GM wins European Car of the Year 2009
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That is almost correct. It was 80 % ownership in 1929 with the remaining 20 % acquired in 1931.Powershot said:
http://www.opelclub.com/html/1929___1945.html
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif,sans-serif]Growth through internationalization 1990 - 1999[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif,sans-serif]Opel makes significant progress in expanding its model range, in new product technology and in the internationalization of the Opel brand. The Opel Technical Development Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany becomes the core of General Motors' international product development strategy and the lead source for design and technology. Opel makes considerable investments in the expansion of existing European plants and operations and in new production facilities worldwide. With the increased capacity, Opel is ready to introduce the Opel nameplate in new markets around the globe.[/FONT]
Typical GM, a buck short and a day late. Honda releases ther cars worldwide within a year so does Audi and VW, what is GM's excuse. If I were running a car company I would want my best product on the market as quickly as possible. I suppose they can advertise it in 2011 as the 2009 european car of the year....and let people know they will be buying a 2 year old design. The car looks pretty good, to bad the clowns can't get it to market on time.lewd said:
Yes you're right, it's Aura. Bad marketing with two names so similar.Powershot said:
According to Car and Driver, it's planned North American arrival is 2010, not 2011. Still too late.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...doors/2010_saturn_aura_opel_insignia_car_news
The GM name drags the value down.
I took a look at the Saturn Astre and decieded to buy a Canadian made Japanese car. The Astre europe has a good reputation in Europe, and they even use it as police cars in the UK. I liked the car, and it handled well. In the end it was better for me to buy a Ontario made Japanese car, it will keep its value much better over the 5 years I plan to keep it, it will be cheaper to maintain, and it will bring me better resale value when I trade it. As a low use second car, it is a better choice for me. The Astre will loose value just because it is sold in so small numbers in Canada, and it has the GM name on it. I must say, my impressions are, the Astre is almost a VW.
I took a look at the Saturn Astre and decieded to buy a Canadian made Japanese car. The Astre europe has a good reputation in Europe, and they even use it as police cars in the UK. I liked the car, and it handled well. In the end it was better for me to buy a Ontario made Japanese car, it will keep its value much better over the 5 years I plan to keep it, it will be cheaper to maintain, and it will bring me better resale value when I trade it. As a low use second car, it is a better choice for me. The Astre will loose value just because it is sold in so small numbers in Canada, and it has the GM name on it. I must say, my impressions are, the Astre is almost a VW.
