Opel labor leader confident that a deal on German jobs will be reached
The top labor leader of money-losing Opel is confident that a deal with be reached with the automaker’s management with regards to the jobs in Germany by Christmas. Opel works council... Read more about Opel labor leader confident that a deal on German jobs will be reached
Opel/Vauxhall ends development of electric Adam minicar due to high costs
Opel/Vauxhall has terminated the development of an electric version of the Adam minicar, citing high costs. Opel’s project has already reached the stage of development of a working car,... Read more about Opel/Vauxhall ends development of electric Adam minicar due to high costs
Opel bets on Turkey to boost Astra sedan sales
Opel believes that its new Astra four-door compact sedan will boost its growth in Turkey. Opel sales chief Alfred Rieck released a statement right before the opening of the biennial... Read more about Opel bets on Turkey to boost Astra sedan sales
Opel won’t comment on appointment of Karl-Thomas Neumann as CEO
Opel refused to comment on a report that Karl-Thomas Neumann, Volkswagen manager and former Continental chief executive, will be named as its top honcho, the Financial Times Deutschland... Read more about Opel won’t comment on appointment of Karl-Thomas Neumann as CEO
Opel Cascada promises to challenge premium brands
Opel/Vauxhall has released photos of its new midsize Cascada convertible. The two-door Cascada is set to be included in Opel’s European lineup as a replacement for the Astra TwinTop and... Read more about Opel Cascada promises to challenge premium brands
This is the new Opel/Vauxhall Cascada
Opel/Vauxhall unveiled today the all new Cascada, the new all-season convertible that will be launched in early 2013. For those who don’t know, the Cascada is a midsize convertible... Read more about This is the new Opel/Vauxhall Cascada
Opel Adam minicar has a starting price of EUR11,500
Opel/Vauxhall will be selling its new Adam minicar at a starting price of EUR11,500 ($14,870) in January 2013 in Germany. The price is applicable to the entry-level 1.2-liter... Read more about Opel Adam minicar has a starting price of EUR11,500
Opel to reduce 1,000 administrative jobs at HQ, German daily reports
Opel, a unit of General Motors in Europe, is planning to lay off around 1,000 administrative jobs at its headquarters in Ruesselsheim, Germany, local daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung... Read more about Opel to reduce 1,000 administrative jobs at HQ, German daily reports
Opel/Vauxhall tease the Cascada mid-size convertible
Opel/Vauxhall revealed today the first teaser photos with their new mid-size convertible. Dubbed Cascada, the new vehicle will NOT make its debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this... Read more about Opel/Vauxhall tease the Cascada mid-size convertible
Opel/Vauxhall to reduce working hours at two German plants
Opel/Vauxhall plans to reduce the working hours at two of its four plants in Germany in response to a dive in demand for vehicles in Europe. The European unit of General Motors announced... Read more about Opel/Vauxhall to reduce working hours at two German plants
Next-generation Opel/Vauxhall Corsa will be inspired by the Astra GTC
Several sources said that the appearance of the Opel-Vauxhall’s fifth-generation Corsa is inspired by the much-admired Vauxhall Astra GTC. Production of the new supermini will begin in... Read more about Next-generation Opel/Vauxhall Corsa will be inspired by the Astra GTC
Opel to reduce working hours at its main Ruesselsheim plant
Talks are ongoing between Opel and its workers to reduce their hours at its main Ruesselsheim plant in response to the dwindling demand for cars in Europe. Opel could get government... Read more about Opel to reduce working hours at its main Ruesselsheim plant
Isuzu denies plans to withdraw from Opel joint venture
Isuzu Motors has rejected reports that it has plans to withdraw from a diesel engine manufacturing joint venture with General Motors' Opel unit. The joint venture, in which Isuzu has a 40... Read more about Isuzu denies plans to withdraw from Opel joint venture
Thomas Sedran is the new Opel interim CEO
Thomas Sedran, an Opel board member, has been named the temporary chairman to replace Karl-Friedrich Stracke, who vacated the position last week. Officially, Sedran is the deputy chairman... Read more about Thomas Sedran is the new Opel interim CEO
Industry observers say CEO’s exit leaves Opel’s future hanging
With the eventual exit of Karl-Friedrich Stracke as chief executive of the financially beleaguered Opel, observers in the auto industry are now left wondering whether that would mean and... Read more about Industry observers say CEO’s exit leaves Opel’s future hanging
Opel will continue its mid-term business plan despite new CEO
After Karl-Friedrich Stracke’s departure as Opel CEO, the European automaker said that it will create a new business plan for the mid-term. General Motors, the parent of Opel, had decided... Read more about Opel will continue its mid-term business plan despite new CEO
Karl-Friedrich Stracke steps down as Opel CEO
Opel CEO Karl-Friedrich Stracke has resigned from his role as head of General Motors’ European operations. Instead, he will be taking on “special assignments," and he will be reporting... Read more about Karl-Friedrich Stracke steps down as Opel CEO
2013 Opel Adam makes its debut, wants to conquer the city car segment
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the 2013 Opel Adam, the German response for the Fiat 500 and also Opel’s first fashionable car. Measuring almost 3.70 meters in length, the new Opel Adam... Read more about 2013 Opel Adam makes its debut, wants to conquer the city car segment
Opel/Vauxhall turnaround plan approved by supervisory board
Opel/Vauxhall will be following a midterm business plan that will bring the company back to sustainable profitability. This plan was recently approved by its supervisory board. Under this... Read more about Opel/Vauxhall turnaround plan approved by supervisory board
Opel denies reports of deal to make Citroen C5, Peugeot 508 at its plant
Opel will not build Citroen C5 and Peugeot 508 at its Ruesselsheim plant in Germany, dismissing a report by daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung as speculation. Citing a union official as... Read more about Opel denies reports of deal to make Citroen C5, Peugeot 508 at its plant
Opel management to present turnaround plan to board on Thursday
The management of Opel is expected to present a far-reaching turnaround plan to the carmaker’s board on June 28. The turnaround is expected to encompass everything related to Opel’s... Read more about Opel management to present turnaround plan to board on Thursday
Opel/Vauxhall to invest more in lineup but will offer models with lower prices
Opel/Vauxhall would stop selling its vehicles at upscale prices and instead, they will be made more affordable to attract more customers and to regain its traditional customer base, chief... Read more about Opel/Vauxhall to invest more in lineup but will offer models with lower prices
Labor leader says costs for Opel’s Bochum plant closure could reach EUR1 billion
General Motors Co. would have to spend up to EUR1 billion if it decides to shut down its Bochum plant in Germany, labor leader Rainer Einenkel told Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung.... Read more about Labor leader says costs for Opel’s Bochum plant closure could reach EUR1 billion
2013 Opel Insignia Facelift to receive a new 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine
Within the next year, Opel/Vauxhall will give facelifts to the Insignia and Astra. The Astra will first be unveiled at the Paris this autumn. On the other hand, the Insignia will be seen... Read more about 2013 Opel Insignia Facelift to receive a new 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine
Opel and labor unions in talks to close Bochum plant
Opel is prepared to guarantee German jobs until 2016 if labor unions agree on a deal to shut down the Bochum plant when the production of the Zafira Tourer van is halted. In the next... Read more about Opel and labor unions in talks to close Bochum plant
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