Opel Astra GTC Wins red dot design award
Jul 5, 2012
The Opel Astra GTC has been awarded the prestigious red dot design award by a panel of international judges in this year's product design category. The coupe, set to headline the Opel Australia launch in September, is widely recognized for being sporty, efficient and packed full of innovative technologies with captivat ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Ampera Scoops Auto Express Magazine's Green Award
Jun 28, 2012
Vauxhall's ground-breaking Ampera has added Auto Express magazine's Green Award 2012 to its growing collection of top honours. ... Continue reading
Ready, Set..Go! Opel Australia Confirms Dealer Network in Lead-Up to Launch
Jun 27, 2012
Opel Australia today confirmed an impressive dealership line-up in a further step towards sales commencing in September this year. ... Continue reading
2012 JD Power Initial Quality Study Close-up Look
Jun 22, 2012
</p><p>By Steve Purdy <br>TheAutoChannel.com <br>Michigan Bureau </p><P>Detroit MI June 19, 2012; The U.S. auto industry posted the best improvement in performance since 2009 in this yearâs important Initial Quality Survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. In the IQSâ 26 year history the average new car ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2012
Vauxhall's new limited edition 'Black Edition' Corsa adds a new engine to the range, a punchy 1.4 Turbo Start/Stop unit, making it one of the most powerful Corsas on the market. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Introduces New Zafira Tourer Tech Line
Jun 21, 2012
Vauxhall has expanded its Tech Line trim aimed at company car drivers to include the award-winning Zafira Tourer MPV with prices starting from £19,785 on-the-road. ... Continue reading
New Opel Mokka: German Engineered SUV Chassis for European Needs
Jun 19, 2012
Opel engineers have completed the final validation drives of the all-new Opel SUV, the Mokka. The drives were carried out in Germany before its sales launch towards the end of this year. The Mokkaâs sophisticated and German engineered chassis which has been tailored to the needs of European customers was one of th ... Continue reading
David Lyon New Vice President Design for Opel/Vauxhall
Jun 19, 2012
Effective August 1, 2012, David Lyon will become the new Vice President, Design, for GM Europe, effectively becoming the new design chief for Opel/Vauxhall. Lyon (43) succeeds Mark Adams who has been named Executive Director, Global Cadillac and Buick Design. David Lyon will be based in Rüsselsheim while Mark Adams wi ... Continue reading
The New Opel Astra Line-Up: More Variety, Engines and High-Tech Features
Jun 18, 2012
With its new sedan variant, new state-of-the-art powerhouse engines and assistance systems plus fresh design, Opel is enhancing its successful, award-winning compact bestseller and is making the new Astra line-up even more sporty and and diverse. A sharper exterior and interior appearance underscores the sportiness and ... Continue reading
New-Look Astra and Hot GTC Diesel Join Vauxhall's Ranks
Jun 15, 2012
Available to order now, with first deliveries in September, the refreshed design of the Astra Hatch and Sports Tourer - both of which are built at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire - gives the cars a more bold and aggressive appearance. Both body styles get a new front grille, with repositioned logo-bar in th ... Continue reading
Opel Management Board Propose Germany-wide Plan to Strengthen Operations
Jun 15, 2012
The Management of the Adam Opel AG, IG Metall and the relevant works councils are in active negotiations on an extension of the exclusion of compulsory separations until the end of 2016 and a delay in the implementation of the 2012 tariff agreement (wage increase) for the German metal industry. The talks also include a ... Continue reading
Electric Ampera/Volt Range Extender Wins Green Engine Award
Jun 15, 2012
The revolutionary Opel/Vauxhall Ampera and Chevrolet Volt electric vehicles have been given yet more global recognition by the automotive media. Their range extending 1.4-liter engine has won the "International Engine of the Year Award" for the best green engine in a tough field of 45 other "green" contenders. The Am ... Continue reading
Jun 12, 2012
Over 700 young students are expected this month to experience true British manufacturing at Vauxhall and explore career opportunities at Britain's 4th ranked Top Employer - and top automotive employer. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Hits Cholmondeley With Diverse Trio
Jun 11, 2012
Vauxhall will make its debut at this year's Cholmondeley Pageant of Power with three landmark vehicles that illustrate the company's long heritage, as well as its focus on future innovation and driver appeal. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Targets Company Car Drivers With New Mokka Tech Line SUV
Jun 11, 2012
Hot on the heels of Vauxhall's recent pricing announcement for the Mokka SUV, is news that there will be a fourth trim line aimed at company car drivers, called Tech Line and costing £15,995. ... Continue reading
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