Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller is “Manager Of The Year 2019”

Auto Zeitung magazine chooses Opel boss at “Auto Trophy” election

CEO Michael Lohscheller with the new Opel Corsa-e

Title hattrick for Opel boss Michael Lohscheller: After the “Eurostar 2019” award and “MANBEST 2019”, the Opel CEO has now been named “Manager of the Year 2019”. The editors of the magazine Auto Zeitung recognized the successful work of Michael Lohscheller and the positive development at Opel at the annual “Auto Trophy” election. Auto Zeitung wrote: “He has been boss at Opel since 2017. Lohscheller shaped the transition from GM's long-losing traditional brand to Groupe PSA. Under his leadership, Opel earns money again.” The “Manager of the Year” award is the third title for Lohscheller within three months.

“Thank you very much for this award”, said Michael Lohscheller. “It stands for the success of our entire team, of all Opel employees. With our PACE! plan, we have set the goal of making Opel sustainably profitable, electric and global. This works thanks to the energetic support of everyone in the company.”

Since the implementation of PACE!, Opel has delivered a convincing economic performance. In the financial year 2018, Opel posted the highest operating profit in the company's history at €859 million; and in the first half of 2019, the operating result increased further to more than €700 million. At the same time, the German brand scores among experts and customers alike with its state-of-the-art models and technologies. Meanwhile, Opel is continuing its electric offensive. Following the debut of the Corsa-e and Grandland X plug-in hybrid, the brand's first battery-electric commercial vehicle – the Vivaro-e – will arrive next year. In 2021, Combo Life, Combo Cargo and Zafira Life will also be electrically powered. By 2024, all Opel models will be electrified.

Dealer of The Year 2019: Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller Awards 33 Dealers from 20 Markets

• Top performances: prizes for the best international Opel and Vauxhall dealers
• Success factors: customer satisfaction, sales targets, profitability

Top performers: Best international Opel/Vauxhall dealers received the 2019 Dealer Of The Year award at prize-giving during the international press launch of the new Opel Corsa in Split, Croatia.

Opel honoured the winners of the Dealer of The Year competition at a prize-giving last weekend in Croatia. German brand is currently presenting the new Opel Corsa to the international press in a multi-day event on the Croatian Adriatic coast. Out of more than 1,650 Opel and Vauxhall dealers in 20 markets, Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller presented awards to the 29 best dealers, the three best dealer groups and the best importer.

Impressed by Opel/Vauxhall dealers: Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller, Xavier Duchemin (Managing Director Sales, Marketing and Aftersales) and Pierre-Antoine Cartier (Director European Retail Network Development) at the 2019 Dealer Of The Year prize-giving.

“Winning dealers and their employees deliver extraordinary achievements every day” said Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller at the prize-giving in Split. “They are the ones connecting with our customers, they are the ambassadors for our innovative automobiles. That is precisely why customer satisfaction is such an important criterion of this award. Such achievements are only possible with a highly motivated team. This team spirit is typical of Opel – and our customers know it.”

All-new Opel Corsa at International press launch of the in Split, Croatia

Winners of the Dealer of The Year award are decided by several criteria. Success factors include customer satisfaction, sales figures and profitability. Strong performances in all areas are necessary in order to win the coveted Dealer of The Year award.

Comfortable Opel Corsa Elegance and sporty Corsa GS Line in Split, Croatia

2019 Dealer of The Year winners:

Dealers:

Van Mossel Leyssen - Belgium

Autohaus Hirsch oHG - Germany

Autohaus Buschmann - Germany

AAC Sigg GmbH - Germany

Laakkonen Varkaus - Finland

ETS Tariol - France

Garage Esch - France

Garage Muller - France

Maxx Motors - Greece

Aston Melton Mowbray - United Kingdom (Vauxhall)

Drive Bury St Edmunds - United Kingdom (Vauxhall)

Bristol Street Motors Sunderland - United Kingdom (Vauxhall)

Auto Vighini - Italy

Nardi’s Car - Italy

AZ Veicoli - Italy

Mitrovi  d.o.o. - Croatia

Autocentrum van Vliet - Netherlands

Autohaus Brantner - Austria

Mikołajczak - Poland

Sotermáquinas - Portugal

Exclusiv Motors - Romania

Garage Wenger AG - Switzerland

MGM International - Slovakia

Gipuzkoa Autoak - Spain

Marcos Motor - Spain

Talleres Benavent - Spain

Auta S.R.O. - Czech Republic

Arden - Turkey

Opel Duna - Hungary

Dealer group:

Tressol Chabrier - France

Drive Motor Retail Limited - United Kingdom (Vauxhall)

Van Mossel Automotive Groep - Netherlands

Importer:

Société Marocaine de l’Automobile Allemande - Morocco

Dealer premiere for all-new Opel Corsa and new Opel Astra

• Approachable: Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller visits car dealership Günther & Schmitt
• Enthusiastic: First test rides with all-new Opel Corsa and new Astra
• Successful: Opel Bestellers now even more efficient and dynamic

Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller visits car dealership Günther & Schmitt

After the world premiere of the all-new Opel Corsa and the new Opel Astra at the IAA in Frankfurt, customers could now for the first time experience the two newcomers to the Opel partners on site themselves. Numerous visitors took the opportunity for a trip to the dealership and took the new Opel models under the microscope. Which technologies are under the hood ? How do the assistance systems work ? And how economical are the engines of the two Opel bestsellers ? These and many other questions answered the Opel employees knowledgeable in the car dealerships. At the same time many guests did not miss the opportunity to test the models themselves or to arrange appointments for the next days.

Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller with New Opel Astra

"All-new Opel Corsa with its numerous top technologies shows what we make possible for our customers in the small car segment. And with the new Opel Astra, we have the most efficient Astra ever. We are all the more pleased with the great response from our customers and guests, who want to get to know our two new models on the first day, "says Michael Lohscheller. CEO attended the dealer premiere of all-new Opel Corsa and new Astra at the Opel partner Günther & Schmitt in Kriftel.

Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller with All-new Opel Corsa 

In addition to the two novelties lured treats from the grill. For this, the Opel partners had come up with additional program points throughout Germany to make the premiere day at the dealership an experience for young and old alike.

Car dealership Günther & Schmitt

Corsa and Astra: Opel customers now even more efficient and dynamic

Sixth generation of the Corsa and the new Astra impress with their best efficiency, high driving dynamics, great comfort and state-of-the-art assistance systems. For example, the all-new Opel Corsa already shines in the entry-level version available from 13,990 euros (UPE incl. VAT) with electronic helpers such as the front collision warning system with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian recognition. Also in demand at the dealership premiere were the new equipment lines offered for the first time: Comfort lovers appreciate the "Elegance" trim, the "GS Line" is aimed at customers who like it sporty in terms of design, equipment and driving experience.

One vehicle class higher, the new Opel Astra at the starting price of 19,990 euros (UPE incl. VAT) at the dealers before: the most efficient Astra of all time with up to 21 percent less CO2 emissions than the previous model. Five of the seven offered drive combinations even undercut the 100 gram mark in terms of CO2 emissions per kilometer driven. With a completely new generation of engines and newly developed transmissions, the new Opel Astra sets standards in terms of low emissions.