In Cologne, a passer-by discovered an shocking detail on an Opel. The manufacturer does not want to change anything. A car sharing provider has already had drastic consequences.
- The passer-by sent photos of the shock details to the Cologne Express.
- Opel knows what annoys people about the detail of the Crossland X model.
- The manufacturer does not want to change anything.
Cologne - For a car, the rim is like a shoe to an outfit. The overall impression of a car stands or falls with the rims. A passerby in Cologne could hardly believe his eyes when looking at the rims of an Opel Crossland X. He documented what he saw and sent it to the editorial staff of the Cologne Express .
Opel Crossland X: rim has questionable design
The design of the rim is too reminiscent of a dark chapter in German history. What did the designer think? Hopefully nothing and you just didn't recognize it. Once you see it, you can't get the picture out of your head:
@OpelGermany
Hello, am I really the only one who recognizes a clear swastika in these Opel rims ?? Shouldn't you be much more careful or sensitive? #opel #felgen #hakenkreuz pic.twitter.com/3NU0DlrdFn
As early as 2017, the "swastika" rim caused discussions on news portals. At the time, Opel * took a very matter-of-fact position: A spokesman for the " Allgemeine Zeitung " said: "A similarity - which we do not see - is of course not intended in any form." Opel is a "cosmopolitan and international company" and stands firmly against any form of xenophobia and discrimination.
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Stadtmobil Rhein-Ruhr CarSharing is having severe consequences
The car sharing provider "Stadtmobil Rhein-Ruhr CarSharing" had the Opel Crossland X in its fleet at the time. Shortly after the launch, Opel complained and canceled further orders, said a company spokesman at derwesten.de. The rims came with the standard equipment. Therefore, there was only one tough solution for the company: "Since we always take the standard rims, we stop using the car."
In response, the management of Stadtmobil Rhein-Ruhr CarSharing wrote on Facebook: "The hype surrounding the rim is completely exaggerated. But there is no denying it: if you want to see a swastika there, you will see it there ... Stadtmobil CarSharing and many Our employees have been involved in projects against the law and for integration for years. It is absolutely unacceptable for us to even begin to be pushed into a right corner. That is why we will have the rims exchanged for a different design in the next few weeks. "
Of course, they will continue to buy Opel . Except the Crossland X SUV with the base rim.
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