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New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 3.7 liter/100 km and 98g/km CO2

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:18:57 -0700

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Starting January 2010, the new Opel Corsa ecoFLEX is more respectful of the environment and fun to drive than ever. It is powered by a sophisticated, 70 kW/95 hp 1.3 CDTI diesel engine boosted by a turbo with a variable geometry. It is packed with 28 percent more power than the previous generation Corsa ecoFLEX even though fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are slashed by some 10 percent – yet the price is the same as the standard 90 hp Corsa 1.3 CDTI. read more>>

Opel is on the move toward cleaner mobility

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:42:59 -0700

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At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Opel underlines its commitment to cleaner mobility by introducing Start/Stop technology throughout its entire carline starting in 2010. The move is just one of many ways Opel is working to introduce technologies that preserve the environment and make them accessible to everyone. read more>>

Countdown to production: Opel begins Ampera development car tests

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:07:07 -0700

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Opel has begun testing two development cars of the Ampera extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) at its Dudenhofen proving ground, keeping the revolutionary four-seater on schedule for a late 2011 production date. read more>>

All New Saab 9-5 Sedan: Start of a New Era for Saab

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:23:07 -0700

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Making its public debut at next month’s s IAA in Frankfurt, the all new Saab 9-5 sedan announced today signals the start of a new era for the Saab brand. Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, it combines stand-out looks with advanced technologies and will bring a fresh alternative choice to the premium sedan segment when sales start later in model year 2010. read more>>

Chevrolet Cruze

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:10:05 -0700

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Kai Noll with the unique Chevrolet Cruze read more>>

All-New Chevrolet Cruze: Bringing Design Appeal and Quality Focus to Value Segment

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:39:14 -0700

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The all-new Chevrolet Cruze sedan raises the bar for design appeal, build quality and running refinement in Europe's compact value segment. read more>>

Opel Insignia ecoFLEX: Green and Strong

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:16:27 -0700

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The new Opel Insignia ecoFLEX combines the best of both worlds: It offers low emissions and fuel consumption without compromising on performance or driving dynamic. While it only consumes 5.2 liter of diesel per 100 km – equivalent to 136 g/km of CO2 emissions – it delivers 118 kW/160 hp and a up to 380 Nm of torque. That is thanks to a powerful, new generation turbo diesel 2-liter common rail engine refined specifically for this model. read more>>

Insignia OPC Sports Tourer: New High-Performance Wagon from Opel

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:55:14 -0700

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The Insignia OPC Sports Tourer will hit dealerships later this year, but first it has to go through hell – the Green Hell of the Nürgurgring’s Nordschleife, considered the toughest, most demanding and dangerous race track in the world. Opel engineers insist that all vehicles in their OPC range complete a rigorous 10,000 kilometer testing around the 20.8 km Nordschleife of the Nürburgring, dubbed the Green Hell by legendary race car driver Jackie Stewart. read more>>

New Opel Astra: The First Class Compact

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Tue, 12 May 2009 02:23:13 -0700

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Integrating German engineering excellence, fluid sculptural design and accessible innovative technologies, the new Opel Astra captures the philosophy which quickly made the Insignia Europe’s best-selling mid-sized sedan. Opel’s new compact will premiere September 17 in Frankfurt at the IAA as a dynamic five-door hatchback with elegant touches that profits from the best of Opel engineering for a thrilling driving experience. read more>>

Opel Insignia OPC: Hot Chili Premiere at the Barcelona Motor Show

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:29:36 -0700

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The high performance version of the Car of the Year 2009 will be unveiled on May 7, when the Opel Insignia OPC premieres at the Barcelona Motor Show, ten years after the launch of the first OPC model (Opel Performance Center). read more>>

The Opel Ampera: Star of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:25:41 -0800

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The revolutionary Opel Ampera, which will premiere March 5 at the Geneva Motor Show, will be the first emission-free, electrically propelled automobile in Europe suitable for everyday driving. For journeys up to 60 km, the five-door, four-seat hatchback runs on electricity stored in the 16-kWh, lithium-ion battery, and emits zero CO2. When the battery’s energy is depleted, electricity from an on-board engine-generator extends the Ampera’s range to more than 500 km. read more>>

New Saab 9-3X: The Smart All-rounder for Outdoor Enthusiasts

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:30:05 -0800

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At the Geneva motor show in March, Saab will introduce the 9-3X -- a new addition to the 9-3 range available as of Model Year 2010. read more>>

Opel To Reveal Ampera Electric Car At Geneva Motor Show

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:21:46 -0800

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Opel Ampera to feature innovative GM Voltec technology
Opel has announced Ampera as the name of its revolutionary extended-range electric car. The five-door, four-seat Opel Ampera will be revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show (March 5-15). read more>>

Converj: The "Cadillac" Of Electric Vehicles

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:07:09 -0800

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General Motors unveiled a further glimpse at the potential of electric propulsion today, this time in the form of luxury transportation, with the Cadillac Converj Concept. The Cadillac Converj was developed as a well-appointed grand touring coupe with a bold design and a host of interactive technology. read more>>

All-new Chevrolet Spark will premiere at Geneva Show in March 2009

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:35:19 -0800

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The Chevrolet Spark will make its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show in March 2009. The all-new A-segment entry will reach the European markets in early 2010. The vehicle will also be added to the Chevrolet portfolio in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2011. The announcement was made by Troy Clarke, President GM North America, during Chevrolet’s press conference at the North American International Auto Show at Detroit. read more>>

2010 Cadillac SRX: a distinctive alternative for today’s luxury crossover consumer

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:23:58 -0800

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Cadillac unveiled the next-generation 2010 SRX Crossover today, featuring a completely new design and more-efficient, high-technology engine choices. The new SRX is a mid-sized luxury crossover coming to the North American International Auto Show next week. read more>>

HUMMER H3T 2009

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:27:40 -0800

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Four Wheeler names HUMMER H3T 2009 Pickup Truck of the Year

Opel presents Fuel Cell Vehicle Fleet with Business Partners in Berlin

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:38:51 -0800

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The goal of achieving sustainable mobility with zero emissions came a step closer today when Opel announced the European part of GM’s biggest-ever test program for fuel cell vehicles during a visit by Germany’s Federal Minister of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs Wolfgang Tiefensee. read more>>

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo: First Turbo-charged CNG Van

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:19:00 -0800

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The most powerful natural gas-propelled vehicle premieres in December when Opel presents its first Compressed Natural Gas compact van with a turbo-charger at the Bologna motor show (December 5 to 14, 2008). read more>>

CTS Sport Wagon extends Cadillac’s design-driven Renaissance

nobody@flickr.com (gmeurope) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:37:16 -0700

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Unveiled against a backdrop of automotive fine art at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the new Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon showcases a dramatic design that brings the wagon body style to new markets. Following its debut in California, the CTS Sport Wagon will be seen in European Cadillac dealerships during the summer of 2009. read more>>