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Start of an era: 1899 contract-signing made Opel an automobile manufacturer Current bestsellers “made in Rüsselsheim”: Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer Anniversary under banner of electromobility: Battery-electric variant of every Opel carline in 2024 Rüsselsheim. 2024 is a special year for Opel, under the banner of electromobility. For the first time in the brand's history, every model will have a battery-electric variant – above all the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric, one of the first battery-electric estate cars on the market. However, the company laid the foundation for affordable, innovative and future-proof mobility on four wheels 125 years ago. On January 21, 1899, Wilhelm Opel, son of the company founder Adam Opel...

Every fourth newly registered Opel Corsa already battery-electric Highest Corsa registrations since 2016 Vauxhall Corsa also most popular small car in the UK Rüsselsheim. The Opel Corsa has successfully defended its title as the most popular small car in Germany. According to official data published by the Federal Office for Motor Traffic (KBA), the Corsa was the best-selling vehicle in the B segment for the third time in a row in 2023. Total new registrations of almost 54,000 ensured that the small car from Rüsselsheim took first place in its segment. This represents an increase of around 7 per cent compared to 2022 and also means that Corsa registrations reached their highest level since 2016. According to preliminary internal...

Unmistakable: Both people carriers with Opel Vizor brand face for the first time Electric increase: Combo Electric now with up to 330 kilometres, Zafira with up to 350 kilometres of locally emissions-free range (WLTP1) Safety first: Top technologies and 18 assistance systems including a high-resolution 180-degree rear-view camera and Intelli-Lux LED® Matrix Light Well connected: Best-in-class connectivity with 10-inch colour screen and cockpit platform-based infotainment from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc2. Plenty of space: Combo Electric with a load volume of up to 4,000 litres and even 4,900 litres for the Zafira Electric Rüsselsheim. They combine top technologies with comfort and electrically-driven freedom: The new Opel Combo...

New chapter: Compact class bestseller among first all-electric estates Top performance: 115 kW/156 hp, 270 Nm torque, 170 km/h speed Locally emissions-free: Up to 413 km (WLTP1) range thanks to 54 kWh battery Weight advantage: Battery-electric estate weighs only around 1,760 kg Electric cargo carrier: Boot offers 516 to 1,553 litres of room for luggage or equipment State-of-the-art driver assistance: With Intelli-Drive 2.0 system, Intelli-Lux LED® Pixel Light and Co. Press Kit: Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric Rüsselsheim. Opel sets standards on the way to becoming an all-electric brand and shows how the future of the estate segment looks – exciting, efficient and above all electric, without comprising estate-car talents. The Astra...

Unmistakable: Opel Vizor makes LCV-premiere on new Combo Segment first: New Combo brings Intelli-Lux LED Matrix Light to Opel LCV range Uncompromised: Locally emissions-free Combo Electric offers full functionality Digital and intuitive: Class leading connectivity and 10-inch colour touchscreens, cockpit based on Snapdragon® Cockpit Platforms from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.1 Dynamic Surround Vision: Rear and side blind-spot images visible in new high-definition digital rear view mirror Rüsselsheim. Opel today released details of the new Combo light commercial vehicle (LCV). In addition to a newly designed front end and a new digital cockpit, the new generation compact van, which retains all the advantages of the previous model, is...

Innovative lighting for all: Adaptive, glare-free Intelli-Lux LED® technology in the new Corsa, Mokka, Astra and Grandland Bright as day: Latest Intelli-Lux LED® Pixel Light with 168 LED elements Technology with style: Intelli-Lux LED® integrated into Opel Vizor brand fascia High safety plus durability: LED systems are highly efficient With autumn already upon us, the hours of daylight are getting shorter. For motorists, this means driving with increased caution, as visibility deteriorates in the early evening. But this is not a problem for drivers of Opel cars. Adaptive, glare-free Intelli-Lux LED® technology can be found in all classes of car from the German brand, starting with the newest generation of the Opel Corsa and the...

Opel demonstrates that locally emissions-free rallying functions faultlessly Proven production technology put to tough test in ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup Continuous development of rally car and innovative charging infrastructure Rüsselsheim. After three seasons of the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe”, the most important finding is: electric rallying works. Opel has been delivering solid proof since 2021 with the cars, the charging infrastructure and the rallies themselves. Motorsport that is fun and focused on the future. The 100 kW/136 hp, technically identical Opel Corsa Rally Electric cars are robust, fast and reliable; the events are hard-fought. The positive perception of the world's first electric one-make...

Attractive financing in Germany: Highly equipped electric estate from monthly leasing rate of €359; five-door Astra Electric for monthly €339 Entry-level price: Astra Sports Tourer Electric from €43,490 (RRP in Germany incl. VAT) New chapter: Compact class bestseller among first all-electric estates on the market Top performance: 115 kW/156 hp, 270 Newton metres torque, 170 km/h top speed Travel locally emissions-free: 413 kilometres range (WLTP1) thanks to 54 kWh battery Weight advantage: Battery-electric estate weighs only around 1,760 kilogrammes Rüsselsheim. The new Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric will celebrate its world premiere at the IAA Mobility in Munich from September 5 to 10 and is available to order now. This makes...

Two locations: Opel presence at IAA Summit as well as Open Space in Munich city Three world premieres: Opel Experimental, new Opel Corsa Electric and new Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric Modern German: Bold and pure booth design with Opel.AI functions and digital experience Detox: Highlights in focus; Open Space blends harmoniously with city surroundings Greenovation: Booth components and materials reusable and recyclable; minimal footprint Pushing the boundaries: Visionary Opel Experimental in video Rüsselsheim. Opel is celebrating three world premieres at the IAA Mobility 2023. While the visionary Opel Experimental concept car gives an insight into the brand’s upcoming models and technologies, the new Opel Corsa Electric and the...

Ideal basis: Compact van makes camping dreams come true in Hall 16 Highly flexible: Opel Vivaro in lengths “M” and “L” Free choice: Battery electric or efficient turbo-diesel Rüsselsheim. Campervans and RVs remain very trendy and the freedom that comes with a camping holiday is attracting more and more people. It is therefore almost certain that the Caravan Salon 2023 in Düsseldorf (August 25 to September 3) will also prove to be a magnet for visitors. As in 2022, Opel will also be present this year and will be showing the flexible Opel Vivaro at Stellantis Stand D42 in Hall 16. The spacious van is the ideal basis for converting to a camper, as various specialists demonstrate at the exhibition. A dream for campers: The comfortable...

Pioneer: Opel presents the first high-volume production estate from a German carmaker at the 1953 IAA Successful: Estates become regular fixture in model portfolio Innovative: New Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric one of the first battery-electric estates from a German brand Rüsselsheim. 70 years ago, Opel presented the new Opel Olympia Rekord at the International Motor Show (IAA) and captivated the masses. The new vehicle generation is not only available as a saloon, but also as a “caravan”. By revealing the 1953 Opel Olympia Rekord Caravan, the Rüsselsheim-based brand created a small sensation because it was nothing less than the first mass-produced estate from a German manufacturer. The model, which is as elegant as it is...

German Energy: Opel Experimental embodies three brand pillars Bold and Pure: Next chapter of Opel design philosophy with 4D Opel Vizor Painting with light: Electrochromic fabrics immerse occupants in atmospheric light Rüsselsheim. Opel is showing how it will be approaching the future with its stunning new Opel Experimental concept. With an ultra-modern exterior design, the Opel Experimental gives a clear vision of where the Opel brand will be heading in the coming years. Highlights include the cutting-edge aero-efficiency features, the spacious, illuminated interior with lightweight seats and next-level head-up display. The battery-electric crossover will celebrate its world premiere at this year’s IAA Mobility in Munich (September...

1993 until 2000: Second Corsa generation continued success of best-selling small car Safety benchmark: Corsa B was first in class with double door beams and seatbelt tensioners Pocket rocket: Corsa GSi with 80 kW/109 hp, sports chassis and sharp styling Start of new era: Second generation Corsa was first to be “made in Eisenach” Fun to drive goes electric: Locally emissions-free new Corsa Electric in two power outputs available now Rüsselsheim. The Opel Corsa is a success story, a long-running hit. Since its launch in 1982, more than 14.5 million units have been produced. The bestseller goes from success to success. It was the best-selling car in the United Kingdom in 2021 and Germany's most popular small car over the past two...

Forward looking: Opel Experimental gives an insight into the future of the brand Enlightening: Illuminated new Blitz sits proudly at the centre of the Opel Compass Attention to detail: Flush body surfacing, aero-efficiency and resource-conserving Rüsselsheim. After revealing the name of its upcoming concept car as the Opel Experimental just last week, the German brand has now offered a tantalising preview of the design study by releasing first images of the vehicle. The photographs reveal the extreme precision and high attention to detail of the Opel Experimental, which will show the future of the Opel brand with its more technical and extreme interpretation of the Bold and Pure design philosophy. “The Opel Experimental marks the...

Bold: Sharpened, confident new ‘Blitz’ Central: ‘Blitz’ forms key element of Opel Compass Prominent: New emblem to feature at the IAA Mobility in Munich Rüsselsheim. Today, Opel has revealed a new interpretation of its iconic emblem, the ‘Blitz’, which will feature on production vehicles as early as 2024. It will continue to form a central element of the Opel Compass, one of the main features of the Rüsselsheim-based carmaker’s exciting and critically acclaimed design philosophy, while simultaneously continuing to sit proudly at the centre of the Opel Vizor brand face. The lightning bolt – or ‘Blitz’ in German – is closely associated with electricity and is the ideal emblem to symbolise Opel’s approach to the era of electromobility...

Calle Carlberg celebrates first win in ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe” Reiter and Carlberg now separated by one point, strong Pröglhöf finishes third Rough roads of Rallye Vosges Grand-Est push man and machine to limit Rüsselsheim. He was close several times, now he has finally done it. At the Rallye Vosges Grand-Est, Calle Carlberg at last clinched his first victory in the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe”. In the first special stage, the 22-year-old Swede and his father Torbjörn took the lead in their Corsa Rally Electric and held it until the finish. By then, Carlberg and the rest of the field had endured a highly demanding and eventful rally. The difficult roads, which were partly littered with stones...

Corsa Electric and Mokka Electric are the best-selling models in their respective segments so far this year SMMT new car registration figures published today reveal 1752 Corsa Electric models sold this year Mokka Electric is the most popular small electric SUV so far this year with 3976 registrations Vauxhall’s fully electric car range to grow this year with addition of Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric Vauxhall has the best-selling models in the small electric car and small electric SUV segments so far this year, according to the latest new car registration figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Corsa Electric is the top-selling small electric car year-to-date, with 1752...

Anticipation ahead of second round of ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “"powered by GSe” The world's first electric one-make rally cup starts at the Rallye du Chablais Former racing driver and presenter Cyndie Allemann makes rally debut Rüsselsheim. After the exciting start at the ADAC Rallye Sulingen, the teams of the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe” are now looking forward to this season’s second instalment – and in more ways than one. On the one hand, because the electrifying rally entourage with the Opel Corsa Rally Electric will be celebrating its Swiss debut at the Rallye du Chablais around Aigle in the canton of Vaud on June 2 and 3. On the other hand, because the attractive special stages, characterised by large...

Small Car Bestseller: Opel Unveils New Corsa Small and full of character: With Opel Vizor brand face and new rear-end design Digital and intuitive: Cockpit based on Snapdragon® Cockpit Platforms from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.1, new infotainment with up to 10-inch large colour touchscreen Even more precise: New Intelli-Lux LED® matrix light Corsa Electric: New electric motor with 115 kW/156 hp and range of up to 402 kilometres (WLTP2) Hybrid for all: New Corsa is the first Opel with 48-volt hybrid system Rüsselsheim. The new Opel Corsa is coming – and it's coming this year still. Even bolder, even more emotional, even more intuitive to operate and with completely new electric and hybrid drives, the newcomer will take Opel’s...

Full of energy: Mokka Electric seduces dancing charging cable Eyecatcher: Bold and pure design of SUV bestseller model delights To the point: Jung von Matt create outstanding 360° advertising campaign Rüsselsheim. "Pumped with energy – Opel Mokka Electric!" This is the claim of the new pan-European Opel campaign for the best-selling battery-electric SUV with the ‘Blitz’. The Opel Mokka is bold, pure and above all: electrifying. As a battery-electric Mokka Electric, it not only enables responsible driving pleasure with zero local emissions. It is also a real eye-catcher. It arouses emotions and the "I want it" feeling. And just like the Mokka Electric, the clip and all the accompanying digital and print formats stand out. Because...

Relaxing and locally emission-free: Opel’s electrified estates and MPVs So spacious: With room for up to eight or 4.9 m3 of cargo volume With kith and kin: “International Day of Families” on May 15 Rüsselsheim. Whether for the drive to their kids’ football matches, or for the upcoming summer holiday trip – families with children need vehicles that meet a wide range of requirements. Cars that not only offer plenty of space as well as exciting design and leading technologies, but which are also electrified and therefore future-proof. Opel's "big" passenger cars are locally emission-free already today. From the Opel Astra Sports Tourer plug-in hybrid to the people carrier Opel Combo‑e Life and the comfortable "e-lounge on wheels", the...