Opel will close plant in Germany on chips shortage

Grandland X production in Eisenach — The Grandland X SUV is the only model produced at Opel's Eisenach plant.

September 30, 2021 10:19 AM

BERLIN -- Opel will close its plant in Eisenach, Germany, from next week until the end of the year because of the global semiconductor shortage.

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