At this time, the factory handles production of the new Astra but in 2010 it will also begin assembling the Sports Tourer version of the car.
In other words, the Ellesmere Port facility will remain untouched by GM's job cutting plan across Europe which might be another sign that the US-based manufacturer is indeed planning to eliminate most jobs in Germany. But negotiations with Opel's European facilities will continue for the time being, with a final plan expected to be revealed in mid-December.
"Plant and trade union senior leadership will now work together to develop the details of the plan in order to support the future strategy for Ellesmere Port," General Motors Europe said in a statement according to just-auto.com.
The United Kingdom is one of the countries that are ready to provide support to General Motors in its attempt to restructure Opel and bring it back to profit. Just after the US-based manufacturer announced its decision to scrap the sale to Magna, British officials stepped in an publicly expressed their support for the company's decision.
"We have noted GM's announcement today and want to work closely with GM to understand their plan for the business and what it means for the UK," a Department for Business spokesman said. "We have always said that if the right long-term, sustainable solution is identified, then the government would be willing to provide funding to this."
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