Strong Performance in May: Opel Increases New Registrations in Germany by 33 Per Cent

• Combined passenger car and light commercial vehicle market share of 6.0 per cent
• Registrations of light commercial vehicles up by 65 per cent
• 29.3 per cent increase in passenger car registrations
• Opel Astra registrations in May at their highest for the year

Opel achieved strong results in its German home market in May: According to internal data, the combined market share for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCV) rose to around 6.0 per cent (2023: 4.3 per cent). Around 15,500 new registrations ensured growth of 33 per cent compared to the same month of 2023.

In terms of LCV registrations, Opel recorded an increase of 65 per cent with a segment market share of 9.0 per cent (2023: 5.5 percent). 13,455 new passenger car registrations represented strong growth of 29.3 per cent. The market share in the passenger car segment was 5.7 per cent (2023: 4.2 per cent).

The Opel Astra had a particularly successful month. With more than 5,300 new registrations, the bestseller from Rüsselsheim achieved an annual high, making it the most sought-after Opel model. Compared to last year, new registrations more than tripled. The Opel Corsa also performed better than in the same month of 2023 with more than 3,300 new registrations.

“Opel delivered another strong result in May. Compared to the previous year, we have grown significantly in terms of volume and market share. This proves that Opel has an excellent, innovative product range in all relevant segments. Above all, our Opel Astra, which impressively remains on the road to success with an annual high in registrations,” said Head of Opel Germany Patrick Dinger.