On June 16, Opel announced the introduction of a new monocoat paint process for the Grandland at Stellantis’ Eisenach plant in Germany.
Aimed at reducing the environmental impact of vehicle production, the new process combines the base coat and clear coat applications into a single operation to pain the Grandland’s c

On September 8, Stellantis presented Opel’s new high-performance and electric-focused lineup at IAA Mobility in Munich.
The highlight was the Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, a concept car developed both for the real world and the Gran Turismo 7 racing simulator. This study delivers 800 hp, 800 Nm of torque, 0 to

On August 13, Opel released teaser images of a new concept car ahead of its world premiere at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich during September 8–14, 2025. The design connects to the GSE sub-brand and evolves the Vauxhall Compass styling. The illuminated Opel wordmark is framed by slim horizontal and vertical lines.
The c

On August 9, the UK Government announced that drivers can now save GBP 1,500 on selected Nissan, Renault, and Vauxhall electric vehicles (EVs), joining Citroën in the government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme from the same date.
An extra 13 electric models are now eligible, making 17 in total. The scheme is part o

On July 30, Vauxhall announced its partnership with property website Zoopla, UK, to help people find homes with nearby EV charging options. This is part of Vauxhall’s Electric Streets of Britain campaign.
On Zoopla’s website and app, users can now filter properties to only show homes with an EV charger. They can also

On July 23, Vauxhall announced that the all-electric Mokka GSE will soon go into production at its Poissy plant, France. It will be the fastest electric Vauxhall yet, featuring a bold GSE and rally-inspired design along with advanced technology.
The Vauxhall Mokka GSE generates an output of 280 hp and 345 Nm of torqu

On June 11, Vauxhall revealed the new Grandland Electric AWD, marking its first fully electric model with AWD.
The SUV boasts a 73-kWh lithium-ion battery offering up to 311 miles (WLTP) of range, and rapid charging from 20% to 80% in 26 minutes. The dual-motor setup delivers 325 hp and 509 Nm of torque, allowing it

On June 5, Vauxhall opened orders for the 2025 Astra Griffin, available with electric, hybrid, and gasoline options. It offers better value, starting at GBP 26,090 i.e. GBP 2,775 cheaper than the previous Astra Design model. The Griffin trim replaces the outgoing Design trim as the new entry-level option in the Astra

On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety.
Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toy

On April 3, Goodman Group, an Australian based global property company announced its plans to redevelop the former Vauxhall van manufacturing site in Luton, UK into a modern commercial and industrial park.
The site is located next to London Luton Airport, and it will attract businesses in logistics, manufacturing, en

On April 2, Vauxhall upgraded the Corsa Electric Long Range with better range and new Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capabilities. It now offers up to 266 miles on a single charge i.e. 14 miles more than the previous model.
The model is equipped with a 51kWh battery and a 156 PS motor, the improved range is due to advancement

On January 17, Stellantis announced that it is expanding a special compensation program across 29 European countries for Peugeot, Citroën, DS, and Opel/ Vauxhall vehicles with Euro 6 diesel engines and SCR technology. This follows a pilot initiative in Italy and was agreed upon with the European Commission.
The progr

On January 16, Stellantis announced the opening of orders for the new Vauxhall Frontera, the first car in the UK to offer equal pricing for its electric and petrol hybrid versions.
The Frontera Electric features a 44-kWh battery, delivering a range of up to 186 miles (WLTP), 113 hp, and 125 Nm of torque. It accelerat

On December 16, Vauxhall revealed pricing and specifications for the Movano Hydrogen in the U.K.
The Movano Hydrogen features a 110-kW electric motor producing 410 Nm of torque, paired with a 45-kW Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell and 4 high-pressure tanks storing 7kg of hydrogen at 700 bar that allow for a range o

On November 6, Stellantis announced the specifications and pricing for the new Vauxhall Mokka.
The Mokka offers a powertrain line-up that includes the fully electric Mokka Electric, with a 54-kWh battery powering a motor of 156 PS and 260 Nm. It can travel up to 250 miles on a single charge (WLTP), with 0-62 mph taki

On October 1, Stellantis UK announced that Vauxhall has started UK trials of its Vivaro Hydrogen van with several companies, ahead of the launch of its larger Movano Hydrogen van. The Vivaro hydrogen is already sold in left-hand drive markets by Opel and it is the first hydrogen-powered van available for commercial u

On October 3, Vauxhall announced new pricing for its electric models, including the Corsa Electric, Astra Electric, and Astra Sports Tourer Electric, to make them more accessible.
The Corsa Electric Design now starts at GBP 29,045, while the Corsa Electric Long Range is also available in entry-level Design trim for t

On August 28, Vauxhall revealed that motorists on over 11,500 streets across the UK have requested on-street EV charging. The initiative targets 40% of households without driveways, noting that 80% of EV charging occurs at home. Vauxhall, alongside partners with charg.y, ConnectedKerb, and Surecharge, will share coll

On August 14, Stellantis announced the specifications and prices for the Vauxhall Grandland in the UK, which is available as both a hybrid and electric versions.The Grandland is built on the STLA Medium platform for BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles). The electric version is equipped with a 73-kWh battery that powers a

On July 10, SoundHound AI, Inc. announced that its SoundHound Chat AI voice assistant with integrated ChatGPT is now live and in production in Peugeot, Opel, and Vauxhall vehicle brands across 11 European markets including Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. By the end of July, the rollout