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Opel
German carmaker Opel produced its first vehicle in 1899. Since then, it's seen many ups and downs.
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Opel CEO resigns
German carmaker Opel has announced the resignation of its chief executive, Karl-Friedrich Stracke. He has also stepped down from his position as president of Opel's parent company, General Motors Europe.
Opel reform plans OK'd
The advisory board of Opel has given the green light to the German carmaker's reform plans. The scheme embraces several cost-cutting initiatives, but does not address any possible plant closures.
Opel workers get no answers
Workers at the German Opel plant in Bochum have failed to get clarity on their future. A staff meeting hasn't brushed the production facility's possible closure off the table, but regional leaders have promised support.
Unionists in fighting mood
Germany's union of metalworkers has announced it will put up a fight against any closures of Opel plants. General Motors may be envisaging such a move as its European division keeps posting huge losses.
Opel production overhaul
German carmaker Opel has unveiled first details of a substantial overhaul to return it to profitability. The GM subsidiary will start a production merry-go-round that could see a factory fall by the wayside.
GM moves on plant closure plan
According to a German newspaper report, the US auto giant is planning to shift production of the popular Astra model out of its Opel plant in Rüsselsheim. The move could spell the end of GM's biggest factory in Germany.
Save Bochum!
Labor chiefs at General Motors' Opel subsidiary in Bochum, Germany, have warned that the closure of their factory will entail huge costs. They have called for a clear business perspective.
Row over Opel flares up
The spat between car maker Opel's management and the workforce has entered another round. Works councils in several European nations have written an open letter to Opel's Chief Executive warning him against foul play.
Opel sacrificed in GM overhaul
According to sources close to the GM management, Opel plants in Bochum and Ellesmere Port face closure as D-Day for a production overhaul draws nearer. The situation is serious, says the Opel work's council.
Opel workers for end of secrecy
We finally want to know the truth about our future, Opel staff demand in a declaration to managers.
Back in the driver's seat
Toyota says it has completely recovered from last year's tsunami-induced losses, expecting an expansion in Europe this year. The comments come as automakers gather for the Geneva International Motor Show.
Bochum's sigh of relief
Carmaker Opel's plant in Bochum receives another grace period despite heavy losses in 2011.
GM's Opel nightmare
GM's European division posted huge Q4 operating losses, spoiling the firm's overall results.
Opel in trouble again
General Motors wants deeper cuts at its European subsidiary Opel as it expects 'horrendous' losses.
Optimism at auto show
Merkel opens motor show with praise for an industry she describes as the linchpin of the economy.
Road rage
GM was angered by speculation from the head of Volkswagen that Opel is up for sale.
'No ifs, ands or buts'
Opel's top employee representative demands clear answers from GM on recent selloff rumors.
Opel sell-off?
General Motors is reportedly interested once again in unloading its European unit, Opel.
German playboy
Billionaire photographer Gunter Sachs of the go-go 1960s has died in an apparent suicide.
Idle production
The Japanese earthquake has started to threaten production in the European auto industry.
The car at 125
From a three-wheeled machine to the Porsche 911, cars have changed the world.
Taking bids
Opel's closed factory in Antwerp will be auctioned off, possibly over the Internet.
Road to recovery
Opel is a stock company again, giving workers more flexibility after an organizational squeeze.
Frozen business
Several days of snow and ice have turned into a winter headache for German companies.
End for Antwerp
Opel says it will close a Belgian plant and lay off over 1,000 employees by the end of the year.
Auto Industry
German carmakers hit hard by the global financial crisis say they are getting back on track.
Hope for Opel
Opel’s production of a new subcompact car will be handled by its plant in Eisenach.
Opel looks east
GM gives its German subsidiary the nod to establish its own footprint in China.
Not enough
Opel's workers' council says proposed compensation measures for job cuts aren't enough.
Opel saga
The automaker's owner, General Motors, had dropped its request for aid from European countries.
Opel money talk
German states with Opel plants will meet on Tuesday to discuss loan guarantees.
State help
The leaders of the four German states with Opel facilities offer GM talks on aid for Opel.
No aid for Opel
Germany rejects GM's request for a loan of 1.1 billion euros for its Opel factories.
Pressure applied
German politicians react to Thuringia's approval of loan guarantees for GM's European arm, Opel.
Opel turn-around
Managers and workers at Opel have agreed to a plan aimed at turning the company around.
Opel booster
US car manufacturer GM will put three times more money into Opel than originally planned.
Opel rescue plan
Opel has announced job cuts across Europe, while seeking additional state aid for its rescue plan.
More layoffs at Opel?
Opel management and labor leaders disagree about just how many jobs are to be cut across Europe.
Future of Opel
Unions are prepared to strike over General Motors' closure of an Opel plant in Belgium.
Car wars
Opel workers are considering their next move after the devastating closure of the Antwerp plant.
Factory closing
Automaker Opel will close its Antwerp assembly plant as part of General Motors' restructuring.
Opel shuffle
Respected GM executive Nick Reilly takes over as head of troubled German automaker Opel.
Plan rejected
Opel's works council head says a proposed GM restructuring plan has been rejected.
Refund please
Sberbank is demanding compensation from GM for costs incurred by the aborted Opel deal.
Profit engine
Opel's CEO has set ambitious goals for the company to increase production and win back profits
BAIC-Saab deal
After a retracted bid for Swedish carmaker Saab, a Chinese car company instead buys technology.
Move cancelled
A plan to move GM's European headquarters to Rüsselheim has been called off.
GM Europe
Nick Reilly, the new head of GM Europe, is charged with turning the ailing carmaker around.
Opel row
The chief executive of US auto giant General Motors steps down after eight months at the helm.
Opel job cuts
General Motors finally puts figures on its projected job cuts in European subsidiary Opel.
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