Wednesday, November 4, 2009

GM opts to keep Opel


GM opts to keep Opel

DETROIT/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - General Motors reversed course on Tuesday by abandoning a long-expected sale of its Opel to a group led by Canadian auto supplier Magna and opting to keep the European unit after a year of uncertainty and high-stakes political negotiations. GM said improving business conditions and the strategic importance of Opel had prompted the unexpected move by its 13-member board of directors appointed in the wake of its own bankruptcy just four months ago.

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