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Opel Grandland SUV gets bold design and raft of extra tech
Opel’s Grandland SUV has been given a major overhaul, equipping it with a bold new design and an array of extra technology.
9 June 2021
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Opel ‘myDigitalService’ earns plaudits from drivers
Opel has reported ongoing positive feedback from its ‘myDigitalService’, which gives drivers full insight on SMR work at Opel dealers.
18 September 2019
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Reservations now open for all-new electric Opel Corsa-e
The 205-mile range new electric Opel Corsa-e is now available for pre-order, priced from €29,900.
6 June 2019
Road Tests
Road Test: Opel Combo Life
The answer to small families’ mobility woes isn’t always SUV-shaped, explains Alex Grant.
6 February 2019
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Opel to drop slow-sellers as new models arrive
Opel is discontinuing the Adam, Karl and Cascada next year, as it readies a streamlined range of new models in the market’s highest-volume segments.
9 October 2018
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Grandland X gets new diesel ahead of PHEV launch
Opel has updated its Grandland X with a new 1.5-litre diesel taken from parent firm PSA’s stable.
1 May 2018
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Opel re-works fleet dealer network
Opel has clarified plans aimed at widening the service it offers fleet and retail consumers, and improving profitability for franchisees.
17 April 2018
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Vauxhall to build PSA vans in Luton from mid-2019
PSA Group is extending the capacity of the Vauxhall van plant in Luton by almost 50%, with a new Vivaro on its own platform due
4 April 2018
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Xavier Duchemin to head up Opel sales
PSA sales specialist Xavier Duchemin has taken on the role of executive director sales Opel/Vauxhall Europe.
2 March 2018
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PSA Group CEO outlines plans for UK plants
PSA Group and the Unite union are in talks over the future of Vauxhall’s plants as Group CEO Carlos Tavares reaffirms his intentions to keep
23 January 2018
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PSA to electrify across all brands and reenter US market
PSA Group CEO Carlos Tavares has confirmed that every model of PSA vehicle will be offered with electrification as an option, at the Automotive News
22 January 2018
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PSA appoints new Vauxhall and Opel MD
Groupe PSA has appointed Stephen Norman as managing director of Vauxhall Motors and Opel Ireland, effective from 1 February.
11 January 2018
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Opel Grandland X gets top-of-the-range trim
Opel has introduced a new top-of-the-range variant and diesel engine for its Grandland X SUV.
1 December 2017
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Electric Corsa to debut in 2020 under Opel turnaround plans
Opel, and sibling Vauxhall, is to debut a next-generation electric Corsa and a plug-in hybrid version of its Grandland X crossover by 2020 under post-takeover
9 November 2017
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PSA and BNP Paribas close acquisition of Opel-Vauxhall financial ops
Opel and Vauxhall’s financial operations have now been hived off into a new automotive finance company, jointly owned by PSA and the French bank BNP
1 November 2017
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French True Fleet rebound continues
After the shaky first four months of 2017, France’s True Fleet has shown continued growth for the past five consecutive months, according to the latest
23 October 2017
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Opel confirms first plug-in hybrid
Opel will offer a plug-in hybrid drivetrain in the Grandland X crossover, utilising PSA Group technology and suggesting sister brands Peugeot, Citroen and DS could
12 September 2017
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German carmakers to cut NOx from over 5m diesel cars
BMW, Daimler, Opel and Volkswagen are to offer free software updates for more than five million cars in Germany, claimed to cut NOx emissions by
3 August 2017
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PSA completes acquisition of Opel/Vauxhall
GM has closed the sale of Opel/Vauxhall to the PSA Group for €2.2bn, creating the second largest carmaker in Europe with a market share of 17%
1 August 2017
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Opel Astra scoops ‘Best Economical Diesel 2017’ trophy
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI has taken the title of ‘Best Economical Diesel 2017’ as well as scooping the Green Mobility Trophy 2017.
13 July 2017
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PSA acquisition of Vauxhall/Opel given green light
EU antitrust authorities have approved the proposed acquisition of GM’s Opel/Vauxhall automotive business by PSA Group.
6 July 2017
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Karl-Thomas Neumann steps down as Opel CEO
Vauxhall/Opel CEO, Dr Karl-Thomas Neumann, has stepped down from his position and will leave the company once its sale to PSA Group has completed.
12 June 2017
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BlaBlaCar partners with ALD Automotive and Opel for carpooling incentives
Long-distance carpooling service, BlaBlaCar, has launched a pilot scheme offering unique car deals to its most active French members. The offer is the result of
5 April 2017
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PSA-Opel tie-up to boost technology development
The combined PSA-Opel group will benefit from a ‘step-change’ in vehicle development thanks to its new scale, according to industry experts.
8 March 2017
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PSA confirms €2.2bn Vauxhall/Opel buyout
GM’s Vauxhall and Opel business has been sold to the PSA Group for €2.2 billion.
6 March 2017
Road Tests
First Drive: Vauxhall Mokka X
Wider engine choice and increased levels of technology for Opel’s Mokka X, finds Dan Gilkes.
30 November 2016