Automotive News 3 weeks ago

Opel's German workers protest GM decision to drop sale to Magna

RUESSELSHEIM (Reuters) -- Thousands of Opel auto workers in Germany downed tools on Thursday to show their anger at U.S. parent General Motors Co. for its decision to abandon a plan to sell Opel to Magna International Inc. Full Article at Automotive News

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  1. We want Opel to continue to exist
    – Roland Koch SOURCE: Automotive News 3 weeks ago
  2. We will have to take into account this style of dealing with partners in the future, though this scornful approach toward partners mainly affects the Europeans, not us
    Vladimir Putin – Vladimir Putin SOURCE: Zee News 2 weeks ago
  3. It is the best decision for Britain and our plants
    Tony Woodley – Tony Woodley SOURCE: Deutsche Welle 3 weeks ago
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