Opel has become one of the carmakers which produces the most out of its origin country
- European production of Opel decreased significantly since the year 2000: from 1.8 million vehicles in 2000 down to 1.2 million in 2016 (-33%). It also became progressively one of the European carmakers which produces the most outside of its starting country.
Indeed, in 2016, 75% of Opel sold in Europe will be produced outside Germany, the country of origin of the brand purchased by GM in 1929, against 65% in 2010 and 60% in 2001. Renault group (Renault-Dacia-Samsung) records 68 % of European production outside France in 2016 (Renault-Nissan group 76%, similar to Opel) and PSA 53% . The Volkswagen Group records 32% of its European production outside Germany, the Daimler group 30% and the BMW group 22%.
Indeed, in 2016, 75% of Opel sold in Europe will be produced outside Germany, the country of origin of the brand purchased by GM in 1929, against 65% in 2010 and 60% in 2001. Renault group (Renault-Dacia-Samsung) records 68 % of European production outside France in 2016 (Renault-Nissan group 76%, similar to Opel) and PSA 53% . The Volkswagen Group records 32% of its European production outside Germany, the Daimler group 30% and the BMW group 22%.
- Currently, Opel produces mainly in Spain (31% of production), but the carmaker produces also in Poland (15% of production), Great Britain (15% of production) and even in Korea (10% of its production). All Opel Karl and a significant part of the Opel Mokka are produced in Korea (87 000 units in 2015 versus 84 000 units in Spain). Contrary to what had been announced, the Opel Mokka sold in Europe are not all produced in Spain, since half still comes from Korea.
- In addition, even if the Opel plants in Belgium, Portugal and Russia have closed in recent years, the rate of production achieved outside of Germany has not diminished. The closure of the German plant in Bochum has made increase the outside Germany production.
The future Opel product plan does not plan a revival of production in Germany (the upcoming compact SUV brand will thus manufactured in France on the PSA Sochaux).
The future Opel product plan does not plan a revival of production in Germany (the upcoming compact SUV brand will thus manufactured in France on the PSA Sochaux).
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