Opel is a German automobile manufacturer founded in 1862 by Adam Opel in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Initially, the company produced sewing machines and later expanded to bicycles before manufacturing its first car in 1899. Opel is one of Europe's largest automakers and has produced over 70 million vehicles to date
. Historically, Opel was owned by General Motors from 1929 to 2017, after which it was acquired by the French PSA Group, and since 2021, it has been a subsidiary of Stellantis, a multinational automotive group. Opel designs, engineers, manufactures, and distributes passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and vehicle parts, and together with its British sister brand Vauxhall, it operates in over 50 countries worldwide
. Opel is known for pioneering automotive innovations such as the first mass- production assembly line in Germany and producing the first mass-production vehicle with a self-supporting all-steel body. Its product range includes popular passenger cars like the Astra, Corsa, and Mokka, as well as commercial vehicles like the Combo and Vivaro
. In summary, Opel is a major European car manufacturer with a long history, now part of the Stellantis group, recognized for its broad vehicle lineup and significant role in automotive history
