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Magna, Canada to create plastics research center

Magna International Inc. and the government of Canada said today they have partnered to build a research center aimed at developing plastic parts for next-generation environmentally friendly vehicles.

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Magna seeks pay as Porsche drops deal — report

Magna wants at least 400 million euros ($600 million) in compensation from Porsche for canceling a contract to assemble Porsche’s Boxster and Cayman models in Magna’s Austrian factory, a newspaper reported.

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Magna seeks $600M as Porsche drops deal, paper says

Magna wants at least 400 million euros ($600 million) in compensation from Porsche for canceling a contract to assemble Porsche’s Boxster and Cayman models in Magna’s Austrian factory, a newspaper reported.

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Magna seeks pay as Porsche drops deal — report

Magna wants at least 400 million euros ($600 million) in compensation from Porsche for canceling a contract to assemble Porsche’s Boxster and Cayman models in Magna’s Austrian factory, a newspaper reported.

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Labor boss outlines where GM’s ax will fall at Opel/Vauxhall

GM has targeted Germany for the bulk of 9,000 planned job cuts at its Opel/Vauxhall unit, turning the tables on the country that lobbied hardest for an Opel sale to Magna.

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GM targets Germany for bulk of Opel cuts

GM has targeted Germany for the bulk of 9,000 planned job cuts at its Opel/Vauxhall unit, turning the tables on the country that lobbied hardest for an Opel sale to Magna.

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Magna keeps frame contract for GM pickups, SUVs

Cosma International, a unit of Magna International Inc. that makes bodies and chassis, will assemble the frame for General Motors Co.’s next generation of full-sized pickups and SUVs.

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Magna ends hunt for automaker, eyes suppliers

Magna International Inc., thwarted this week in its bid to take over General Motors Co.and#8217;s Opel unit, wonand#8217;t seek to buy another car company, co-CEO Don Walker says.

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

Opel auto workers in Germany downed tools to show their anger at GM’s decision to abandon a a sale of the German-based unit to Magna. They blame GM for mismanaging Opel into losses.

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German unions protest GM decision to keep Opel

Opel auto workers in Germany downed tools to show their anger at GM’s decision to abandon a a sale of the German-based unit to Magna. They blame GM for mismanaging Opel into losses.

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Magna gets Opel labor to OK plan to cut costs by $390M a year

Opel workers have agreed to contribute 265 million euros ($390 million) in annual savings if General Motors Co. finally sells a majority stake in its European arm to a group led by Canada’s Magna International Inc.

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Magna’s takeover of Opel moves closer as Spain gives go-ahead

Magna today moved closer to clinching its takeover of Opel with approval from Spanish plant workers as the clock ticks down to a Nov. 3 board meeting at which GM is set to decide on the deal.

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Magna’s takeover of Opel moves closer

Magna today moved closer to clinching its takeover of Opel with approval from Spanish plant workers as the clock ticks down to a Nov. 3 board meeting at which GM is set to decide on the deal.

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GM hits the brakes on Opel deal; no signing with Magna this week

General Motors Co. put on hold a deal to sell a 55 percent stake in carmaker Opel to a Russian-backed consortium led by Canadian auto parts group Magna International Inc., GM’s chief negotiator on the deal said today. No sale can proceed until the U.

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GM board to discuss EU concerns over sale of Opel to Magna

General Motors Co.’s board will meet today or tomorrow to consider a letter from EU competition authorities that raises doubts about the fairness of the bidding battle for Opel.

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GM board to discuss EU concerns over sale of Opel to Magna

The board of General Motors Co. was expected to meet today or tomorrow to consider a letter from EU competition authorities that raises doubts about the fairness of the bidding battle for Opel.

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Opel workers in Spain threaten to strike over Magna plans

Opel workers in Spain threatened to strike in protest at Magna International Inc.’s latest plans for the carmaker’s plant in Zaragoza. Unions said they would meet on Tuesday to decide a time frame for action.

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GM is ready to keep Opel if EU blocks Magna deal, report says

General Motors Co. is ready to keep control of Opel if the European Union blocks the division’s sale to Magna International Inc., The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Germany says EU concerns don’t endanger GM-Magna deal for Opel

Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg expressed confidence on Saturday that Germany could address EU concerns about a sale of GM’s Opel to Canada’s Magna International Inc., saying they did not put the deal at risk.

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GM, Magna set to sign Opel deal; talks on jobs continue

General Motors Co. was close to signing a deal to sell a 55 percent stake in its European arm Opel to Canada’s Magna International Inc. today as talks continued with unions over job cuts.

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Opel-Magna deal to get done this week, labor boss expects

General Motors Co. is on track to sign a contract this week to sell a majority stake in European automaking arm Opel to a Canadian-Russian consortium, Opel union boss Klaus Franz said.

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Daimler picks Magna unit to make SLS AMG body

Magna International Inc. received a prestigious order from Daimler AG, its fifth-biggest customer, in a sign of faith that it would not pull business from the auto parts supplier despite its plan to take over Opel.

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Ford will continue Magna business, but wants firewall

Ford Motor Co. intends to continue working with Magna International Inc., Ford’s CFO said today, even though the Canadian supplier is acquiring a controlling stake in European rival Opel.

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Ford will continue Magna business, seeks firewall

Ford Motor Co. intends to continue working with Magna International Inc., Ford’s CFO said today, even though the Canadian supplier is acquiring a controlling stake in European rival Opel.

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Magna’s Walker reinforces pledge for customer firewall

Facing renewed concerns of technology leaking among customers if Magna obtains the Adam Opel unit, Magna International Inc. co-CEO Don Walker tried to allay those worries again Monday.

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