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Detroit Motor Show: GM to Launch Opel in Australia Next Year
Last September, we reported that Nick Reilly, Chairman of Opel, hinted at the launch of the German brand in Australia. GM's European division made it official today at, announcing that Opel is set to enter the Australian market in 2012. Nick Reilly, said at the Detroit Auto Show: “This launch is an important part of our international expansion strategy. With its growing demand for German design and technology, the Australian car market is an excellent opportunity for Opel. Australian drivers have a strong affinity with Opel vehicles.â€
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Spy Shots: New Opel Allegra Mini Sneaks Out To Play In The Snow
It's winter testing time for Opel's upcoming mini car that is currently known by its codename Junior, but which will probably be called the Allegra when it enters the European market in early 2013. The Allegra will be Opel's entry in Europe's...
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Opel Working On Several New Models Including Calibra Coupe And Small Suv
General Motors Europe president Nick Reilly has confirmed several new models for the group's joint Opel and Vauxhall division, including a new small city car. Reilly recently told Autonews that the so-called "Junior" Opel will be positioned...
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Opel / Vauxhall Announce New Small Car Below The Corsa, Confirm Sporty Coupe And Small Suv
Speaking at a press conference in Eisenach on Thursday, Opel/Vauxhall CEO Nick Reilly revealed plans to build an all-new small car below the Corsa, with production set to start in 2013 at the firm's Eisenach plant in the east German state of Thuringia....
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Carl-peter Forster Leaves Opel, Bob Lutz Rumored To Chair The German Firm's Board
GM Group vice president and CEO of Opel, Carl-Peter Forster has left his post as the head of the company's European operations only three days after GM's decision to terminate a deal to sell its Opel unit to Magna. While neither side gave a reason...
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Holden Commodore Hybrid To Be Introduced By 2010
GM’s Australian subsidiary Holden is planning to launch a new hybrid version of the locally produced and developed Commodore according to General Motors Goup vice president Nick Reilly, who broke the news speaking at a quarterly strategy meeting...
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