ass EV (2026-planning), Jeep Compass MHV (STLA medium) (2026-planning), Jeep Renegade MHV (2025-planning); DS EV DS N°8 (2025-), DS 7 MHV (STLA Medium) (2026-planning), EV DS 7 (2026-planning); Lancia EV Gamma (STLA Medium) (2026-planning), Lancia MHV Gamma (STLA Medium) (2026–planning); Opel EV Manta (2026-planning); Battery assembly (planning); Stellantis (FCA) Group's plant, for STLA Medium platform - Number of Employees: 4,540 (as of Augu...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/26

llowing the announcement of the production of all-electric Mokka GSE in June 2025. A new GSE logo appears on the racing-inspired steering wheel, suggesting the brand is pushing the limits of battery-electric performance. The aerodynamic wheels feature triangular design elements inspired by the Opel Manta 400 rally car. Motorsport influence continues inside with a futuristic lightweight driver’s seat and a visible roll cage, built for racing per...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

Russelsheim production line Opel unveiled Vivaro-e HYDROGEN: Plug-In Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Peugeot starts Hydrogen in series production with new e-Expert Hydrogen Opel gives first glimpse of future Astra Vauxhall reveals all-new Astra Opel to go fully electric, enter Chinese market and launch Manta-e Citroën starts production of fuel cell variant ë-Jumpy Hydrogen Peugeot starts production of fuel cell variant e-Expert Hydrogen Opel starts...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Stellantis Melfi plant to manufacture Lancia Gamma and Opel Manta from 2026 On October 4, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Melfi plant plan to manufacture five models, including the new Lancia Gamma and Opel Manta, set to debut in 2026. These models will be built on the STLA Medium electric vehicle platform. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/05

forthcoming models and technologies including the newly illuminated Opel Blitz on the front grille.The company presents Rocks e-XTREME design hack and Rocks Electric KARGO.Furthermore, the brand will also participate in the Motorworld Mobility Days in Munich (September 3 to 6, 2023), featuring the Manta GSe and Astra GSe. Based on Stellantis press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/01

sub-brand. Unlike in the past when the label was the abbreviation of “Grand Sport Einspritzung” (Grand Sport Injection), GSe now also stands for Grand Sport electric. The GSe line-up will be “Autobahn proof” thanks to extensive testing on German motorways. Opel most recently presented the Manta GSe, a modern take on the legendary Manta from 1970. The Opel Manta GSe is also a tribute to the beautiful Manta A that most recently provided t...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/14

ersions of each of the brand's models by 2024 and convert its entire lineup to BEVs by 2028; it also described its electrification principles. Currently, Opel has 12 electrified vehicles ranging from the ultra-compact Rocks-e to the large commercial EV van Movano-e. By the mid-2020s, the legendary Manta sports model will be revived as a BEV. The successor model to the Crossland flagship SUV, the Insignia, will also be a BEV.   The models handl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/07/22

00 kilometers and a fast-charging capability of 32 kilometers per minute.  Presently, customers can order twelve electrified variants – from the small Opel Rocks-e to the large Movano-e transporter. A further battery-electric model will follow by mid-decade in the new interpretation of the Opel Manta. The successors of the Opel Crossland and Opel Insignia will also be electric. Together with partners Total/Saft, Stellantis, and Opel founded t...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/04

Opel to go fully electric, enter Chinese market and launch Manta-e On July 9, Opel announced that it is opening the next chapter of its comprehensive electrification offensive: The tradition-rich German brand is currently not only expanding the electric model portfolio but will focus entirely on battery electric vehicles in Europe as of 2028. Opel will also enter the world's largest automobile market China as a purely electric brand. Furthermore,...

News  Updated at: 2021/07/12

Vauxhall to be all-electric in 2028 On July 9, Vauxhall announced that it is opening the next chapter of its comprehensive electrification offensive: the British brand will focus entirely on full battery electric vehicles from 2028. At the Stellantis EV Day 2021, held online, it was announced that a new, exciting, all-electric car – a modern day version of the Opel Manta – will be introduced mid-decade following on from the positive public re...

News  Updated at: 2021/07/09

Opel Manta goes electric On May 19, Opel announced that the new Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD combines the best of both worlds: the classic appearance of a style icon together with state-of-the-art technology for sustainable motoring – far removed from a classic car rally. Because the new Manta is future-proof: electric, emissions-free and full of emotions. The four-cylinder engine under the Opel-iconic black bonnet makes way for an electric motor ...

News  Updated at: 2021/05/19

Opel Manta goes electric On March 15, Opel announced that its newest BEV (battery electric vehicle), the Mokka-e, is just arriving on the roads and the brand is already allowing a first glimpse of another exciting e-project: The Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD harks back to the legendary Opel Manta of 1970 and simultaneously gives added impetus to the growing phenomenon of “restomods” – a recent development among automobile fans and collectors wh...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/16

on will initially be directed to the local Ecuadorian consumer and commercial markets, and later exported to Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.As Volkswagen’s 2018-2024 strategy for Ecuador includes the production of other types of vehicles, a new assembly plant will be built in the coastline city of Manta with an investment of approximately USD 70 million. (VW press release on September 8, 2017) (Ecuador Ministry of Production release in August, 2...

News  Updated at: 2017/09/09