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Fiat CEO is confirming the interest in Opel
Fiat denied the interest in GM' Opel brand name for the past fewweeks, but the carmaker from Italy has fessed up finally to its own interest in the German brand of GM. A German first revealed officially the interest of Fiat in Opel, but Sergio Marchionne Fiat CEO has confirmed officially Fiat is now pursuing the majority slice in Opel.Marchionne unveiled to La Stampa - Italian newspaper... now Fiat is in talks with GM about the Opel acquisition. Marchionne called Opel the 'perfect partner' at the moment for Fiat. It not clear just what Fiat percentage is wanted, but GM would remain on as the ...
Tags: fiat, ceo, opel, gm, russia, vauxhall
Opel brings you Insignia OPC 2010
We already were envious of the countries in Europe that got Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, with the OPC amazing makeover now, we're jealous as that sleek sedan unit gets the go-fast appearances and an all-new turbocharger. And for you (not familiar): BMW has M, Mercedes has AMG, Opel has OPC (meaning Opel Performance Center). The soul of the Insignia OPC is taking the V6 2.6-liter engine used already in the sedan unit, and then is adding a turbo plus a brand new exhaust system. Output: from 260 hp up to 325 hp. The sedan model has now a zero to sixty mph time – around 6 seconds, ...
Tags: opel, insignia, opc, 2010
Opel teases Zafira MPV next-gen
Opel - General Motors' brand may be in danger, but the brand from Germany has unveiled a teaser sketch with Zafira MPV next-generation will look like. So, the upcoming Zafira should reach the market next decade, early, given GM a good financial situation between now and the future.This teaser sketch shows clearly the Zafira will be continuing the design language for the Opel Flextreme concept 2007 and the next range-extending electric car of Ampera. Meaning winged headlights having a makeup job that even Alice Cooper could be really proud. The body of Zafira presents body lines Opel Insignia inspired, having an overall appearance that's a ...
Tags: opel, zafira, mpv, gm, flextreme, insignia, zafira
New ECOFLEX Zafira Gets Green Light With New Engine
Using a new-to-range 1.7-litre advanced diesel engine emitting combined emissions of just 139g/km, Vauxhall`s latest addition to the Zafira line-up has all the right credentials to become the first ecoFLEX model in the range.This ultra-low emissions figure also means that it`s one of the greenest and most fuel efficient seven-seat compact MPVs on the market.And with its lower emissions, the ecoFLEX is the first Zafira to enter Band C for Vehicle Excise Duty - costing just £120 per year - while its BIK tax for company car drivers drops four levels to 18 per cent, the lowest taxation class for a seven-seater car in the ...
Tags: zafira, zafira-ecoflex, engine, new-zafira-engines, ecoflex, flex7, opel, v
European Commission, GM to meet
Friday, the General Motors representatives plus the European Commission ones will be gathering at an informal EC-sponsored meeting for discussing the outlook for the carmaker’s European operations. Economy and industry leaders taken from all 27 countries of European Union are invited to this meeting; it’s expected that all countries with General Motors plants will participate at this gathering.'We have invited for next Friday the highest representatives from General Motors Europe and Detroit. We hope that the Chief Operating Officer from Detroit will be coming' Ton van Lierop - EC spokesman affirmed at a Brussels news briefing.It’s expected also that the gathering here will be serving ...
Tags: gm, general motors, european commission
Talking about Opel Ampera 2011
Vauxhall and Opel get their own Chevrolet Volt versions named the Ampera. When autos are created for other markets, other countries, there still are some important changes, but with Ampera it's not like that. The electric auto with a backing powertrain gas from Volt (called now Voltec) was created for recharging on 110V (U.S. standard) or 230V (Europe standard).'The Opel Ampera further demonstrates GM’s leadership in the electrification of the automobile' stated Carl-Peter Forster. 'Its ground-breaking Voltec electric propulsion system is the kind of game-changing technology the automotive industry needs to respond to energy and environmental challenges'. 'There could not be a more ...
Tags: opel, ampera, 2011, 2009, sedan, concept, electric, geneva, motor, show, vo
Opel shows off the 2011 Ampera
Following a teaser image (official ) and 14 patent drawings (leaked), GM has released NOW the 1st full official Opel Ampera image, before its revealing this week at the Motor Show in Geneva. Ampera, model based on Volt by Chevrolet, borrows lots of the Opel Flextreme concept's styling cues. Like Cadillac Converj and the Volt, the Ampera unit is the plug-in series hybrid able to travel forty miles with electricity only, before the gasoline generator (small) kicks in providing extra range. This new concept, that's to see production likely, will debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show. 'With the Ampera, Opel will be ...
Tags: opel, debut, 2011, ampera
Opel sells factory to Daimler
A General Motors source has revealed this: Opel negotiates with Daimler, Mercedes-Benz's parent company, over the assembly plant sale in Germany, Eisenach. The plant sale, which builds currently the Opel Corsa small auto, helping offset a 4.15 billion Dollars debt Opel affirms it will be facing between now and 2011's end.Daimler denied previously that talks to Opel for purchasing the factory. GM owns Opel now, though the carmaker attempts spinning off the majority in the brand with a restructuring program. It's unclear what plans has Daimler with the factory, especially given the global Mercedes-Benz sales volumes have dropped with the rest of that all-new auto ...
Tags: opel, sell, plant, factory, daimler
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer tuned up by Irmscher
You are an European, in need of a hot grocery-getter? So what? This Opel Insignia Sports Tourer aero kit may make mom/dad the envy in the parking space when picking up their kids from football (soccer) practice. The German aftermarket maker Irmscher - known for Opel tuned cars has just unveiled their newest creation, a full aero kit for Opel Insignia Sportstourer. It's Similar to Irmscher’s wrap for the sedan, this aero set has a brand new front grill, side skirts, lip spoiler, and lower rear spoiler having air diffuser.Adding a bit of audible attitude to Opel is quite a performance system of exhaust. ...
Tags: opel, insignia, sports, tourer, tuning, irmscher
GM revamps the operations in Europe
GM plans to totally restructure its whole European marketing operations and sales giving more autonomy to its core brands, Chevrolet, Saab and Opel. Its intention is this: each brand name will be separately marketed - not necessarily part of the General Motors umbrella - stressing the differences that`s between each model.General Motors will be continuing designating Chevrolet as the entry-level brand name aimed primarily to emerging markets out there, Opel like its volume brand from Western Europe and Saab like its premium/almost-luxury brand. 'Chevrolet is very different from Opel and both are different from Saab' Head of Sales at GM Europe, Brent Dewar, reported to ...
Tags: gm, general motors, europe
- july 2007
Opel Agila
5-doors, wagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 189 km/h- january 2007
Opel Antara
2-doors, wagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 180 km/h- january 2007
Opel Astra GTC
4-doors, wagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 180 km/h- january 2009
Opel Astra
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 187 km/h- january 2009
Opel Astra Stationwagon
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 187 km/h- april 2008
Opel Astra TwinTop
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 188 km/h- january 2009
Opel Corsa
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 187 km/h- august 2007
Opel GT
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 188 km/h- january 2009
Opel Insignia
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 188 km/h- december 2007
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 162 km/h- march 2007
Opel Meriva
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 173 km/h- january 2009
Opel Tigra TwinTop
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 174 km/h- september 2008
Opel Tour
5-doors, wagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 178 km/h- november 2005
Opel Vectra GTS
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 315 km/h- january 2008
Opel Vectra
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 173 km/h- january 2007
Opel Vectra Stationwagon
5-doors, wagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 132 km/h- december 2007
Opel Zafira
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 240 km/h- march 2005
Opel Ascona
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 237 km/h- october 1989
Opel Astra Coupe
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 205 km/h- october 1989
Opel Astra Cabrio
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 205 km/h- january 2002
Opel Calibra
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 195 km/h- january 2003
Opel Commodore
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 176 km/h- july 2000
Opel Commodore Voyage
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 190 km/h- january 2003
Opel Corsa TR
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 190 km/h- november 1970
Opel Frontera Sport
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 115 km/h- august 1991
Opel Frontera Wagon
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 167 km/h- july 1995
Opel Kadett
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 167 km/h- december 1989
Opel Kadett Caravan
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 193 km/h- december 1989
Opel Kadett Combi
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 189 km/h- march 2002
Opel Kadett Cabrio
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 161 km/h- may 2004
Opel Manta
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 180 km/h- january 2006
Opel Manta CC
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 194 km/h- november 2004
Opel Monterey RS
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 194 km/h- november 2004
Opel Monterey LTD
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 194 km/h- november 2004
Opel Monza
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 207 km/h- march 2007
Opel Omega
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 180 km/h- september 2004
Opel Omega Caravan
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 202 km/h- april 2005
Opel Omega Stationwagon
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 182 km/h- may 1969
Opel Rekord
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 120 km/h- november 1979
Opel Rekord Caravan
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 158 km/h- january 1998
Opel Senator
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 175 km/h- july 1984
Opel Signum
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 152 km/h- january 1998
Opel Sintra
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 213 km/h- november 1998
Opel Speedster
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 162 km/h- january 1998
Opel Tigra
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 177 km/h
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