Opel started as sewing machine brand with founder's initials. Company produced bicycles from 1886, changing logo in 1888. First logo featured bike symbol, Victoria, from 1893. First cars launched in 1899, logo appeared in advertisements
PSA acquired Opel from GM in March 2017. Michael Lohscheller appointed as CEO. Company implemented new strategy focused on profitability
Based on Astra platform, produced in Bochum, Germany. Co-developed with Porsche, introduced in 1999. Featured seven-passenger seating with Flex 7 cargo system. Ranked third in European Car of the Year 2000. Production ended in 2005, replaced by Zafira B
Last new Opel model before WWII, launched in 1939. Featured unitary body design, studied by Soviet engineers. Produced 25,374 units total, including 248 cabriolets
Launched as Vauxhall Insignia in 2008, replacing Signum and Vectra. First production car based on GM Epsilon II platform. Featured adaptive forward lighting and Opel Eye safety system. Won 2009 European Car of the Year award. Produced in multiple markets worldwide under different names
OPC was established in 1997 as Opel's performance division. Volker Strycek serves as managing director. Replaced GSi branding in Opel's high-performance lineup