The Chancellor attends Opel's celebration event.

Opel's 125-year history in the automobile industry. - The Chancellor attends Opel's celebration event.

To mark their 125th anniversary, Opel will be hosting a celebratory event in Rüsselsheim. High-profile guests such as Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and Hesse's Minister President Boris Rhein (CDU) are expected to attend. Throughout the day of open doors, visitors will be given the opportunity to see how Opel is adapting to the electric vehicle revolution.

Beginning in 1899, Opel started out in the car manufacturing business by creating the "Patentmotorwagen System Lutzmann" with the resources of a sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer. Before being absorbed into the US conglomerate General Motors, Opel had previously acquired the Anhaltinische Motorwagenfabrik of automotive pioneer Friedrich Lutzmann in Dessau and translocated it to Rüsselsheim.

In 2017, Opel became a subsidiary of the French multinational PSA Group and has since been enjoying profitable years after drastic job cuts and streamlining its facilities. The German brand has additional factories in Eisenach and Kaiserslautern.

At 125 years, Opel looks to the "Patentmotorwagen System Lutzmann" on the occasion of its Day of Open Doors celebration. Opel's history as told in their communication.

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1. During the celebration event, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) emphasized the importance of electromobility in Germany's future, commending Adam Opel AG for their efforts.
2. The SPD, being a strong advocate for environmental policies, had praised Opel's role in pushing towards a more sustainable automotive industry.
3. Boris Rhine (CDU), in his speech, reflected on Opel's history and highlighted its role as a symbol of Germany's industrial prowess throughout the past 125 years.
4. Visitors to the event were particularly interested in Opel's new electric cars, including the Corsa-e and the Mokka-e, produced in Rüsselsheim.
5. In an interview, the CEO of Opel, Michael Lohscheller, discussed the federal government's support for the transformation of traditional automobile manufacturers into electric vehicle manufacturers.
6. Looking back at Opel's 125-year history, it was clear that the company had navigated various challenges, including technological changes and political shifts, all while remaining a renowned German car manufacturer, such as Boris Rhine and Olaf Scholz can attest to.

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