Opel to mark 125th anniversary this 2024

Opel is marking its 125^th anniversary this year.

The firm marks the start of its history with the signing of a contract by Wilhelm Opel, son of the company founder Adam Opel, to purchase a plant in Russelsheim to manufacture automobiles. The firm had previously been a sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer but thus ventured into the world of automobile manufacturing 125 years ago.

Opel states that it has since seen more than 75 million examples of its cars leaving its production plants across Europe. 2024 also marks the year in which the firm starts manufacturing of the Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric. Equipped with a 154bhp electric motor that delivers total of 270Nm of torque and a WLTP range of 413km the model is said to impress with its performance, alongside its comfort and spaciousness on offer.

The firm states that 2024 will be marked by celebrations as well as the reveal of innovative new models, more information of which will soon be revealed. The firm revealed the first teaser images of a new Frontera in January 2024.