Opel Wins 2013 Awards for Ampera, Zafira and Adam

OpelOpelGermany, 1863 > present85 models
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has had a rough year. Its president was fired, its parent GMGMUnited States of America, 1998 > present8 models
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actively tried to sell it to PSA until PSA took a large government loan. Its cars are still receiving awards, though.

More than 40 European auto awards came to Opel in 2012. The AmperaOpel AmperaGermany, 2009 > present8 versions
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has been a big winner for Opel in terms of critical praise. It won European Car of the Year and won the Auto Trophy for the third time.

The AdamOpel ADAM Gen.1Germany, 2012 > present25 versions
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also won the Auto Trophy. The Zafira TourerOpel Zafira Tourer 2.0 CD...Germany, 2012 > present6 photos
won the Golden Steering Wheel. 

“We are going to maintain the fast pace of vehicle and technology introductions. This means we will continue meeting diverse customer wishes during the coming year – offering the youngest, freshest and broadest model portfolio we’ve ever had," said Opel head of business development Thomas Sedran. 

Opel introduced the MokkaOpel Mokka Gen.1Germany, 2012 > present55 versions
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sub-compact SUV and launched the AstraOpel Astra Gen.4 [J/D]Germany, 2010 > 2015194 versions
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in Russia this year. 

Opel is still planning new products for next year. The Adam will get its Europe-wide debut, and the CascadaOpel Cascada Gen.1Germany, 2013 > present5 versions
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mid-size convertible will go on sale.