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Opel - Best Medium Van

Best Medium Van

  • 02 Jun 2009

Vivaro wins Best Medium Van category for seventh time.

The Vivaro has once again seen off all competition and claimed the top award for Best Medium Van at the 2009 Van Fleet World Awards.

More information: vauxhall.co.uk
Opel - New Opel Astra wins the Golden Steering Wheel award 2009

New Opel Astra wins the Golden Steering Wheel award 2009

  • 05 Nov 2009

First major award for Opel’s new compact class car. With top marks in the engine, energy consumption, chassis, braking, steering and safety-relevant driver assistance categories.

More information: media.opel.com
Opel - 15 million inspected vehicles. 1 Winner

15 million inspected vehicles. 1 Winner

  • 07 Jan 2010

Winner of the DEKRA Faults Report 2010. The Corsa D is the car with the lowest defect rate of all models and in all build classes. Based on the data of more than 15 million inspected vehicles, the DEKRA Faults Report is now available online.

More information: dekra-faultsreport.com
Opel - New Opel Astra Wins red dot Design Award

New Opel Astra Wins red dot Design Award

  • 14 Mar 2010

Only four months since it was launched, the new Opel Astra is on a winning streak. It has already picked up 16 awards. The latest is the prestigious red dot for product design, in recognition of its bold makeover.

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Opel - Opel Eye Wins EURO NCAP Advanced Award

Opel Eye wins EURO NCAP Advanced reward

  • 05 Oct 2010

Opel Eye to receive new Euro NCAP Advanced Safety Technology reward. Opel Eye is a front camera system with lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition. The ceremony will take place at the Paris Auto Show on October 1st 2010.

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