Opel News

Ex-Holden supplier Opel confirms Australia is on its radar as an electric car and EV SUV specialist

By Byron Mathioudakis · 17 Sep 2023

Opel has confirmed that it is considering selling vehicles in Australia again, but – as per the New Zealand model – not in the traditional sense, and likely with electric vehicles (EVs) only.

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The Holden hybrid we never had! The 2023 Opel Astra GSe is a sporty hatch that's making us jealous

By Chris Thompson · 29 Sep 2022

When GM pulled the plug on Holden and Opel became part of Stellantis, we lost not only the Holden Commodore and its derivations, we lost the likelihood that overseas models yet to come would land on our shores.Now, here we are missing out on the 2023 Opel

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Disappearing brands: Holden, Chrysler, Opel and the other brands that have left Australia - and the one that's making a comeback

By Stephen Ottley · 28 Aug 2022

Australia is often lauded as one of the most competitive new car markets in the world, with more than 40 brands fighting for slightly more than one million sales per year.

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Would the 2023 Opel Mokka be a hit in Australia at this price? Opel's reboot in NZ headlined by stylish Honda HR-V and Toyota Yaris Cross rival

By Tom White · 17 Aug 2022

Is it time for Opel to have another shot at the Australian market?

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Holden Commodore in another universe - what if Stellantis had saved it? CarsGuide Podcast #237

By CarsGuide team · 01 Jul 2022

Episode 237 - The Holden Commodore that could have been!

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From Ford and Chevrolet to Suzuki and Daihatsu, these are the small SUVs Australia doesn't get - but we definitely want!

By Tony O'Kane · 26 Jun 2022

The small SUV space is a crowded one, but is there room for more? You bet, and here's some of the most interesting stuff that we Aussies are currently missing out on...

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