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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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Troubled GM subsidiary Opel goes to Magna
General Motors is to sell most of the shares in Opel to the Austrian-Canadian component manufacturer Magna. That was the solution supported by the German government and the company's 25,000 German workers.
Advantage Germany
GM has met German demands by agreeing to sell its European unit Opel to Magna and Sberbank.
The wait is over
After months of negotiations, GM decides to sell its European subsidiary Opel to Magna.
Decisions made?
A decision from General Motors regarding the future of Opel is expected Thursday in Berlin.
Waiting game
Will GM's board of directors finally make a decision on the future of Opel this week?
Greasing the wheels
The German government wants General Motors to reach a decision about Opel by next week.
Opel's fears
Deutsche Welle examines five scenarios on how the Opel soap opera could wind up.
Opel drama continues
A deal to sell Opel may not be completed until after national elections in September.
Spinning its wheels
Germany continues to wait for GM to clarify reports that it may not sell Opel after all.
US on Opel
The White House says that it will not get involved in the General Motors-Opel scenario.
Opel's future
Germany has stepped up the pressure on GM to make a decision about Opel's future.
Commentary
Opel's future is hanging by a thread, and its parent company seems happy to keep it that way.
Berlin disappointed
Berlin regrets GM's failure to decide on the future of its European interests, including Opel.
End in sight
Magna has reached a deal with US car giant General Motors to buy its European subsidiary Opel.
Opel poker
Opel's Chinese suitors drop out of the running to take over the stricken German car giant from GM.
Final spurt
General Motors has requested final offers for Opel to be submitted by close of business on Monday.
Opel poker
A Brussels-based holding company has started talking to Berlin about acquiring Opel.
Opel workers want Magna
The union says the Economics Ministry is undermining Magna's position in the Opel take-over.
China wants Opel
As Magna and GM continue to negotiate, China has put in a bid for Opel.
Industry leaders conference
Chancellor Merkel defends Germany's dependence on exports
Concerns over Opel
EU Comissioner Verheugen warns the bail-out plan must offer a genuine long-term perspective.
Britain offers financial support for GM Europe rescue efforts
British Business Secretary Peter Mandelson on a visit to Berlin Thursday threw his weight behind efforts to rescue the European operations of US car giant General Motors.
A Russian Opel?
In a surprise move, Opel's Russian investor says it will sell its stake in the German carmaker.
Arcandor debate
Ahead of a decision on whether to provide government assistance to Arcandor, politicians take sides.
Saving Arcandor?
Germany's bailout debate has shifted to focus on struggling retail and tourism giant Arcandor.
GM files for bankruptcy
GM has filed for bankruptcy protection in what is the biggest industrial collapse in US history.
Opel revisited
The deal to save beleaguered car maker Opel has divided the already shaky coalition in Berlin.
Rescuing Opel
Magna International, the Russian-backed Canadian company, is anything but an industry newcomer.
Saving German jobs
Russia is taking a gamble by seizing a leading role in the takeover of beleaguered car maker Opel.
Opel talks
The German government gives its backing to a Magna takeover of GM Europe subsidiary Opel.
Only Magna left
Fiat has pulled out of negotiations on the future of Opel, calling Berlin's demands unreasonable.
On ice
The future of Opel remains unclear after Wednesday's emergency meeting proved to be fruitless
EU weighs in on future of Opel
European trade and economy ministers are to discuss the future of carmaker Opel, after overnight talks in Berlin between German officials and GM flounder.
Opel sale
As the fate of German industrial icon, car-maker Opel, hangs in the balance, Deutsche Welle spoke to Irwin Collier, chief economist at the JFK Institute of Berlin's Free University, about whisperings of insolvency.
Meeting in Berlin
Government officials met with Opel bidders in Berlin, but didn't decide on the company's future
Worst-case scenario?
Germany's economics minister refuses to rule out bankruptcy for beleaguered carmaker Opel.
Bidding on Opel
The fate of German carmaker Opel should be decided by the end of the month.
Decision time
Berlin is getting closer to a decision on who should win trusteeship of German carmaker Opel.
Favorite chosen
General Motors is leaning toward Magna as its candidate to takeover Opel, a news report says.
Three-horse race
GM Europe has received three bids for its German Opel firm: Fiat, Magna, and Ripplewood.
Banking on Opel
German public banks are expected to offer Opel loans to keep it going as it looks for new owners.
Opel-Magna-Fiat
Bankruptcy, receivership, dealership ownership, takeover- Opel's options are on the table
Investment plan
Car dealers in Europe seek a minority stake in Opel worth 500 million euros.
Opel's future
The fate of Germany's ailing carmaker Opel is expected to become clearer by next week.
Aid for GM
General Motors says it needs urgent help from the German government to keep Opel afloat.
Opel quest
Germany's economics minister has failed to secure Arab investment for struggling carmaker Opel.
Fiat's Opel plans
Fiat's plans for Opel reportedly include a plan to close factories, including one in Germany.
Fiat denial
Fiat has denied reports that it plans to cut 18,000 jobs and close German factories.
Fiat ups offer
Fiat boss Marchionne wants to keep open all Opel plants in Germany after a possible takeover.
Opel-Fiat-Guttenberg
Fiat's takeover plan for Opel would make the company the world's second-largest carmaker.
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