In an industry known for fast-moving innovation, mergers are commonplace. The creation of a new company, Stellantis, brings together a cornucopia the brands under a single, very large, brolly.
“While Groupe PSA is committed to the fight against global warming and forecasts to meet the 2020 CO2 targets set by the European Union, it simplifies the lives of its employees who have already opted for clean mobility by enabling the charging of electric vehicles at all its sites. This operation demonstrates the consistency of Group's actions with regard to its customers and employees,” said Xavier Chéreau, Director of Human Resources and Transformation.
OPEL/VAUXHALL TO JOIN PSA GROUP Establishes PSA Group as #2 in Europe. This strong and balanced presence in its home markets will serve as the basis of profitable growth worldwide Joint venture in auto financing with BNP Paribas to support development of Opel/Vauxhall brands €2.2 Bn transaction advances GM’s transformation and unlocks shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation Detroit and [...]
Insignia, late of Opel fame, now a Holden You may all remember the delectable Insignia from her brief 12-month stint as part of the ill-fated Opel nameplate. The classy Euro brand is GM’s continental presence, like Holden GM’s presence in Australia. Both Holden and Opel are GM owned companies. I stress this after reading some viewer comments on [...]
All-new Astra beats compact class rivals to win the coveted ‘2015 Golden Steering Wheel’ All-new Holden Astra to go on sale in Australia late 2016 The all-new Astra has scooped one Europe’s top motoring awards overnight in Berlin, the 2015 Golden Steering Wheel in the compact class. The ‘Golden Steering Wheel’ is awarded by two of Europe’s biggest and [...]
Opel’s Style Leader the Astra GTC Sport to Debut Opel’s new 1.6 SIDI Turbo Engine with Six-Speed Automatic Transmission Local debut of Opel’s new 1.6-litre SIDI turbo petrol engine Six-speed automatic transmission with active select joins Astra GTC Sport offering New automatic Astra GTC sport to be priced from $36,990 RRP. Opel’s Global product renaissance continues, with the [...]
Opel’s compact Sports Utility Vehicle, the Mokka, is confirmed for Australian release and is due to arrive in local showrooms in the third quarter of this year. The Mokka will launch locally with a turbo-charged 1.4-litre engine paired with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, and will be available with both front-wheel drive and Opel’s [...]
New elegant mid-size Cascada convertible makes its world debut Urban crossover concept ADAM ROCKS shows freedom in its most individual form ADAM R2 Concept bound for rallying this year Super-efficient all-new 1.6-litre Turbo Diesel premieres in Zafira Tourer ADAM best connected small car, with IntelliLink and Siri Eyes Free voice recognition Geneva/Rüsselsheim. Opel presents four world premieres at [...]
The feisty Corsa OPC priced from $28,990 Opel’s hottest Astra yet, the Astra OPC priced from $42,990 The most powerful car Opel has ever produced, the Insignia OPC priced from $59,990 Pricing has been set for the hottest family of cars to arrive in Australia this year and with prices starting from $28,990 for the feisty Opel [...]
Holden Malibu and SAAB 9-5 built on the same platform BELOW ABOVE: Malibu BELOW: SAAB 9-5 Opel, just as the tv ad says, has come back to Australia. This time they have bought the whole family. We all remember the Astra right? It was sold on OZ as a Holden Astra for many years but left our shores with no [...]
