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Opel on track to achieve turnaround, GM says

General Motors says troubled Opel/Vauxhall unit is on track to achieve a turnaround despite headwinds from Russia.

GM said on Thursday that third-quarter losses at its European operations, which mainly comprise Opel and British sister brand Vauxhall, widened to $387 million from a $238 million loss in the previous year’s period. This was due largely to Russia, where the company booked $194 million in write-downs, and includes about $100 million in losses related to currency effects that likely reflected the drop in the value of the Russian ruble.

Renault, Peugeot, Opel get sales boost from booming small SUV segment

2014 Peugeot 2008 - Renault, Peugeot, Opel get sales boost from booming small SUV segment

Europe’s booming small SUV segment is giving a much-needed boost to beleaguered mass-market brands such as Renault, Peugeot and Opel.

The success of models such as the Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008 and Opel/Vauxhall Mokka also is attracting more automakers to the sector as western European sales of small SUVs are forecast to more than double to nearly 1 million by 2020, according researchers at IHS Automotive.

GM’s Opel says Adam, Corsa need checks for faulty steering

GM's Opel says Adam, Corsa need checks for faulty steering

General Motors’ Opel unit said on Friday that 8,000 of its Adam minicars and Corsa subcompacts delivered to customers in Europe since May 2014 need to be checked for faulty steering parts.

Opel targets Chevy buyers with, Karl/Viva, new entry-level car

General Motors’ Opel/Vauxhall unit will launch a budget minicar in Europe next year to win customers of GM’s Chevrolet brand.

GM is focusing its resources on expanding Opel after Chevrolet failed to make headway in Europe. The company will stop selling Chevrolets in Europe at the end of next year.

Opel using 40 3D-printed assembly tools in production of ADAM ROCKS

Opel using 40 3D-printed assembly tools in production of ADAM ROCKS

For production of Opel’s ADAM ROCKS, the company will use 40 assembly tools from a 3D printer. Among these will be an assembly jig—a specific, fixed frame—made by a 3D printer to produce the vehicle name logotype on the side window.