Opel recently presents its first SUM. The new Opel Rocks-e stands for Sustainable Urban Mobility. The entry-level electric vehicle is the answer to current mobility requirements, offering electric mobility with protection from wind and rain – progressive, bold and pure, typically Opel: in tune with the zeitgeist. It can already be driven in Germany by young people from 15 years of age with the AM driving licence1. With the 2.41-metre short two-seater, Opel continues its electrification offensive. The German carmaker is expanding its model portfolio with a battery-electric SUM vehicle below the Corsa-e that nearly any driver can afford, from young beginners to urban commuters. The entry-level price for the new Opel Rocks-e in Germany will be clearly less than for a small car and the monthly leasing cost will be similar to that of a ticket for local public transportation. The Rocks-e will be available to order online or directly at selected Opel dealers from autumn onwards in Germany – additional markets are planned to follow in 2022.
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Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD: The Dream, the Team, the Technology
In the beginning there was the car. More precisely, an orange-red Opel Manta with a black vinyl roof in the Opel Classic collection. A typical representative of the colourful wild seventies! A style icon. An original, generally in good shape, but a bit worn out. Still unrestored, perhaps more of a parts carrier. At the same time, Opel’s E offensive was in full swing with new models like the Opel Mokka-e. And so one thing led to another. There is, after all, a trend in the scene towards ‘restomods’, classic vehicles with modern drives. So why not give the Manta a new lease of life electrically? With plenty of torque at the rear axle for fast sprints without a lot of noise. Just a dream? No way. The idea was born and shared – between passionate designers, 3D modellers, engineers, technicians, mechanics, product and brand experts. A group of Opel fans simply in love with cars.
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Full Speed Ahead with Corsa at ERC Round in Czech Republic
The Barum Czech Rally Zlín from August 27-29 is a twofold highlight of the 2021 rally season for Opel Motorsport. Not only will the world’s first electric rally one-make cup, the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup, present itself on the international stage at the Czech round of the ERC.
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Vauxhall heritage collection to be displayed at British Motor Museum
Vauxhall’s famous heritage collection to be displayed at the British Motor Museum at Gaydon, Warwickshire in August. It will tell the incredible story of Vauxhall Motors’ rise from a niche sporting car manufacturer to one of the UK’s best-known automotive brands.
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Vauxhall offers 30,000 miles of free charging with EV models
Vauxhall is aiming to encourage no emission motoring by extending its offer of a free home charger and 30,000 free green miles of electricity in partnership with British Gas.
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Drivers warned over spike in demand for September MOTs
Owners of cars due an MOT next month are being urged to book early because of a surge in demand.
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Christopher Montenegro Memorial Meet – WEDNESDAY AT 17:00
This is a memorial meet in honour of Christopher Montenegro often known as Monty for his birthday.
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Corsa Retains its Place as UK’s Best Selling Car
The New Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling new car so far this year, according to the latest new car sales and registration figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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July brings nine consecutive months of petrol price increases
Drivers faced continued price increases after another 3.4p and 2.7p were added to a litre of petrol and diesel respectively during July.
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SWVaux Monthly Meet Returns
We’re back. Our first meet post COVID!
Sunday 15th August 2021 from 10 am at The Friendly Fox (33 Caerphilly Rd, Bassaleg, Newport NP10 8LW)
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‘No need to panic’ about E10 fuel arriving next month, says AA
The AA is advising drivers not to panic-buy super unleaded petrol given the official arrival of E10 fuel next month.
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Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash
A volunteer marshall was killed after being hit by a car that went off the track during a race at Brands Hatch.
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