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Cummins Motor Group named Opel aftersales dealer of the year

Cummins Motor Group in Portlaoise, Co Laois, has been awarded the Opel Aftersales Dealer of the Year 2024 accolade.

Opel Grandland wins 2024 Golden Steering Wheel award

The new Opel Grandland, which arrives at dealer showrooms in Ireland in the coming weeks, retailing from €40,995 plus delivery, is already celebrating its first major success, winning the 2024 Golden Steering Wheel in Germany. The new SUV presented strong

Ferrybank Motors Wexford is Opel dealer of the year

Ferrybank Motors in Wexford has been awarded the Opel Dealer of the Year 2024 accolade. Directors of Ferrybank Motors, John and Wendy O’Rourke, were presented with the trophy at the annual Opel Dealer Conference, held this year in Frankfurt, Germany.

Pricing announced for new Opel Grandland

Opel has announced full pricing and specification for the new Grandland SUV, which arrives in Ireland this November. The new Opel Grandland Hybrid SC level one trim will retail in Ireland from €40,995 plus delivery. The Grandland Electric arrives soon

Tested: Opel Astra Sports Tourer

Following on from a recent glowing review of the fully-electric Opel Astra, its estate stablemate, known as the Sports Tourer, moves the Astra nameplate up another gear, combining the same attractive styling and layout with even more space and power

‘Green’ Grandland to further detox Opel lineup

Due in Opel dealer showrooms later this year, the new Opel Grandland will be available in a choice of hybrid, plug-In hybrid and pure electric powertrains. James Brooks, Opel Ireland managing director, said: “We very much welcome the addition of

Hydrogen Opel Movano to debut

Opel is set to debut a hydrogen-powered Movano van at next week’s IAA Transportation Show in Hanover, Germany.

Tested: Opel Astra Electric

The Astra. It’s a model name that carries its own weight; it doesn’t need to be introduced after Opel or Vauxhall for it to ring a bell. And you’ve probably owned one at some point – I have. The Astra

New Opel hybrid models arrive in Ireland

Opel has launched its new hybrid portfolio in Ireland, with the arrival of the first units of the new Corsa Hybrid and the Mokka Hybrid. According to Opel, the new technology enables fully electric travel up to 50 per cent

Opel honours Irish dealers with long association to the brand

Florian Huettl, Opel’s global CEO, enjoyed a visit to Dublin on 16th July, to meet with the Opel Ireland team at Gowan Auto, Irish importer of Opel vehicles and spare parts. In the spirit of Opel’s new motto, Forever Forward