General Motors Product Wins 2009 European Car Of The Year!

Perian · 11-17-2008, 09:48 AM

Source: Automotive News Email Alert

Opel Insignia Wins Car Of The Year By A Nose Badge

Mark Appleton - Automotive News Europe - November 17, 2008

In what are troubled times for Opel and its General Motors parent company comes a rare but welcome bright spot: The Opel/Vauxhall Insignia has been voted European Car of the Year 2009.

A jury of 59 journalists, representing 23 European countries, picks the car of the year.

The top three cars were:

* Opel/Vauxhall Insignia: 321 points

* Ford Fiesta: 320 points

* Volkswagen Golf: 223 points

mrgto · 11-17-2008, 09:58 AM

But Lutz doesn't want to bring it here as it is for the new Aura......Sorry Bob, you're wrong on this one. Bring it over as it is and with a manual tranny.

fp115 · 11-17-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mrgto

But Lutz doesn't want to bring it here as it is for the new Aura......Sorry Bob, you're wrong on this one. Bring it over as it is and with a manual tranny.

The new Aura is under way here.

GMforME · 11-17-2008, 10:20 AM

Not possible
GM does not build cars people want to buy!

I'm having a sarcastic day.

TriShield · 11-17-2008, 10:22 AM

You mean Opel wins European car of the year.

mrgto · 11-17-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fp115

The new Aura is under way here.

What does that mean exactly?

mrgto · 11-17-2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TriShield

You mean Opel wins European car of the year.

Last time I checked Opel is a division of GM.

91fairladyZ · 11-17-2008, 10:40 AM

I new it had to be either the Insignia or Fiesta. They really move the bar in their segment.

andretti2008 · 11-17-2008, 10:50 AM

GM, we need the new Aura here now to fight against your tough rivals! If the Insignia won in Europe, my God thats a good signal for the States. I you bring these great cars here they will buy, it will pay off in the long run! Aura now Lutz!

windvale · 11-17-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by andretti2008

GM, we need the new Aura here now to fight against your tough rivals! If the Insignia won in Europe, my God thats a good signal for the States. I you bring these great cars here they will buy, it will pay off in the long run! Aura now Lutz!

So GM builds the Aura, Insignia, G6, Malibu, 9-3, what else ?
Why does GM keep diluting their diminishing resources building endless mid-size cars ???
Just build one great mid-size !
US Senator Richard Shelby called GM a dinosaur.
He's right...

mbukukanyau · 11-17-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by windvale

So GM builds the Aura, Insignia, G6, Malibu, 9-3, what else ?
Why does GM keep diluting their diminishing resources building endless mid-size cars ???
Just build one great mid-size !
US Senator Richard Shelby called GM a dinosaur.
He's right...

No he is not right. Such attitudes are expressed by people who do not pay attention to the nitty gritty in the auto industry, and do not understand the gravity of their office.
I have no respect for senators who bad mouth American industry, exports or jobs. When you hold high office, your words carry weight with consequences. You should be careful what you say.

**nadepalma** · 11-17-2008, 11:12 AM

Wow, great news for GM. This is a nice boost to the folks in Russelheim and Luton.

This makes me hopeful that we'll this car here as the "Buick Regal" since having it as a Saturn won't happen.

Chaz_23 · 11-17-2008, 11:12 AM

Not if the lefties get their way.
The German Commu...err...Left Party, doesn't oppose a bailout for Opel as long as Opel is wrested from GM and placed in German control.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrgto

Last time I checked Opel is a division of GM.

Beau · 11-17-2008, 11:20 AM

Not much of a margin... And the Fiesta? :sigh:

andretti2008 · 11-17-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by windvale

So GM builds the Aura, Insignia, G6, Malibu, 9-3, what else ?
Why does GM keep diluting their diminishing resources building endless mid-size cars ???
Just build one great mid-size !
US Senator Richard Shelby called GM a dinosaur.
He's right...

what sence did you just make? When GM is not the ONLY maker that shares platforms! You negative bashers of GM and the American auto industy is whats killing it and America....I wont hold my tounge anymore you ****ing idiots!!!

We need Detriot to compete with the rest of the world. MANUFACTURING!!!! MADE IN AMERICA!!!! or more job losses...that means no check....no morgage money....no food...more of nothing!!!! windvale your a loser! never the less good news for GM!

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Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,604	General Motors Product Wins 2009 European Car Of The Year! Source: Automotive News Email Alert Opel Insignia Wins Car Of The Year By A Nose Badge Mark Appleton - Automotive News Europe - November 17, 2008 In what are troubled times for Opel and its General Motors parent company comes a rare but welcome bright spot: The Opel/Vauxhall Insignia has been voted European Car of the Year 2009. A jury of 59 journalists, representing 23 European countries, picks the car of the year. The top three cars were: * Opel/Vauxhall Insignia: 321 points * Ford Fiesta: 320 points * Volkswagen Golf: 223 points Last edited by mgescuro : 11-17-2008 at 05:21 PM.

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andretti2008 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 143	Re: General Motors Product Wins 2009 European Car Of The Year! GM, we need the new Aura here now to fight against your tough rivals! If the Insignia won in Europe, my God thats a good signal for the States. I you bring these great cars here they will buy, it will pay off in the long run! Aura now Lutz! __________________ "'I was thinking GM has a issue concerning Buick, look, Opel/Vax is established in Europe already. How can GM introduce Buick in Europe (if they wanted to)if Buick is getting Opel designs?"

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nadepalma GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 6,669	Re: General Motors Product Wins 2009 European Car Of The Year! Wow, great news for GM. This is a nice boost to the folks in Russelheim and Luton. This makes me hopeful that we'll this car here as the "Buick Regal" since having it as a Saturn won't happen. __________________ Email: nadepalma@gminsidenews.com "La vita è come un albero di Natale..c'è sempre qualcuno che ti rompe le palle!" "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves" -Abraham Lincoln

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