on has produced more than 100 million airbags for vehicle manufacturers around the world. The milestone was achieved during the first quarter of 2007. In September 2004, Delphi announced it had acquired Dynamit Nobel AIS GmbH Automotive Ignition Systems, a designer and manufacturer of initiators, propellants, micro-gas generators and related products for the automotive industry, to strengthen its overall inflator technology portfolio. (From a pre...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/04/23

d automatic transmission TRW unveils new version of pyrotechnic inflator TRW introduces advanced rear seat airbag technologies at Airbag 2014 TRW announces new rear-seat airbag that works in combination with advanced seat belt systems ZF produces 27 millionth passenger car axle system TRW chosen by PSA as driver assist system partner ZF's Active Kinematics Control system featured on Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 GT3 TRW to double Automated Vehicle en...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Stellantis, Vauxhall Motors Ltd., Ellesmere Port plant (Former GM Manufacturing, Ellesmere Port plant) Astra (1980-2022), Astra Sports Tourer (2010-2022); EV Light Commercial Vehicles: Peugeot e-Partner (2023-), Citroën e-Berlingo (2023-), Vauxhall Combo Electric (2023-), Opel Combo Electric (2023-), Fiat E-Doblò (2023-); EV Passenger cars: Vauxhall Combo Life Electric (2024-), Peugeot e-Rifter (2024-), Citroën ë-Berlingo MPV (2024-); Medium...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Stellantis, Opel Automobile GmbH, Rüsselsheim Plant (Former Adam Opel AG, Russelsheim Plant) Opel/Vauxhall: Insignia (2008-2022), Zafira Tourer (2015-2019), Astra (2011-2015), Astra PHV(EMP2) (2022-), Astra Sports Tourer PHV(EMP2) (2022-), Astra MHV (2024-), Astra Sports Tourer MHV (2024-), Astra Electric EV (EMP2) (2024-), Astra Sports Tourer Electric EV (EMP2) (2024-), EV Manta-e (2025-planning), EV Experimental Concept (planning); DS4 (EMP2 p...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/01/10

Stellantis, Opel Manufacturing Poland Sp. z.o.o., Gliwice Plant (Stellantis Gliwice) (Former General Motors Mfg. Poland Sp. zo.o., Gliwice Plant) Opel/Vauxhall Astra Classic Sedan (-2022), Astra Notchback (4-door, 2007-2022), Astra GTC (-2022), Astra OPC (-2022), Astra Hatchback (-2022), Opel Cascada (2012-2019); Vans: Peugeot Boxer, Citroen Jumper, Fiat Ducato (2022-), Opel Movano (2022-), EV Opel Movano-e (2022-), Fiat EV e-Ducato (2024-), FCV ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/12/27

Stellantis, Opel Automobile GmbH, Kaiserslautern Powertrain Plant (Former GM Powertrain Germany, Kaiserslautern Powertrain Plant) 2.0L Diesel engines (-2023), 2.0L BiTurbo Diesel engine (2017-2023), 1.5L Diesel engines (-2023); High-strength components for car bodies (Hot -forming of steel); Opel's engine assembly plant - Please see this page for the plant of Automotive Cell Company(ACC).- Number of Employees: 1,000 (as of 2022) - January 2021: I...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/12/25

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

g. As can be seen from the fact that there are many manual transmission cars in Europe, a large percentage of people enjoy driving, and many people dislike the feeling where the engine speed increases first and the vehicle speed follows afterwards, so they shy away from CVTs. In the summer of 2019, Opel started producing the Astra, the first CVT-equipped model for a European OEM in many years. In terms of automated gearboxes, 8- to 9-speed multis...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/21

AGR Automobile Plant, St. Petersburg-2 (formerly General Motors Russia) Chevrolet Cruze (-2015); Opel Antara (-2015) Former GM's plant in Russia, production suspended in 2015, acquired by Hyundai Motor in 2020. Construction is suspended. Sold to Art-Finance LLC in 2024, expect to re-start production in 2026 - Jan, 2024, it's purchased by Air-Finance LLC. - Acquired by Hyundai Motor in November of 2020. - As of November 2018, under negotiation...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/08/15

press release on Apr.15, 2009)  Most of the world's leading automobile manufacturers are unveiling their newest models at the International Motor Show 2009 in Frankfurt. Hydro is right in front, delivering lightweight aluminium components and systems to many of these models. These models include: Opel Astra, front and rear bumper beams; Rolls-Royce Ghost, front end bumper system; Audi R8 Spyder, rollover protection system; Peugeot 5008 MPV, rea...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2024/07/19

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

g. As can be seen from the fact that there are many manual transmission cars in Europe, a large percentage of people enjoy driving, and many people dislike the feeling where the engine speed increases first and the vehicle speed follows afterwards, so they shy away from CVTs. In the summer of 2019, Opel started producing the Astra, the first CVT-equipped model for a European OEM in many years. In terms of automated gearboxes, 8- to 9-speed multis...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/16

Opel Astra Electric/Astra Sports Tourer Electric / Peugeot e-308/e-308 SW Astra - Hatchback: spring 2023, Wagon: autumn 2023 e-308 - Sep. 2023 Europe EV Astra: Length 4,374/4,642 (172.2/182.8) X Width 1,860 (73.2) X Height 1,460 (57.5) mm(in), Wheelbase 2,675/2,732mm (105.3/107.6in) e-308: Length 4,367/4,636 (171.9/182.5) X Width 1,852 (72.9) X Height 1,441/1,442 (56.7/56.8) mm(in), Wheelbase 2,675/2,732mm (105.3/107.6in) Curb weight Astra: 1,736...

Electric / Autonomous  Updated at: 2023/09/18

, it can be said that there is a possibility this could create major changes in the steering or other functions, which could lead to further changes in the cockpit. In the next section, this report will examine the evolution of cockpits of cars currently sold in Europe by means of typical examples. Opel Astra (Cockpit module supplied by Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Czechia s.r.o.) The sixth generation of Opel’s mainstream C-segme...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/14

from the fact that there are many manual transmission cars in Europe, a large percentage of people enjoy driving, and many people dislike the feeling where the engine speed increases first and the vehicle speed follows afterwards, so they shy away from CVTs. In the summer of 2019, the European OEM Opel, a subsidiary of PSA, started production of the Astra, a model that has for quite some time been equipped with a CVT. In terms of automated gearb...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/12/09

financial targets Trends and plans of the major brands CEO Carlos Tavares presenting Stellantis' long-term strategy "Dare Forward 2030" (March 2022) (Source: Stellantis)   Stellantis N.V. (Stellantis) was created in early 2021 through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the PSA Group (PSA) becoming the world's sixth largest global manufacturer with 14 brands covering a wide range of markets from ultra compact cars to luxu...

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

, 2022. The final Vauxhall Astra model to roll off the production line was an Astra Sport Tourer SRi Nav 1.2 Turbo Manual. Work will now be undertaken to transform Ellesmere Port into an electric vehicle manufacturing center when it restarts production in early 2023.  The eighth-generation All-New Astra, and Astra Sport Tourer, are now available to order and deliveries to UK customers are starting imminently.  Available now with plug-in hybrid ...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/08

from the fact that there are many manual transmission cars in Europe, a large percentage of people enjoy driving, and many people dislike the feeling where the engine speed increases first and the vehicle speed follows afterwards, so they shy away from CVTs. In the summer of 2019, the European OEM Opel, a subsidiary of PSA, started production of the Astra, a model that has for quite some time been equipped with a CVT. DCT AT systems are popular ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/12/22

Opel reveals all-new Astra On July 13, Opel announced that it has revealed all-new, sixth generation of the Astra. With the all-new Astra, Opel is now opening the next chapter: for the first time, the compact class model is available with electric drive. The new Opel Astra will launch this year as a sporty five-door with a low-slung look and yet more space than its predecessor. With a length of 4,374mm and width of 1,860mm, it hits the sweet-spo...

News  Updated at: 2021/07/13

tio of ATs has been increasing. Daimler and Audi have been manufacturing CVT systems in-house, but recently at the timing of model redesigns, they have been sequentially swapping out the CVT systems for step-type ATs, relegating CVTs to a niche in the market. In the summer of 2019, the European OEM Opel, a subsidiary of PSA, started production of the Astra, a model that has for quite some time been equipped with a CVT. DCT AT systems are popular ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/11/26