Founded in 1862 in Germany, Opel is conducting its largest model offensive in history, introducing 27 new vehicles and 17 new engines by 2018. With headquarters in Rüsselsheim and operations in eight European countries, Opel employs around 34,500 people in Europe and is present in over 50 countries. In 2014, Opel/Vauxhall sold 1.095 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles worldwide. The company is focused on challenging the status quo and driving forward with electric mobility.