News By Topic: Opel

Opel/Vauxhall and Renault Announce Production Location for Next-Generation Vivaro and Trafic Models

Mar 25, 2011

Opel/Vauxhall and Renault today announced the production locations for the next generation of the successful Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro and Renault Trafic models. Production is scheduled to start in 2013. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Celebrates Classic Car Motoring with 'DRIVE IT DAY'

Mar 24, 2011

Vauxhall is supporting the annual classic car celebration and opens its Heritage Centre to mark the 'Drive it Day' celebrations of classic car motoring ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Astra To Be Installed With Toughbook Rugged PCS

Mar 22, 2011

Vauxhall is taking its technology offerings to the next level, by offering fleet customers the option of a built-in Panasonic Toughbook in its Astra model. The Toughbook CF-19, market-leading, rotating screen, convertible notebook, which sets a benchmark in rugged mobile computing, is aimed at field-based professionals ... Continue reading

GM Strengthens European Operations

Mar 18, 2011

General Motors today named Karl-Friedrich Stracke CEO of Opel/Vauxhall, effective April 1, and announced its plans to nominate him to be Chairman of the Management Board of Adam Opel AG, adding significant management strength as the company's European operations continue on their growth plan. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Creates Bespoke Corsa Headphones To Launch 2011 Vaxhall UK Beatbox Championships

Mar 17, 2011

The Vauxhall UK Beatbox Championships are back for another year, and to launch the competition Vauxhall Motors has created a pair of stylish headphones in the shape of a New Corsa. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Announces Katie Melua UK Tour Dates

Mar 9, 2011

Singer/songwriter and Vauxhall brand ambassador Katie Melua begins her European concert tour tomorrow. ... Continue reading

British Talent at the Core Of Vauxhall's Design Influence

Mar 7, 2011

British Designers are playing a major role in the design of Vauxhall's new generation products and are also influencing pan-European and global designs. ... Continue reading

One Year's Free Insurance? Of Corsa You Can!

Mar 7, 2011

Vauxhall is offering a year's insurance-free motoring to all new pre-facelift Corsa customers this month, topped up with a range of attractive finance deals and zero-deposit offers that make the Corsa a must-see choice for buyers after the best new-reg deal in town. ... Continue reading

Vaux Rocks To No.1 Spot In February's UK Car Sales

Mar 7, 2011

Vauxhall dominated UK car sales last month with a total of 9,812 cars registered, nearly 2,300 more than that achieved by any other manufacturer. ... Continue reading

Students Win Design Placements With Vauxhall/Opel

Mar 3, 2011

Students from Coventry University in the UK and the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Milan, Italy have been awarded placements at Vauxhall/Opel's design centre as winners of the Car Design News-Vauxhall/Opel interactive design competition. ... Continue reading

Production Version of Opel Ampera on Display at 2011 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 1, 2011

Geneva - March 1, 2011: The series production model of Opel's revolutionary extended-range electric vehicle, the Ampera, will make its grand premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show (March 3-13). First deliveries will be made before the end of this year. With this, Opel makes good on its promise to be the first manufactu ... Continue reading

New Zafira Concept Makes World Premiere At Geneva Show

Feb 25, 2011

These are the first official pictures of Vauxhall's Zafira Tourer Concept, which makes its world debut at next week's Geneva Motor Show and gives the strongest hint yet at what a production-ready version may look like. ... Continue reading

New Opel Antara: Dynamic Crossover Model Updated and Refined - VIDEO ENHANCED

Feb 18, 2011

With accentuated exterior design, new engines, newly tuned chassis and an upgraded interior, the Opel Antara combines sporty off-road flair with high utility value and urban chic in the 2011 model year. The fully re-worked engine line-up consisting of two diesel units and one gasoline variant meets Euro 5 emissions sta ... Continue reading

World's First Carwalk

Feb 17, 2011

London witnessed its most unusual fashion show this morning as top models strutted their stuff on the world's first car catwalk. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Motors Student Placement Scheme Amongst Top In Country

Feb 15, 2011

Vauxhall Motors student placement scheme has been officially recognized to be amongst the best in the country as it is shortlisted for a National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) Award 2011 in the 'Over 250 Employees' category, available to businesses offering long-term placements for 20 students or more. ... Continue reading