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Opel and Vauxhall to Present Three New Engine Families Including 1.6L Turbo Petrol with up to 197hp
There is a wind of change at GM's European operations as Opel and its sister brand in Britain Vauxhall today announced plans to renew their engine range within the next year with three completely new gasoline and diesel families that will replace the core of their current portfolio. For the time being, Opel has revealed details on one engine family, a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline unit with direct injection and Start/Stop.
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Gm Europe Releases New 1.6-liter Turbo Diesel To Replace 1.7l And Certain 2.0l Units
Following the introduction of a new 1.6-liter SIDI ECOTEC turbocharged gasoline engine family last fall, GM Europe and its Opel and Vauxhall brands continue to revamp their powertrain portfolio with the release of an all-new four-cylinder, turbo-diesel...
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Gm To Shut Down Antwerp Plant In Belgium, Announces More Cuts For Opel / Vauxhall
General Motors has turned its focus on its European division as a little after the announcement on its decision to wind down its Saab unit, the U.S. carmaker revealed that it intends to close Opel's manufacturing plant in Antwerp, Belgium, which...
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Gm: Nick Reilly To Temporarily Head Opel And Vauxhall After Carl-peter Forster's Resignation
As many anticipated, General Motors announced today that the company's executive vice president and head of international operations, Nick Reilly, will take over responsibilities for the operations of Opel and Vauxhall Europe. Reilly, 59, will replace...
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2010 Opel Astra: New Teaser Photos Released
As we're getting closer to the Frankfurt Motor Show, GM's European unit Opel is getting more daring with its official teaser shots of the all-new Astra that will be sold in the UK under the Vauxhall brand. This time, Opel has released three photos...
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Opel Insignia Gets Two New Turbo Engines And Ecoflex Variant
At next month’s Paris motorshow Opel will debut two new engines for the Insignia range that comprises a 4door sedan, a 5door fastback and the Sports Tourer which also makes its world premiere at the French capitol. The new powertrain options for...
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