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Opel
German carmaker Opel produced its first vehicle in 1899. Since then, it's seen many ups and downs.
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Testing the Opel Zafira Electric. Thailand — the Detroit of Asia? And: London’s new traffic rules.
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REV’s tests the Opel Zafira Electric. Can it compete with more expensive vans like the VW ID. Buzz?
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Testing the Cupra Formentor. Opel looks for success with EVs. And a Bosnian’s souped-up Jetta.
Opel — success with electric vehicles?
Opel was once one of Europe’s largest carmakers. Can switching to EVs revive its fortunes?
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Is China conquering Europe with its mini EVs? Plus: The best-selling Opel Astra is now fully electric.
The first electric Astra from Opel
Opel's successful Astra is now going electric. Also as a station wagon.
Opel ends production of Astra in Poland
As the last Astra rolls off the line of Opel’s plant in Poland, some fear the city will lose its economic bite.
Germany: Opel plant to shut over global chip shortage
The plant will be shut until at least the beginning of 2022, a spokesman said.
Opel slashes hours at main German factory
Workers will have to rely on government compensation after Opel slashed hours at its historic German plant.
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German prosecutors raid Opel offices
Another day, another chapter in Germany's never-ending Dieselgate story. This time it's Opel feeling the heat.
Hungary rolls out red carpet for German carmakers
BMW is following in the footsteps of its rivals like Mercedes and Audi by investing in a new plant in Hungary.
Opel helps carmaker PSA to record profits
Peugeot maker PSA Group has seen record profits of €1.7 billion in the first half of year as revenues jumped 40 percent.
Opel reportedly manipulated diesel emissions
Opel is being investigated for manipulating vehicle emissions on about 60,000 cars, according to a media report.
DW Business – Europe & Africa
Turmoil at Opel under new owner PSA of France – Victims still feel pain of Rana Plaza collapse
PSA's changing plans for Opel
The PSA takeover was seen as something of a rescue for Opel. But Opel's lost PSA €179 million since the takeover.
What will remain of Opel at Eisenach?
Opel parent company PSA plans to cut half the workforce from it's plant in Eisenach, Germany.
Opel workers protest cuts
French carmaker PSA has reported a strong sales but Opel workers fear for their jobs and wages.
Opel still struggling after takeover
German carmaker Opel is still losing money six months on from its takeover by France's PSA Group.
Ellesmere Port tied to UK sales
Opel/Vauxhall's new boss says the survival of one of Britain's biggest car factory is linked to rising sales in the UK.
High-level talks about UK's Vauxhall plant
Britain’s business secretary Greg Clark is meeting the CEO of PSA to discuss job cuts at the UK car factory.
Opel emissions cause PSA's ire
The French car making group is reportedly seeking a refund from GM after discovering Opel's emissions challenges.
Opel: No factory closures or layoffs
The new owner of Opel-Vauxhall says it won't begin involuntary layoffs at the loss making carmaker it bought from GM.
Police: 'Not okay' to put child in the trunk
Speed patrol officers were puzzled to spot a hand emerging from the trunk of a car - holding down the tailgate.
PSA takes over at Opel/Vauxhall
The French carmaker has taken over Opel/Vauxhall ahead of time, seeking to chart a turnaround for the two brands.
EU OKs Peugeot takeover of Opel
The EU competition authority has OK'd Peugeot PSA’s takeover of Germany's Opel.
Opel boss steps down
The CEO of GM's European subsidiary is stepping down ahead of the money-losing unit's sale to France PSA Group.
PSA to honor Opel jobs deals
Meeting senior German government officials, PSA chief pledges to uphold a pre-merger job guarantee for Opel workers.
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We take a look back at the German cars that have achieved cult status over the years.
Opinion: What next for Opel?
Despite PSA's talk of creating a European champion with Opel, the path is likely to be painful, says DW's Henrik Böhme.
Opel takeover scrutinized
German car industry expert Ferdinand Dudenhöffer shares his view on PSA's takeover of Opel.
Peugeot-Citroen to buy GM's Opel
French carmaker PSA announced the acquisition of General Motors' (GM) European subsidiary, which includes the Opel and Vauxhall brands, for 1.3 billion euros ($1.38 billion).
PSA, GM announce deal on Opel takeover
With GM's Opel and Vauxhall operations, PSA will become Europe's second-largest carmaker, behind Germany's Volkswagen.
Opel-PSA deal entering finishing straight
A deal on French carmaker PSA's takeover of GM's European division may be just around the corner.
Opel takeover cheers suppliers, worries unions
French carmaker Peugeot has announced it is in talks to buy Germany's Opel - but unions aren't happy.
PSA logs big profit jump
French car-making group PSA has posted a surge in net earnings for 2016 on a considerable rise of revenues.
Peugeot to 'keep Opel-Vauxhall jobs pledge'
The French carmaker has promised Berlin it will not immediately force job cuts on German assembly workers.
German government holds Opel talks
Talks between the German government and automakers PSA and GM have yielded encouraging signs.
Not a love match
Employees are worried about the possible sale of carmaker Opel to French group PSA.
Opel turns into a plaything again
GM talks with PSA to sell Opel has returned the troubled brand to the spotlight with a bang, says DW's Henrik Böhme.
Opel takeover gets political
The CEO of French car group PSA seeks talks with Merkel to secure the takeover of carmaker Opel from General Motors.
Peugeot Citroen in talks to buy GM's Opel brand
The French car giant has said that it's in talks to "expand existing projects" with the German car company.
Losses continue to rack GM's Opel
Despite intense efforts to turn a profit, Opel has yet to come out of the red.
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Grumpy Cat is the new face of Opel
Carmakers Opel are hoping the cult cat from the internet will help boost their image.
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