Dec 5, 2016
In another web first, The Auto Channel makes it easier for new vehicle researchers to pare through the thousands of vehicles by body style, trim levels, prices, hundreds of specs, dimensions, capacities and now your choice of transmission type, manual, CVT and automatic. ... Continue reading
Nov 22, 2016
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. has once again climbed slightly this year, to 11.6 years, according to industry experts at IHS Markit , a leading provider of business information and analysis for the global automotive industry. Registrations for light VIO, including ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2016
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2016 -- Finalists for 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) were announced Tuesday at Automobility L.A., the conference that precedes the Los Angeles auto show. ... Continue reading
October 2016 US Auto Sales Scoreboard - AIADA
Nov 2, 2016
Washington DC November 2, 2016; The AIADA reported that sales in October slowed from the pace they enjoyed earlier in the year. However, the month's relatively minor decline in sales suggests that the market may have plateaued at a healthy pace. ... Continue reading
Opel Promotes Italian Rally Talent Tamara Molinaro
Jul 24, 2016
◾18-year-old to take the wheel of the Opel ADAM R2 as opening car for rallies in Austria and Germany ◾Joint effort to provide effective, lasting promotion of young talent in rallying Rüsselsheim 2016-07-22; Tamara Molinaro will quite literally be at the front of the field in her first rally season, guided by exper ... Continue reading
GM Dominates the Top 10 in Study of Most American-Made Vehicles
Jun 26, 2016
DETROIT 2016-06-20; For the fourth consecutive year, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles are the leaders of the Made in America Automotive Index produced by American Universityâs Kogod School of Business. The Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia together tied for No. 1, while 17 other General M ... Continue reading
The 2017 Opel Zafira - A Connected Travelling Lounge
Jun 1, 2016
Online: New infotainment systems with phone integration and Wi-Fi hotspot Relaxing: New ergonomic cockpit and versatile lounge seats for up to seven passengers Innovative: New Adaptive Forward Lighting LED headlamps turn night to day Characteristic: Sculptural chrome logo bar and double wingâ daytime running light ... Continue reading
2016 World Car of the Year - Top Three Finalists In Five Categories Revealed in Geneva
Mar 9, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel GENEVA, Switzerland. March 2, 2016. During a press conference at the Geneva Auto Show on Tuesday, the top three finalists have been announced in five categories. The winners of the 2016 World Car of the Year, World Luxury Car, World Performance Car, World Green Ca ... Continue reading
Rory Harvey Appointed Chairman and M.D. of Vauxhall Motors
Sep 24, 2015
LUTON -- Spet. 23, 2015: Rory Harvey (47) has been appointed to the position of Chairman and Managing Director of Vauxhall Motors and CEO Opel Ireland. He succeeds Tim Tozer who has decided to leave the company and pursue his career outside of General Motors. Rory Harvey has wide experience within GMâs European op ... Continue reading
Opel/Vauxhall Presents Eye-Tracking Technology of Tomorrow
Mar 19, 2015
Engineers at Opel/Vauxhall are already busy developing automotive lighting for the day after tomorrow: with its eye-tracking technology, Opel/Vauxhall presents the future of situation-appropriate lighting and once again takes on a pioneering role in lighting technology. This announces a third generation of automotive a ... Continue reading
Jan 18, 2015
2015 Detroit Auto Show New Convertibles ... Continue reading
Charlie Klein and Carsten Wreth to Strengthen Opel Group Top Management Team
Nov 25, 2014
The Opel Group continues to strengthen its top management team. Effective January 1, 2015, Charlie Klein (54) currently Executive Chief Engineer, Vans, Light Commercial Vehicles and Alliance Programs, is appointed Vice President Vehicle Engineering, Europe. Charlie Klein will replace Mike Ableson who is moving back to ... Continue reading
In June Opel European Sales Increased by 6 Percent
Jul 9, 2014
First half-year 2014 growth of 4 percent well above same year-ago period Market share gains in eleven European countries including Germany Opel remains one of the winners on the European vehicle market: in June the manufacturer increased new vehicle registrations by 6 percent over the same year-ago period. With this gr ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2014
Advanced Studio started its creative work at Opel in Rüsselsheim in 1964 Architecture and concept was modeled after GM studio in Warren, Michigan Design icons from Opel GT to Monza Concept Opel 50 Years of Innovation Opel 50 Years of Innovation 1964 was a year of Olympic Games â the XI Winter Games were opened ... Continue reading
Full Reveal Of Vauxhall's Radical Geneva Star
Feb 26, 2014
With over 300PS generated from its 2.0-litre turbo engine, the Astra VXR EXTREME will be the most powerful front-wheel drive Vauxhall ever when it's unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. ... Continue reading
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