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TimesLIVE
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Opel set to return GSE badge as sporty EVs with own logo
German brand Opel, founded by German entrepreneur Adam Opel, has hinted at a return of the GSE nameplate as a full-electric car sub-brand with a separate logo through a new promo GSE film titled 'Three Letters'. Younger enthusiasts may not be aware the GSE badge has been in the Opel lexicon for decades, and proudly stamped on a few models in the past, including 1980s mid-tier and executive Opel Kadette E hatchbacks equipped with carburettors, and also built in SA. Sportier and faster versions of the 40-year-old model wore the GSI moniker. For the future, the company has rejigged the meaning to Grand Sport Electric (GSE). As early as 2022, Opel heralded the return of the 'GSE' abbreviation. 'The GSE sub-brand stands for particularly dynamic, exhilarating and emotional Opel models. In 2025, we will take the next important step. The new GSE models will be fully electric. This demonstrates how powerful, exciting and inspiring battery-electric mobility can be,' said Opel CEO Florian Huettl. Opel presented the Manta GSE, a modern take on the Manta, from 1970. The company promises future GSE customers can look forward to a chassis set-up that directly integrates the driver and offers exciting driving pleasure.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
What is an Opel? Can you buy one in New Jersey?
The latest Opel Mokka models are turning heads with a bold new lineup of vibrant colors, exciting car enthusiasts across Europe. But can American drivers get their hands on one? What is Opel? Opel is a German car manufacturer known for producing a wide range of vehicles, from compact cars to SUVs and light commercial vans. Opel is an old company, founded in 1862 by Adam Opel when it originally made sewing machines and bicycles before transitioning to cars in 1899. The brand's cars are competitively priced and regarded as dependable. Currently, the brand is focused on transitioning to an all-electric vehicle lineup. Opel cars are primarily sold in Europe, with some models rebranded and sold globally under other names. In the past, some of its models were rebadged and sold in the U.S. under different General Motors brands, including Buick's Opel Insignia, Saturn's Opel Insignia and different other models sold as Chevrolet. Can I buy an Opel in New Jersey? Save for the globally rebranded lines, you cannot buy newer versions of Opel cars in New Jersey, nor anywhere nearby. Nevertheless, you can either import an Opel car or find an old, vintage model in classic car dealership. A driver cleans his Opel GT, part of the 'cars of the Disco era' display at the sixth annual Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm in 2024. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: What is an Opel? Why they're tough to get in NJ … or the U.S.
