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Opel GT X Experimental concept debuts new design language

Opel on Wednesday provided the first look at a new concept previewing the design destined for models arriving in the mid-2020s. The concept is called the GT X Experimental, and it's a compact crossover designed under the themes of “bold and pure,” the characteristics of Opel's new... read more

August 22, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

2019 Opel Astra facelift spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

2019 Opel Astra spy shots and video

Opel posts first profit in almost 2 decades

Teaser for Opel concept introducing “bold and pure” design language

Opel teases new “bold and pure” design language

2018 Opel Corsa GSi hot hatch revealed with 148 horsepower

German automaker Opel recently revived its GSi performance trim with a hot version of its Insignia sedan and wagon. Now, Opel has revealed the second model to receive the GSi... read more May 23, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Opel's OPC performance sub-brand likely safe

Since its sale last year by General Motors to French auto giant PSA Group, Opel has refrained from using its OPC (Opel Performance Center) designation for performance models... read more May 10, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Former Opel boss joins US electric car startup Evelozcity

Evelozcity, an electric car startup based in Los Angeles and formed by ex-Faraday Future staff, announced last week the appointment of Karl-Thomas Neumann as the new head of... read more April 30, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

2019 Opel Mokka X spy shots

Opel engineers are out testing the first model post the brand’s sale by General Motors to France’s PSA Group. The model is a replacement for the current Mokka X... read more March 20, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Maker of Opel and Peugeot cars picks Atlanta for US headquarters

France's PSA Group, the maker of Citroën, DS, Peugeot, and now also Opel cars, has a mission to sell cars in the United States, though the automaker, which is Europe's... read more January 24, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Opel gives glimpse at new design direction, potential electric SUV

Finally free of years of mismanagement at the hands of General Motors, Opel has the potential to thrive under the stewardship of new owner PSA Group. In its new PACE!... read more November 9, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

PSA Group announces strategy for Opel

Opel has been a money pit going on two decades. It’s arguably the main reason General Motors finally decided to sell the brand to France’s PSA Group, which also... read more November 9, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Wagons ho! Opel Insignia GSi Sports Tourer revealed

Hot wagons are a rarity in the United States but over in Europe they’re all the rage, outselling their sedan equivalents in many cases. Opel will use this week’s... read more September 11, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Opel's range-topping SUV put on hold following brand's sale to PSA Group

Opel in 2014 confirmed plans for a flagship SUV that would share a platform and production line with the Insignia range of models. But the platform in question, code-named... read more August 14, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

GM's sale of Opel to France’s PSA Group is complete

General Motors and French automaker PSA Group on Tuesday announced the completion of the sale of Opel. Its acquisition of Opel means PSA Group is second only to the... read more August 1, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

2018 Opel Insignia GSi Sports Tourer spy shots

Opel’s new Insignia GSi, which we’re getting as the 2018 Buick Regal GS, has just been spotted testing in its wagon body style, which Opel refers to as a Sports... read more July 27, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Buick Regal GS does double duty as Holden Commodore VXR, Opel Insignia GSi

Buick on Wednesday unveiled a new Regal GS for North America, but elsewhere the car will be badged a Holden Commodore VXR or Opel Insignia GSi or Vauxhall Insignia GSi. The... read more July 20, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Opel CEO Neumann steps down, is tipped to take lead role at Audi

Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann confirmed on Monday he is stepping down. He will remain a member of the board until after General Motors’ sale of Opel to French auto giant... read more June 12, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Opel Ampera-e is the new Popemobile

The Popemobile has taken the shape of many automobiles over the years, but the latest is likely the most environmentally friendly yet. Opel has bestowed the current pontiff... read more June 6, 2017 by Sean Szymkowski

Maker of Peugeot and Citroën cars establishes North American ops

French automaker PSA Group only last month agreed to purchase Opel from General Motors. The automaker has also got around to establishing PSA North America, with former... read more April 6, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran