Opel is the exclusive automotive partner of the "Clean Tech Media Award"

Opel is the fourth "Clean Tech Media Award" as one of the main supporters including 20 Ampera as shuttle vehicles for the award on 16 September 2011 set in Hamburg. An independent panel of decision makers of different economic activities, celebrities and scientists determined in each of the five categories, one winner.

Until the 15th May may be, companies, organizations and individuals apply with visionary projects in the categories of energy, mobility, communication, lifestyle and youth in environmental technology and price. . Apply

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"Opel Service School Turns 80

The customer service training for Opel is 80 years old. The Rüsselsheim automobile manufacturer called 1931 the factory customer service training to life. The courses of the school were addressed to "managers and agents" of customer service departments at dealerships in order to ensure high quality work.

From the spring of 1931 twelve to 15 Mechanics are trained at two-week courses and receive a diploma after passing the exam. The first school in the Rüsselsheim plant site includes a classroom, a pattern shop and a parts warehouse. The availability of photo and film screening equipment is technically on the amount of time.

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Ecoflex with 13 percent fuel savings

Opel offers the Ecoflex technology including start / stop automatic now available for the Astra 2.0 CDTI. The optional package is in inner city areas to reduce fuel consumption significantly. Opel expects savings of up to 0.8 liters per 100 kilometers - a reduction of up to 13 percent. Decreases in the combined and the average CO2 emissions of 118 kW / 160 hp Astra 2.0 CDTI thanks Start / Stop - from 129 to 119 grams per kilometer.

Opel takes to reduce employment position

Opel has today dismissed press reports according to which are at the Bochum plant an additional 1200 places will be deleted. It was already known for some time that 1800 Arbeitsplätzte to be reduced in a socially acceptable by the end of the year, the company stated. A decision was taken in 2009 together with the works as part of the future plan.

For job cuts a severance program was developed to include not only substantial financial support and the ability to switch to a transfer company. Last year, according to Opel's information, as planned, approximately 600 employees accepted the severance offers. For further Personalbabbau offer Opel employees additional alternatives.