By the end of 2025, Opel Singapore, once among the earliest to bring European electric mobility to our shores, will be making its final bow. Auto Germany, the sole agent responsible for Opel cars and commercial vehicles in Singapore, has confirmed it will stop selling the German marque by the close of next year. The main reason for the decision was the lack of fresh, competitively priced models in Opel’s global pipeline ...
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Mokka-e represents electric-powered value-motoring. At the value-end of the electric vehicle (EV) market, one finds a slew of offerings such as the BYD Atto 3, Citroen e-C4 and Hyundai Kona Electric. Amongst them, one also finds the Opel Mokka-e from the Stellantis stable. Being so spoilt for choice, does the Mokka-e have what it takes to sway buyers to this German compact crossover? die Außenseite One first notices how the Mokka-e sits somewhat higher ...
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The Opel Combo-e Life combines the best of both worlds; a practical family hauler and room to spare for prospective cargo needs. The Opel range in Singapore is pretty complete for the most part. For smaller families, the Mokka-e is zippy around town, and the bigger van-like Zafira-e is catered to the business executive folk. But, what if you were someone who wanted a practical family vehicle, but needed extra room for ...
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The Opel Combo-e is a compelling choice for prospective business owners who wish to make the transition to greener cargo cruising. If you want to do your bit for the environment while also keeping running costs low, an electric van seems like an obvious choice. This is where vans like the Opel Combo-e come into play. It is ready to serve alongside its siblings - the Citroën e-Berlingo, Peugeot e-Partner and ...
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Vans can be brisk and lively too. I realize the irony of someone named 'Vivek' writing an article with its title containing the word 'Vivace', but just... just.. just run with it for now okay? Electric vans are becoming more commonplace on our streets today, and with good reason. Take the Opel Vivaro-e for example. It's quiet, comfortable and peppy. More on the pep later on. The Vivaro-e's closest competitor is the ...
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The sixth-generation Opel Astra promises a new era of “digital stress-free” driving for both drivers and passengers. The sixth-generation Opel Astra hatchback has just rolled into town, and it is making waves with a launch price of S$174,500 (inclusive of COE). Now, if you're familiar with Opel's lineup, you'll notice that the Astra joins its SUV siblings - the Opel Grandland and Opel Mokka - in rocking the brand's fresh design philosophy. Picture ...
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Does the Opel Grandland, the big brother of the Opel SUV line-up, got what it takes to edge out the competition? Opel has not been a mainstream brand on most buyers' lists for a while now, thanks to stiff SUV competition and astronomical COE prices nuking sales for most non-premium car brands. But, don't count them out just yet. With parent company Stellantis's backing, we have started to see a resurgence in ...
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The Opel Mokka is a refreshing breath of fresh air in a market jam-packed with sugar-less compact crossovers. Coffee is a sacred commodity amongst most of the adult population, and I'm sure all of us have heard countless debates on which cup of brew is arguably the best there is on our shores. In order to edge out the competition, more joints are coming up with their own unique flavours, with ingredients ...
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A new EV model has recently joined BlueSG’s car-sharing fleet, and it’s a collaboration between BlueSG and Opel. The collaboration will see 500 new Opel Corsa-e units being added to the existing BlueSG network. These EVs are larger and more practical than the original Bluecar and serve to provide users with more options for point-to-point travel. This partnership was the shared vision between Opel and BlueSG, in a bid to provide more ...
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