Stellantis to showcase 62 vehicles from 11 brands at Brussels Motor Show 2026, Belgium 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, from city transport to commercial and goods mov...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

Stellantis to unveil upgraded Opel Astra lineup at Brussels Motor Show 2026 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 Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality for the first time....

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

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

IAA Mobility 2025: Stellantis showcases Opel Astra Sports Tourer with Hybrid and EV options 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 available in Eco, Normal, and Sport...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Stellantis unveils Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer with new plug-in hybrid option On July 28, Stellantis unveiled a new plug-in hybrid version of the Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer with more output. The plug-in hybrid system pairs a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine of 150 hp with an electric motor of 125 hp, which generates a total system output of 196 hp and 360 Nm of torque through a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It ac...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

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

Opel's Rüsselsheim plant to pause production and operate on one shift On December 2, multiple sources reported that the production at Opel's Rüsselsheim plant will be paused for a week and it will operate in one shift from December 9, 2024, until January 2025. This week, assembly of the Astra and DS 4 models will stop entirely. Employees have been given time off with pay as a recognition of their work. The slowdown is partly due to weaker-than-...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

Stellantis integrates ChatGPT to Opel models On November 28, Stellantis announced the integration of ChatGPT into several Opel models, including the new Opel Mokka. This innovation enhances infotainment by offering natural voice recognition and personalized assistance, such as route suggestions based on driver habits. ChatGPT can also create quizzes to entertain passengers, making journeys more engaging. The Opel Mokka, which debuted at the Zuric...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/30

icipates a higher customer take rate with the new launches. Upcoming Stellantis hybrid vehicles for Europe in 2024: Alfa Romeo: Junior, Tonale Citroën: new C3, C3 AirCross, C4, C4 X, C5 AirCross, C5 X DS: 3, 4 Fiat: Panda, 600 Jeep: Avenger, Renegade, Compass Lancia: new Ypsilon Maserati: Grecale Opel/ Vauxhall: Corsa, Astra, Astra Sports Tourer, Mokka, Frontera, new Grandland Peugeot: 208, 308, 308 SW, 408, 2008, new 3008, new 5008 Most Stell...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/09

' electrification chain, supporting vehicles like the Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008. With EUR 37 million investment, the Trémery-Metz center now produces: the M3 motor is now used in private vehicles like the Citroën ë-C4, ë-C4X, Berlingo and Jumpy; Peugeot E-2008, E-308 and Partner; Fiat 600e, and Opel/ Vauxhall Corsa Electric, Astra Electric, Combo, Vivaro and Zafira Electric, Fiat Doblò and Scudo utility vehicles. The new M4 motor, introduced...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/16

Green NCAP announces ratings of VW ID.7, Škoda Enyaq, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, and Opel/Vauxhall Astra 1.5 CDTi On March 21, Green NCAP announced the ratings for four vehicles i.e., Volkswagen ID.7, Škoda Enyaq, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, and Opel/Vauxhall Astra 1.5 CDTi. Volkswagen ID.7 achieved a 98% score and a five-star rating, it delivers a range of 506 km in real-world driving and 370 km on the highway at 130 km/h. Škoda Enyaq, a f...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22

Opel opens orders for Astra and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid version On March 20, Stellantis announced that Opel has opened the orders for the Astra and Astra Sports Tourer in hybrid versions with 48-volt technology, starting at EUR 36,430. The hybrid drivetrain includes a lithium-ion battery combined with a turbocharged 1.2-liter gasoline engine which generates output of 136 hp. The hybrid-specific engine works with a new electrified six-speed dua...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22

Opel announces lineup for 2024 in France On January 4, Stellantis announced that Opel is elevating its market position in France with its new products and 100% electric versions. In the coming months, the brand will introduce hybrid MHEV versions of the Corsa and Grandland, an extended-range Mokka Electric (over 400 km), an electric version of the Astra Sports Tourer, and a revamped LCV lineup. Based on Stellantis press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/05

Stellantis reveals more details about Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric On December 11, Opel introduced the fully electric Astra Sports Tourer. The dimensions of Astra Sports Tourer Electric are 4.64 x 1.86 x 1.48 meters (L x W x H) and offers 516 liters of boot space (1,553 liters with seats folded). The electric variant generates the output of 156 hp and 270 Nm torque, and a top speed of 170 km/h, with driving modes Eco, Normal, and Sport. Feat...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/11

Opel electric models to offer vegan friendly interior trims by 2025 On November 27, Stellantis announced that Opel is expanding its vegan offerings across all segments. Ensuring that Opel's product lineup features passenger cars and light commercial vehicles with interior trims made entirely of vegan materials, meeting high standards for appearance and quality. Notably, all interior trims in current battery-electric vehicles will have vegan mater...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/28

Opel returns to Algeria with 3 models On November 15, Stellantis announced the return of Opel to Algerian market with the Opel Mokka, Astra and Grandland models that will be available to order from November 19, 2023. The announcement was made by Opel and Halil Commerce & Industrie (HCI), an importing company in Algiers. The German brand is thus returning to Algeria after six years. In 2017. Opel will sell the vehicles in Algeria through Halil Com...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/16

Opel model elevates lighting technology with Intelli-Lux LED headlamps On October 5, Stellantis announced that Opel has taken its Intelli-Lux LED technology to the next level in the Astra and Grandland models, featuring a total of 168 LED elements (84 per headlamp), ensuring seamless light patterns without dazzling others. Opel introduced the Intelli-Lux LED Matrix Light in Corsa in 2019, featuring 14 individually controllable LED elements for an...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/06

IAA Mobility 2023: Opel unveils future EV cars and announces EV commitments On September 4, Opel announced the world premiere of its Experimental concept car at the IAA Mobility 2023 conference. Alongside the company presented two more premieres i.e. the Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric and Opel Corsa Electric, offering a glimpse into the brand's electric future.Opel Experimental embodies the company's core values i.e. "Greenovation," "Detox," a...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/05

Opel opens orders for all-new Astra Sports Tourer Electric On September 1, Stellantis announced that its new Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric will be available to order in Germany. It is available at prices starting at EUR 43,490 and for the top-of-the-line GS trim models the starting price is EUR 46,560. Simultaneously, Opel is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of an entry-level variant for the Astra Electric five-doo...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/05

an. Mercedes-Benz presents the E-Class All-Terrain crossover, the new body type of the E-Class. VW showcases a new D-segment wagon, the Passat Variant, as well as a concept car ID.GTI.Among other European manufactures, Renault makes its world premiere of its new C-segment EV Scenic E-Tech Electric. Opel displays Corsa Electric B-segment EV and the Corsa Electric C-segment Wagon EV Astra Sports Tourer Electric, as well as Experimental electric cro...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/05