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German authorities pressed Opel and Fiat Chrysler on diesel emissions, but Opel’s cooperation and technical justifications may spare it the penalties facing FCA.
Digital renderings suggest a more aggressive look for the Opel Astra K OPC, hinting at styling cues that could position it against established hot hatch rivals.
Opel is planning to expand the Astra K range with GSi and OPC models, targeting rivals like the Focus ST and Golf R with up to 300hp on offer.
Karl-Thomas Neumann rules out tie-up with FCA, saying Opel will focus on internal scale within GM rather than pursuing alliances with external rivals.
Opel has unveiled the Corsa LPG, offering a factory-fitted bi-fuel system with a 1.4-litre engine and a claimed range of up to 1,200 km.
The refreshed Opel Insignia, featuring updated styling, new petrol and diesel engines, and improved interior technology, was unveiled to the public at the 2013 IAA in Frankfurt.
Irmscher has prepared a styling and performance package for the facelifted Opel Insignia, set to be unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Opel has ended its Australian operations after disappointing sales, leaving existing customers with support commitments and raising questions about the future of its models in the country.
Alfred Rieck has resigned as Opel's sales chief after less than a year, with Vauxhall's Duncan Aldred taking over the role on an interim basis.
Opel will halt vehicle manufacturing at its Bochum facility in 2016, affecting 3,000 workers, as GM addresses persistent overcapacity in its European operations.
Opel has released a new promotional video for the Mokka, highlighting its urban credentials ahead of the compact SUV’s European launch in 2013.
A digital rendering of the Opel Enigma has sparked speculation about a possible successor to the Calibra, but the project remains purely conceptual for now.
General Motors is considering closing plants in Germany and the UK as it plans to move future production growth to Eastern Europe, Asia and Latin America to stem losses at Opel.
Opel's new compact model, the Junior, will begin production in Eisenach, Germany, in late 2012, aiming to rival the Fiat 500.
Opel will unveil its new Mokka SUV, based on the Corsa platform, at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, targeting the growing small SUV segment with pricing below the Skoda Yeti.
General Motors France secures a two-year partnership for Opel to supply Disneyland Paris with a fleet spanning family cars, vans and electric vehicles.
Opel has refreshed the Insignia for 2012 with new engine options, improved fuel efficiency, updated infotainment and subtle interior tweaks.
Opel will update the Insignia for the 2012 model year, introducing a refreshed front end and minor design tweaks while retaining its established engine range.
Opel Insignia posted the lowest defect rate among individual models, while the Audi A6 topped all classes for the third year in Dekra's 2011 reliability study.
Ford and Opel are preparing coupe concepts inspired by the Capri and Calibra, with Ford’s study set for the 2011 Detroit Motor Show and Opel’s plans following in 2012.
General Motors has finished building the first Opel Ampera manufacturing-validation car at its Warren facility, with more pre-production vehicles to follow for testing ahead of the European launch.
General Motors will eliminate around 8,300 jobs at Opel across Europe, including nearly 4,000 in Germany and over 2,300 with the closure of Antwerp, as part of a plan to restore profitability.