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GM Will Cease Production Of Opel Brand In Russia

DETROIT (WWJ/AP) - General Motors is bailing out of Russia.

Mainstream GM brands are among the biggest losers in Russia's declining auto market.

Chevrolet production will be cut back significantly and GM's Opel brand will be completely out of the Russian market by December.

The company's plant in St. Petersburg will go dark by mid-year.

 

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