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2004 Opel Trixx Sketch
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Opel could be joining the “small and cute” market

When BMW brought the Mini back to life, people took notice, when Fiat brought the 500 back manufacturers took notice. However, when Audi joined the game it sparked quite a bit more interest from GM's Opel brand. The sketch above is not of the actual car but the Opel Trixx concept does seem to be in the ballpark. Opel/Vauxhall have...

Opel Trixx Concept
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Opel Junior still on track

Despite GM's issues with obtaining a loan from the German government, and in fact their decision to quit asking and go in alone after they were clearly rejected, Opel has an interesting announcement to make. Opel has announced that the Junior, their city car is still well under development and will be unaffected by the situation within the current economical...

Chancellor Angela Merkel - Opel
Opel

Opel’s bid for state aid rejected

Pending a situation of uncertainty and a delay of a session destined to reach a decision, Opel finally got an answer from the German government and it will be not receiving any state aid. Yesterday, GM's request for aid from the federal government in order to keep its Opel unit going clashed with representatives and was denied. The German government,...