Up Close & Personal with Irmscher's Opel Insignia
November 30, 2008 9:53:37 AM
German turner Irmscher used the Essen motor show to debut their new range of styling enhancements for the recently launched Opel Insignia.

Opel Insignia by Steinmetz - World premiere in Essen 2008
November 27, 2008 11:13:16 PM
A tuning package from Steinmetz can be seen at Essen 2008. The package, labeled as 'provisional', is for the highly-regarded 2008 European Car of the Year, Opel Insignia.

Opel may be better off without GM
November 22, 2008 12:39:38 AM
The German government has said it is open to providing a 1 billion euro loan guarantee for Opel as long as the money is used solely to sustain operations within Germany. It also says aid to Opel will ...

GM rejects offer to sell Opel
November 20, 2008 11:38:10 AM
German solar energy company SolarWorld makes a surprise offer to buy Opel, but GM says its German brand is not for sale.

Berlin ready to give Opel 1bn Euro guarantee
November 18, 2008 1:35:35 PM
German government pledges to provide Opel with 1 billion euros in loan guarantees. But the government of Chancellor Angela Merkel has stipulated the money is to remain in Germany to shore up Opel's op...

German government warms to idea of bailout for Opel
November 17, 2008 3:19:42 PM
The German government is considering a bailout for GM Europe's Germany-based brand Adam Opel. Opel has asked both federal and state governments in Germany for loan guarantees.

Opel Insignia Wins European Car of the Year
November 17, 2008 2:54:55 PM
In some good news for GM - Opel Insignia wins European Car of the Year. The Insignia beat out the Ford Fiesta by just one point to win the prize for Opel for the first time in 22 years.

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo to Debut at Bologna
November 13, 2008 4:12:03 PM
Opel introduces the most powerful natural gas-powered vehicle, the Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo, at the Bologna Motor Show.

Buick Regal Based on Opel Insignia Launched in China
November 4, 2008 3:13:11 PM
Shanghai GM launches the Buick Regal, based on GM Europe's Opel Insignia. Although GM does sell the Opel brand in China, it put the Insignia on the market badged as a Buick since the Buick brand is qu...

GM Demonstrates Car-to-Car Communication Systems
October 22, 2008 9:09:42 PM
A new system, dubbed 'C2C' and developed by GM/Opel, conveys information such as location and speed to vehicles within a localised area to aid drivers in avoiding potential hazards caused by other veh...

Opel Insignia Styled by Irmscher
October 16, 2008 10:58:45 AM
Prior to the new Opel Insignia's European market launch on November 22, 2008, it's no surprise that long time Opel tuning partner (40 years to be exact), Irmscher, is the first to present a styling pa...

Opel Meriva Prototype loses a little more camouflage
October 7, 2008 11:42:16 AM
The shape of both the headlights and taillights can be seen clearly and the engineers continued effort to hide the door handles and hinges is almost comical.

Opel Astra ecoFLEX Announced in Paris
October 2, 2008 10:10:41 PM
Set to be promoted as the Astra range's most economical offering, the Astra ecoFLEX boasts greater green credentials without compromising on performance.

Opel Insignia ecoFLEX Debuts in Paris
October 2, 2008 8:22:32 PM
The new Opel Insignia ecoFLEX has debuted in Paris featuring uncompromising levels of power with fuel-sipping technology.

New Opel Meriva Spy Video
September 16, 2008 10:00:06 AM
This is the best footage so far of the new Opel Meriva, for the first time revealing the new model’s grille and allowing a better view at the headlights and rear side door.

Another Opel Astra Teaser Image Released
September 11, 2008 8:00:02 PM
Opel has added one more teaser image which shows the LED daytime running lights shining through the sheet.

2010 Opel Astra Interior & OPC Version Spy Photos
September 10, 2008 9:00:01 PM
Spy photographers have caught the 2010 Opel/Saturn Astra testing in the United States for the first time. Also pictured from Germany is the OPC performance version with it's alloy wheels and aggressi...

Opel Astra Prototype Spotted Once Again
August 21, 2008 5:00:03 PM
The black clad camoflage along with the annoying black and white paintjob has covered many of the specific design details in the past but the engineers and designers are slowly removing it.

Opel Insignia OPC Caught Testing?
August 20, 2008 1:00:05 AM
This Opel/Vauxhall Insignia OPC prototype was spotted at the Nurburgring, there is a fair bit of camoflage on the front fascia which appears to be hiding larger air intakes.

Chevrolet Volt is Opel Volt in Europe
August 19, 2008 11:00:04 PM
2010 Chevrolet Volt will spawn many other GM electric cars of all sizes. Europe Volt version gets an Opel badge.