How benchmarking helped Opel to rebound

PSA CEO Tavares, left, and Lohscheller, right, have returned Opel to profit. (Andreas Liebschner)

August 01, 2018 05:00 AM

Being able to benchmark against new owners PSA Group was a key advantage to help Opel/Vauxhall cut costs and reverse losses under years of General Motors ownership, Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller said.

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