General Motors used the Detroit Motor Show to confirm the widely anticipated news that its German brand Opel is to launch in Australia in 2012.
Opel will be a stand-alone premium European brand in Australia, but with the Astra nameplate it is likely to have strong affinity with Holden buyers.
Also in the Opel model lineup will be the good-looking Insignia sedan and the recently upgraded Corsa model.
Australia joins China and Israel in Opel’s new international growth
