Opel Astra

Ruesselsheim to add next Astra Generation, Trollhättan builds Saab 9-3

Ruesselsheim, 2008-06-20 -- Today, GME President Carl-Peter Forster announced two significant production allocations at an all employee meeting in Ruesselsheim, Germany. The plant in Ruesselsheim, Germany, now preparing for the production launch of the new Opel Insignia, will also manufacture the next generation Astra coming into market as of 2010. Other GME compact car plants are Bochum, Germany, Ellesmere Port, UK, Gliwice, Poland and Trollhättan, Sweden. The production of the next generation SAAB 9-3 has been allocated to the plant in Trollhättan.

Rüsselsheim, 2008-05-29 -- Twelve months ago, the eight OPC Race Camp finalists were simply engineers, students, sales representatives or dentists. Following their baptism of fire in this year’s 24-hour Nürburgring race, they are now also true racing drivers. They can look back on an exciting year of castings, racing driver trainings and increasingly challenging motorsport races. Professional racing car driver Manuel Reuter, who developed the project with Opel, trained the team from the very first day.

Converted Opel Astra OPC for the 24-hour Nürburgring race

Highlights:
- Exciting finale to world’s first racing driver talent search by Opel

Rüsselsheim, 2008-05-15 -- As the testing and preparations for the eight best OPC Race Camp candidates comes to an end, attention turns to the final showdown. At 3 p.m. on May 24, the final candidates will be put to the ultimate test in the 36th ADAC Zürich 24-hour race. The legendary endurance race on the famous Nürburgring-Nordschleife will be under the toughest competitive conditions.

Opel Astra OPC Race Camp at Finale of 24-hour Nürburgring-Nordschleife

Highlights:
# Opel breaks new ground in motorsport with world’s first racing driver talent search
# 8 out of 18,500 applicants make up Opel works team for world’s toughest motor race

- More than 500,000 Opel Astras sold last year in Europe alone
- Diverse model range has something for everyone

Rüsselsheim / Bochum, 2008-05-14 – The 10 millionth Opel Astra rolled off the assembly line today in Bochum, Germany – a Silver Lightning Astra Station Wagon 1.7 CDTI equipped with special features to celebrate this extraordinary production milestone.

2008 Opel Astra 5-door

With more than 500,000 models sold last year in Europe alone, Astra is the absolute best-selling car in the Opel palette and follows in the footsteps of Opel’s Kadett and the brand’s tradition of building quality compact cars.

VW Rabbit achieves "Excellent" overall score in CR's ratings as Subaru Impreza & Toyota Matrix judged "Very Good"

YONKERS, N.Y., May 5, 2008 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- The Volkswagen Rabbit emerged as Consumer Reports' top-rated affordable hatchback following tests of six vehicles for the June issue. The VW Rabbit outpointed CR's previously top-rated hatchback, the Mazda3.

"With agile handling and a versatile, well-finished interior, the Rabbit feels solid and is a pleasant car to drive," said David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center in East Haddam, Connecticut. "The Rabbit has commendable fit and finish, a versatile interior, and agile handling."

China premiere of Opel Astra Notchback, Flextreme concept car at 2008 Beijing Motor Show and Opel to expand dealerships to meet demand

Beijing/Rüsselsheim, 2008-04-21 -- Opel will present the Astra sedan for the first time in China at the 2008 Beijing Motor Show (2008 Auto China), adding to the palette of the five cars already on offer and promising to further increase the popularity of Opel cars in this high growth market.

Opel Flextreme Concept: Premieres at 2008 Beijing Motor Show

• GM Europe Q3 sales up 66,730 cars and LCVs, or 14.6 percent
• GM Europe YTD share up 0.3 points, at 9.5 percent
• GM Europe YTD sales 123,725 vehicles ahead of last year
• YTD: Opel/Vauxhall grows 4 percent, Chevrolet up 32 percent
• GM Russia sales grow 98 percent, to market share of 9.3 percent