Opel: The achilles heel in GM's IPO
As General Motors gets ready to take its show on the road in support of its initial public offering after Election Day, one of its biggest question marks is the future of Opel and its European division.
RUSSIA: Opel/Nissan report healthy sales
Carmakers operating in Russia are reporting healthy sales as consumer confidence grows, according to Moscow media outlets.
GERMANY: VW appoints former Opel MD as international project coordinator
Volkswagen has appointed previous Opel managing director Hans Demant as head of of international project coordination effective from 1 October.
2011 Opel Zafira MPV
2011 Opel Zafira MPV prototype in full camo has been caught on film out and about at the Nurburgring track in Germany. Opel Zafira is an MPV version of its C-segment model for euro market that will replace the current Zafira. The styling of this disguised test car has been hidden well, it’s obvious that the new Zafira takes its styling cues from the Astra and Insignia incorporating features such as the creased swoop behind the front wheels...
GERMANY: Midnight deadline for Opel on warranty ad
Germany's body tasked with monitoring advertising has cast doubt that Opel will back down before midnight tonight (19 August) in its dispute concerning a recent warranty campaign.
The Self-Propelled Traffic Association
After the Parisian Exposition Internationale de Velocipedie et de Locomotion Automobile in 1894, English technology enthusiast Sir David Salomons was determined England should not be eclipsed by the rapidly developing French industry. “I am deeply interested in our English manufacturers producing a carriage which shall eclipse all others,” he said in The Sketch, and promoted the town of Tunbridge Wells, of which he was mayor, as the h...
Propel Technology: Bonluck Bus Customers to Benefit First from New Allison T390R Transmission
The Continental: News from GM and Opel, Tata and Jaguar Get Serious, My Favorite Porsche, and What?s Coming to Paris
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. GM is fighting to regain credibility, and Opel?undoubtedly as part of the effort?has surprised everyone by offering a lifetime warranty for its cars. Before we get all excited, let’s check the fine print: The warranty...
Propelled by the Hand of God
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