English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on June 09, 2026, 12:24:10
Title: New electric Opel Astra from Rüsselsheim: Will affordable €25,000 EVs with Chinese tech spark a turnaround?
Post by: Redaktion on June 09, 2026, 12:24:10
Opel is clinging to Germany as a location and is building the next generation of the Astra at its headquarters. Behind the scenes, however, a brutal austerity course is raging, which is why the future of the traditional Opel brand is now being strategically and closely intertwined with Stellantis partner Leapmotor from China.
Title: Re: New electric Opel Astra from Rüsselsheim: Will affordable €25,000 EVs with Chinese tech spark a
Post by: wvdschel on June 09, 2026, 12:37:40
Previous generations already used Chinese engines for a decade: the 1.0 and 1.5 petrol engines found in everything from the small Opel Karl and Adam to the heavy Insignia are designed and built by SAIC.