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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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