Concept Car : The Opel Ampera hybrid on pure electric power 2011

The Opel Ampera will be a plug-in hybrid with a 65 km range on pure electric power Design SketchThis project is the first Opel amps with permission of the loss of the "European Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), where documents are stored in nature. Opel ampere is the European version of the Chevrolet Volt from GM Hybrid will go on sale next year, the North American

Rita Forst: We focus on small vehicles

"We are now all on the small vehicles," explains Rita Forst, Executive Board member, Adam Opel AG Vice President Engineering Europe, on the first press day of the Motor Show in Geneva. Thus it takes the issue off the table, whether Opel vehicles could also imagine above the current Insignia. One could imagine the already, because the General Motors group and large platforms are available. But now

Geneva 2011: World premiere of Opel Zafira Tourer Concept

Its world premiere of the Opel Zafira Tourer Concept at the Geneva Motor Show (3 to 13 March). The study also looks at the next generation of monocab trendsetter. The concept vehicle combines maximum flexibility with the feeling of luxury and to create the perfect combination of functionality and comfort factor. The Zafira Tourer Concept comes with a light, bright, high-quality interior which

Opel Ampera EV Police Cruiser: Volt's European Cousin Getting Ready for Patrol

.fullpost { display: inline; } If there's one way to kick-start sales of specialty vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt and its European counterpart, the Opel Ampera, that's by enlisting the government as one of your clients. And with a starting price of €42,900 (about US$58,000 at the current exchange rates) in Europe, GM's Opel division will need all the help it can get to sell the Ampera.

VW Golf Tops European Sales Chart in First Half of 2009, Ford Fiesta Finishes Second

.fullpost { display: inline; } Despite the heavy competition from the new Ford Fiesta that increased its sales in Europe by a hefty 34.2 percent to 243,340 units in the first half of 2009, VW's Golf continues to dominate the sales charts in the Old Continent with sales up 12.7 percent to 254,023 units in the same period, according to data released by Jato Dynamics. The rest of the top five

Opel Astra ecoFLEX Gets Start/Stop Technology, Returns 60.3 mpg

With an average fuel consumption of 4.1 lt/100 km (57.4 US mpg) and CO2 emissions of 109 g/km, the diesel-powered Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX hatchback was already a frugal and eco-friendly proposal. However, GM's European division decided to do further improve the Astra's green-credentials by adding a rather effective Start and Stop system.

The new start and stop technology helps the hatchback version of the Astra ecoFLEX reduce its CO2 emissions from 109 to just 104 g/km and its combined fuel consumption from 4.1 liters to 3.9 liters per 100 km, which is equal to 60.3 mpg. The Sport Tourer estate version of the Astra ecoFLEX consumes on average 4.1 lt/100 km and emits 109 g/km of CO2.

All ecoFLEX models come equipped with an active aero shutter incorporated in the front grille that channels more air towards the engine at slow speeds for improved cooling and closes at higher speeds to smoothen the airflow around the fascia. The aero shutter is complemented by refined underbody aerodynamics.

Under the bonnet there's a 95HP 1.3-liter diesel engine, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is offered as standard.

In Germany, the base price of the Astra ecoFLEX is €19,780 while customers can also benefit from additional tax breaks.

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2011 Opel Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer is a sleek wagon featuring first class practicality in an athletic and stylish shape. Sharing the same Opel design DNA and Sports Tourer name as its larger counterpart the Insignia, its good looks are combined with an ample flexible cargo carrying capability. Efficient trunk design and premium features that enhance the functionality effortlessly raise load

2010 Opel GTC Paris Concept

The Opel GTC Paris Concept car will be shown for the first time at the 2010 Mondial de l’Automobile 2010 (October 2 – 17). This three-door compact is bold yet pure and is very iconic in presence. It is conceived to be the obtainable dream car delivering German engineered precision and innovation, matched with eye-popping design.Sporty car at 4.46 meters offers room for five passengers

2011 Opel Corsa

2011 Opel Corsa facelift has finally been officially revealed. The updated Opel Corsa dons a sharper face with chiseled headlamps, a new upper grille and a restyled front bumper featuring a wider and taller lower grille, plus different foglamp housings. The new look is complemented with six new alloy wheel designs and a larger, redesigned Opel Blitz on the tailgate.Interior of Opel

2011 Opel Antara

2011 Opel Antara is off-road capabilities and urban-chic looks with high functionality and safety. It can now be seen as a new competitor in the growing SUV segment. The fully re-worked engine line-up, all Euro-5 compliant, now offers improved driving performance as well as significantly reduced consumption and emissions. The two transmissions available – a six-gear manual and

2011 Opel Meriva

A family car with Flexdoors been created by Opel. Opel has presented the 2011 Opel Meriva innovative, versatile and elegant: The second generation Opel Meriva, to premiere at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, will set the new standard for automotive versatility with a multitude of innovative features engineered to optimize the flexible use of space. And it is all packed in a distinctive,

2010 Opel Flextreme GT-E Concept

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2010 Irmscher Opel Meriva MPV

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2010 Opel Corsa Football Championship Edition

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2010 Opel Astra by Steinmetz

The Steinmetz tuners work to make the display better than the standard built on the 2010 Opel Astra. These introduced a new lowering kit that brings the compact hatch 30mm (1.2 inches) closer to the road and two 19-inch alloy wheel designs, both of which run on tires size 235/35 R19. For the exterior, Steinmetz include a front spoiler and a rear wing plus new upper and lower front grilles

How fate Opel in RI?

Although GM decentralizing control of Opel’s car brands, brand holders Sole Agent (ATPM) AutoWorld PT General Motors Indonesia (GMAI) pledged to continue to serve the owners of Opel cars in IndonesiaGMAI is 99 percent owned by GM promised to continue to serve the user for the Opel brand new ATPM not have in Indonesia.This was revealed by the PR and Corporate Communication Kiki GMAI Dawn in

Detroit Motor Show: GM to Launch Opel in Australia Next Year

Last September, we reported that Nick Reilly, Chairman of Opel, hinted at the launch of the German brand in Australia. GM's European division made it official today at, announcing that Opel is set to enter the Australian market in 2012.

Nick Reilly, said at the Detroit Auto Show: “This launch is an important part of our international expansion strategy. With its growing demand for German design and technology, the Australian car market is an excellent opportunity for Opel. Australian drivers have a strong affinity with Opel vehicles.”

In a statement released to the press, Opel said the company’s offerings will include the Insignia, Astra and Corsa, with the full model line-up to be announced closer to the actual start of sales.

GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden, will most likely continue to offer its RWD Commodore and Caprice range with the rest of the lineup comprising of rebadged Chevrolet and Daewoo models such as the Barina Spark, Captiva and Cruze. The Opel brand will be positioned more upmarket targeting Volkswagen.

Following the previously announced launch of the brand in Chile and Israel, Australia becomes the third export brand for Opel, which is looking to strengthen its exports and increase sales. The German company said other markets that are under consideration include Argentina, the Middle East and an expansion in South-Africa and China.

Gallery: Opel's European Range

Concept Car : The Opel Ampera hybrid on pure electric power 2011

The Opel Ampera will be a plug-in hybrid with a 65 km range on pure electric power Design Sketch

This project is the first Opel amps with permission of the loss of the "European Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), where documents are stored in nature.

Opel ampere is the European version of the Chevrolet Volt from GM Hybrid will go on sale next year, the North American market.

Measured against these pictures, it seems that are available to the project, the current Opel model amps and length of the keys to the new Insignia, which recently won the European Car of the Year.

Amplifiers are Voltec GM hybrid powered concept was seen in the last Cadillac approach, which debuted at the Detroit auto show in January. It has combined an electric motor with a gasoline engine used to charge the lithium-ion batteries. It is up to 40 miles (65 km), clean power and can be downloaded for about 2-3 hours at 230 V European standard. Use of gasoline as the generator is battery operated, Ampere range approximately 500 miles (or 800 km).

Ampere expected sales in 2011 and in Europe has its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva next month .

Opel Amphibian Sport Cars Icona Concept

Opel Amphibian Sport Cars Icona Concept The Opel Icona Concept Cars is a design study of a futuristic amphibian electric vehicle with a sporty design and retracteable wheels. Keeping such scenario in mind, Swedish designer Juan Pablo Bernal P has designed a futuristic vehicle for the year 2050 that moves on both land and water with equal efficiency. Called the “OPEL ICONA,” the V-shaped commuter

Opel Amphibian Sport Cars Icona Concept

Opel Amphibian Sport Cars Icona Concept The Opel Icona Concept Cars is a design study of a futuristic amphibian electric vehicle with a sporty design and retracteable wheels. Keeping such scenario in mind, Swedish designer Juan Pablo Bernal P has designed a futuristic vehicle for the year 2050 that moves on both land and water with equal efficiency. Called the “OPEL ICONA,” the V-shaped commuter