It all began with the Opel Patentwagen System Lutzmann. Insights into the development of the early models.
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Opel Hits the Slopes
As an official partner of the Swiss Ski Association, the Rüsselsheim-based car manufacturer will support the athletes as well as their trainers in ten snow sports.
The Last Witness from the Days of Rocket Propulsion
The centenarian which once caused a sensation as the RAK 1 and was rediscovered in an overgrown garage.
A Glimpse of the Future
The Opel design team invited students to design the “Iconic Opel 2040”. Whether it's a pavilion or a “shrinking” compact concept – the results are as exciting as they are extraordinary.
Together Standing Tall
Rugby in Ireland is booming – and Opel is riding the wave of success as an official partner when the men's national team competes for European supremacy in the Six Nations or the women's team prepares for the Olympics.
Adventurous Rally to the Arctic Circle
Sebastian Tretter from the Kaiserslautern
plant is taking part in the northernmost rally
in the world with his Opel Astra.
From the Forest of Odes to the Rainforest
An Opel Insignia Sports Tourer parked next to an Ariane 5 rocket in French Guiana? Former
Opel employee Wilfried Theiss shares the story behind this unusual picture with us.
From “Temporary” to Permanent
It is one of the most long-standing employee magazines in the German industry: Started in 1949 as a print magazine, the Opel Post is celebrating its 75th birthday this year.
Opel DNA up Close
Exclusive tours for 125 employees and 125 friends: The classic workshop was the perfect place to usher in the celebrations for “125 years of automobile manufacturing”.
Start of an Era
125 years ago, the foundation stone was laid for affordable mobility for millions: With the signing of the contract on January 21, 1899, Opel became a car manufacturer.
BlitzKids, Get to Your Pencils!
The new Opel Corsa is due by the end of this year. You can create your own version of the popular small car already now.
10 Electrifying Superlatives
Stars, duels and bad luck - a look back at the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup.
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