Opel Flextreme is the name of the concept vehicle that marks a milestone in the development of the electric car: with its completely new, environmentally friendly E-Flex electric propulsion concept most commuters in Europe could travel everyday without producing any CO2 emissions. The car only needs to be charged for a relatively short time through the mains outlet after traveling 55 kilometers. If required however, the Flextreme can travel up to 715 km without stopping to recharge or refuel thanks to its small turbo-diesel engine. According to the European test cycle (ECE R101), this unit’s emissions are expected to be less than 40 g CO2/km. With the dynamic IAA monocab coupé concept, Opel also highlights others innovative solutions – including the electric personal transporters under the FlexLoad load floor.

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The Opel Corsa celebrates its 25th birthday on August 30. Production first began on the Opel Corsa in 1982 at General Motors España's plant in Figueruelas (Zaragoza). This anniversary coincides with the production of the eight millionth Corsa model at the Figueruelas plant: a Corsa OPC in magma red. With a 1.6-liter ECOTEC turbo engine (141 kW/192 hp), the OPC variant is the most powerful series production Corsa ever built. Combining the number of Corsa models produced in Spain with those built at Opel’s plant in Eisenach, Germany – from parts manufactured in Zaragoza –, the total number of Corsas produced in Europe is nearly ten million.

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The Nürburgring Nordschleife, nicknamed the “Green Hell”, met its match today in the shape of a standard production Corsa OPC. After 20.8 challenging kilometers, the stopwatch showed eight minutes, 8m47.99 seconds – a new record for a supermini. Manuel Reuter set the officially confirmed circuit record during level four of Opel’s popular motorsport initiative called “OPC Race Camp”. The former Opel works driver and current head of the innovative racing driver talent search showed the candidates just what the 141 kW/192 hp top-of-the-line Corsa OPC is capable of. Reuter has already set class records on the legendary Nordschleife with the Astra OPC and Zafira OPC.

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At the start of the fourth round of the OPC Race Camp, Opel unveils the Astra OPC “Nürburgring Edition”, a limited special edition version of the successful three-door model. The “Nürburgring Edition” emphasizes the connection between the racetrack steeped in tradition and the Opel brand. The Nürburgring, and in particular the legendary Nordschleife, are rightfully known as Opel territory, as this is where Opel production cars are extensively tested during their development stage.

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The first new Astra sedan model has left the production line at General Motor’s plant in Gliwice, Poland. The four-door notchback variant, which made its world premiere last November at the Istanbul Motor Show, has been primarily developed for the Central and Eastern European growth markets. Together with the Zafira and Astra Classic, this is the third model currently being produced in Gliwice.

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Opel presents a range of especially economical and low-emission vehicles at the IAA in Frankfurt (September 13 – 23, 2007). The current models showcase how automotive technology will look in the near future: the Corsa Hybrid concept car uses innovative technology with starter generator and stop/start automatic transmission which contributes to an average consumption of about 3,75 liters of diesel per 100 km (99 g CO2/km). The Vectra Flexpower with a 2.0-liter turbo engine designed for operation with bioethanol/gasoline mix also makes its debut at the IAA.

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Opel is going into model year 2008 with a lot of innovations and presents its fresh product portfolio at the IAA in Frankfurt (September 13 – 23, 2007). The most important enhancements include the considerably higher level of equipment for the Vectra, Vectra station wagon and Signum, which for example boasts two-zone Electronic Climate Control (ECC), Solar Reflect windshield and 17-inch light alloy wheels in the Edition Plus model. The Cosmo Plus includes bi-xenon curve light (AFL), leather trim and Park Pilot as standard. The 206 kW/280 hp top performers Vectra OPC and Vectra station wagon OPC are available with a six-speed automatic transmission for the first time.

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At a press conference in the Serbian parliament today, Božidar Đelić, Deputy Prime Minster of Serbia, Mlađan Dinkić, Minister of the Economy and Regional Development, Predrag Bubalo, Minister of Trade and Services joined Zoran Radojević, General Manager of Grupa Zastava Vozila from Kragujevac, Serbia, and Duncan Aldred, Sales, Marketing and Aftersales Director of General Motors Central and Eastern Europe to announce a contract for the assembly of the Opel Astra Classic in Serbia. According to the contract, the Astra Classic will be assembled at the Zastava facilities in Kragujevac from CKD kits supplied by Opel. Capacity is projected to increase gradually, reaching 10.000 units a year by 2012.

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With five doors and five seats, the new Opel Agila is not only as practical as its predecessor, which sold over 440,000 units, but is now also much more dynamically designed. The small, versatile Opel will be unveiled to the public at the IAA in Frankfurt (September 13 – 23, 2007) and makes its market premiere in spring 2008. It boasts balanced proportions, soft curves and a distinctive side graphic.

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The new Opel Corsa had a very successful start und meets the customers taste. But many would prefer it to be sportier. Therefore KW now also offers its coilover suspensions for this model. From now on, for every version of this small car KW coilovers V1 and V2 are available. They permit an individual lowering of the car between 25-55 mm at the front axle and 25-50 mm at the rear axle.

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