Stellantis tests all-electric Opel Corsa GSE at Nurburgring, Germany ahead of production On March 30, Stellantis announced that the new Opel Corsa GSE, a fully electric hatchback, had been recently tested at the Nürburgring, Germany. The testing focused mainly on improving and fine-tuning the car’s chassis. Nurburgring is an ideal place to complete the final adjustments before the model begins mass production later this year. Opel Corsa GSE wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

r from the lineup. The Lexus LC was released in Japan in March 2017. While the Lexus LC was partially revised and a convertible version was added in 2020, nine years have passed without a full model change. Due to the end of the Lexus LC, Toyota will end the sales of vehicles equipped with a “2UR-GSE” 5-liter V-type NA engine. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 17, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Stellantis outlines plans to reduce redundancies at Termoli plant, Italy On March 6, FIOM-CGIL, FIM-CISL, and FISMIC unions announced that Stellantis Italy discussed the situation at the Termoli plant and plans to reduce job redundancies. The company confirmed that the plant will continue producing three engines, i.e.: GSE (being updated to meet Euro 7 standards) V6 (currently affected by low Maserati production but expected to grow) GME (curren...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Opel expands electric GSE lineup with Corsa On February 24, Opel announced that it is expanding its all-electric GSE lineup. The new Opel Corsa GSE will soon deliver exciting speed and electric performance. The model will be a sporty everyday car, offering strong electric driving dynamics. GSE stands for high-performance, battery-electric driving with top dynamics. The new Corsa GSE will be the fully electric flagship version of the small car. Li...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

Stellantis and Italian unions share smart working plans for Termoli plant, Italy On February 9, FIOM-CGIL, FIM-CISL, and FISMIC unions announced that Stellantis confirmed it will continue operating the Termoli plant, Italy, through mechanical production, upgrading the GSE to Euro 7 standards and allocating new transmissions for eDCT hybrid engines, and discussed smart working plans. On smart working, Stellantis said the return will be gradual and...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

d plans to build battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany. The unions had warned for a long time that the gigafactory project in Termoli was failing, so this outcome was expected. Now, the future of the Termoli plant depends entirely on Stellantis. Although new projects i.e., electric gearbox and GSE engine, have been announced, unions say they are not enough to ensure jobs and long-term stability for the 1,780 workers at the site. All the unio...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Stellantis confirms Termoli engine production investments beyond 2030, Cassino faces EV strategy challenges On January 30, FIM-CISL union announced that Stellantis shared updates on the Termoli and Cassino plants during the automotive roundtable at MIMIT, Italy.Stellantis confirmed new investments in Termoli plant to keep producing GSE FireFly engines beyond 2030, in line with Euro 7 rules. But on the Gigafactory project, alternative production p...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

he blue-sky design of the Citroën ELO, many concepts appeared to function as near-term technology and User Experience (UX) testbeds, reflecting tighter capital discipline and shorter concept-to-production cycles. The shift toward ‘production leakage’ was visible in cases such as Opel’s Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept, whose design cues and interface elements have already filtered into the new Opel Astra facelift unveiled at the event...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

Opel previews new Astra with new Vizor front design and Illuminated Blitz logo 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 slimmer and more precise, and for the first time, the Opel ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

Stellantis announces all-electric Mokka GSE model in Germany 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 Best Design Innovation award in the Small SUV/Crossover category. The ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

IAA Mobility 2025: Stellantis presents Opel’s new high-performance and electric-focused lineup 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 100 km/h in 2.0 seconds, and a 32...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

IAA Mobility 2025: Opel to unveil high-performance and electric models 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 GSE Vision Gran Turismo generates output of 800 hp and 800 Nm...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

IAA Mobility 2025: Opel to debut Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo 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, one on each axle, offering all-wheel drive. It generates total outpu...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

IAA Mobility 2025: Opel to unveil high-performance GSE concept vehicle 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 concept links to Opel’s growing GSE lineup, following the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

Vauxhall unveils fastest electric car Mokka GSE 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 torque. It accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 5.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 124mph. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

On June 4, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has informed trade unions that it will request ordinary redundancy payments for around 600 workers at the Termoli plant from June 23 to July 6, 2025. The temporary production halt, described as precautionary, affects employees in the V6, T4, and GSE engine units. It comes as part of the plant’s ongoing industrial transition and response to current market conditions, which have already caused...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

anned closure of the FIRE engine department, which employs about 450 people. The remaining departments also face uncertainty. The 2000cc GME engine is mainly exported to the U.S. but will soon be replaced by a U.S.-made engine, putting jobs at risk. The production of the smaller 1000 CC and 1500 CC GSE engines is below capacity, and workers are frequently placed on temporary layoff. The unions hope that production will increase after the launch o...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Opel to fully electrify high-performance sub-brand GSE models in 2025 On May 14, Opel announced that its high-performance sub-brand GSE models will become fully electric in 2025. The GSE line previously included plug-in hybrid versions of the Astra, Astra Sports Tourer, and Grandland, however, Opel plans to transform GSE into a fully battery-electric range focused on dynamic performance and emotional appeal. Future GSE models will pair bold desig...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

hat its distributor in Armenia Sky Motors LLC has introduced products of two brands, JMC (commercial vehicles) and JMEV (new energy vehicles) in Armenia on April 18, 2025. It is the first appearance of JMC's new energy vehicles in Armenia. It has presented electric city-car EV3 and compact EV sedan GSE models of JMEV. JMC introduced pickups and light trucks.  Based on JMCG press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Stellantis Termoli plant faces sharp decline as engine lines shut down On May 2, multiple sources reported that the 8-valve engine line has already shut down, and the 16-valve line will stop by summer 2025 in the Stellantis’ Termoli plant. Even premium engines such as the GME 2.0L and Maserati’s V6 Nettuno are now at risk. Currently, only GSE FireFly engines which are used in models such as the Fiat Panda and Alfa Romeo Tonale—are still bei...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02