On January 13, the Chief Operating Officer of Stellantis Middle East & Africa, in a social media post, announced that Opel has chosen Algeria for the establishment of a new production facility outside Europe. This future production site will complement Opel’s established manufacturing network in Europe.
Based on soci

On January 9, Stellantis Europe announced the world premiere of the new Opel Astra and Opel Astra Sports Tourer at the Brussels Motor Show.
The new Opel Astra is offered with a broad range of powertrains, including efficient ICE engine, a 48-volt hybrid system, PHEV variants and a fully electric version. The all-elec

On December 18, Stellantis announced that it will participate in 102nd Brussels Motor Show with 11 brands, including Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot, Maserati, and Stellantis Pro One for commercial vehicles. The group will display 62 vehicles, covering a wide range of mobility needs, fr

On December 10, Stellantis announced that the Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer will make their debut at the Brussels Motor Show from January 9 to 18, 2026.
The electric version gets a major upgrade i.e., a new 58 kWh battery, which provides a range up to 454 km (34 km more than the previous version), and introduces

On November 26, Stellantis announced that Opel is preparing to launch the new Astra. The brand has released an early preview by showing the new Vizor front design, inspired by the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept.
The updated Vizor gives the first impression of the new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer. It is slimme

On November 21, Stellantis Portugal announced that its Mangualde plant has exported 551 vehicles this week from the Port of Leixões, Portugal.
From this month onward, a large share of Stellantis’ Light Commercial and Passenger Vehicles made in Portugal, including the Citroën Berlingo, Fiat Doblò, Opel Combo, and Peug

On November 5, Opel announced the new all-electric Mokka GSE model, joining the Mokka lineup in Germany.
The sporty variant joins existing battery-electric, hybrid and petrol versions, offering customers broader configuration options. The model features revised styling, new technologies and recently received the 2025

On October 22, Stellantis Poland introduced a new 2.2-liter diesel engine for its medium-duty vans models i.e., Citroën Jumpy, Fiat Scudo, Opel Vivaro, and Peugeot Expert. The engine is available with 150 hp and 180 hp outputs.
The new unit features fourth-generation direct injection and optimized exhaust gas recircu

On October 7, Röhm announced that it is showcasing its PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) brand at the K Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. The material stands out for its visual quality, durability, and recyclability.
PLEXIGLAS, Röhm’s PMMA brand, has long influenced automotive design, especially in lighting. FORVIA HEL

On October 9, Stellantis Europe opened orders for the new Opel Grandland Electric Long Range.
This version, built on the STLA Medium platform, features a 231 hp and 345 Nm of torque motor that allows the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds and offers a range of up to 694 km thanks to its 97-kWh ba

On September 25, Stellantis announced the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new grEEn-campus in Rüsselsheim, which will serve as Opel’s global headquarters and Stellantis Germany’s headquarters.
Developed by VGP on a 100,000-square-meter site along Mainzer Straße, the project is part of Stellantis’ broader Eur

On September 23, Opel, Stellantis, and TU Darmstadt announced that they will showcase a special Opel Grandland at the International Symposium on Automotive Lighting (ISAL) in Darmstadt, Germany. The test car demonstrates how future SAE Level 3 autonomous vehicles could use lighting to communicate with pedestrians and

On September 10, Stellantis showcased Opel Astra Sports Tourer at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The model offers a full range of powertrains – battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, 48-volt hybrid, and efficient combustion engines.
It is designed, engineered, and built at Opel’s headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany. It is

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 27, Opel announced that it will showcase three highlights at IAA Mobility 2025 i.e. the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, the new Mokka GSE, and the Grandland Electric AWD. Visitors can also see Opel’s latest concept car, future EVs, and the Mokka GSE Rally at the Open Space booth on Odeonsplatz.
Opel Corsa GS

On August 20, multiple sources reported that fires in Ourense, Spain, and road issues are still disrupting supply deliveries to the Stellantis Vigo plant, forcing the suspension of the August 21 afternoon shift on production line 2.
The line builds the Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot Partner/Rifter, Opel Combo, Fiat Dobló,

On August 21, Opel announced the opening of order for the new Grandland Electric AWD in South Africa, its first all-wheel drive electric SUV. It combines strong performance with zero local emissions, offering system output of 325 hp and up to 509 Nm of torque plus a towing capacity of 1,350 kg.
The SUV is designed fo

On August 20, Opel announced that it will reveal the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, a show car at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich (September 8–14, 2025). The model is built on the STLA Small platform, the concept has the footprint of a Corsa but is lower and wider in design.
The car uses two 350 kW electric motors, o

On August 18, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has resumed the production of the Peugeot 208, Opel Corsa, and Lancia Ypsilon at its Figueruelas (Zaragoza) plant, Spain. About 5,000 workers have been mobilized to keep up the pace of work.
The two production lines are running at full capacity based on orders,

On August 12, Opel announced the opening of order for the new Opel Grandland Electric AWD in Europe, the brand’s first AWD battery-electric SUV.
Delivering 325 hp and up to 509 Nm of torque, the model offers a towing capacity of up to 1,350 kg. It features Intelli-Seats certified by Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V., a 16-