Opel Unveiling Astra GTC, Zafira Tourer, Surprise Vehicle At Frankfurt Auto Show
Opel is set to make an impression as this year’s Frankfurt Show which takes place on September 15th to the 25th. Their main focus will be the surprise debut of an experimental car which Opel claims...
View ArticleChevy Volt Plant Delays Second Shift
General Motors has announced its decision to delay the addition of a second shift for the Chevy Volt assembly plant. Intended to meet projections for the Volt to double its production by 2012, the...
View ArticleOpel Ampera Deliveries Halted Amid Chevrolet Volt Fire Investigations
Last month, GM and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the Chevy Volt’s fire hazards after the electric vehicle suffered collision. As investigations continue, GM’s Opel react...
View ArticleOpel Ampera Wins 2012 Monte Carlo Alternative Energy Rally
When Opel/Vauxhall first announced that its Ampera plug-in hybrid electric vehicle would participate in the 13th International Monte Carlo Rally for alternative energy vehicles, it made a point to...
View ArticleChevy Volt European Ads Banned for Misleading Claim
The distinction between a hybrid and a range-extended hybrid is still confusing to some people, and GM’s European branch, Vauxhall, is getting in some hot water after misleading people in ads for the...
View ArticleChevrolet Volt One Month Return Policy in Europe
Inflatable Gorillas and free hot dogs aren’t enough of a gimmick to get Europeans in to buy cars, but a 30-day return policy might be. That’s what General Motors’ European arm Vauxhall is hoping....
View ArticleOpel Ampera Going to the Gallows
Europe’s counterpart to the Chevrolet Volt is slated for discontinuation. With virtually no sales, the Opel Ampera is going to be killed off in conjunction with a mid-cycle refresh to the Chevrolet...
View Article10 Cars with Different Names in Different Countries
If you have done some traveling around the world, it’s likely you’ve seen the same cars abroad except with different names than what you’re used to in North America. There are numerous reasons why car...
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