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Opel ready to relaunch with a crossover and a compact electric

Opel seems to be the time to innovate to create a new ambitious targets in the near future. Reason for this renewal could also be that Opel will also be present in other markets outside Europe. Particular attention will be directed primarily to developing markets. Already Ampera with the French company has received several notes of praise and appreciation, but in the near future the range will be wider and more complete.

Ampera wins Plus X Award

The Ampera has been awarded the Plus X Award. The world's largest competition for products in the technology, sports and lifestyle of the area Ampera by the 134-member international jury as the winner in the category "Innovation and the Environment" was declared. In addition, the drive concept of Ampera "Best Power Technology of the Year 2011" award.

Criteria such as environmental and ergonomic product properties, but also the high quality materials and their processing were decisive for the decision of the jury. With this additional award Opel is now the third consecutive year the winners of the Plus X Award. Already in 2009, the company's innovative front camera Opel Insignia of the "seal of approval for innovations" to win.

Opel Zafira 2011 Tourer Out: size and engine

The Opel Zafira Tourer will be released this autumn and will offer three engines to the 2.0 CDTI common rail turbodiesel engine, 110 hp, respectively, 130 hp and 165 hp, and two engines for the 1.4 Ecotec petrol engine, 120 hp and 140 hp . New engines have been announced in the LPG and CNG variants, which should be available in the months after the debut of the Zafira Tourer on the market, then in between 2011 and 2012.

Opel platform supports National Electric Mobility

The Adam Opel AG, has welcomed the second report published today, the National Platform for Electric Mobility (NPE). "The recommendations to the federal government, we describe a realistic path to allow Germany to become a significant market for the electric age," said Karl-Friedrich Stracke, Managing Director, Adam Opel AG.

Stakeholders from academia, industry associations and recommend a better-equipped national research and development program, the promotion of lighthouse projects, an educational campaign as well as tax breaks for the purchase of electric vehicles. To achieve the socially desired shift away from fossil fuels as quickly as possible, high investments in development and construction of infrastructure like the electric cars are even necessary.

Opel Ampera bookable by end of 2011

In Rome, during the MoTechEco 2011, Exhibition of Sustainable Mobility, Opel has announced further details about the arrival of Ampera in dealerships, the first zero-emission car that will arrive in EREV type list of the German manufacturer to the end of ' current year. Propelled by an electric motor capable of developing 111 kW, the Ampera finds its source of energy in the 16 Kwh battery with an autonomy of 80 km, which can reach up to 500 if the ESA is supported by the endothermic.

Opel Astra GTC: the first official photos

Opel has unveiled the official pictures of the new Astra GTC, the three gates of great success. The new Opel Astra GTC will arrive in dealerships in June of lightning: it is a car that is positioned in the C and follows the design of the production car and concept car proposal to the Paris Motor Show last year.

The Opel Astra GTC comes with a horizontal line, which together with low proportions and the "movement" of the surface, it seems at the same time glued to the asphalt and a car almost tender. The range of the Astra GTC comes in after the five-door and after the Sports Tourer. Its purpose is to counteract the territorial stradominio, at least in Europe, the Volkswagen Golf.

Opel is contrary to the "Handelsblatt"

Opel contradicts a Handelsblatt report, after 2012 was the new generation of the Corsa was planned and had to be postponed. The important volume model in the last year and this year has been technically revised and visually enhanced. This resulted in the first months of the year, an increase of ten percent over the previous year, the company stated.

In addition, the current model are planned in the near future other new products. The Handelsblatt had reported in connection with the appointment of Karl-Friedrich Stracke for Opel's Chairman of problems in Rüsselsheim automaker. Thereafter, the timing of the planned 2012 introduction of the new Corsa generation to be in default.

The Opel Frontera is 20 years old

By Frontera (Spanish = the border) in March 1991, Opel presented at the Geneva Motor Show as one of the first German manufacturer an inexpensive, all-terrain recreational vehicle with four-wheel drive. Offered was the off-roader in two versions: as two-door hardtop version of "sport" and a four-door long wheelbase.

Nearly two years after the launch of the Opel Frontera leads Europe's best selling off-roader as its market segment. In September 1998, the new Frontera appeared in a revised form with newly developed engines, in December 2003 ended the production. "The Opel Frontera corresponds to the modified car as a leisure lifestyle of the car buyers of the nineties.

Opel Meriva takes as Color Edition

One year after the start of series production are already around 120 000 road Opel Meriva on European roads. Thus, the Van's number one in its segment. Opel now has his orders for a Color Edition offering. It includes a high-gloss black-painted roof, dark tinted headlamps with curve and cornering light and 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels.

The available in five colors Casablanca White, Magma Red, Carbon Grey, Silver Star and Henna model starts at 19 570 euros. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, CD radio, trip computer, leather steering wheel, electric front windows, power mirrors, cruise control, strongly tinted windows in the rear and Flex Rail-center console.

Opel Corsa OPC for tourist trips on the Nordschleife

With 8:47,99 minutes held by the Opel Corsa OPC the course record for small cars on the 20.8 mile Nürburgring Nordschleife. The company Rent4Ring, right at the Nurburgring at home, is now offering four of the young athletes for so-called "tourist trips" in the "Green Hell" of the Nordschleife. The vehicles are provided by Rent4Ring in two stages, which can still pay more race feel.

The passenger compartment is additionally reinforced by a safety cage, beyond the Corsa on semi-slick tires in two different chassis adjustments on the go. The Opel Corsa OPC comes standard with a 1.6 liter turbo engine with 141 kW / 192 hp and develops a maximum torque of 230 Nm, available for a short time with the overboost function, 260 Nm are available.

Opel unveils European tour by Katie Melua

Singer and Opel brand ambassador, Katie Melua will start tomorrow (03.09.2011) in Dresden their European tour "The House". Which will occur in 51 cities in Europe and are nine concerts in Germany. Start the tour, Opel offers a free download of the song "Walk Lightly On The World". The MP3 file is available from tomorrow, 10 clock until Friday (03/11/2011), 10 clock, at www.

opel-ampera. de and www. opel. de to download. Also on the new iPad version of the Opel magazine of the song is available. The Ampera who is celebrating at the Geneva Motor Show its world premiere in the production version accompanied by Katie Melua on her tour. Visitors can tour the electric car with extended range, the end of the year comes on the market look.

Opel magazine now available digitally on the iPad

The Flex app for iPhone can now follow the iPad Opel version of the Opel magazine. The customer magazine of the automotive manufacturer to win in the digital display added to the tablet computer numerous interactive elements. In addition, enriched additional pictures and video the "Opel iMag ', for example in the form of making of contributions.

Practical applications such as the Dealer Locator or an appointment for a test drive and connect to Twitter and Facebook are also included. In addition, the users in the current issue interactively pose questions to the product manager of revolutionary electric car Ampera. Like an iPhone, the user can scroll through text on the touch function or enlarge images and graphics via finger movement.

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 it is only once around the smaller classes. Rita Forst is convinced that the market will give Opel law. An example of the conviction, the study of the new Opel Zafira, which we shall see in the summer for the first time on the road. The following new line outside the new group with all the elements, beginning with the Insignia and the new Meriva and the Opel van in rampage.

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 offers a very generous space for rear passengers. "We have transferred the idea of a lounge on a vehicle and have created an automotive wellness oasis, a place of relaxation and recreation. In the lounge, passengers can retreat.

Driving Report Opel Antara: Scottish acquaintance

What does a car manufacturer to show its new model in mid-February, just completely soaked Scotland? In the midst of a permanent change to rain, frost, snow and more rain we experienced now, the new Opel Antara and asked ourselves that question. The answer was surprising: The Scottish countryside is right for our new car.

The shy Scottish morning sun on frost and black ice was the photographer the right light, to bring the gentle, pleasing curves of the Antara advantage. But because the Scots are not more known for their edgy national character? However - in front of the castle-like Hotel Cameron House on Loch Lomond, he was not out of place.

Press Launch Opel Antara: More than fine-tuning

The revision is getting him well - the Opel Antara. Now he goes with fine-tuning the design, two new diesel and a new petrol engine, tuned suspension and an active aufgewertetem interior in the second phase of its life cycle. 15 000 Antara Opel wants to sell later this year by the five-seater, in the following years, even 20 000 Opel has thus in the segment of the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) made a lot.

Opel reviewed Ampera well as a police vehicle

Opel is currently examining the possibilities of the Ampera as almost zero emissions police vehicle, especially in urban agglomerations. Lines 40-80 kilometers of the Ampera overcome with energy from the 16-kWh, lithium ion battery. On longer trips, a gasoline engine serves as a secondary source of energy and generates electricity for the electric vehicle continues to drive.

With a range of over 500 kilometers, with an acceleration of nine seconds in zero to 100 km / h sprint, a maximum torque of 370 Nm and a top speed of over 160 km / h the car is used outside the city limits. Residential and commercial customers who want to reserve a Ampera already can register at www.

Geneva 2011: Opel Zafira and shown Ampera Tourer Concept

Opel is at the Geneva Motor Show, 1st - 03.13.2011) show the final production version of the Ampera. The electric car with extended range comes before the end of the market. Also gives the automaker with the study Tourer Concept a sneak peek of the next generation of the Opel Zafira. The production version of the Ampera has four doors and a tailgate, and space for people.

The energy for distances 40-80 miles (depending on driving conditions) provides the 16 kW / h strong lithium ion battery. If it is unloaded, it can be in about four hours on a standard household 230-volt outlet to recharge. For longer routes, a gasoline engine serves as a secondary source of energy and generates electricity to recharge while driving, the vehicle continued to drive electrically.

Opel launches "Design Edition"

Opel launches the special edition series "Design Edition". It provides, Astra, Meriva, Zafira, Insignia and Antara Vivaro Combi leather steering wheel, fog lamps, dark tinted windows in the rear and 16 - or 17-inch alloy wheels or design. Further customization possibilities to address the three optional design packages Style, Sportive and performance.

Thus, price advantages of up to € 3915. There is for example the design package style for the Opel Astra with adaptive headlights AFL + and nine lighting functions, auto-dimming interior mirror, rain sensor, automatic headlights with tunnel detection and 18-inch alloy wheels for 1600 euros, much cheaper than when ordered.