24 April 2013

Opel gets investment for development, testing

GM funds faith in Opel futureGeneral Motors is investing €230m in new and upgraded facilities at its European Product Development Centre in Russelsheim, Germany, and at its proving ground at Dudenhofen, writes Brian Byrne.

It's part of a €4bn investment which the American carmaker will make in its struggling European subsidiary over the next four years.

The investment will help Opel develop next generation engines and emissions reduction technology.