BRAND DIRECTORY
Opel
Germany · Automobiles
About Opel
Opel is a German automotive brand with roots dating to 1862, when Adam Opel began making sewing machines in Rüsselsheim. The company later produced bicycles and automobiles, becoming one of Germany’s best-known mass-market car brands; today Opel is part of Stellantis.
What does Opel make or offer?
Opel's main product and technology areas include passenger cars, crossovers, commercial vehicles, EVs, hybrids and parts.
Brand origin and manufacturing country
Opel is a German automotive brand with roots dating to 1862, when Adam Opel began making sewing machines in Rüsselsheim. The company later produced bicycles and automobiles, becoming one of Germany’s best-known mass-market car brands; today Opel is part of Stellantis. This does not mean every Opel product is manufactured in one country. International companies can operate factories and supply chains in many countries, so the most reliable source for a specific product is its label or manufacturer documentation.
Common questions about Opel
Where is Opel from?
Opel is a German automotive brand with roots dating to 1862, when Adam Opel began making sewing machines in Rüsselsheim. The company later produced bicycles and automobiles, becoming one of Germany’s best-known mass-market car brands; today Opel is part of Stellantis.
When was Opel founded?
The history of Opel dates to 1862.
Official website: https://www.opel.com/