Opel Increases Market Share in Europe, GM Still not Happy

Opel has increased its share in Europe this year, with sales rising 6% up to May, giving the brand a market share of 7.4%, compared to 7% in 2010. So mother company GM must be satisfied, right?
Well, not entirely, according to Automotive News. And that’s because Opel’s cars are technologically advanced and due to high German working rates, are quite expensive to manufacture. However, they cannot be sold in prices similar to direct competitors such as Volkswagen because they lack their rivals’ image.
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New Opel Zafira ecoM Powered by 1.6 CNG Turbo Engine Unveiled in Bologna

Opel performed the world debut of its first Compressed Natural Gas compact van with a turbocharger, the Zafira ecoM, at the Bologna motor show. This particular variant of Opel's 7-seater minivan is equipped with a 1.6-liter turbo engine designed to run on either natural gas, bio-methane or any mixture of the two. The unit is provided with special pistons, valves and valve seats, plus separate injection systems for natural gas and gasoline. The engine has an output of 150HP offering the Zafira a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) and an average consumption of 5.3 kg of natural gas per 100 km in the MVEG cycle, emitting 144 g/km of CO2.

In gas mode alone, the vehicle can drive up to 370 km (230 miles), while the 14-liter reserve gasoline tank provides an additional range of 150 km (93 miles) for maximum flexibility.

Thanks to the cleverly designed underfloor arrangement of the four gas tanks around the rear axle, the Zafira's interior retains in full all its advantages in terms of variability and space. Just like its sister models, the Zafira ecoM features Opel's Flex7 seating system which enables the interior to be quickly converted from a seven-seater to a two-seater without any complicated procedure of removing the seats.

The new Zafira ecoM will reach European markets in January 2009.


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2008 Opel Zafira Facelit Revealed

While we were paying attention to the LA Show, on the other side of the Atlantic, Opel unwrapped the 2008 Zafira facelift which will be officially unveiled at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy on December 7, 2007. The revised Zafira features minor cosmetic enhancements like the redesigned bumpers and the new tail-lamps while inside, the cabin trim and upholstery are improved to give a higher-quality feel. -Continued after the jump
The 2008 Zafira’s engine range is upgraded with the addition of the new weight-optimized 115 Hp 1.6-liter Twinport Ecotec petrol unit and two 1.7 CDTI common-rail turbo-diesel units producing 110 Hp and 125 Hp that replace the 1.9 CTDI 100 Hp and 120 Hp versions respectively.

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