The Mercedes has long ruled the autobahn as a symbol of affluence for West Germany's economic Wunderkinder. Though still the most elegant German car on the road, Mercedes is now being challenged by a brash newcomer. Last week German auto buyers began to place orders for a set of autos created specifically to overtake Mercedes. The challenger is Opel, General Motors' West German subsidiary and Europe's most exciting automaker.
Sales on the Rise. Opel's challengers are three new sedans whose handsome lines show a trace of Detroit breeding while retaining a pleasing...
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