Opel

 
Scenes from Opel's history - the 1902 Lutzman Motorcar

Opel Celebrates 150 Years, Cautiously: Video

Opel wasn’t founded as an automaker, and it’s first business had nothing at all to do with transportation. In 1862, Adam Opel began producing sewing machines in his father’s locksmith shop, and his humble manufacturing business soon took off. In 1886, Opel began producing...

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Vauxhall/Opel electric car concept for 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

Vauxhall/Opel Electric Car Concept: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show Preview

Tiny electric cars of non-standard configuration appear to be all the rage at this year's Frankfurt Auto Show, with Audi and Volkswagen already whipping the sheets off their... September 7, 2011 by 


 
Opel Astra Cabrio spy shots

Opel Astra Cabrio Spy Shots

Just a few weeks ago we saw an official teaser image released of the upcoming convertible version of Opel's latest generation Astra and now we have a fresh set of spy shots... August 10, 2011 by 


 
2003 Opel Insignia Concept

Opel Working On New Flagship: Report

We’ve been reporting on GM’s European division Opel working on a new flagship for the past several years, and at one point there was a very good chance that the... July 26, 2011 by  1


 
Opel Astra Cabrio teaser

Opel Astra Cabrio Teased, U.S. Launch Rumored

We’ve been reporting about a convertible version of the latest-generation Opel Astra sold in Europe since 2009 but news concerning the car never really heated up until... June 9, 2011 by 


 
Opel Astra GTC three-door hatchback

Opel Astra GTC Revealed, U.S. Launch Still Undecided

GM’s European division Opel has revealed its all new Astra GTC three-door sports hatch ahead of the car’s official world debut this September at the 2011... June 7, 2011 by 


 
2012 Buick Verano teaser

Next-Gen Buick LaCrosse And Enclave To Be Sold As Opels In Europe?

We’ve consistently reported about some of Opel’s hotter models being imported to the U.S. and sold as Buicks, and we’ve already seen the top-selling... June 1, 2011 by 


 
Opel Astra GTC three-door hatchback

Sporty Opel Astra GTC Hatchback Heading To U.S. As A Buick? Convertible Too?

GM’s European division Opel is scheduled to debut its new Astra GTC at this September’s 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, but one day we could see the sporty three-door... May 5, 2011 by  1


 
2011 Opel Zafira Tourer Concept

Opel Zafira Tourer Concept: 2011 Geneva Motor Show

Opel, GM’s European division, is working on a new generation of its popular Zafira MPV and in the lead up to the new model, due out later this year, the automaker has... February 25, 2011 by  1


 
2010 Opel GTC Paris Concept

2010 Paris Auto Show Preview: Opel GTC Paris Concept

The 2010 Paris Auto Show is less than a week away now so it’s not surprising to see more and more new model and concept debuts planned for the show starting to be... September 24, 2010 by  4


 
2010 Lotus Evora

Lotus To Offer Evora Chassis To Other Companies

 It is one thing to offer amazing sports cars for sale, but it’s another to do that and offer engineering services to other companies. Lotus is one of the few that does... August 19, 2010 by 


 
2011 Opel Astra Sports Tourer

2011 Opel Astra Sports Tourer Wagon Revealed

The latest generation Opel Astra made its debut in Europe back in May of 2009 and ever since its release there have been hopes that the car could eventually make its way to... June 16, 2010 by  6


 
2011 Opel Astra Sport Coupe spy shots

Spy Shots: 2011 Opel Astra Sport Coupe

The current generation Opel Astra made its debut in Europe back in May of 2009 and ever since its release there have been hopes that the car could eventually make its way to... June 1, 2010 by  5


 
2011 Opel Astra SportsTourer spy shots

Spy Shots: 2011 Opel Astra SportsTourer Wagon

The current generation Opel Astra made its debut in Europe back in May of 2009 and ever since its release there have been hopes that the car could eventually make its way to... April 28, 2010 by  7


 
2010 Opel Flextreme GT-E Concept

2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Opel Flextreme GT-E Concept

The Voltec powertrain technology that underpins the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is well-known by now, as are plans to distribute the tech to other platforms. Aside from the... February 18, 2010 by  4


 
Opel Ampera

Opel CEO Lays Out Future Plans, Promises Profit By 2012

Opel CEO Nick Reilly today announced an ambitious five-year, $15 billion plan for the future that will reinvigorate 80 percent of the automaker's model lines and place a... February 9, 2010 by  1


 
 
 

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