2007-01-15 06:12:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Vauxhall Opel
And why aren't Opels called Pontiacs in the rest of the world as they are in the home of the corporation? It's just a name. Just as there is no Lexus or Acura in Japan or no Saturn or Buick in certain other nations.
2007-01-15 06:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by Bob J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are produced by Vauxhall Motors England.The same reason Australian cars are called Holden.Opel was an original German car,started by Mr.Opel.Even though they are called Opel through-out the world,they are different to the European Opels,using different parts on the cars as used in Europe.European Opels even have different specification to that of Vauxhall cars.All three are now,and have been owned by General Motors for many years.
2007-01-15 08:13:10 · answer #2 · answered by gerald8018 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are marketed under the brand Vauxhall in the UK - they changed from Opel circa 1980 - the Vauxhall Astra was originally the Opel Kadet
2007-01-15 06:20:47 · answer #3 · answered by cool_clearwater 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vauxhall is a GM brand that I think is sold in Australia and Opel is sold in Europe. And there is a difference for example Opel Speedster is the Vaxhaull VX220.
2007-01-17 03:51:36 · answer #4 · answered by Ferrari F1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are made by Vauxhall, silly.
2007-01-15 06:19:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋