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Kleinwagen sind ein grundlegender Bestandteil der Automobilindustrie. Die meisten Autofahrer haben eine Geschichte zu erzählen von einer dieser praktischen Autos, von Fahrstunden, Eigentum und Abenteuerfahrten. Irgendwo in Ihren Speicherbänken lauert doch bestimmt auch ein Opel Corsa?
The new jam
The Opel Adam is an important little car. With the German manufacturer reeling from internal struggles and slumping sales, Adam represents the spearhead of their new market onslaught. Named after Opel’s founder Adam Opel, it’s akin to Ford calling their new car “Henry”. It’s a big deal.
Met die naam “Adam” vir die verassende en vars nuwe Opel wat van Januarie 2015 plaaslik op die mark gaan verskyn dink ‘n mens onwillekeurig aan die bekende braaivleisliedjie “Adam en Eva en die Appeltjie” – of iets dergeliks. Maar waar kom Martin Luther in die prentjie?
Today’s rant is being flung in your general direction from the dizzy height of my high horse where I aim to slay many motorised misconceptions thought up by automotive ignoramuses. Feel free to validate any of these claims with your local petrol head or grease monkey.
Wanneer daar oor ‘n Chevrolet of Ford voertuig gepraat, geskryf of bespiegel word sal dit altyd by die huidige laaste linie generasie Suid-Afrikaers nostalgiese herinneringe van toentertydse kinderjare oproep.
Anyone who enjoys spacious, quiet, comfortable and elegant vehicles may want to page over and skip this week’s review because it’s time for another yobbo special. If you’re into noisy, hard, cramped and nippy hatchbacks, Opel might just have the answer for you with their Corsa OPC.
Die nuwe BRIC handelsooreenkoms, wat onder andere Brasilië, Indië en nou ook Suid-Afrika insluit, kry praktiese neerslag in die vervaardiging van die nuwe Chevrolet Ute wat nou onlangs by ons op die mark sy opwagting gemaak het.
Usually I approach bright, new packaging with a hefty dose of mistrust but in the automotive world I welcome freaky hues and multi-colour interiors with open arms. Our roads are far too polluted by white and silver cars with black interiors so I immediately took a shine to the Opel Corsa Colour Edition.
Not many manufacturers can compete with the illustrious history of Opel, yet plenty of competitors enjoy a slightly rosier outlook for the future. The American General, a Canadian conglomerate, Opel workers and Germany’s chancellor were all tugging at each of Opel’s four corners recently.