By 2022, together with Vauxhall, to become Europe's number two – this is Opel's plan for the coming years . It has up to 27 new models and 17 new engines to help it.
Opel's plan is called Drive! 2022 , and the German automaker has already come up with it once – in 2012 , the goal was to offer 23 new models and 13 new engines by 2016. However, the modernized plan includes four additional models and engines, which are to arrive by 2018 . The goal is to gain a share of eight percent in the European market, ten percent in the German market and increase its profits to five percent . In this case, the year 2022 is set, which combines these goals with the desire to become the European market number two .
The model offensive has already started this year with the new generation of the Vivaro model , which will also be followed by the new Corsa . It will be shown in Paris this year and will be one of the key models of the German car manufacturer. The same is true of the new Astra , whose arrival is scheduled for next year. In addition, Opel will rely on a number of technical innovations . Starting next year, for example, its cars will be equipped with Wi-Fi internet connection.
Source: Opel
