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Did You Know that Opel Made Sewing Machines?

December 30, 2020 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Opel is renown for such vehicles as the Astra, Insignia and Corsa. But did you know the German automaker produced sewing machines before getting into the car business? … [Read more...] about Did You Know that Opel Made Sewing Machines?

Opel Introduces Real Grass Upholstery

April 1, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

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With "green upholstery" all the rage, German automaker Adam Opel AG debuted it's newest car today, the Astra Copacabana — which, among other things, features real grass upholstery on its seats and sand carpeting. … [Read more...] about Opel Introduces Real Grass Upholstery

Opel Debuts Affordable Starlight Headliner

October 11, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

At the WardsAuto Interiors Conference held earlier this year, industry leaders hinted that automakers may soon forgo dome lights in favor of multiple LED lamps – a possible precursor to LED-laden headliner boards like that found in the Rolls Royce Phantom. They weren't kidding. German automaker Opel has just introduced the first budget-priced car to feature a … [Read more...] about Opel Debuts Affordable Starlight Headliner

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