Who owns Opel?
Opel is owned by Stellantis (the Netherlands, NYSE: STLA), which has owned the brand since 16 January 2021.[1] Opel was founded in 1862 in Rüsselsheim and was independent until 2021.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Stellantis N.V. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1862–2021)
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Rüsselsheim
- Founded
- 1862
- Category
- Automotive › Cars › Mass-market cars
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: STLA
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Opel
Opel started making sewing machines in 1862 and bicycles before cars, and was owned by General Motors for nearly ninety years. PSA bought it in 2017 and returned it to profit within a year, which GM had failed to do for two decades.
Ownership timeline of Opel
- 2021 – present Stellantis [1] verified
Where Opel sits in Stellantis
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Opel?
The parent company of Opel is Stellantis, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Opel German or Dutch?
Opel originated in Germany in 1862, but it is owned today by Stellantis, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Opel is a German-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has Stellantis owned Opel?
Stellantis has owned Opel since 16 January 2021.
Who owned Opel before Stellantis?
Opel was an independent company from its founding in 1862 in Rüsselsheim until Stellantis acquired it in 2021.
Is Opel still owned by Stellantis?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Opel is still owned by Stellantis. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Stellantis N.V. Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-02-26 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 26 February 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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