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26 09, 2012

Opel Marks 150 Years with Celebration in Russelsheim and Investment of 28.5 Million Euro at Opel Test Centre

By gaycarboys|2012-09-26T10:40:56+10:00September 26th, 2012|Car News by brand|0 Comments

Engineering vice president, Mike Ableson opens new high-speed circuit Investments secure Opel Test Center’s worldwide leadership Rüsselsheim celebrates Opel’s 150th anniversary On the eve of its 150th anniversary celebrations in Rüsselsheim, Germany, Opel has re-opened its completely renewed high-speed circuit at the Dudenhofen Test Center. The re-vamped test track is part of an investment totaling 28.5 million euros [...]

16 06, 2012

All New and Never Better: Updated Opel Astra to Join Australian Launch Line-Up

By gaycarboys|2012-06-16T13:49:30+10:00June 16th, 2012|Car News by brand|1 Comment

Sleek design enhancements on both exterior and interior Customer- friendly innovations rarely seen in the segment Newly enhanced Astra variants will be launched in Australia in September Opel Australia Managing Director, William (Bill) Mott, was today pleased to confirm the news that Australia will be launching with the newest Astra Hatch and Tourer. “The timing for our local launch [...]

19 09, 2011

Opel: The New Face of German Engineering in Australia

By gaycarboys|2011-09-19T01:36:46+10:00September 19th, 2011|Gay cars fit for a queen?, Car News by brand|2 Comments

Insignia Astra Opel used the Frankfurt Motor Show this week to showcase some of the models that will make up the Australian range with a drive program in the Rheingau region around its engineering and design headquarters in Rüsselsheim. Opel Australia Managing Director, Bill Mott, said Opel would compete in the light, [...]

10 09, 2011

Opel Lightweight Electric Vehicle: The One Euro Car is cute, sexy and green

By gaycarboys|2011-09-10T13:42:24+10:00September 10th, 2011|Gay cars fit for a queen?, Coupes, Car News by brand|1 Comment

Opel at the 64th Frankfurt International Motor Show Revolutionary concept for zero-emission urban mobility Electric driving aged 16 and upwards Opel is staking a strong claim for the title of star-attraction at the 64th Frankfurt International Motor Show with an all-new battery-powered electric vehicle. The concept opens a new chapter in electric mobility and extends Opel’s pioneering role [...]

6 09, 2011

Managing Director Opel Australia Appointed

By gaycarboys|2011-09-06T20:37:41+10:00September 6th, 2011|Car News by brand|1 Comment

William Mott, 43, has been appointed Managing Director of Opel Australia effective 1 November 2011. Mr Mott has spent the majority of his career in Europe and the last 16 years with Opel, most recently as Group Marketing Manager Mini and Small Cars at Adam Opel Haus in Rüsselsheim. Opel’s Executive Director of International Operations, Michael Klaus, said Mr Mott [...]