Jorge Plata Moreno Named General Director of OnStar Mexico
General Motors announced Jorge Plata Moreno as the new CEO of OnStar Mexico. Plata Moreno Takes over for Michael Szachta in the role, and will lead the GM subsidiary in its operations as overseer for the implementing of 4G LTE and various other technological advances. “I am pleased to announce this appointment, as Jorge is […]
Market Research Suggests Opel Crossland X Will Be a Big Hit with the Ladies
Opel on Wednesday officially launched the Crossland X crossover at a special vernissage in Berlin; at the event, CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann said that the brand anticipates that the new crossover will be particularly effective at luring new female customers away from other brands. In his remarks, which you can watch below, Neumann made specific […]
Watch the Livestream of Opel’s Crossland X World Premiere
Opel on Monday will debut the all-new Crossland X crossover at “Kraftwerk” in Berlin. No, that is not Kraftwerk, the legendary electronic/synthpop/krautrock act from Düsseldorf that broke new ground in 1974 with the release of Autobahn. That’s “Kraftwerk,” located at Köpenicker Straße 70, 10179 Berlin, a super trendy hangout known for “its raw urban flair” that […]
Opel X-pertly X-hibits X-citing Crossland X Crossover (X-Over)
Opel this morning revealed the all-new Opel Crossland X, its recently announced B-segment crossover that is part of the brand’s “7 in 17” product offensive. Opel was super, duper excited to announce the Crossland X, it’s fair to say. How can you tell? Just look at all these “X” puns it worked up for the […]
Opel Picks Up Pair of Awards for Zafira, Connectivity
Opel picked up a pair of awards this week from auto motor und sport, one for its new van and another for its brands’ overall cost-effectiveness. The Opel Zafira, which was only recently released, was given the “autonis – Best design newcomer of 2016” reader’s choice award. This award is given to new vehicles released […]
Opel Astra Sales Surpass 250,000 Units in August
There are few cars anywhere in the world that can boast a level of popularity comparable to that of the 2016 Opel Astra. The winner of the Golden Steering Wheel and the European Car of the Year 2016, the Astra has been the recipient of both critical and consumer acclaim. And there is perhaps no […]
Production of Opel Mokka X Kicks off in Spain
Production of the highly-anticipated Opel Mokka X got underway today in Zaragoza, Spain. To commemorate the momentous occasion, Executive Vice President and President, Europe Chairman, Management Board Opel Group GmbH Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann was on-hand to drive the first Mokka X off the line and speak at a townhall meeting. Dr. Neumann also had a […]
First Production Opel Zafira Rolls Off the Line at Rüsselsheim Plant
Today Opel announced that the very first Zafira has been driven off the production line at the German automaker’s Rüsselsheim plant. The milestone vehicle was a magma red model with OPC line package, sporting radar-based adaptive cruise control and Adaptive Forward Lighting LED technology. Opel CEO (and LinkedIn prodigy) Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann, Vice President of […]
Opel Nabs Four Awards in Automotive Brand Contest
The German Design Council, the entity behind the Automotive Brand Contest, has recognized the incredible, bizarre, and incredibly bizarre Opel GT Concept as its “Best of the Best” in the “Concepts” category of its annual awards. Opel also took home “Best of the Best” for its “Mission Astra” dealer event, which saw dealers become “Astranauts” […]
Opel Prices New Mokka X: €18,990 Base, €21,690 for Edition Trim
Opel has priced its new Mokka X (ostensibly the Euro-spec 2017 Buick Encore, for all y’all Americans) starting at €18,990 and made it available to order throughout Europe. The Mokka X Edition will start at €21,690 and offer additional features including leather steering wheel, air conditioning, 17-inch alloy wheels, Opel OnStar, and Radio R 4.0 […]
By Any Name, the New Opel Zafira is Sweet
Brands do not like to call minivans minivans. They will go out of their way to refer to their people-haulers as anything but, hoping to shake the stigma that haunts their more practical-minded products like it was the letter “M” written on the roof in chalk in a Fritz Lang film. Opel, in calling its […]
Opel Announces Features for myOpel App
Opel has now made it possible for drivers to remotely set destinations for navigating through the use of the myOpel app, which interacts with an Opel vehicle’s onboard navigation system without a user needing to even be in the vehicle. Through myOpel, a user can enter their desired destination on their smartphone and send it […]
Opel ADAM Now Offered with Wireless Smartphone Charger
Hey, you. Person who is considering buying an Opel ADAM. Yes. You. You will probably be thrilled to know that the ADAM is now being offered with wireless charging capabilities. So, you know, if you, person who is considering buying an Opel ADAM, are still considering buying an Opel ADAM (and why wouldn’t you be…after […]
Opel Mokka Sales Reach 500,000-Unit Milestone
The Opel Mokka, the European cousin of the best-selling Buick Encore, has reached a sales milestone of its own. This week, the landmark 500,000th order for the Mokka was placed, affirming its status as the hottest subcompact SUV in Europe. “People looking for a robust, compact SUV with a high level of functionality and best […]
Opel Reveals New Astra Ahead of IAA
Opel is unveiling its new Astra this month at the IAA in Frankfurt, Germany, but before it pulls the cover off the real deal, it’s uncorking some good ol’ fashioned press photos for everyone to enjoy. The new Astra is what GM calls “nothing less than a quantum leap for the compact class in terms […]
What Is a Traffic Study?
So, you’re driving along and see a traffic light with a sign nearby. The sign says that the traffic light is “under study for removal.” What does this sign mean? Who performs the traffic study? What person or technology observes the traffic and collects the data for the study? We’ve done a bit of digging […]
2022 Chevrolet Spark Overview
The Chevy Spark was introduced in 1998 as the Daewoo Matiz. Four years later, GM purchased Daewoo and placed the small vehicle under its Chevrolet umbrella, marketing it as the Spark in North America. Now in its fourth generation (since 2015), this ideal city car arrives with very few changes for 2022, hinting at a […]
The News Wheel Editors: Auto Inventions We Wish We Could Claim
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s normal to pause and reflect on the things in your life that you’re grateful for. We thought we’d take a minute to appreciate the vehicle technologies that make life easier. From ventilated seats to built-in navigation systems, here are just some of the auto inventions we wish we could claim. Confidence-Boosting […]