Rüsselsheim.  Ralph Wangemann has been reappointed Managing Director Human Resources and Labour Director of Opel Automobile GmbH for a further three years by the Supervisory Board of the company. The decision was taken by the Board during its meeting on Thursday.

• “Best New Design 2023”: Small car bestseller Corsa clearly ahead of rivals
• Trophy lift: Opel head of communications, Harald Hamprecht, accepts award
• Exciting design: New Corsa with Opel Vizor front and fully digital cockpit
• Independent jury: More than 14,500 readers of auto motor und sport cast their votes

• Summer of 1973: Third generation of bestselling Kadett is launched
• Spoilt for choice; Kadett C available as a saloon, coupé and estate with many additional variants including the Aero
• Safety first: Three-point seatbelts as standard, base vehicle for the “OSV 40”
• Successful competitor: Sporty Kadett GT/E celebrates rally accomplishments
• Compact driving pleasure today: New all-electric Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric combines dynamic driving fun with responsibility

• Opel demonstrates that locally emissions-free rallying functions faultlessly
• Proven production technology put to tough test in ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup
• Continuous development of rally car and innovative charging infrastructure

Rüsselsheim.  The Federal Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz visited the Opel booth during the traditional opening tour of the IAA Mobility today. He was welcomed personally by Opel CEO, Florian Huettl, who presented one of the highlights of the IAA, the visionary Opel Experimental. The battery-electric concept car impresses with high aerodynamic efficiency.

• Sixth round of ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe” in France
• Calle Carlberg wins Rallye Mont Blanc Morzine and slightly extends lead
• Max Reiter takes second place ahead of Frenchwoman Sarah Rumeau

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• Opel CEO Florian Huettl: “Experimental and new Opel Blitz logo symbolise electric future of the brand”
• On the road soon: New Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric and Corsa Electric
• Forward-looking plan: Every Opel model with battery-electric variant in 2024; every newly introduced model fully electric from 2025
• Into a new online world: Opel presents new digital customer experience

Opel Celebrates Three World Premieres at IAA Mobility 2023

• Debut: Visionary Opel Experimental gives outlook on future of brand
• Spacious pioneer: Astra Sports Tourer Electric as one of the first all-electric estates
• Electrifying small car: New Opel Corsa Electric with two electric drive options
• New experience: German brand presents new approach to digital customer journey
• Munich Rocks: Opel Rocks e-XTREME and Rocks Electric KARGO on display
• Sporty showpiece: ADAC to show Corsa Rally Electric designed by Elisa Klinkenberg

• Classic meets modern: Opel thrills crowds with motorsport legends and current top models
• Motorsport history up-close: Opel Motoclub 500, “Schwarze Witwe”, DTM Calibra
• Dynamic: Opel Astra plug-in hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer GSe in XS Carnight design
• Unique one-off: Opel Rocks e-XTREME attracts lots of attention

• Attractive financing in Germany: Highly equipped electric estate from monthly leasing rate of €359; five-door Astra Electric for monthly €339
• Entry-level price: Astra Sports Tourer Electric from €43,490 (RRP in Germany incl. VAT)
• New chapter: Compact class bestseller among first all-electric estates on the market
• Top performance: 115 kW/156 hp, 270 Newton metres torque, 170 km/h top speed
• Travel locally emissions-free: 413 kilometres range (WLTP¹) thanks to 54 kWh battery
• Weight advantage: Battery-electric estate weighs only around 1,760 kilogrammes

• Ready to shine: Opel Experimental to be unveiled at Opel press conference in hall B2 (booth B20) at 11:00 CEST on September 4
• Spacious pioneer: Astra Sports Tourer Electric as one of the first all-electric estates
• Electrifying small car: New Opel Corsa Electric with two electric drive options
• Munich Rocks: Opel Rocks e-XTREME and Rocks Electric KARGO on display
• Sporty showpiece: ADAC to show Corsa Rally Electric designed by Elisa Klinkenberg
• Additional presence: Manta GSe and Astra GSe at Motorworld Munich

• Two locations: Opel presence at IAA Summit as well as Open Space in Munich city
• Three world premieres: Opel Experimental, new Opel Corsa Electric and new Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric
• Modern German: Bold and pure booth design with Opel.AI functions and digital experience
• Detox: Highlights in focus; Open Space blends harmoniously with city surroundings
• Greenovation: Booth components and materials reusable and recyclable; minimal footprint
• Pushing the boundaries: Visionary Opel Experimental in video

• Sixth round of ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe” returns to France
• Rallye Mont-Blanc Morzine offers picturesque scenery and demanding stages
• Title fight continues; fast local drivers aim for top placings

• Ideal basis: Compact van makes camping dreams come true in Hall 16
• Highly flexible: Opel Vivaro in lengths “M” and “L”
• Free choice: Battery electric or efficient turbo-diesel

• Second half of ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe” underway
• Calle Carlberg wins ADAC Saarland-Pfalz Rallye comfortably from Max Reiter
• Swede now leads world’s first electric one make rally cup

• Pioneer: Opel presents the first high-volume production estate from a German carmaker at the 1953 IAA
• Successful: Estates become regular fixture in model portfolio
• Innovative: New Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric one of the first battery-electric estates from a German brand

• Second half of 2023 ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe” begins
• Electric rally Cup resumes on August 18/19 with ADAC Saarland-Pfalz Rallye
• Close leadership contest between Max Reiter and Calle Carlberg

• German Energy: Opel Experimental embodies three brand pillars
• Bold and Pure: Next chapter of Opel design philosophy with 4D Opel Vizor
• Painting with light: Electrochromic fabrics immerse occupants in atmospheric light

• Ahead of the times: In 1973, Opel introduced seat belts as standard across the range, three years before they became mandatory
• Start 1968: Opel Kadett, Admiral and Diplomat already available with front seat belts
• Comfortable: Omega 1986 first car with height-adjustable belts as standard
• Fine-tuned: New Astra Electric with further developed “belt anti-lock braking system”