The sudden resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares will not affect Opel’s push toward electrification, its CEO Florian Huettl told Reuters on Thursday. The automaker's leadership turmoil is being played out, but the German brand is reaffirming its role as Stellantis’ EV pioneer. &nbsp;

Stellantis’ Leadership Crisis &nbsp;

Tavares was suddenly forced to step down this week as Stellantis, the world’s fourth largest carmaker, tossed Tavares into uncertainty after he handed in his resignation over what he saw as disagreements with the company’s turnaround plan. The announcement of his departure comes after a warning of colossal losses, as automakers wrestle to turn a profit amid overcapacity in its U.S. market, sluggish global car demand and rising competition from Chinese automakers. &nbsp;

Stellantis has stepped in, with interim management led by a streamlined executive committee chaired by John Elkann, until a new CEO is appointed. &nbsp;

Opel’s EV Commitment

Opel seems driven nonetheless by its ambitious plans for electrification, despite the upheaval. Huettl commented: 'Opel knows exactly what it has to do to electrify and it will not deviate from those basic decisions.' Opel now enters a critical phase, as the company transitions to EVs in 2025, with 2025 the next major milestone, and he underscored the importance of agility and market responsiveness. &nbsp;

Currently, Opel still has a combination of combustion and electrified models on offer, before transitioning to a fully electric lineup in its next product cycle. The brand's new Grandland SUV, the first Stellantis electric model with a battery produced at the Automotive Cells Company (ACC) gigafactory in France, speaks to its commitment. The new model is expected to go on sale in the first quarter of 2024. &nbsp;

Outlook &nbsp;

Opel's steady hand shows in what is an important moment in the circus that is Stellantis as it struggles to get some leadership stability. For Stellantis, the brand’s status as an EV pioneer within the group is crucial given the severe shift in the auto industry toward electrification. &nbsp;

While the broader challenges facing Stellantis loom large, Opel’s dedication to its electric roadmap serves as a stabilising force amid the ongoing turbulence.

The sudden resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares will not affect Opel’s push toward electrification, its CEO Florian Huettl told Reuters on Thursday. The automaker's leadership turmoil is being played out, but the German brand is reaffirming its role as Stellantis’ EV pioneer.

The sudden resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares will not affect Opel’s push toward electrification, its CEO Florian Huettl told Reuters on Thursday. The automaker's leadership turmoil is being played out, but the German brand is reaffirming its role as Stellantis’ EV pioneer. Stellantis’ Leadership Crisis Tavares was suddenly forced to step down this week as Stellantis, the world’s fourth largest carmaker, tossed Tavares into uncertainty after he handed in his resignation over what he saw as disagreements with the company’s turnaround plan. The announcement of his departure comes after a warning of colossal losses, as automakers wrestle to turn a profit amid overcapacity in its U.S. market, sluggish global car demand and rising competition from Chinese automakers. Stellantis has stepped in, with interim management led by a streamlined executive committee chaired by John Elkann, until a new CEO is appointed. Opel’s EV Commitment Opel seems driven nonetheless by its ambitious plans for electrification, despite the upheaval. Huettl commented: 'Opel knows exactly what it has to do to electrify and it will not deviate from those basic decisions.' Opel now enters a critical phase, as the company transitions to EVs in 2025, with 2025 the next major milestone, and he underscored the importance of agility and market responsiveness. Currently, Opel still has a combination of combustion and electrified models on offer, before transitioning to a fully electric lineup in its next product cycle. The brand's new Grandland SUV, the first Stellantis electric model with a battery produced at the Automotive Cells Company (ACC) gigafactory in France, speaks to its commitment. The new model is expected to go on sale in the first quarter of 2024. Outlook Opel's steady hand shows in what is an important moment in the circus that is Stellantis as it struggles to get some leadership stability. For Stellantis, the brand’s status as an EV pioneer within the group is crucial given the severe shift in the auto industry toward electrification. While the broader challenges facing Stellantis loom large, Opel’s dedication to its electric roadmap serves as a stabilising force amid the ongoing turbulence.

Opel remains confident in electric strategy amid Stellantis leadership shakeup

Opel light commercial vehicles of the new generation will change the way people with intensive duties in various industries approach their work. Whether it be the manufacturing of buildings or delivering packages, these multifaceted helpers of the contemporary world like the Opel Combo Electric, Opel Vivaro Electric, and Opel Movano Electric vehicles have as paramount importance a broad array of ADAS aimed at raising levels of safety and decreasing drivers' burdens.

The Opel brand also fits Dynamic Surround Vision for the new Combo and Vivaro models, necessary for LCVs’ essential tasks, including loose space handling. This new idea blends external camera that are placed on boxes exterior to the car together with a high definition of a rear view mirror. It enhances the drivers’ visibility of the outside world; it has features such as the blind spots activated by the indicator stalk. It reduces the probability of neglecting the presence of pedestrians, cycles or other cars thus greatly improving the maneuverability and security of the car.

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Apart from improved visibility, Opel’s Advanced Driving Assistance Systems package range for both Combo and Vivaro includes up to 18 electronic applications and aides including Intelligent Speed Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Advanced Emergency Braking, and Driver Attention Alert. Optional Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) makes long distance drive very comfortable, practically too, take of hassle free driving.

At the same time, the Opel Movano itself is equipped with up to 21 ADAS in its segment. Notably it has Level 2 automation that include ACC with Lane Centring and Traffic Jam Assist. The combined feature enables the Movano to take full control of the braking, acceleration, and steering up to 30km/h Constantly watching the road and hands on the steering wheel.

Furthermore, the Movano’s Drowsiness Alert system also makes the driver to be more alert especially when he or she is driving for a long time or even needs to take a break. Other safety technologies include Traffic Sign Recognition, Forward Collision Alert with Emergency Braking, and Parking Assist completing the list of ADAS technologies.

Opel's commitment to enhancing LCV functionality and safety underscores its understanding of the demanding nature of commercial vehicle operations. With the introduction of the new Combo, Vivaro, and Movano models, Opel aims not only to streamline daily tasks but also to set new standards in safety and driver assistance within the LCV segment.

Opel light commercial vehicles of the new generation will change the way people with intensive duties in various industries approach their work. Whether it be the manufacturing of buildings or delivering packages, these multifaceted helpers of the contemporary world like the Opel Combo Electric, Opel Vivaro Electric, and Opel Movano Electric vehicles have as paramount importance a broad array of ADAS aimed at raising levels of safety and decreasing drivers' burdens.

Opel light commercial vehicles of the new generation will change the way people with intensive duties in various industries approach their work. Whether it be the manufacturing of buildings or delivering packages, these multifaceted helpers of the contemporary world like the Opel Combo Electric, Opel Vivaro Electric, and Opel Movano Electric vehicles have as paramount importance a broad array of ADAS aimed at raising levels of safety and decreasing drivers' burdens. The Opel brand also fits Dynamic Surround Vision for the new Combo and Vivaro models, necessary for LCVs’ essential tasks, including loose space handling. This new idea blends external camera that are placed on boxes exterior to the car together with a high definition of a rear view mirror. It enhances the drivers’ visibility of the outside world; it has features such as the blind spots activated by the indicator stalk. It reduces the probability of neglecting the presence of pedestrians, cycles or other cars thus greatly improving the maneuverability and security of the car. Also Read: BMW outpaces German rivals in electric vehicle sales surge Apart from improved visibility, Opel’s Advanced Driving Assistance Systems package range for both Combo and Vivaro includes up to 18 electronic applications and aides including Intelligent Speed Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Advanced Emergency Braking, and Driver Attention Alert. Optional Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) makes long distance drive very comfortable, practically too, take of hassle free driving. At the same time, the Opel Movano itself is equipped with up to 21 ADAS in its segment. Notably it has Level 2 automation that include ACC with Lane Centring and Traffic Jam Assist. The combined feature enables the Movano to take full control of the braking, acceleration, and steering up to 30km/h Constantly watching the road and hands on the steering wheel. Furthermore, the Movano’s Drowsiness Alert system also makes the driver to be more alert especially when he or she is driving for a long time or even needs to take a break. Other safety technologies include Traffic Sign Recognition, Forward Collision Alert with Emergency Braking, and Parking Assist completing the list of ADAS technologies. Opel's commitment to enhancing LCV functionality and safety underscores its understanding of the demanding nature of commercial vehicle operations. With the introduction of the new Combo, Vivaro, and Movano models, Opel aims not only to streamline daily tasks but also to set new standards in safety and driver assistance within the LCV segment.

Latest Opel LCVs get extensive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Germany's KBA transport authority said Friday it had ordered carmaker Opel to recall tens of thousands of diesel vehicles worldwide that were configured to fool regulatory emissions tests.

The authority "ordered an obligatory recall on October 17" for Opel Insignia, Cascada and Zafira diesels meeting the latest Euro 6 emissions standard manufactured between 2013 and 2016, saying they were fitted with an "illegal 'defeat device'".

Such software is designed to make vehicles appear less polluting during regulators' tests than in real on-road driving.

Opel has already begun voluntary refits to the 96,000 affected vehicles across Europe, a company spokesman told AFP, with some 43,000 yet to be updated.

That means an officially-approved refit procedure exists that can quickly be applied to the recalled vehicles.

However, Opel has rejected the KBA's finding that its vehicles performed illegally, and said Monday it would contest any compulsory recall order.

Opel this week became the latest German household name to suffer a police search at its headquarters in the wake of the "dieselgate" scandal, in which Volkswagen admitted in 2015 to installing defeat devices in 11 million vehicles worldwide.

Other prominent carmakers like Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler and BMW have already digested recalls of their own, while official probes into the emissions cheating are under way.

Germany's KBA transport authority said Friday it had ordered carmaker Opel to recall tens of thousands of diesel vehicles worldwide that were configured to fool regulatory emissions tests.

Germany's KBA transport authority said Friday it had ordered carmaker Opel to recall tens of thousands of diesel vehicles worldwide that were configured to fool regulatory emissions tests. The authority "ordered an obligatory recall on October 17" for Opel Insignia, Cascada and Zafira diesels meeting the latest Euro 6 emissions standard manufactured between 2013 and 2016, saying they were fitted with an "illegal 'defeat device'". Such software is designed to make vehicles appear less polluting during regulators' tests than in real on-road driving. Opel has already begun voluntary refits to the 96,000 affected vehicles across Europe, a company spokesman told AFP, with some 43,000 yet to be updated. That means an officially-approved refit procedure exists that can quickly be applied to the recalled vehicles. However, Opel has rejected the KBA's finding that its vehicles performed illegally, and said Monday it would contest any compulsory recall order. Opel this week became the latest German household name to suffer a police search at its headquarters in the wake of the "dieselgate" scandal, in which Volkswagen admitted in 2015 to installing defeat devices in 11 million vehicles worldwide. Other prominent carmakers like Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler and BMW have already digested recalls of their own, while official probes into the emissions cheating are under way.

Germany orders recall of 43,000 Opel diesels

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