17.07.2006 – 19:42

Opel Automobile GmbH

Energetic reveal show with hot entertainment
Grammy Winner Sean Paul: Exclusive Concert at Corsa World Premiere

London (ots)

- Cross-reference: photos are available  
     at http://www.presseportal.de/galerie.html

Opel took to the air tonight as the all-new Corsa was escorted to
the scene at Old Billingsgate by a helicopter flying over the river
Thames. Two other Corsa models raced on the stage to accompany
Grammy-award winning reggae hip-hop artist, Sean Paul, the
entertainment for the special premiere event.  Seven hundred fans
were invited for a private VIP concert immediately following the
spectacular reveal. Alain Visser, Executive Director, European
Marketing for Opel, stated: “The new Corsa is fresh and inventive.
Therefore, we wanted to ensure that its debut was equally surprising
and energetic.”

The eagerly anticipated fourth-generation Corsa makes its world
premiere at the British International Motor Show (July 20-30). The
new edition is expected to again reach the top of its segment. It has
everything it needs to get there: compelling design with athletic
contours, a newly-developed chassis for safe and agile cornering, new
high-tech features in this class, a new high-quality interior,
generous space and a host of clever innovations such as the flexible
integrated carrier system “Flex-Fix”, which makes its world premiere
on a production car.

“'We set the trend', that was our motto for the new Corsa. Many
believe that the progress is only made in big cars, and then filters
down to smaller ones. Innovations like the unique 'Flex-Fix' system
prove that this can work the other way around too,” said Hans Demant,
Opel´s Managing Director.

Bryan Nesbitt, GM Europe's Executive Director of Design boasts:
“The new Corsa builds on our commitment to offer dynamic vehicles
regardless of the segment. The fashion conscious exterior coupled
with a refreshingly innovative interior hope to exceed the target
customers' expectations.”

Info on Sean Paul: 
   The worldwide ambassador of dancehall reggae, Sean Paul is a
Grammy winner (Best Reggae Album) for the six-million copy selling
“Dutty Rock“. This one stop UK gig will celebrate his third album,
“The Trinity“. He is currently touring through Europe during the
month of July. More info http://www.sean-paul.net.

Contact:

Jean-Philippe Kempf Steve Janisse
Phone: +49 (0) 6142-7-66651 Phone: +49 (0) 6142-7- 73864
Mobil: +49 (0) 160-90608956 Mobil: +49 (0) 170-3395900
jean-philippe.kempf@de.opel.com Steve.Janisse@de.gm.com

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