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- Founded1862
- HeadquartersRüsselsheim, Germany
- GroupStellantis
- Group brandsJeepRamDodgeChryslerFiatPeugeotCitroënAlfa RomeoMaserati
About the brand
Opel was founded in 1862 in Rüsselsheim (cars from 1899). After GM ownership it joined PSA and then Stellantis. Volume models include Corsa, Astra, and Mokka; Vauxhall is the UK twin brand in many cases.
Latest articles
Stellantis to hire hundreds more engineers in Europe, U.S.Stellantis to hire hundreds more engineers in Europe, U.S.
Stellantis NV Chief Engineering and Technology Officer Ned Curic plans to continue hiring more engineers as the automaker rolls out dozens of new models as part of its turnaround plan. Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the Paris…
The Future Is in Us: Goodyear’s Guide to Mondial de l’Auto Paris 2026The Future Is in Us: Goodyear’s Guide to Mondial de l’Auto Paris 2026
Goodyear is showcasing its tire technology and design partnerships at the Mondial de l'Auto Paris 2026, running from October 12-18 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Highlighting the integral role tires play in automotive design, Goodyear's Advanced Design Studio collaborates…
Opel’s Next Astra Ditches Hatchback for Wagon—Here’s WhyOpel’s Next Astra Ditches Hatchback for Wagon—Here’s Why
Opel is breaking from convention with its next-generation Astra, dropping the traditional hatchback body in favor of a wagon. Speaking to Auto Express, Opel CEO Florian Huettl confirmed that the successor—built on Stellantis’ new STLA One platform—will skip the familiar…
Stellantis North American Shipments Surge, Helped By The Hemi V8’s ReturnStellantis North American Shipments Surge, Helped By The Hemi V8’s Return
Stellantis has reported a significant increase in shipments worldwide, with a total of 1,597,000 vehicles shipped in the second quarter, representing a 10 percent increase from the same period last year. The company's North American shipments surged 38 percent, from…