China
2011-10-18
DETROIT – Vehicles that partially drive themselves will be available by the middle of the decade with more sophisticated self-driving systems by the end of the decade, General Motors Vice President of Global Research and Development Alan Taub says.
2011-10-17
Shanghai – For the second time in its history, General Motors has sold more than 2 million vehicles in China in a calendar year, reaching the milestone today.
2011-09-08
Shanghai – Wulin Gaowa has been appointed the first Design Director of the GM China Advanced Studio, effective September 5. She will be based at the GM China Advanced Technical Center in Shanghai, which opens later this month, and reports to Bryan Nesbitt, GM International Operations Vice President, Design.
2011-09-07
Shanghai – In August, General Motors and its joint ventures in China had their third-best month in 2011. Domestic vehicle sales rose 13.4 percent on an annual basis to 205,885 units, setting a new record for the month.
2011-05-27
Rüsselsheim. The Opel Zafira Tourer will make its world premiere at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main, September 15 - 25, 2011. Offering a perfect blend of functionality and wellness, the Zafira Tourer brings Insignia premium quality values and innovative technologies as well as Opel’s design philosophy – “sculptural artistry meets German precision” – to the monocab segment.
2011-03-29
Opel announced today that the new Antara is being launched in China this month. It has begun taking orders for the midsize SUV. The first Opel model to be launched simultaneously in China and worldwide, the new Antara is based on GM’s global midsize crossover platform. It maintains the advantages and configurations of the original Antara, with distinct crossover features and outstanding made-in-Germany quality. It features an improved exterior design, powertrain performance and interior amenities. Four configurations with nine colors will be available in China. They will range in price from RMB 266,000 to RMB 308,000.
2010-12-03
Shanghai – Supported by all-time record monthly demand for vehicles from Shanghai GM and Chevrolet, domestic sales by GM China and its joint ventures reached a new November high, rising 11.2 percent on an annual basis to 196,990 units.
2010-11-30
Shanghai – On November 28, the grand opening of the Hunan Double Opel 4S dealer, Opel’s largest flagship store in Asia, was held in Changsha, Hunan.
2010-11-17
Shanghai – The 2010 Opel Appreciation Exhibition made its final stop on its tour of China in Wuhan on November 13 after previous stops in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
2010-11-09
Berlin/Rüsselsheim. The Opel Meriva has won the Golden Steering Wheel Award 2010, continuing in the footsteps of Opel vehicles in internationally renowned automotive competitions. Last year, the Astra drove the Golden Steering Wheel home to Rüsselsheim, just after the Insignia was named Car of the Year 2009. This is the 14th time Opel has won the Golden Steering Wheel in the prize’s 35-year history.
2010-11-04
Shanghai – The Special-Edition Opel Antara recently went on sale at Opel retailers. The birthday gift for Chinese fans of the German brand was created to celebrate Opel’s 111th anniversary. Only 111 units are available.
2010-10-20
Paris/Rüsselsheim. Opel was honored with a first-ever safety award for its Opel Eye system by Euro NCAP, the consumer safety organization. Rita Forst, Vice President of Opel/Vauxhall Engineering received it at a ceremony today at the Paris Motor Show.
2010-08-11
Rüsselsheim. With two world premieres and several new exciting entries, Opel will bring emotion and e-mobility to the Mondial de l’Automobile 2010 in Paris (October 2 – 17), the most visited motor show in the world.
2010-08-02
(Shanghai, August 2, 2010) GM China announced yesterday that the suggested retail price of the Opel Antara midsize SUV has dropped from RMB 324,900 to RMB 309,800. This will make the Antara more competitive in the domestic SUV market and more affordable to a greater number of vehicle buyers.
2010-06-17
Rüsselsheim / Detroit. General Motors and Opel/Vauxhall have decided to withdraw all applications for government loan guarantees across Europe.
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