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16 Jan 2024

  • 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

04 Aug 2023

  • Ahead of the times: In 1973, Opel introduced seat belts as standard across the range, three years before they became mandatory
  • Start 1968: Opel Kadett, Admiral and Diplomat already available with front seat belts
  • Comfortable: Omega 1986 first car with height-adjustable belts as standard
  • Fine-tuned: New Astra Electric with further developed “belt anti-lock braking system”

12 Apr 2023

  • More modern, larger and stylish: Rekord A succeeds Rekord P2 in 1963
  • Variety of body styles: As a saloon, coupe, station wagon and express delivery van
  • Clear lines: Straightforward design with advantageous, generous use of space
  • Bold and pure, focussed and electrified: This is the latest generation Astra

07 Feb 2023

  • Modern and connected: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible multimedia systems in all Opel passenger cars
  • Internet for cars: Opel a pioneer in the small car segment in 2012 with IntelliLink
  • When the radio went on tour: 1938 Admiral the first Opel with a car radio
  • In honour of the “wireless”: World Radio Day on February 13

08 Dec 2022

  • Late autumn 1947: Olympia is the first series-produced passenger car to roll off the assembly line after the plant is rebuilt
  • Basis for success: Opel Olympia, Rekord and Co pave the way for the coming years of the German “Wirtschaftswunder”
  • Current compact class bestseller: New Opel Astra is also “made in Rüsselsheim”

07 Dec 2022

  • Clever modern living ideas: Lightweight chairs and cool bestsellers
  • Fast, faster, Opel: The Rüsselsheim ”Blitz” in the ice channel and top-tier racing
  • Practitioners by heart: Useful trailers and lovely mini marine predators

29 Nov 2022

  • Treasures from the Opel archive: Opel developments that made history
  • In the vineyard and field: Opel machines to make life easier in agriculture
  • For two-wheelers and planes: Opel makes people mobile on more than four wheels
  • Close to world affairs: The newsreel “Opel Wochenschau”

06 Sep 2022

  • 1960s new edition of Opel bestseller with practical innovations
  • Opel Kadett A powered German “Economic Miracle”
  • Kadett A Caravan established tradition of Opel compact estates
  • Almost 650,000 Kadett A cars produced from 1962 to 1965
  • Sixth-generation Opel Astra opens new era in compact class

12 Jul 2022

  • In 11th generation: Opel Kadett Caravan and Astra Sports Tourer define compact class
  • Beginning of success story: First Opel compact estate Kadett A Caravan was bestseller
  • Versatile allrounder: Lots of space, comfort and technologies for business and leisure
  • Speaks for itself: Astra estates named Sports Tourer since 2010
  • New era: Newest generation with Opel Vizor, Pure Panel and electrified for first time

02 Jun 2022

  • Onwards and upwards: Following Frontera, Monterey extended off-road model range
  • Two versions: short-wheelbase RS seated four, long variants with up to seven seats
  • Capable character: Robust design mastered every terrain
  • Today’s SUV flagship: Opel Grandland as plug-in hybrid and with all-wheel drive

21 Apr 2022

  • Successful model: Over 14 million Corsas sold since 1982
  • Pioneer: Opel introduces top technologies from higher classes in small car
  • Bestseller: Sixth Corsa generation again a market success
  • E-car: Electric Opel Corsa-e already accounts for around one-fourth of sales

07 Apr 2022

  • 1862-2022: Opel democratises innovations for 160 years
  • For all: From sewing machines and bicycles to today’s electric vehicles
  • 1899: Opel starts producing cars and quickly makes mobility affordable
  • Emotional bestseller: From Opel GT and Manta to Corsa and Mokka
  • Opel success in motorsport: From Kadett Rallye to all-electric Corsa-e Rally
  • New drivetrains: From RAK and HYDROGEN to pioneering electric brand

07 Mar 2022

  • Röhrl the Monte winner: 1982 victory with Opel Ascona 400 was one of his best
  • Röhrl the Opel GT lover: Perfect mix of driving fun and social acceptance
  • Röhrl the Corsa-e Rally fan: Respect for the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup
  • Röhrl the birthday-boy: Up and down the mountains in snow-shoes

21 Feb 2022

  • Double victory: Röhrl and Ascona 400 won 1982 Monte Carlo Rally followed later that season by the World Rally Championship drivers’ title
  • Early success: Röhrl was 1974 European Rally Champion with Opel Ascona A
  • Happy birthday: Best rally driver of his generation celebrates 75th birthday on March 7
  • Röhrl the man: Straightforward character has become motorsport icon

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