Opel could return to the U.S. - report

 Opel could return to the U.S. - report
2013 Opel Allegra spy photos - 1.31.2011 / SB-Medien

Would be spearhead by the 2013 Junior / Allegra

The rumor mill is kicking into high gear as a new report is indicating that Opel could return to the United States under its own brand name.

In an interview with Auto Motor und Sport, Klaus Franz, the vice chairman of the Opel's supervisory board, revealed a proposal to offer the 2013 Junior / Allegra in America. It seems unlikely that GM would approve the measure, since Buick and Opel are already aligned, but Franz says the vehicle could do well on the coasts and Opel still has a "good reputation" in the United States despite their decades-long absence.

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

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 v6s_stink v6s_stink
Opel has already returned to the US with Buick. This new Chevy/Suzuki looking thing could be sold under any GM label, except Cadillac.
June 16, 2011 3:17 pm
 PAA PAA
I believe the article talks about selling the new baby Opel in the US and then it says GM will not approve the move because of the Opel Buick relation. But Buick does not have a baby Opel under its brand, it only has the Insignia so where is the problem?
June 16, 2011 8:34 pm
 trailer trailer
Well, GM has Chevy Spark at this segment.
June 16, 2011 11:48 pm
 mphillips12000 mphillips12000
I can see potential in Opel returning to the States, particularly with their smaller, sportier models. There are those for whom the Buick nameplate will always be an old man's car. I think the Regal Turbo is smart looking, but still refer to it as the Buick Pacemaker.
June 17, 2011 2:52 am
 dcars62 dcars62
So GM closes two brands and Opel thinks that it will sell cars under it's own name plate? These guys are not team players.
June 17, 2011 3:54 am
 sideskraper sideskraper
A possible course of action based on a throwaway comment of a board member of the junior company is nothing to get wound up about. As above, a junior Buick is more likely.
June 17, 2011 7:16 am