Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has apparently ruffled some feathers at General Motors. The American automaker took the time to release a scornful statement about the VW executive's comments toward the beleaguered Eureopean brand, Opel. Apparently, Winterkorn took the time to
Last March, rental agency Europcar, pre-ordered 500 electric vehicles from Renault to add to its fleets in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Now, Europcar is back at it again. This time 'round, the rental agency has announced that it will add an undisclosed amount of the "go a
BMW has hired away former Opel exec Frank Weber, according to Automotive News Europe. In his new position, Weber will report to Klaus Draeger, BMW's head of research and development. The hiring of Weber shows that automakers value expertise in the alternative-technology vehicle segment, sinc
2011 Opel Ampera – Click above for high-res image gallery
With the General Motors IPO going better than one might have expected a year ago, President Obama is not at all above taking a little credit. He's also not above promoting the automaker's cars abroad, as he did in Portugal recently with the Opel Ampera. Unlike when he drove the Sebastian Blanco
2011 Opel Ampera – Click above for high-res image gallery
Opel Ampera – Click above for high-res image gallery
Opel Ampera – Click above for high-res image gallery
Opel Ampera – Click above for high-res image gallery
Opel Ampera – Click above for high-res image gallery
Vauxhall / Opel Ampera – Click above for high-res image gallery
2009 Cadillac Converj Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery
A year ago, in the days leading up to the Geneva Motor Show, we got our first glimpse of the production concept version of the Opel Ampera. With just days remaining before this year's Geneva show, we can expect to see the Ampera in final production form (just as the Volt has been at recent U.S. shows). A pre-production Ampera has been spotted out testing in Germany and the transition from last year's show car is similar to what
Opel/Vauxhall concept and cars for Geneva – Click above for high-res image gallery
Opel Chief Executive Officer Nick Reilly has unloaded a sweeping new business plan that includes plenty of interesting little tidbits for green car aficionados. Of course we already know about the 2011 Opel/Vauxhall Ampera, the European version of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, but Reilly says that there will be another extended-range electric vehicle in addition to the Ampera.
