!NEW! Diesel Jubilee in Opel Kaiserslautern

• Factory produced the one millionth of the current two liter engine series   
• Overall, more than nine million engines from the West Palatinate since 1980

Millionth copy of the latest two liter diesel engine series from belt. From left: Elvira Tölkes (Director Opel plant Kaiserslautern), Peter Thom (Production Director), Marc Schiff (Executive Director, Manufacturing) and Ralph Görig (Area Manager engine manufacturing plant Kaiserslautern).

Great day for Opel Kaiserslautern: The factory in the West Palatinate ran today in the presence of manufacturing director Peter Thom the millionth copy of the latest two liter diesel engine series from belt. The "millionaire" is a 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI. The high-tech engine produces the Opel Insignia 195 hp (143 kW) and torque of 400 Newton meters and consumes only 4.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. The Insignia is one of the most powerful and also most economical diesel cars in its class. The 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo in the Insignia, Astra and since January 2013, in the Zafira Tourer used. Opel has it the fastest seven-seat compact MPV Diesel in the program.

Factory Director Elvira Tölkes: "We are delighted about the anniversary - this is a number to which we can be proud. The two liter diesel engine is a real piece of innovative and fuel efficient advanced technology from Kaiserslautern. And I especially thank all of our employees, which with their commitment every day to ensure that this top quality off the assembly line. Not least thanks to our engines Opel cars are like the Insignia in independent quality ratings for years at the top "production director Peter Thom." I congratulate the experienced and dedicated Kaiserslautern team on this success. The work of Kaiserslautern is a reliable partner for its customers in the Group's production network. "

The plant in Kaiserslautern is in the Opel / Vauxhall manufacturing network as a hub for engines and for body and chassis components. In 1980 the plant produced the first engine, a 1.6 liter gasoline engine. Since then, in Kaiserslautern total more than nine million engines have been produced.

The production of diesel engines for the first time acquired the factory in 1982. With the establishment of the new diesel engine plant in 1996, production was expanded. In 2005, then left the first engine of the current engine family, at that time with 1.9 liters of displacement, the work. Today, the foundation Kaiserslautern the 2.0 liter diesel engine in 32 different variants.

Opel GM Kaiserslautern plant

The engines from the Palatinate are not only in the European Opel plants in Rüsselsheim, Bochum, Ellesmere Port (United Kingdom) and Gliwice (Poland) installed in vehicles - they are also used throughout the group within GM. Kaiserslautern provides, for example, in the USA and Korea, where the engines are used in the Chevrolet Cruze and the Chevrolet Malibu used.

The Jubilee Motor 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI with 143 kW/195 hp and 400 Nm was designed for a particularly agile, responsive, fast response and superb power development. Highlights of the four cylinder common-rail engine, the sequential, two stage turbocharging and the use of two intercoolers.

The smaller turbo is at low engine speeds very quickly up to speed. This leads to an instantaneous reaction of the engine to accelerate commands and avoids the undesirable "turbo lag". In the mid-range work both turbochargers, the larger the intake air precompressed before it is then compressed in the smaller charger on. The result is a consistently powerful acceleration with a simultaneous fuel economy.

!NEW! Berlinale Party: Opel ADAM stormed the red carpet

New lifestyle supermini in the spotlight of the "Place to B"

Where the community meets, there is also the new Opel ADAM. Numerous celebrities such as Sönke Wortmann, Jessica Weiß, Peyman Amin and Muriel Baumeister arrived on Saturday evening, at the invitation of the BILD newspaper Berlinale Party "Place to B". Here, the Opel Ampera electric ADAM and served as a timely shuttle vehicles between the hotel and the celebrity restaurant Borchardt at Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin.

Opel ADAM JAM and Cathy Fischer

"The ADAM is really very smart," gushed actress Gesine Cukrowski. "He fits perfectly into such a trendy city like Berlin." Ralph Herforth stressed: "On the way over, the Small shown what he can do. Agile and nimble, it must be a city car. "

Opel ADAM JAM and Gesine Cukrowski with Matthias Seidl

"This is exactly the right environment for our ADAM, it is not at all publicity-shy," said Matthias Seidl, Executive Sales Director, Marketing and Service of Opel in Germany. "On the contrary -. It supports individuality by its diversity" How well the Opel ADAM is the camera flashes, could watch the onlookers, when Jorge Gonzalez model of "Eva" was chauffeured directly to the red carpet. 

Opel ADAM JAM and Jorge Gonzalez model with model Eva

Besides her painted "Eve Costume" from vines and leaves also the ADAM JAM made in matching Mojito Green with a white roof is an excellent figure. "The Opel ADAM is like me: colorful, stylish and individual - a great accessory for any Chica" Gonzales said. The choreographer and catwalk coach, who has become famous by the TV show "Germany's Next Top Model", was delighted by the endless combinations of lifestyle amenities streaker.

Opel ADAM JAM and Natascha Ochsenknecht

The technical highlight is par for Natascha Ochsenknecht the new IntelliLink onboard infotainment system, which enables the integration of smartphones into the car. "Absolutely loved - so I'm always up to date and can also listen to my favorite music in the ADAM from mp3 player or Internet radio. And in the night sky of the ADAM I'm totally in love. "

Opel ADAM JAM and Jasmin Gerat

Not only celebrities at the Opel ADAM is extremely popular. Already received more than 20,000 orders from all over Europe - the majority of them from Germany. Just recently, the readers of Auto Zeitung to ADAM at the Auto Trophy for the number one city cars. When choosing the "Best Cars 2013" the magazine Auto Motor und Sport has the little Opel refer its direct competitors in the lifestyle segment in its place.

!NEW! Rising Star: Over 80,000 Orders for Opel Mokka SUV

• Especially high demand in Germany, Russia, UK, Italy and France
• New SUV’s popularity echoes positive media reaction

Opel Mokka 4x4 SUV

Customer demand for the Mokka continues at a high level across Europe, with Opel’s new SUV reaching one record order mark after another. After just a few months, a total of more than 80,000 orders have now been received from all over Europe. The Mokka’s winning combination of attractive design, innovative technologies and features typical of higher vehicle classes as well as its driving dynamics make the all-rounder especially popular with customers in Germany, Russia, UK, Italy and France. Forecasts indicate that more than two-thirds of all Mokkas in Europe will be sold in these markets. The current bestseller is the top Cosmo variant, with a 103 kW/140 hp 1.4 liter Turbo ecoFLEX engine and All Wheel Drive (AWD).

“Our attractive newcomer is on the way to becoming one of the bestsellers in the sub-compact SUV class, the fastest-growing vehicle segment in Europe,” says Duncan Aldred, Acting Vice President Sales, Marketing & Aftersales at Opel/Vauxhall. “This steep order curve is due to the fact that, with its outstanding practical qualities, the Mokka delivers what its muscular design promises. The Mokka is clearly fulfilling its high customer conquest potential.”

 

Its phenomenal popularity with customers echoes the extremely positive media reaction since its announcement and first test drives – including comparison test victories in ‘Auto Motor und Sport’ (AMS) and ‘AutoStraßenverkehr’. The list of winning verdicts goes on, with three cross-segment successes: the all wheel drive version came out on top in a big ‘Auto Bild’ winter test; an ‘Auto Bild’ wellness test also named the Mokka as the most comfortable of nine cars, and it showed top-class standards in an ams seat test.

Mokka customers are consciously opting for a sub-compact SUV instead of a larger format. They want a car with dimensions that cut a fine presence both in and outside cities, while also being just as suitable for leisure activities as it is for everyday needs. Research shows that typical Mokka drivers are middle-aged and lead very active lifestyles. They are also technology-oriented, and Mokka’s Opel-exclusive driver assistance systems as well as safety and comfort features are particularly important to them.

Opel Mokka – Compact dimensions, big impression

The 4.28 meter-long Mokka offers plenty of room for five occupants with raised seating positions. Opel introduces a number of technologies to the SUV segment in the Mokka, including the AFL+ Adaptive Forward Lighting system, AGR-certified ergonomic seats and an integrated FlexFix bicycle carrier system, now in its second generation and able to hold up to three bikes on the sub-compact SUV.

There are also numerous technology features available to improve comfort and safety. These include the electronic stability program ESP^Plus with Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Hill Descent Control (HDC), and a second-generation Opel Eye front camera with Forward Collision Alert (FCA) as well as enhanced Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) functions. The Mokka can be specified with front-wheel drive or an adaptive All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, which automatically detects when traction is needed through all four wheels and constantly optimizes available grip.