Opel Automobiles

Opel is a historic German automobile manufacturer with a legacy dating back to 1862. Founded by Adam Opel in Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany, the company initially produced sewing machines and later became the world's largest bicycle manufacturer before transitioning to automobile production in 1899.

Today, Opel is a core brand within Stellantis, a global automotive giant formed in 2021 through the merger of PSA Group (which acquired Opel from General Motors in 2017) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. While its headquarters and primary engineering center remain in Rüsselsheim, Opel's manufacturing is spread across several European locations, including Germany (Eisenach), Spain (Zaragoza), and Poland (Gliwice), to serve its international markets. In the United Kingdom, Opel vehicles are predominantly sold under the Vauxhall brand.