The latest new model in the Opel Astra line-up — the Sports Tourer, or estate to you and me — has been revealed.

Opel Ireland has introduced a number of new models to its line-up and the first of these is the new Astra Excite, a hatchback that starts from €20,995.

IF the recession has taught us anything, it’s that everything is up for grabs.

Christmas comes early to Denis & Mary Ryan Car Sales, Ardrostig, Bishopstown in Cork where there will be a Citroën Open Weekend today and tomorrow.

Fifth-generation Opel Corsa

SELF-DRIVE, electric and ‘green’ cars, revamps, new launches, concepts and off-the-wall ideas — welcome to MondialAuto, Europe’s largest car show, as executives focus on what are increasingly rare — buyers.

AS the face of Opel Ireland in the ’80s and ’90s, Arnold O’Byrne was one of the most visible corporate bosses here. His profile was further boosted because Opel sponsored the Irish soccer team in its most successful era.

THE race to maximise sales from next month’s new 142 registration plate has started with a host of offers to induce customers to buy new cars.

Opel Ireland has announced the creation of 26 new jobs as it expands its network of dealerships.

A winner of four all-Ireland senior titles and seven All Stars awards, Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper, is considered one of the greatest football players of his generation.

ALL-IRELAND finalists Kilkenny and Tipperary dominate the Opel GPA Hurling Team of the Year for 2009, winning 13 of the 15 available places between them.

Tyrone footballer Brian Dooher and Limerick hurler Ollie Moran have been chosen as the recipients of the Opel Gaelic Player of the Month awards for June.

Six players from beaten All-Ireland finalists Cork have been named in the official Opel Gaelic Team of the Year for Hurling for 2006.

Opel Ireland and the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) have linked up in an exciting new sponsorship to support GAA players.

The committee established by Dublin Bus to investigate last Saturday’s horrific accident in the capital is due to hold its first meeting today.