European finance crisis forces GM to accelerate Opel’s restructuring plan
The European financial crisis is providing new urgency for General Motors Co. to convert its Opel unit into a profitable one. GM has already slashed its European workforce by 5,800. Now,... Read more
Opel aims to increase its vehicle sales in China by 10 percent this year
Kevin Wale, General Motors Co.’s head of China operations, said that Opel’s sales in China will get a 10% boost this year but will continue to be a niche brand in China, the largest auto... Read more
GM needs to distinguish Chevrolet and Opel in Europe, in order to boost sales
Chevrolet’s stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show featured classic models: a 1957 Bel Air convertible, a 1941 Master Deluxe and an early Corvette. It’s clear that Chevrolet wanted to... Read more
Opel to introduce advanced options typically sold on luxury cars to boost sales
Advanced features that are typically found on luxury cars will soon be fitted on Opel/Vauxhall’s models as part of a strategy to revitalize a company has had $14.5 billion in losses since... Read more
Opel is on track for its second quarter earnings, says Nick Reilly
“Things are going ok" at the Opel/Vauxhall unit of General Motors, according to GM Europe President Nick Reilly. Opel/Vauxhall is on track or ahead for its second quarter earnings, a... Read more
GM working on a plan to make Opel profitable again
It’s no secret that General Motors is no pushover in the auto industry but what could be considered as one of its weaknesses is its European Opel unit. Chief Executive Daniel Akerson has... Read more
Opel and Vauxhall sales may fall as much as 5% in 2010
Signs of recovery may be visible but with the end of incentive schemes, GM Europe's Opel and Vauxhall new-car sales could still drop as much as 5% in 2010, according to its president Nick... Read more
Opel car sales in Germany rose 31%
It appears that 2009 was not a bad year for Opel, after all! After GM dropped the idea to sell Opel, today the manufacturer revealed the fact that new registrations of its cars showed... Read more
Report: Opel’s overall European volume has remained in positive territory
Because of the rising demand for the new Astra and Insignia and the launch of the new Meriva small minivan, Opel/Vauxhall sales have risen despite a 41% decline in Germany. In an... Read more
End of scrapping incentives in Germany hits Opel sales
General Motors Co. is feeling the impact of scrapping incentives in Germany, with sales of Opel suffering in its home market while its overall car sales in Europe dwindle as well. New-car... Read more
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