Stellantis will have 30 hybrids on sale before the end of the year. The company announced 6 more hybrid launches by 2026, expanding its electrified lineup. The models use an eDCT gearbox with an integrated electric motor, working together with a 48V battery. Buyers show their preference in hybrids, prompting automakers to step up their game. Stellantis follows the trend by offering as many as 30 hybrid models in Europe within 2024 and promising six more launches through 2026 for its 14-brand portfolio. All of Stellantis’ hybrid offerings come equipped with the electrified dual-clutch tr ..read more

The Opel Mokka Hybrid comes fitted with a turbo 1.2-liter engine producing 134 hp. The single electric motor makes 28 hp (21 kW / 29 PS) and is connected to a small 48V battery. Opel says that fuel consumption is reduced by up to 20 percent compared to the non-electrified equivalent. Stellantis is gradually expanding the use of its electrified powertrains to subcompact and compact models from various brands The latest to join the party is the Opel Mokka which is now available in mild-hybrid form, joining the existing ICE and fully electric options. The Opel Mokka Hybrid is fitted with t ..read more

The latest registration data for the month of May 2024 shows the impact on the end of EV incentives. Peugeot and MG record strong growth in Germany, up by 70 percent and 50 percent, respectively. BMW registrations stumbled by 32 percent, Mercedes by 29 percent. Statistics released for May 2024 indicate that German electric vehicle sales have dropped by a significant 30.6 percent compared to the same month in 2023. This downturn in Germany’s EV registration figures underscores a broader trend of diminishing consumer interest in electric vehicles, prompting automakers to reassess their long ..read more

The new Opel Grandland EV gets up to 700 km (434 miles) of range. Two different internal combustion hybrids are also going to be available. The entire car is a dramatic shift up market from the previous generation. The all-new 2024 Opel Grandland has arrived, marking a bold departure from the last generation. Set to be available later this year as both an Opel across mainland Europe and as a Vauxhall in the UK, the Grandland brings with it a slew of luxury features that elevate it into a unique new space. As we reported all the way back in November of 2023, the Grandland will be offered ..read more

The name returns, but this Frontera is a stylish, practical SUV with no off-road focus, unlike its predecessors. Available in both mild-hybrid gasoline and fully electric versions, catering to different needs. It will be closely related to the next-gen Citroen C3 Aircross which will be revealed later this year. Opel has released the first official photos of the all-new Frontera, set to succeed the aging Crossland in its lineup. The crossover will be available with both mild hybrid and fully electric powertrains, mirroring the specifications of the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross twin. It’s ..read more

The Opel Astra IRC is presented as a design study Irmscher is considering offering it in limited numbers The target output is 256 hp, most likely from a plug-in hybrid powertrain The Opel Astra is absent from the hot hatch segment since the demise of the OPC division but tuners are trying to correct this injustice. Besides offering a series of upgrades for the entire Astra lineup, Irmscher revealed a design study called Astra IRC with wild motorsport-inspired looks. The company says that the Opel Astra IRC was inspired by the World Rally Championship, even though in our eyes it looks mo ..read more

The Opel Astra is a well-known nameplate in Europe and one of the chief rivals of the ever-popular VW Golf. As such, Stellantis is keeping it up-to-date with the addition of a mild-hybrid powertrain, expanding the compact model’s lineup alongside the existing gasoline, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric options. Both the hatchback and estate (Sports Tourer) bodystyles of the Astra feature the the widely-used turbocharged 1.2-liter engine, recently enhanced with a 48-volt system. According to the company, the addition of mild-hybrid technology reduces CO2 emissions and fuel consumption by 14 ..read more

Opel published a press release highlighting its wide range of fully electric offerings, but the most intriguing part was the two covered models in the background. These are the upcoming Frontera and next-generation Grandland SUVs, which are coming soon offering both combustion and fully electric powertrain options. Opel’s existing fully electric lineup includes the Rocks, Corsa, Mokka, Astra, Astra Sports Tourer, Combo, and Zafira passenger vehicles, as well as the Combo Cargo, Vivaro, and Movano LCVs. The obvious gap in the sub-compact and compact SUV segments will soon be filled by the Fro ..read more

The Opel Mokka is one of those crossovers that doesn’t seem to get a ton of coverage but does have a reasonably steady stream of buyers happy to take one home. Though it only ranked 29th in last year’s list of Europe’s biggest sellers, it was the 10th best-selling car in the UK (where it wears Vauxhall branding) during 2023. And maybe Opel is happy with those positions because it doesn’t appear to have any drastic visual changes planned for the facelift. Our first sighting of the revised car shows a prototype whose profile and rear end look identical to the car currently on sale. The Opel an ..read more

Hot hatches are nearly extinct from the supermini segment and things won’t get better at least until the new generation of EVs takes over. Thankfully, tuners are here to fill that gap by spicing up popular models that don’t include a sporty version in their range. A fitting example is Irmscher’s kit for the Opel Corsa, which includes a series of visual, chassis, and performance upgrades. Irmscher already offered a tuning package for the Opel Corsa F, but this has now been renewed to be compatible with the recently facelifted version. Starting with the exterior, the bumper extensions and the ..read more