Tag Archives: Opel

The 2016 Opel Astra will feature a lightweight body structure with total weight savings up to 200 kg from the previous generation. The bodyshell (body-in-white) and structure is 20% lighter because of lightweight high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel.

The 2014 Opel Cascada body structure has some unique features.  The A-pillars are press hardened and they conceal hard rolled steel reinforcement bars that reach down below the doors.  At the rear, the rollover bars are anchored in the strongest ...

Nothing like looking at a CNG vehicle.  Here are a few pictures of the Opel CNG Zafira with turbocharged engine, long range with 4 carbon fiber tanks. The tank contains natural gas with a pressure of 2,900 psi. The tanks ...

Here's a look at the 2013 Opel Cascada Body Structure and Airbags as seen on the Rescue Card.

Here's a walk through the 2013 Opel Corsa Body Structure and Airbags.

Here is one for the extrication folks in Italy. Ecco uno per la gente estricazione in Italia.

A quick look at the steel cage and airbag protection system .....

Is there is an app for that? If you are looking for an extrication app the answer is yes! Check the extrication app post!

One day after I posted about an app for iPhones and iPads called Extraction Zones I ran across a rescue website that can be used on any Smartphone connected to the internet. Another European automaker, Opel, stepped up to the plate and put an extremely useful rescue tool in the hands of many first responders for free! Opel put Rescue Cards that contain information for some 60 models from 1991 to present on a mobile portal that can be used on any Smartphone which has access to the Internet. This free mobile service is available in 10 European languages and enables rescue crews to access important information instantly.