http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/opel http://www.worldcarfans.com/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/opel http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081121.015/opel-may-be-better-off-without-gm The German government has said it is open to providing a 1 billion euro loan guarantee for Opel as long as the money is used solely to sustain operations within Germany. It also says aid to Opel will not be tied to US actions on a possible bailout.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:39:38 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081121.015/opel-may-be-better-off-without-gm http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081120.013/gm-rejects-offer-to-sell-opel German solar energy company SolarWorld makes a surprise offer to buy Opel, but GM says its German brand is not for sale.]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:38:10 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081120.013/gm-rejects-offer-to-sell-opel http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081118.007/berlin-ready-to-give-opel-1bn-euro-guarantee German government pledges to provide Opel with 1 billion euros in loan guarantees. But the government of Chancellor Angela Merkel has stipulated the money is to remain in Germany to shore up Opel's operations in country.]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:35:35 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081118.007/berlin-ready-to-give-opel-1bn-euro-guarantee http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081117.016/german-government-warms-to-idea-of-bailout-for-opel The German government is considering a bailout for GM Europe's Germany-based brand Adam Opel. Opel has asked both federal and state governments in Germany for loan guarantees.]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:19:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081117.016/german-government-warms-to-idea-of-bailout-for-opel http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081117.020/opel-insignia-wins-european-car-of-the-year In some good news for GM - Opel Insignia wins European Car of the Year. The Insignia beat out the Ford Fiesta by just one point to win the prize for Opel for the first time in 22 years.]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:54:55 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081117.020/opel-insignia-wins-european-car-of-the-year http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081113.014/opel-zafira-16-cng-turbo-to-debut-at-bologna Opel introduces the most powerful natural gas-powered vehicle, the Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo, at the Bologna Motor Show.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:12:03 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081113.014/opel-zafira-16-cng-turbo-to-debut-at-bologna http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081104.012/buick-regal-based-on-opel-insignia-launched-in-china Shanghai GM launches the Buick Regal, based on GM Europe's Opel Insignia. Although GM does sell the Opel brand in China, it put the Insignia on the market badged as a Buick since the Buick brand is quite popular in China.]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:13:11 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081104.012/buick-regal-based-on-opel-insignia-launched-in-china http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081022.005/gm-demonstrates-car-to-car-communication-systems A new system, dubbed 'C2C' and developed by GM/Opel, conveys information such as location and speed to vehicles within a localised area to aid drivers in avoiding potential hazards caused by other vehicles on the road.]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:09:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081022.005/gm-demonstrates-car-to-car-communication-systems http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081016.002/opel-insignia-styled-by-irmscher Prior to the new Opel Insignia's European market launch on November 22, 2008, it's no surprise that long time Opel tuning partner (40 years to be exact), Irmscher, is the first to present a styling package ready to go.]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:58:45 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081016.002/opel-insignia-styled-by-irmscher http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081007.001/opel-meriva-prototype-loses-a-little-more-camouflage The shape of both the headlights and taillights can be seen clearly and the engineers continued effort to hide the door handles and hinges is almost comical.]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:42:16 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081007.001/opel-meriva-prototype-loses-a-little-more-camouflage http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081002.024/opel-astra-ecoflex-announced-in-paris Set to be promoted as the Astra range's most economical offering, the Astra ecoFLEX boasts greater green credentials without compromising on performance.]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:10:41 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081002.024/opel-astra-ecoflex-announced-in-paris http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081002.017/opel-insignia-ecoflex-debuts-in-paris The new Opel Insignia ecoFLEX has debuted in Paris featuring uncompromising levels of power with fuel-sipping technology.]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:22:32 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081002.017/opel-insignia-ecoflex-debuts-in-paris http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080916.002/new-opel-meriva-spy-video This is the best footage so far of the new Opel Meriva, for the first time revealing the new model's grille and allowing a better view at the headlights and rear side door.]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:00:06 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080916.002/new-opel-meriva-spy-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080911.009/another-opel-astra-teaser-image-released Opel has added one more teaser image which shows the LED daytime running lights shining through the sheet.]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:00:02 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080911.009/another-opel-astra-teaser-image-released http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080910.006/2010-opel-astra-interior--opc-version-spy-photos Spy photographers have caught the 2010 Opel/Saturn Astra testing in the United States for the first time. Also pictured from Germany is the OPC performance version with it's alloy wheels and aggressive front bumper...]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:00:01 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080910.006/2010-opel-astra-interior--opc-version-spy-photos http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080821.006/opel-astra-prototype-spotted-once-again The black clad camoflage along with the annoying black and white paintjob has covered many of the specific design details in the past but the engineers and designers are slowly removing it.]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:00:03 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080821.006/opel-astra-prototype-spotted-once-again http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080819.007/opel-insignia-opc-caught-testing This Opel/Vauxhall Insignia OPC prototype was spotted at the Nurburgring, there is a fair bit of camoflage on the front fascia which appears to be hiding larger air intakes.]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:05 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080819.007/opel-insignia-opc-caught-testing http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080819.001/chevrolet-volt-is-opel-volt-in-europe 2010 Chevrolet Volt will spawn many other GM electric cars of all sizes. Europe Volt version gets an Opel badge.]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:00:04 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080819.001/chevrolet-volt-is-opel-volt-in-europe http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080814.004/vauxhallopel-insignia-sports-tourer-revealed Having already unveiled the sedan and hatchback version of the all-new Opel Insignia, General Motors has now presented us with the third variant of the range.]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:00:05 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080814.004/vauxhallopel-insignia-sports-tourer-revealed http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080806.006/new-opel-meriva-engine-and-interior-spied Previous images of the next generation Opel Meriva revealed the grille and headlamp shapes, but these latest shots are the best so far showing the engine and interior for the first time.]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:00:04 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080806.006/new-opel-meriva-engine-and-interior-spied http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080710.005/new-opel-meriva-closest-spy-photos-yet Still heavily camouflaged to confuse prying eyes and photo lenses, closer inspection of the rear side doors reveals fake door handles to help conceal a new rearward opening door system called, the FlexDoor system.]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:00:06 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080710.005/new-opel-meriva-closest-spy-photos-yet http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080703.008/opelvauxhall-insignia-hatchback-joins-sedan-in-london-debut At first glance the two vehicles look almost identical, but the easiest way to distinguish them apart is by looking for the rear wiper...]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:00:03 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080703.008/opelvauxhall-insignia-hatchback-joins-sedan-in-london-debut http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080625.008/opel-insignia-fastback-spied-in-full-production-trim Soon after the first images of the Opel Insignia Sedan a new hatchback protortype appeared on the roads and now as its London Motor Show debut draws ever closer we are able to bring you the best shots yet of the model in full production guise.]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:00:03 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080625.008/opel-insignia-fastback-spied-in-full-production-trim http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080618.013/new-opel-eye-technology-can-read-signs As of 2009 Opel will introduce a new 'Opel Eye' technology which will read signs warning drivers of the speed limit as well as track their driving line and warn if the car is veering out of their lane.]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080618.013/new-opel-eye-technology-can-read-signs http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080605.010/forget-the-upcoming-regular-opel-astra---bring-on-the-opc-version The Astra OPC (dubbed the Vauxhall Astra VXR in the UK) will hit the dealerships in 2010 which is around the same time its main rivals (Ford Focus ST and Golf GTI) are also set to reach the market.]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:00:03 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080605.010/forget-the-upcoming-regular-opel-astra---bring-on-the-opc-version http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080604.020/first-images-of-opel-insignia-interior-released Having already seen the exterior in the initial teaser photos and video, all that was left was to see the interior of the all new Opel/Vauxhall Insigni and now General Motors has now duly responded with these first images.]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:00:08 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080604.020/first-images-of-opel-insignia-interior-released http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080526.015/opel-astra-spy-video Testing for the next generation Opel Astra is well under way and we have the video to prove it. The footage above shows a testing prototype burning rubber on the Nurburgring circuit.]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 09:00:02 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080526.015/opel-astra-spy-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080515.013/opel-astra-reaches-10-million-landmark Its success is also a recognition of our expertise in the compact segment in which Opel has been playing a pioneering role since 1936 and the launch of the first Kadettilac.]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 11:54:30 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080515.013/opel-astra-reaches-10-million-landmark http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080510.002/undisguised-opel-insignia-hatchback-spied Having just revealed the sedan version of the all new Opel Insignia, it appears GM are working on a hatchback version and judging by the lack of any camoflage on this particular prototype we should see both debuted together at the British Motor Show.]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 19:23:35 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080510.002/undisguised-opel-insignia-hatchback-spied http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080508.005/80th-anniversary-of-fritz-von-opels-rak-2-ride Fritz von Opel sat behind the steering with unsettling thoughts shooting through him, as he later recalled, sitting on 120 kilos of explosives enough to blow up a whole neighborhood.]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 09:46:51 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080508.005/80th-anniversary-of-fritz-von-opels-rak-2-ride