Car News – GM to announce Opel sale on Thursday

October 14th, 2009
The Opel Astra

GM will announce the sale of Opel on Thursday.

General Motors recently has been finalizing the deal to sell the Hummer brand to China’s Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machine Company.  It now appears that Opel will likely be following suit as GM continues the downsizing of their total brands.
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Car News – Fiat to produce Chryslers in Italy

September 16th, 2009
Fiat will produce Chryslers in Italy, but which vehicle will they produce over there?

Fiat will produce Chrysler's in Italy, but which vehicle will they produce over there?

Fiat recently announced it has plans to produce vehicles at the old Bertone plant in Italy, according to Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne.  However, he declined questions on which specific vehicles will be made there and when production will start at the Turin plant.
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Car News – 2010 Aston Martin Rapide in production form.

September 15th, 2009
2010 Aston Martin Rapide

2010 Aston Martin Rapide

About three years ago, Aston Martin unveiled a concept version of a luxury sedan which was called the Rapide.  Today, that car finally made it to a production version.  Designed to compete with the Porsche Panamera, it’s expected to be the most expensive and exclusive luxury sports sedan on the market when it’s hits dealership lots.
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Car News – GM approves sell for majority ownership of Opel brand.

September 10th, 2009
The Opel Astra

The Opel Astra

Last week we reported that General Motors was close to an agreement to sell the prized Opel brand to Magna International.  This morning now, the GM Board of Directors announced that it has closed the deal with them to sell majority ownership.
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Car News – GM close to finding buyer for the Opel brand?

September 5th, 2009
The Opel Astra, one of the models of the Opel brand.

The Opel Astra, one of the models of the Opel brand.

It appears that General Motors is beginning to narrow down on which company will purchase the prestige Opel brand name.  So far it is down to two companies: RHJ International and the highest bidder Magna.
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