Rüsselsheim. The “grEEn-campus” project is making progress with the groundbreaking ceremony in Rüsselsheim planned for this year
The project at the Opel headquarters makes the location fit to help Stellantis achieve its target of becoming a carbon net zero company1 by 2038 and underlines the Company’s commitment to Opel as a German brand in the group
Stellantis will create a sustainable headquarters that is geared to the changing demands of employees in their workplace and reflects the new agile working models
the centrepiece of the future Stellantis Germany and global Opel headquarters
“The grEEn-campus project in Russelsheim is part of our commitment to corporate social and environmental responsibility at Stellantis
our approach goes far beyond a place to work: we want to invent what tomorrow's workspaces will be
eco-responsible and fully adapted to our new hybrid and flexible ways of working
both for the company and for our employees and future generations
contributing to our goal of carbon neutrality,” said Xavier Chéreau
Stellantis Chief Human Resources & Transformation Officer
Stellantis grEEn-campuses are located in core countries where Stellantis has a rich history
Rüsselsheim joins facilities in Poissy
The “EE” in grEEn-campus represents both Stellantis’ commitment to the Environment and the Employees: energy positive to protect the Environment as well as a mindset of constant education to deliver a great employee Experience
increase efficiency: reduction of CO2 footprint
Stellantis is creating ultra-modern and efficient offices and workplaces for employees from administration
research & development and sales at the Opel headquarters in the immediate vicinity of the modern production plant
In accordance with Opel’s Greenovation philosophy
the planning is centred around the idea of sustainability
the electricity needs of the office buildings will be covered by photovoltaic systems with around 7,000 panels installed across the roof
the complex can be operated in a climate-neutral manner; no fossil energy sources are used
The building is air-conditioned using efficient heat pump technology; The green areas will be irrigated with rainwater to reduce water consumption
Greening components also contribute to this and to increasing biodiversity
a modern charging infrastructure including wall boxes will be set up in accordance with the company’s electromobility strategy
The Rüsselsheim location will thus make a decisive contribution to Stellantis’ goal of becoming a carbon net zero corporation ahead of its competitors
attractive working environment with tradition
the new grEEn-campus will make everyday working life more pleasant
High-quality materials in the interior areas contribute to improving air quality and the well-being of employees
The newly designed office model reflects the hybrid
flexible way of working from home and office days that now exists in many areas
The reduced space helps to maximise synergies
reach colleagues more quickly and thus make decision-making processes more efficient
The attractive landscape park in the middle of the grEEn-campus as well as other modern facilities offer new opportunities for breaks and personal exchange
Stellantis remains on track to achieve its carbon net zero emission target by 2038, with single digit percentage compensation of the remaining emissions. In 2023, Stellantis reduced its absolute global carbon footprint (in CO2-eq) by 12.6% vs 2021 baseline. Corporate Social Responsibility activities are fully embedded throughout Dare Forward 2030
the Company’s long-term strategic plan
[1] With single digit percentage compensation of the remaining emissions
“This will continue to spur growth,” Trump told reporters
“We’ll effectively be charging a 25% tariff.”
The tariffs, which the White House expects to raise $100 billion in revenue annually, could be complicated as even U.S. automakers source their components from around the world
The tax hike starting in April means automakers could face higher costs and lower sales
though Trump argues that the tariffs will lead to more factories opening in the United States and the end of what he judges to be a “ridiculous” supply chain in which auto parts and finished vehicles are manufactured across the United States
To underscore his seriousness about the tariffs directive he signed
Shares in General Motors fell roughly 3% in Wednesday trading
Trump has long said that tariffs against auto imports would be a defining policy of his presidency
betting that the costs created by the taxes would cause more production to relocate to the United States while helping narrow the budget deficit
and foreign automakers have plants around the world to accommodate global sales while maintaining competitive prices — and it could take years for companies to design
build and open the new factories that Trump is promising
“We’re looking at much higher vehicle prices,” said economist Mary Lovely
senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics
These kinds of taxes fall more heavily on the middle and working class.‘’
She said more households will be priced out of the new car market — where prices already average about $49,000 — and will have to hang on to aging vehicles
The tariffs on autos would start being collected on April 3
If the taxes are fully passed onto consumers
the average auto price on an imported vehicle could jump by $12,500
a sum that could feed into overall inflation
Trump was voted back into the White House last year because voters believed he could bring down prices
Foreign leaders were quick to criticize the tariffs
a sign that Trump could be intensifying a broader trade war that could damage growth worldwide
“This is a very direct attack,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed regret at the U.S
decision to target auto exports from Europe and vowed that the bloc would protect consumers and businesses
and the European Union,” she said in a statement
adding that the EU’s executive branch would assess the impact of the move
he indicated that he would like to provide a new incentive to help car buyers by allowing them to deduct from their federal income taxes the interest paid on auto loans
so long as their vehicles were made in America
That deduction would eat into some of the revenues that could be generated by the tariffs
The new tariffs would apply to both finished autos and parts used in the vehicles
according to a White House official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the taxes on a call with reporters
The tariffs would be on top of any existing taxes and were legally based on a 2019 Commerce Department investigation that occurred during Trump’s first term on national security grounds
For autos and parts under the USMCA trade pact applying to the United States
the 25% tariffs would only apply to non-U.S
The administration is reasoning that there is excess capacity at U.S
automakers that will enable them to ramp up production to avoid the tariffs by manufacturing more domestically
with the official noting that automakers have known since the Trump campaign that tariffs were coming
The auto tariffs are part of a broader reshaping of global relations by Trump, who plans to impose what he calls “reciprocal” taxes on April 2 that would match the tariffs
The president has also imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports
removing the exemptions from his earlier 2018 taxes on the metals
His taxes risk igniting a broader global trade war with escalating retaliations that could crush global trade, potentially hurting economic growth while raising prices for families and businesses as some of the costs of the taxes get passed along by importers. When the European Union retaliated with plans for a 50% tariff on U.S. spirits
Trump responded by planning a 200% tax on alcoholic beverages from the EU
Trump also intends to place a 25% tariff on countries that import oil from Venezuela
even though the United States also imports oil from that nation
Trump’s aides maintain that the tariffs on Canada and Mexico are about stopping illegal immigration and drug smuggling
But the administration also wants to use the tariff revenues to lower the budget deficit and assert America’s preeminence as the world’s largest economy
The president on Monday cited plans by South Korean automaker Hyundai to build a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana as evidence that tariffs would bring back manufacturing jobs
Slightly more than 1 million people are employed domestically in the manufacturing of motor vehicles and parts
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
An additional 2.1 million people work at auto and parts dealerships
The United States last year imported nearly 8 million cars and light trucks worth $244 billion
Japan and South Korea were the top sources of foreign vehicles
Imports of auto parts came to more than $197 billion
Associated Press writers Paul Wiseman in Washington and Rob Gillies in Toronto contributed to this report
Opel has reduced production at its main plant in Rüsselsheim
assembly of the Astra compact car and its sister model
has come to a complete standstill this week
the Rüsselsheim plant will switch to a one-shift operation
which is expected to last until the end of January
according to the German publication Handelsblatt
is that despite sales of the Astra going well
the sister model DS 4 is not selling as well as hoped
It was only in June that the German Chancellor visited to mark the 125th anniversary of the German car manufacturer
things have not become easier on an already strapped market since then
resulting in the downgrade in shift operation
About 1,600 people are currently employed at the Opel factory in Rüsselsheim
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Stumbling upon Freeway Restaurant on a rainy evening while my wife and I were driving back from Frankfurt Airport
the two of us found an unexpected slice of America on the outskirts of Ruesselsheim
The eatery is perched inconspicuously on the top floor of an office building
It offers a respite for those caught in the autobahn’s relentless traffic
located 15 minutes from Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden
brushed with the broad strokes of a diner along a highway — not the interstate
The decor is a patchwork of the past: a vibrant collection of memorabilia from gas station signs to vintage car parts
all basking in the warm glow of wall-to-wall neon lights
A life-sized statue of a University of Texas linebacker stands sentinel among the dining booths
with a curiously pint-sized Michael Jordan nearby
while a crocodile head clutches Budweiser bottles in its teeth
Our booth welcomed us with the promise of comfort and space
Some of them are large enough to accommodate eight or more
The menu read like a road map of classic meals
punctuated by photos of rusted relics and roadside scenes of the American West
the menu playfully toed the line between two worlds
One item described the classic hamburger in a local German dialect
ending with the assertion “simple but good” in English
we went with mozzarella sticks and nachos for starters
The portions challenged our appetite and were nearly meals in themselves
While the flavors differed from those stateside
The nachos were blanketed in tomato sauce and cheese
Missing was the gooey yellow cheese I was expecting
Dip choices for the mozzarella sticks didn’t include classic marinara
The menu features a full Mexican section of tortilla soft rolls
we chose to bypass another visit south of the border
Having firmly broken food traditions at this point
I indulged in a milkshake while making my final selection
Freeway’s Nutella variant was a creamy delight
a sweet start to the savory adventure ahead
The dish is a surf-and-turf served with a sidekick of shrimp and a creamy sauce
The sides continued the theme of ample portions
from a huge side salad to generous helpings of potato wedges
Freeway also pulls no punches with its burger selection
a Tex-Mex cheeseburger and even its signature Monster burger
a 1.5-pound patty stacked high with toppings
My customizable veggie burger was a pleasant patchwork of vegetables
though Freeway swapped the expected pickle for a fresh cucumber
which made a surprising difference in flavor
the side of coleslaw was tasty but decidedly German in flavor and lacked the sweetness of its American counterpart
homemade lemonades infused with berries and mint
were the perfect foil to the hearty fare: refreshing and light
the airy yet satisfying pancake dessert closed the meal with a nod to the classic American breakfast
The restaurant’s allure didn’t wane as night set in
but our visit was too late in the year to experience the full charm of the rooftop area
which promises 360-degree views and al fresco dining under the stars
Freeway might not be a complete culinary homecoming
but this bright neon oasis stands as a fun and heartfelt hat tip to American culture and cuisine
If you are feeling nostalgic for the USA and can’t get your kicks on Route 66
Prices: Appetizers start at 6.90 euros for the nacho bowl
Steak selection begins at 29.90 euros for the rumpsteak adn tops out with an Irish tomahawk steak for 55.90 euros
Soft drinks start at 2.80 euros; homemade lemonades are 4.80 euros
Rüsselsheim. On Saturday, Opel celebrated 125 years of automobile manufacturing under the motto “Forever forward since 1899” and invited the public to the open day in Rüsselsheim
Thousands of Opel fans from near and far took the opportunity to delve deep into the history of the brand with the Blitz and
to gain an insight into how Opel has positioned itself for the electrified automotive future and wants to shape it sustainably
many visitors used the day to look “behind the scenes” of automobile production
https://youtu.be/JJWohlek2W4
Opel CEO Florian Huettl was able to welcome German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
the Prime Minister of the State of Hesse Boris Rhein as well as Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Stellantis Chairman John Elkann and Xavier Chéreau
Stellantis Chief Human Resources & Transformation Officer and Opel Supervisory Board Chairman
as guests of honour at the Opel headquarters in the morning
Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Rhein emphasised how important the success of the automotive industry is for Germany and
in congratulating them on Opel's anniversary
underlined the great importance of Opel's electrification strategy for the future
On this occasion Xavier Chéreau also presented the plans for the “grEEn-campus” project
the new global Opel headquarters and future Stellantis Germany headquarters
which will make a decisive contribution to reducing the carbon footprint of the Rüsselsheim location
A recording of the ceremony with the Chancellor's speech can be found here
Everyone who unfortunately could not attend or who simply wants to review the festival can find the "Best of" video of the anniversary celebrations here
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Andreas Steiner +49 (0) 631-71068133 andreas.steiner@opel-vauxhall.com
The expected tariff cost is significantly lower than the $4 billion to $5 billion crosstown rival General Motors estimates
which Ford attributes to its higher mix of U.S.-built vehicles
the German city of Ruesselsheim resolved to turn a complex of villas on the River Main into a cultural hub
making the onetime private residences a posh showcase for public functions
the Opel Villas have lent their splendorous setting to exhibitions
lectures and the like while preserving mansions previously owned by the family that founded the Opel vehicle brand
Ruesselsheim is practically synonymous with the automaker founded in 1862
The first of the current three villas in the ensemble was built in 1916 and includes a winter garden that was restored to its former magnificence in 2012 after decades of neglect
which Fritz Opel called his “castle on the Main,” is now the exhibition space
giving the Opel Villas an architectural range spanning almost a century
a nonprofit organization that cares for the Opel Villas and puts on the events there
I went to one titled “Art for Animals: A Change of Perspective for People,” which runs through Feb
The exhibition introduces artists who turn to animals to examine our relationships with and love for critters of all kinds
Two pieces by artist Esko Mannikko caught my attention
One is a picture of a baby lamb being bottle-fed by an old man smoking a cigarette in his kitchen
It is placed next to a closeup depicting the face of a horse
which has snow in its hair and a tear running down its eye
The juxtaposition of one animal receiving loving attention with another left cold and lonely was striking for me
Some of the pieces in the exhibition are whimsical
Dominika Bednarsky’s “Snails” consists of several dozen ceramic snails or slugs on the floor in one of the rooms
There are also four birds’ nests made of different materials by Bjoern Braun
The artist duo of Kroot Juurak and Alex Bailey created video presentations in which they show themselves performing for animal visitors rather than human ones
thus changing the paradigm of art that merely reproduces animals
The Opel Villas have another animal-themed display going now as well
2020” is a sound installation constructed by performance artist Valie Export that explores the division between humans and animals
There is no admission charge for this exhibition
Like “Art for Animals,” it runs through Feb
A comprehensive listing of exhibitions both current and former can be found on the Opel Villas website
An English version of the website text is available
although detailed descriptions of the current exhibitions are given only in the German version.
the free on-site parking also made the Opel Villas a pleasure for my short excursion
the adjacent greenspaces and nearby river terrace with views of the Main offer an incentive for visitors to linger and enjoy a more leisurely stay
For those looking to have a meal during their visit
It serves Italian cuisine and is moderately priced
The Opel Villas aren’t the only architectural marvel in the area
The cultural offerings of the Opel Villas can easily be paired with a side trip affording travelers a chance to soak up the many charms of Mainz
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Press kit
“Today is a great day for Opel and for our hometown of Rüsselsheim
I was very pleased about the visit by the German Chancellor
the Prime Minister of Hesse and all the other guests
we could share the sound business model of Opel and our bold electrification strategy
We will be the first German brand to offer a battery-electric version of each model in our portfolio this year still
With 125 years of experience in automobile manufacturing
we and our employees are proudly pursuing the path of electrification with conviction
We are also continuing to invest in the wellbeing of our employees with the new carbon neutral grEEn-campus that will be built here in Rüsselsheim,” said Opel CEO Florian Huettl
“125 years of automobile manufacturing in Rüsselsheim – this is a significant and impressive story
Ever since cars have played a role in our society
work has been done here day after day to make them even better
Generations of employees have made Opel the great brand it is today: an automobile company on the path to electromobility
You are once again facing the future – fearlessly and full of confidence
This is exemplary,” said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Prime Minister of Hesse said: “The success of the automotive industry is of strategic importance for Germany and Hesse
We therefore support the industry in transforming its production
lightweight construction as well as drive and battery technology are key technologies that need to be promoted
Openness to technology rather than scepticism of progress is what brings us forward
I warmly congratulate Opel on 125 years of automotive production
The ceremony from the Adam Opel Haus with all speakers will be available as a recording from the afternoon
https://youtu.be/mXQpcjKY1f4
Preview of the future grEEn-campus project
Stellantis Chief Human Resources & Transformation Officer and Opel Supervisory Board Chairman Xavier Chéreau also presented the plans for the grEEn-campus project
the future Stellantis Germany headquarters and new global Opel headquarters on Mainzer Straße in Rüsselsheim
efficient and urban company headquarters will make a decisive contribution to reducing the carbon footprint of the Rüsselsheim location
The building's entire electricity needs will be covered by energy from a photovoltaic system on the roof
The approximately 7,000 panels will enable supply without the use of fossil fuels and climate-neutral operation of the entire office complex
efficient heat pump technology ensures sustainable air conditioning within the building and the greening of building components will improve biodiversity
All consumption is to be recorded using modern software so that the new complex can continually be improved
A contemporary and motivating working environment will be created for the employees from administration
The new complex will be characterised by bright office areas with lots of daylight and high-quality materials
A landscape park with numerous green areas will offer space for breaks and exchange
An extensive charging infrastructure around the grEEn-campus will enable electric vehicles to be charged during working hours – in line with the company's electrification strategy
Public premieres for new Grandland and new Frontera
The all-new Opel Frontera and Opel Grandland were presented to the public for the first time today
Opel will offer at least one battery-electric version of each model in its portfolio this year still
every new Opel introduced in Europe will purely be battery electric
Opel once again confirms its brand promise of making electric mobility and innovative technologies accessible to a broad range of buyers
the Frontera Hybrid1 will be available from around €24,000 and the Frontera Electric1 from around €29,000 (RPE including VAT)
which can be driven by anybody over the age of 15 with the respective licence2
The Kids Corner offered the best entertainment for the youngest guests
there was a pedal car course that invited them to take part in exciting laps
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with no more than two seats and a maximum speed not exceeding 45 km/h.>
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“Today is a great day for Opel and for our hometown of Rüsselsheim
I am very pleased about the visit by the German Chancellor
we will share the sound business model of Opel and our bold electrification strategy
We are also continuing to invest in the wellbeing of our employees with the new carbon neutral grEEn-campus that will be built here in Rüsselsheim,” said Opel CEO Florian Huettl
“125 years of automobile manufacturing in Rüsselsheim – this is a significant and impressive story
You are once again facing the future – fearlessly and full of confidence
This is exemplary,” said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Prime Minister of Hesse said: “The success of the automotive industry is of strategic importance for Germany and Hesse
The ceremony from the Adam Opel Haus with all speakers will be available as a recording from Saturday afternoon
Opel CEO Florian Huettl will also present the plans for the grEEn-campus project
the future Stellantis Germany headquarters and new global Opel headquarters on Mainzer Straße in Rüsselsheim
efficient and urban company headquarters will make a decisive contribution to reducing the carbon footprint of the Rüsselsheim location
The building's entire electricity needs will be covered by energy from a photovoltaic system on the roof
An extensive charging infrastructure around the grEEn-campus will enable electric vehicles to be charged during working hours – in line with the company's electrification strategy
The all-new Opel Frontera and Opel Grandland will be presented to the public for the first time today
the Frontera Hybrid1 will be available from around €24,000 and the Frontera Electric1 from around €29,000 (RPE including VAT)
The Kids Corner offers the best entertainment for the youngest guests
there is a pedal car course that invites them to take part in exciting laps
with no more than two seats and a maximum speed not exceeding 45 km/h
Combined values for Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric according to WLTP1: energy consumption 15.8 kWh/100 km
CO2 emissions 0 g/km; CO2 label: A
Rüsselsheim. On January 21, 1899
second eldest son of the company founder Adam Opel
signed a contract with the Dessau master locksmith Friedrich Lutzmann to purchase his motor vehicle factory
The date marks nothing less than the official start of automobile production at Opel - and thus the beginning of an era
A previously successful sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer
Opel ventured into new territory that was unknown to the company 125 years ago
things happened in quickly: the first units of the new Opel Patentmotorwagen left the factory in the spring of 1899 as the first automobiles produced in Rüsselsheim - to date
more than 75 million Opel vehicles have followed
Opel's credo has always been and continues to be to make individual mobility and innovations accessible and
affordable to a broad range of buyers - across all segments of the Opel model portfolio
First Opel in the spring of 1899 – the Opel Patentwagen System Lutzmann
From the “construction kit” to the “marriage”: innovations non-stop
In 1906, the 1,000th vehicle is already built; The Rüsselsheim car manufacturer achieved its final breakthrough in 1909 with the legendary 4/8 HP “Doktorwagen”. At 3,950 marks, it costs half as much as the luxurious competing models and paved the way for a broader section of the population to have their own automobile. The introduction of the modular system in 1910 also contributed significantly to this.
Innovations today: Astra Sports Tourer Electric with Intelli-Lux LED® Pixel light
Just one year later, Opel established the tradition of the almost nine-decade history of successful compact class models: With the Kadett, Opel is the first manufacturer to bring a family-friendly and, above all, affordable compact car onto the market. And so to this day the bestsellers “Kadett” and “Astra” are synonymous with affordable innovations in the compact class.
[1] A vehicle's values not only depend on the vehicle's efficient use of fuel, but are also influenced by driving behaviour and other non-technical factors.
said on Friday it has reached an agreement with workers on investments in German sites and job protection measures.
"Opel has now concluded the future collective agreement until July 2023 based on the position paper agreed in May," the automaker said in a joint statement with the IG Metall union and works council representatives.
The accord includes "extensive" employment protection measures, unspecified investments in Germany and the replacement of employment commitments made under Opel's previous owner General Motors , it said.
Opel's French owner PSA last year bought the loss-making manufacturer and its British sister brand Vauxhall from GM in a $2.6 billion deal. It aims to restore profitability at Opel by 2020 after two decades of losses at the unit.
(Reporting by Andreas Cremer; Editing by Tom Sims)
The expected tariff cost is significantly lower than the $4 billion to $5 billion crosstown rival General Motors estimates, which Ford attributes to its higher mix of U.S.-built vehicles.
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securing their midterm future following PSA Group's acquisition of the automaker from General Motors
Opel also committed to produce Buick-branded vehicles for GM in its German factories beyond 2019
Opel will build a large SUV at its home factory in Ruesselsheim near Frankfurt, starting in 2020, the company said in a release on Thursday
will produce a successor to the Mokka X subcompact SUV starting in 2019
\"Investments are also confirmed for exports of sister products for another GM brand from these plants,\" the statement said
On Tuesday, GM unveiled the sixth-generation Buick Regal -- which will be sold in the U.S
in four-door hatchback and wagon variants -- and said the models will be built by Opel in Ruesselsheim
The Regal shares its underpinnings with the Insignia midsize model
forcing it to start unwinding a product strategy which for years aligned Buick and Opel's platforms and cars
A briefing held for Opel workers in Ruesselsheim on Thursday said PSA will be locked into producing vehicles based on GM platforms for a number of years
GM CEO Barra backs Opel despite big lossesASSOCIATED PRESSRUESSELSHEIM
Germany (AP) — New General Motors chief Mary Barra has stressed the company's support for its struggling Adam Opel AG subsidiary in Europe
saying Opel workers will get the job of building a new vehicle at the main plant in Germany
Barra said it was "no accident" that Opel's headquarters in Ruesselsheim was the destination for her first foreign trip since becoming CEO on Jan
"I thought it was very important to reinforce in person my commitment and GM's commitment to Opel," she said during a brief appearance before journalists Monday
She called Opel "clearly a vital part of our company."
Barra reiterated the commitment made last year by her predecessor Dan Akerson to turn Opel around after years of losses
She said Opel's Ruesselsheim assembly plant would be the site for a new vehicle that
will lose production of the Astra compact when the current model is replaced
GM is closing another plant in Bochum at the end of this year
General Motors considered selling Opel to Magna International in 2009 but changed its mind
Akerson went to Germany last year and underlined the automaker's commitment to turning its European business around by rebuilding its brand image and launching new models
GM now aims to return Opel to break-even by mid-decade
and is plowing $5.5 billion into the European business
Opel will roll out 23 new models and 13 new engines over the next several years
Barra cited the company's success with recent models such as the tiny Adam city car and the Mokka small SUV as grounds for optimism
Opel's market share inched up to 6.8% in the European Union from 6.7% last year
recording an operating loss of $200 million in the third quarter
Europe's mass-market carmakers are struggling with weak demand in an economy that is recovering only slowly from a financial crisis
The economy is growing again but unemployment remains painfully high at 12.1%
Footage Astra Produktion Rüsselsheim
the purely battery-electric Astra-e will complete the range
“The new Astra has been developed with love and dedication down to the smallest detail
It was also the first car I presented when I took over as Opel CEO and I obviously have a special connection with this compact class bestseller,” said Opel CEO Uwe Hochgeschurtz
engineered and now produced at our traditional headquarters in Rüsselsheim
this newcomer will provide us with additional momentum
I am already looking forward to seeing the new Astra at dealerships and in the hands of our customers in spring.”
the people also continue to produce and develop the brand
The headquarters in Rüsselsheim are an important employer in the entire region
So it is particularly gratifying that the new Astra is rolling off the assembly line here in Rüsselsheim
the company reinforces its commitment to secure the site
Hesse is also doing its part to ensure that the carmaker has good framework conditions for production
The automotive industry is currently undergoing a structural transformation
The State Government of Hesse will continue to support Opel in mastering this challenge
With today's start of production and the conversion to electric mobility planned in 2028
the company demonstrates: It has its sights firmly set on the future,” said Hesse’s Prime Minister Volker Bouffier and Economics Minister Tarek Al-Wazir
“The increased competitiveness of the Rüsselsheim plant has ensured that this exciting model can be produced here,” said Ralph Wangemann
Managing Director Human Resources and Labour Director
“This investment will allow work in two shifts and the skills
dedication and commitment of the employees will play a major part in the future success of our new Astra.”
“The team handled the numerous pandemic-related restrictions excellently
We are extremely proud to be the new home of the Astra – a state-of-the-art compact class bestseller in outstanding quality,” said Plant Manager Michael Lewald
is a leader in the compact and midsize class
A leap in time has taken place in the interior of the new generation Astra
analogue instruments are consigned to history
the new human-machine-interface (HMI) with fresh
Operation is via an extra-wide touchscreen
important settings such as climate control can still be selected directly via just a few switches
Never before has an Opel been so intuitive and easy to operate as the new Astra
The outstanding seating comfort in the new compact class model is also typical of Opel
are AGR-certified (Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V.) with exemplary ergonomics
The driver is supported by optional state-of-the-art assistance systems ranging from the head-up display to the 360-degree view called Intelli-Vision
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Opel employees walked off their jobs to attend a mass rally at the automaker's headquarters Thursday
protesting General Motors Co.'s decision to abandon the unit's sale to new owners the workers hoped would preserve jobs
thousands of Opel workers walked off the job across Germany on Thursday to protest General Motors Co.'s decision to abandon the unit's sale to new owners
Their indignation was echoed by German and Russian politicians
who had strongly supported the now-scrapped sale of a majority in Opel to Canadian auto parts maker Magna International Inc
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin asserted that GM had exhibited an "arrogant attitude" in abandoning months of negotiations
said that "jobs must be protected."
Workers at Opel's headquarters in Ruesselsheim vented their frustration and anger at a rally
One group carried a black coffin with the GM and Opel logos; others held placards such as "GM get lost" and "Hands off Opel."
and that is the heart of the problem," Klaus Franz
"We will stand together and fight for our future
Organizers estimated that 10,000 workers attended
Smaller rallies were held at factories in Bochum
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's office said she had discussed it with President Barack Obama
who told her he had no involvement in Tuesday's decision by the board of the majority government-owned company
Merkel spokesman Ulrich Wilhelm said she spoke with Obama Wednesday evening and the two agreed to remain in contact on the issue
Merkel told him the government would press for GM quickly to put forward a new plan for Opel
GM's decision was an embarrassment to Merkel
coming hours after she had addressed the U.S
German officials swiftly demanded a restructuring plan from Detroit and vowed to recover by Nov
30 a EU1.5 billion ($2.2 billion) bridge loan granted to keep Opel afloat as a buyer was sought
Westerwelle said he would make clear in Washington that "the money granted must be paid back."
German workers worry GM will make even more cuts to return Opel to profit than Magna would have
the decision won a cautious welcome from union officials in Britain and Poland
where workers had feared possible cutbacks in a Magna takeover
urged GM to come up with a viable plan for Adam Opel GmbH
He argued that Opel should have a more independent status and "no longer be an appendage of GM."
Unions and employees had offered cost-cutting concessions to ease a Magna deal
GM will face a new battle to secure concessions for its own restructuring plan -- and has raised the prospect of a bankruptcy if it is blocked
"Stop the talk about insolvency -- that is damaging to the business," Franz said
GM's chief negotiator for the sale of Opel
said Wednesday that GM's plan was similar but not identical to that presented by Magna and Sberbank
which had called for the elimination of 10,500 European jobs or about 20 percent of the work force
GM CEO Fritz Henderson said in Detroit that the company could tap some of the $50 billion in aid it has received from the U.S
Henderson said it would do so only if necessary and would try to finance the estimated EU3 billion restructuring with loans from European countries
money generated by Opel and by reducing royalties that Opel pays GM for use of technology
Germany offered billions in aid for the planned Magna deal
Officials have been noncommittal about possible aid for the new plan
saying they need details and word on how much money GM itself will provide
"We expect the management now to say what they can (contribute) alone," said Roland Koch
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Discontinuing Opel in China would eliminate the risk of the two brands competing for the same customer
GM says its 22 Opel dealers in China sold 4,365 vehicles last year
whereas Buick sold 810,000 vehicles from its 650 stores
General Motors says today it will invest €245 million ($337 million) into its Ruesselsheim
assembly plant to build an additional Opel product and a vehicle slated for export to North America under the Buick brand
The move will increase the Rhein-Main assembly plant’s capacity utilization
making it a more profitable operation for Opel
we will take another important step in our multi-billion-dollar model offensive with which we will pave the way for Opel’s profitable growth,” GM President and Opel Supervisory Board Chairman Dan Ammann says in a statement
GM is investing a total of €4 billion ($5.2 billion) into Opel’s turnaround
a plan that calls for 23 new products and 13 new powertrains in the region through 2016
which Ruesselsheim will add alongside a new variant to the Opel Insignia later in the decade
would be the second go-around for the brand at the assembly plant
Ruesselsheim built the Regal midsize car for export when production of the latest-generation model launched in 2010
“The decisions of the Supervisory Board for the production of a Buick and for the investment in an additional model for the Ruesselsheim plant are based on the recently concluded collective agreement,” says Wolfgang Schaefer-Klug
head of the Opel Works Council and deputy chairman of the Supervisory Board
GM also announces today plans to discontinue selling the Opel brand in China next year
a decision Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann calls overdue
“It would have cost hundreds of millions of euros to raise awareness of the Opel brand and to expand the distribution network,” he says
is one of the market leaders in China and we plan to intensify our future collaboration
with several projects currently under examination.”
A number of those were products co-developed with Opel
Pulling Opel from China comes after a decision last year to remove Chevrolet from Europe
which was seen hindering Opel’s turnaround
Ruesselsheim presently builds four variants of the Opel Insignia
which shares its architecture with the Regal and the Zafira MPV
The investment announcement marks another step in the turnaround of Opel
which has not been profitable for GM in 14 years
At one time Opel and Volkswagen competed for sales leadership in Europe
but a dearth of product at the GM unit saw its deliveries decline to 738,411 units last year
But Ammann told WardsAuto at the Geneva auto show earlier this month a slight year-over-year market-share gain in 2013 signals progress is being made
but important milestone,” Ammann said of the share improvement
“There’s no doubt we’re making some real progress.”
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AMSTERDAM, January 17, 2023 – Stellantis N.V. and Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan; ASX: VUL
FSE: VUL) have signed a binding term sheet for the first phase of a multiphase project to develop new geothermal projects aimed at decarbonizing the energy mix of Stellantis’ Rüsselsheim industrial site in Germany
which is home to both the DS4 and Opel Astra
the project could provide a significant portion of the industrial site’s annual energy needs starting in 2025
located at the northernmost extent of Vulcan’s focus area in the Upper Rhine Valley
will include a pre-feasibility study for the construction of geothermal assets for Stellantis’ facility
the next phase will focus on drilling and more advanced studies and development
Stellantis will aim to source funding for 50% of the project development
which is also supported by the local government
Stellantis and Vulcan will aim to produce clean electricity and supply it to the grid for both internal and external consumption
in accordance with Germany’s Renewable Energy Act (EEG)
while also producing heat to be transferred to Stellantis’ manufacturing site
“This partnership with Vulcan reinforces our commitment to promoting greater clean energy solutions across our enterprise,” said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. “It is one of many actions we’ve taken to drive results, impact, and sustainability in alignment with our Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan.”
Stellantis is committed to become the industry champion in climate change mitigation
The agreement with Vulcan Energy marks Stellantis’ first potential use of renewable geothermal energy to decarbonize and localize its energy supply at an industrial site
“Vulcan’s core mission is decarbonization
through renewable energy and carbon neutral
zero fossil fuels lithium supply,” said Vulcan Managing Director and CEO
“Vulcan is here to support Stellantis
our largest lithium customer and one of our major shareholders
While we remain focused on our geothermal-lithium developments in the center of the Upper Rhine Valley Brine Field
this project is a complementary opportunity to expand our development pipeline to some of the outer lying areas in the Upper Rhine Valley
supported by industrial partners like Stellantis.”
“I am happy about the partnership of Stellantis and Vulcan Energy announced today,” said Boris Rhein
because it shows that in our state climate protection and state-of-the-art industrial production through innovative ideas are perfectly compatible.”
The agreement with Stellantis also increases Vulcan’s decarbonizing impact on the European electric vehicle industry
complementing the carbon avoidance from its Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project
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This will make the Astra the first Opel model to be available in all drive variants – from highly efficient combustion engines to electric drive
Opel Olympia 1947: The start of a new era of car production in Rüsselsheim
Opel had to start from scratch once before – after the great fire catastrophe of 1911
when a fire had reduced large parts of the Rüsselsheim plant to rubble
the Opel family and the employees showed courage to try something new and
after previously having made sewing machines
turned their attention completely to bicycle and automobile production
The situation is similar after the end of the Second World War
there is hardly a stone left standing on the company premises near the Main river
so that parts production can initially be resumed under the existing circumstances
the first 1½ tonne Blitz truck leaves the plant
Vehicle production picks up speed at the end of 1947
series production of passenger cars finally starts again
The Rüsselsheim based company thus chooses a model that already made history at its premiere twelve years earlier: in 1935
the Olympia was the first German mass-produced car to have a self-supporting all-steel body and
improved driving performance and low fuel consumption
the design of the modern safety body paved the way for large-scale production
These were the best prerequisites for a successful return to passenger car production in 1947
which is in great demand at the time and becomes a bestseller in the 1950s
But the foundation stone for the booming production in Rüsselsheim – and for the mobility of millions in the following German “Wirtschaftswunderjahre” ("economic miracle years") – is laid as early as the end of the 1940s with models such as the Olympia
Models that make a broad section of the population mobile again and innovations affordable
Opel has maintained this credo over the decades and continues to inspire people with models that are as practical as they are emotional and at the same time affordable
So it is no wonder that the latest generation of the compact class bestseller Opel Astra is also manufactured at the company's headquarters
New Opel Astra: The next bestseller “made in Rüsselsheim”
[1] AUTIO BILD edition 45/2022 and BILD am SONNTAG edition 46/2022
category for “Best car under €50,000”
around 70 software experts from Stellantis and AWS – the preferred cloud partner of Stellantis for vehicle platforms – worked together on this cloud-based product development environment called "Virtual Engineering Workbench" (VEW)
results could be achieved within a few days that would otherwise have taken several weeks”
Vice President/ E2E Integration V&V and DevOps
in the future software engineers from any Stellantis software hub can start building vehicle software in a continuous integration
a real driver assistance camera could be linked and simulated together with a virtual electronic power steering
The logistical and purely physical processes usually took days or even weeks and took place in the classic environment between the supplier and the automobile manufacturer
This makes the VEW an integral part of the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan
in which Software plays a key role on the company’s way to become industry leaders in terms of customer experience in services and products
The software-driven strategy of Stellantis deploys next-generation tech platforms
building on existing connected vehicle capabilities to transform how customers interact with their vehicles
and to generate approximately €20 billion in incremental annual revenues by 2030
The plan includes the creation of a Data and Software Academy to retrain more than 1,000 people per year and to hire software talents with a global approach
Stellantis will also train developers and engineers in AWS-related cloud technologies to accelerate its transformation into a data-driven enterprise in the cloud
A team of 4,500 people is targeted by 2024 in several software hubs worldwide. One of the currently eight centers is located in Rüsselsheim
The task of Software Hub in Germany is research and development in the areas of software
One team focusses on the topic auf the hackathon: The Virtual Engineering Workbench
It provides automotive engineers with a cloud-enabled high-performance computing environment for the agile development of the three Stellantis key technology platforms STLA Brain
Stellantis and Amazon Web Services announced a cooperation to build - among other things – the next generation of cloud-enabled infrastructure for vehicle platforms
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General Motors unit Opel will make two additional vehicles at its plant in Ruesselsheim
including a Buick destined for the United States
The move forms part of a strategy to intertwine the Opel and Buick product ranges to share deve-lopment costs
while focusing Opel sales in Europe and Buick sales in the United States and China
Opel already makes four variants of its Insignia sedan
which shares the same underpinnings as the Buick Regal
“Buick production in Ruesselsheim will further improve our capacity utilisation,” Opel Chief Executive Karl-Thomas Neumann said in a statement
In January 2015 Opel will stop exports to China
“It would have cost hundreds of millions of euros to raise awareness of the Opel brand and to expand the distribution network
with several projects currently under examination,” Neumann said
Opel sold only 4,365 cars in China last year
Opel said it would invest €245 million to build a new model at the factory
The investment comes on top of a €4 billion investment slated for Germany and Europe to overhaul Opel’s ageing product range with 23 new products and 13 new engines
The auto maker revealed in December that it planned to make a new car
but declined to give further details as a way to preserve a competitive advantage
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Opel has announced plans to shift some 2 000 jobs at its historic Russelsheim research and development hub to French engineering group Segula Technologies
in a bid to avoid job cuts under a major turnaround plan
which was bought by French auto giant PSA last year
said it was discussing a possible “strategic partnership” with Segula “to protect engineering jobs in Ruesselsheim and to overcome the workload decrease from third parties”
The proposed deal still needs to be approved by Opel’s powerful works council
Segula intends to take over “up to 2 000” of Opel’s 7 000 development centre employees as well as several buildings at the Ruesselsheim site just outside Frankfurt
No financial details were revealed but Lohscheller told reporters in a conference call that Segula would set up a new company to house the employees
Segula said it wanted to create “a core engineering centre” in Ruesselsheim that would not just focus on the automobile industry but also sectors “such as rail and energy”
has embarked on an ambitious restructuring since it was taken over by PSA
It aims to achieve 1,1 billion euros in savings by 2020
mainly through voluntary redundancies and by sharing equipment and technology with its parent company
The cost-cutting measures appear to be paying off
with Opel dramatically swinging back to profit in the first half of 2018
the lightning logo carmaker last booked a profit in 1999
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