News By Topic: Opel

Vauxhall Wins MPG Marathon In 6.2 Litre V8

Oct 10, 2011

Vauxhall's VXR8 super-saloon is the unlikely winner of the Fleet World MPG Marathon, with an astounding 53 per cent improvement on the combined figure. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Vans Are Top Choice For Small Businesses

Oct 10, 2011

Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles topped the retail sales charts with over 2,000 vans registered in the crucial month of September, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall's New Pocket Rocket Set To Corner Market

Oct 5, 2011

Vauxhall's new Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition promises to be one of the quickest B-road cars in its class, as the first cars become available in UK showrooms this month. ... Continue reading

General Motors Global Manufacturing Heads Visit Vauxhall Plants

Sep 26, 2011

At a visit to Vauxhall's plants in Bedfordshire and Cheshire, GM Global Manufacturing heads looked, listened and learned about state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing in the UK. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Provides Whole Picture For Fleet Costs With Online Calculator

Sep 23, 2011

Fleet decision-makers and company car drivers can now make more informed decisions about their next fleet of vehicles or individual cars using a smart new online tool from Vauxhall that provides whole life costs. ... Continue reading

HMYOI Trains For Qualifications With Vauxhall Engines

Sep 19, 2011

Young offenders at HMYOI Aylesbury are gaining vital technical skills and qualifications thanks to a donation by Vauxhall Motors. ... Continue reading

Opel: The New Face of German Engineering in Australia

Sep 19, 2011

Opel has confirmed the vehicle line-up that will launch the brand in Australia in 2012. ... Continue reading

Merkel: Innovation is Visible Here at the IAA 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO

Sep 16, 2011

German Chancellor Opens World's Most Important Trade Fair for Mobility - Comprehensive Walking Tour "Innovation - it is visible here at the IAA. The National Platform for Electric Mobility has done a good job. We have also provided incentives that we hope will get electric mobility in Germany moving, without creating a ... Continue reading

Opel: The New Face of German Engineering in Australia

Sep 16, 2011

Opel has confirmed the vehicle line-up that will launch the brand in Australia in 2012. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Undercuts Ford With New Zafira Tourer Entry Pricing

Sep 16, 2011

Coinciding with the its world premiere at Frankfurt, Vauxhall has confirmed that the entry-level price of the all-new Zafira Tourer will be £21,000, more than £1,200 less than that one of its key rival, the Ford S-Max. ... Continue reading

Opel to Stage Four World Premieres at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO

Sep 12, 2011

RUSSELSHEIM - September 12, 2011: Four world premieres are in the Opel spotlight at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main (September 15 – 25). For the first time, Opel presents the new Astra GTC compact coupe, the new versatility master Zafira Tourer and the next generation compact Combo van at it ... Continue reading

Vauxhall/Opel To Unveil Striking & Affordable 2-Seat Electric Car At IAA

Sep 8, 2011

Vauxhall/Opel is to reveal a striking concept with 'production potential' at this month's Frankfurt show that could revolutionise urban transport, especially for younger drivers and those on a very tight budget. ... Continue reading

A Warranty Really Can Last A Lifetime For Vauxhall Owners

Sep 5, 2011

Vauxhall's Lifetime Warranty has just celebrated one year on the market, with more than 207,000 owners benefitting from the groundbreaking offer since it was launched in August 2010. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Service Club Reaches 100,000 Member Milestone

Sep 1, 2011

Vauxhall MasterFit has just signed up its 100,000th Vauxhall MasterFit Service Club member ... Continue reading

Five Euro NCAP Stars for the Vauxhall/Opel Ampera

Aug 26, 2011

The Vauxhall/Opel Ampera has been awarded five stars by the independent consumer organisation Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme). This means that the Ampera is the first electric vehicle from a European manufacturer suitable for everyday use to achieve this result ... Continue reading