Opel Forced to Halt New Orders for the Ampera-e as Demand Outpaces Supply
In recent months, the popularity of the Chevrolet Bolt EV has been on a rapid rise across the United States. Each sales month adds evidence that Chevy is catching up to competitors like Tesla when it comes to the electric vehicle race. While the U.S. might currently be in the process of adopting electric vehicles, […]
Opel ADAM, Insignia Win J.D. Power VDS Awards; Ampera-e Wins Auto Test Technical Innovation Trophy
The Opel ADAM and Opel Insignia both came away with awards in the 2017 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study for the German market, topping their respective segments in terms of customer feedback about the reliability of models that are between one and three years old. “We place very high value on the quality of our […]
Opel Ampera-e Places Third, Ninth at North European E-Mobile Rally
When you think of the all-electric Opel Ampera-e, you are liable to think of any number of positive qualities: chiefly fuel efficiency, but also the versatility of a subcompact crossover and a surprisingly stylish look. You may not look at the Ampera-e and immediately think of rallying, but you would be wrong to underestimate it […]
Opel CEO Presents Francis With Ampera-e Popelmobile
If you saw the recent photos of Pope Francis scowling his way through a meet-and-greet with President Trump, you may have worried that his Holiness was in a real dark place right now. Trust us when we say, we were also genuinely concerned that one of the most benevolent and understanding popes of our time […]
Opel Ampera-e Taking #AMPVenture Road Trip Through Europe
Opel is promoting its new electric vehicle with a road trip through Europe—the #AMPventure with the Opel Ampera-e. The journey will begin in Oslo and take selected bloggers and celebrities across mainland Europe via Paris, Barcelona, Geneva, and Munich. At each stop, the travelers will meet the people and companies working to create a future of smart […]
Three Lucky Customers Receive Opel Ampera-e Vehicles on Norwegian Day
How was your Norwegian Constitution Day? No matter how enthusiastic your celebrations, it probably didn’t hold a candle to the holiday experience of three lucky Opel customers in Norway who received their Ampera-e in front of the Oslo Hall on May 17, 2017. Norway is the most mature EV market in the world, and so […]
Opel Ampera-e Wins International Paul Pietsch Award 2017
The Opel Ampera-e has not yet even arrived in Europe—the first batch should be delivered to customers in Norway in the spring—but it is already racking up the awards. The new Opel EV was awarded the “International Paul Pietsch Award 2017” for innovation in technology at auto motor und sport’s 41st annual Best Cars readers’ choice awards. The […]
Norway First European Country to Sell Opel Ampera-e
The Norwegians are coming! The Norwegians are coming! Not to sign on the dotted line for Ben Horne’s Ghostwood development project, but to be among the first in Europe to drive the all-new Opel Ampera-e. New Vehicle Research: 2017 GMC Acadia gets new look, lots of tech Sales of Opel’s all-electric hatchback kicked off this […]
New Commercial: Opel Tries Selling Ampera-e with Insect Snuff Film
When considering an approach that an automotive brand might take to hype up its all-new electric vehicle, one could reasonably conceive of a bunch of different approaches. In the case of the Opel Ampera-e, you could start with the impressively long electric range or surprisingly affordable starting cost, for example. Those are qualities that would presumably […]
Opel Brand, Ampera-e Up 2016 AUTOBEST Awards
Opel is taking home a pair of 2016 AUTOBEST Awards after a panel of independent journalists from 31 different European countries voted the recently-revealed Opel Ampera-e the ECOBEST 2016 and determined that the Rüsselsheim-based brand was its choice for COMPANYBEST 2016. Commercial Success: See the latest TV spot for the all-new Buick Envision Praise for […]
GM’s New Ampera-e/Bolt Ad Is a Modern-Day Romeo and Juliet (Without the Bad Ending)
General Motors has been frustratingly quiet about their strategy for marketing the upcoming Chevrolet Bolt, basically saying “You’ll see when it comes out.” This has been somewhat worrying to electric vehicle proponents, because in the past, ads have been pretty crap about explaining the advantages to EVs, mostly just going “They’re greener!” and talking about […]
Ampera-e Range Ratings Showcase Differences in American, European Testing
General Motors will soon begin selling the Chevrolet Bolt, the first mass-market-priced long-range electric vehicle, in dealerships in the United States (we would say “across” the United States, but Chevy still hasn’t released delivery plans). However, as we mentioned a while back, the US isn’t the only one to get some of that sweet, all-electric […]
The UK Will Not Receive a Vauxhall Ampera-e “In the Current Generation”
Opel is set to debut its all-electric Ampera-e this October at the Mondial de l’Automobile, but according to Auto Express, customers in the United Kingdom shouldn’t expect to see it make the transition to the Vauxhall brand any time soon. According to a statement from Vauxhall chairman Rory Harvey on Tuesday, the brand is “committed […]
Opel Ampera-e to Debut at Paris Motor Show
The Chevy Bolt’s European cousin is taking a trip to France. Today Opel announced that the Opel Ampera-e will have its world premiere at the “Mondial de l’Automobile” in Paris, which runs from October 1st through the 16th. The German automaker is touting the new electric car as both emission-free and fun-to-drive, with its winning […]
Report: Opel Ampera-e Will Be Built in United States
It was announced last week that the 2017 Chevy Bolt would be making the long trek across the Atlantic to become the Opel Ampera-e in Europe. Turns out, that trek will be quite a literal one, as a report released in a German magazine this week revealed that the Ampera-e will be built in America […]
Chevy Bolt Becomes Opel Ampera-e for European Market
Chevrolet confirmed last month that it planned to change the way America looks at electric vehicles with the 2017 Bolt, which will carry the low price tag of $30,000 after federal tax incentives and offer a 200-mile all-electric range. Also New from Chevrolet: 2016 Trax Midnight Edition revealed Now, General Motors is having its game-changing […]
5 Chevy Models That Have Different Names Overseas
Across all GM brands, model names vary widely and sometimes follow specific themes. Chevy has the longest running nameplate, the Suburban, while Buick has its collection of ‘E’ names with the Encore, Envision, and Enclave. GMC takes a more natural approach with names like Acadia, Sierra, and Terrain. But outside of the U.S., some of […]
The Price of Pre-Owned Sedans Is on the Rise
Due to the fact that consumers are buying far fewer new sedans, the price for pre-owned sedan models is increasing across the board
Sales for new sedan models across the automotive industry are on the decline. As more drivers choose to buy crossovers and SUVs, sedans are beginning to pile up on dealership lots. As such, one might expect the price for pre-owned sedans to be on the decline. However, recent reports suggest that the opposite is true, […]