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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Its Corsa model is already one of the most popular small vehicles in the world but now Opel/Vauxhall is ready to get even smaller with its latest offering. According to sources it will build an all-new small car targeted at the segment below the Corsa at its Eisenach plant in the East German state of [.].

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

After months of turmoil, most people associated with the Opel/Vauxhall brands are just happy they have a future at all – and now they have a clearer idea of what form that future is likely to take. During a weekend conference call, GM Europe CEO Nick Reilly outlined that developing a mini for the brand “will [.].

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover is under way with Opel/Vauxhall stealing the show by unveiling a research project on a Vivaro e-Concept. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Vauxhall electric vans Hannover IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair Opel Opel Vivaro E-Concept Vauxhall Vivaro E-Concept.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

One of the most popular small cars in Europe promises to be leaner and meaner as Opel/Vauxhall introduces the new Corsa range. The vehicle has received a complete makeover and thanks to the introduction of a new powertrain line-up boasts fuel consumption that is 13 per cent lower than the previous models, as well as significant [.].

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However, it wore a premium price tag – on account of a high percentage of imported components – and simply wasn’t as exciting or appealing as others like the Honda City, Mitsubishi Lancer and Opel Astra. However, the XL-7’s dated styling (even for the early 2000s), a thirsty petrol engine and an exorbitant price tag of Rs 16.08

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APRIL 13, 2010

Andrew Farah, chief engineer of the Volt and Opel/Vauxhall Ampera, speaking during a media update on the programme, stated that it had recently completed a round of cold weather [.].

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

European car maker Opel (known as Vauxhall in the UK) has joined forces with electric mobility and intelligent energy project MeRegioMobil to help advance future mobility solutions. Tags: Vauxhall electric electric car meRegioMobil Meriva Opel Smart Grid.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The production version of Chevrolet Volt’s European cousin – the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera – will make its world debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Having already been reserved by around 1,000 people across Europe and with a price tag of €42,900, the Ampera is said to meet the targets outlined for it during its development [.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 12, 2009

There is a new member of the Vauxhall Opel ecoFLEX family: the Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX. The Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro Combi EcoFLEX comes with a 114hp (85kW) 2.0 The Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro Combi EcoFLEX comes with a 114hp (85kW) 2.0 The vehicle offers some significant environmental improvements over the standard van.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

After what seems like decades of anticipation, electric cars will finally break off their shackles as niche vehicles and drive into the mainstream with the upcoming launch of the Nissan LEAF electric car and the extended range Chevrolet Volt (Vauxhall/Opel Ampera). Tags: Electric cars The Green Piece leaf recharging U.S

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OCTOBER 19, 2010

After three years of anticipation, the Chevrolet Volt (known in Europe as the Vauxhall/Opel Ampera) has finally made its debut in the US ahead of launching in dealerships next month (see article). Tags: Chevrolet The Green Piece cost electric price range-extended Sales U.S So as the Press finally get their hands on the vehicle, is [.].

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Tags: Electric cars Hybrid cars batteries Compact Battery LG Chem Lithium Ion Opel powertrains Reuters Vauxhall. According to Reuters, Prabhakar Patil, the chief executive of LG Chem unit Compact Power [.].

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MARCH 19, 2010

Its motto, ‘Green drivers wanted’ should say it all as the carmaker teams up with sister brand Opel in launching a pan-European competition to find the drivers who can eek out the most miles in its range of ecoFLEX models. [.]. Tags: Vauxhall ampera competition ecoFLEX Opel range.

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JULY 27, 2010

Vauxhall and Opel’s pan-European hunt for the ‘Greenest Driver’ came to a close on Saturday July 23 when António Gonçalves was crowned the overall winner. As the lucky champion, Portuguese António wins a brand new and highly anticipated Ampera model, ahead of production set for 2011. Under the motto: "Green Driver: Wanted!"

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news general motors Cadillac Cadillac Converj Cadillac Converj range extended vehicle Chevrolet Volt Detroit Motor Show North American International Auto Show Opel Ampera range extended vehicles Vauxhall Ampera.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

The European version of the Chevrolet Volt – the Opel Ampera – is now undergoing testing after Opel launched two development cars at its Dudenhofen proving ground. Tags: Green cars Latest news Vauxhall.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

With General Motors in dire straits just a few months ago, it looked like the Opel/Vauxhall brand would be sacrificed as part of the company’s efforts to create a sound business model for the future. Tags: Vauxhall general motors GM retains Opel Opel Opel brand Vauxhall brand.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

It has been a longer than expected process of negotiations, but now the board of General Motors has announced its support for a bid from Magna International and Sberbank to buy a majority stake in the European Opel/Vauxhall operations. Tags: Cars Green cars Latest news Vauxhall general motors.

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JULY 23, 2009

Though its future remains in doubt as General Motors negotiates with two potential buyers for the brand, Opel is still making headway in the European market by launching five dual-fuel liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) models. They can run on both petrol and LPG, with a switch taking place automatically or by pressing a button.

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MARCH 12, 2010

It will also support Vauxhall’s sister brand Opel within its operations on mainland Europe. Tags: Vauxhall. The money will help to secure GM brand Vauxhall’s continued operations in Britain at its two plants; Luton and Ellesmere Port. Today’s outline agreement [.].

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AUGUST 2, 2009

The two market leaders are followed by the likes of the VW Touran, the VW Caddy, the Opel Zafira, the Mercedes E200 NGT, the Opel Combo and the Fiat Punto. per cent of all new passenger cars sold in Sweden in June. In total, natural gas vehicles made up 2.9

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MAY 4, 2009

After last week signing a deal to take a 20 per cent stake in stricken car manufacturer Chrysler, now Fiat has its sights set on General Motors’ European arm Opel. However, there are increasing fears over how it will affect jobs such as at Vauxhall’s (Opel’s UK arm) plant in Ellesmere Port.

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JUNE 18, 2010

The Volt-also known as the Vauxhall/Opel Ampera-has been proving itself in the baking heat of GM’S desert proving grounds in [.]. Tags: Chevrolet Vauxhall ampera Arizona heat performance test trials volt.

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APRIL 20, 2009

The new Opel Insignia ecoFLEX promises to be even more fuel efficient thanks to a 2.0 Tags: Green cars Latest news Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX Opel Insignia Vauxhall Insignia. litre turbo diesel engine with an output of 118kW and a maximum torque of 280lb-ft. seconds with a top speed of 137mph.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Now however, the sale has fallen through with the news confirmed by GM President and CEO Fritz Henderson who said he was “very disappointed”. The decision comes just a month after General Motors decided not to sell the Opel/Vauxhall brand – it is currently working on the reorganisation and financing of the brand.

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MARCH 29, 2010

After the UK made a £270m loan guarantee to the European arm of General Motors (GM)- which consists of the Vauxhall and Opel brands-the Government has been keen to see the investment [.]. Tags: Vauxhall ampera electric ellesmere port Ian Lucas.

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JUNE 20, 2009

The Chinese car manufacturer failed in a bid last month for General Motors’ Opel business in Europe and is now expected to send executives to Volvo’s Gothenburg headquarters in Sweden. Tags: Cars Ford Green cars Latest news Volvo Beijing Automotive.

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As we all know, the 2000s didn't work out so well for Saturn , with the aging S Series replaced by the Opel Vectra -derived L Series and then by a bunch of machinery few were able to distinguish from other GM products. And, hey, Opel and Vauxhall remained in the GM Empire until fairly recently. This car has neither.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics – A remarkably clean vehicle from a luxury car maker with a price tag on a par with its conventional alternative – the 109g/km BMW 320d EfficientDynamics is sure to attract the eye at the show with start/stop technology, regenerative braking and electric steering (see article ).

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The new Kia eco-brand will receive its European premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Tags: Fuel Cells Hydrogen fuel Kia hydrogen fuel cell. FCEV’s are part of Kia’s EcoDynamics strategy, an initiative which will bring to the market a range of products and technologies designed to reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel efficiency.

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AUGUST 25, 2009

Opel will debut the new Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show; the company will also showcase the Ampera, Opel’s implementation of the Voltec extended range electric vehicle architecture. GM Exploring Keeping Opel. GM is also exploring ways to retain ownership of Opel, as first reported in the Wall Street Journal.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

The new figure – corroborated by automotive data provider, JATO – means that Fiat is the only mainstream car brand to achieve the European average goal, of 130 g/km by 2015, five years early. g/km), Opel (149.5 Tags: Fiat CO2 emissions leader. Of the top 10 brands, Fiat is ahead of Toyota (132.9 g/km), Peugeot (134.5

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JULY 28, 2009

Prime Minister Gordon Brown welcomed the news as the Government embarks on the Building Britain’s Future scheme – a plan for recovery based on low carbon, high technology industries, products and services. Tags: MINI Nissan The Green Piece Toyota Vauxhall. So is Britain really in a position to be a green car leader? Faye Sunderland.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. At this point it looks like only the Opel Insignia will be acting as inspiration for another vehicle. And at this writing, the issue of Opel’s future ownership has yet to be settled.]

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AUGUST 11, 2009

General Motors has received more than $241million to make battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt – which is due to be launched next year and will be known as the Vauxhall/Opel Ampera in Europe – as well as to build a rear-wheel electric-drive system. Tags: Hybrid cars Lithium-ion batteries The Green Piece green piece Vauxhall Ampera.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

GM plans to introduce the Chevrolet Volt (to be known in Europe as the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera) by 2010 with a 40mile all-electric range. Tags: Hybrid cars The Green Piece Toyota Volvo hybrid plug-in. In the West it appears that plug-in hybrids are an attractive solution. Faye Sunderland.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The company has also worked on a two-mode plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and its range extended Chevrolet Volt (to be known in Europe as the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera), which offers an electric range of 40 miles, is seen as the key to its future prosperity. Tags: Chevrolet Electric cars The Green Piece general motors GM green piece.

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