Opel Celebrates 60 Years of Production at Kaiserslautern Plant with Open Day and VIPs
Thousands visited Opel's Kaiserslautern plant on a Saturday open day celebrating 60 years of production, with test drives, classic cars, and the Corsa GSE concept.
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What Happened
Opel celebrated 60 years of its Kaiserslautern plant with an open day that attracted thousands of visitors. The event featured guided tours, test drives of the Opel Astra, a classic car exhibition, and the debut of the all-electric Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept car. Prominent guests included Minister for Economic Affairs Michael Ebling, IG Metall Chair Christiane Benner, and Lord Mayor Beate Kimmel.
“60 years of production in Kaiserslautern – at a time when an entire industry is undergoing transformation – is far more than just a milestone anniversary. It is a powerful display of industrial expertise, performance, and our ability to compete and adapt.”
over 350,000parts
manufactured in Kaiserslautern and shipped across Europe for 30+ Opel and Stellantis models
The event also highlighted the plant's role in the community, with football representatives from 1. FC Kaiserslautern in attendance and activities for families. Opel reaffirmed its partnership with the club, focusing on youth sport, women's football, and e-sports.
Why this matters
The Kaiserslautern plant has been a key economic driver for the region for 60 years and remains a vital parts supplier for Stellantis, producing over 350,000 components daily.
Terms in This Story
- IG Metall
- The largest industrial union in Germany, representing metalworkers.
- Stellantis
- A multinational automotive manufacturing corporation formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group.
- Gran Turismo
- A popular racing simulation video game series; concept cars are often designed for it.
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