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Movano Becomes Luton Town Football Club's New Changing Room

Aug 2, 2012

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Vauxhall Bolsters Astra Range With Hot New Biturbo Models

Aug 1, 2012

Hot on the heels of the GTC BiTurbo, Vauxhall is adding two more high performance diesels with 195PS and 400 Nm torque to its Astra range. ... Continue reading

Scottish And Southern Energy Plugs Into Ampera

Jul 23, 2012

The Chief Executive of Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), the broadest based energy company in the UK, has taken delivery of six new Vauxhall Ampera Extended-Range Electric Vehicles (E-REV). ... Continue reading

Opel Unveils the Adam - Preview by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

Jul 13, 2012

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Opel, the European GM-division, that together with its twin brother Vauxhall of Great Britain has to quickly improve its sales record. One of the strategic models is the new Adam; a small city car in the so-called A-segment, where Opel needs new presence. The 145.6 inches long Ada ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Motors Achieves Investors In People Standard Across All UK Sites

Jul 13, 2012

Vauxhall Motors recently achieved the prestigious Investors in People Standard across all UK sites demonstrating true commitment to its employees as well as a solid foundation of excellent practice across the organisation. ... Continue reading

Ampera Earth Completes The Circuit

Jul 12, 2012

The reigning European Car of the Year just became even more desirable with the introduction of the Ampera Earth, available to order from today at £29,995 including Plug in Car Grant. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall's Adam Breaks Mould - Over a Million Times!

Jul 11, 2012

Vauxhall released its first official pictures of the new ADAM today, heralding a sea-change in the fashion-led A-sector with an urban chic car that can be personalised in over a million different ways. ... Continue reading