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Page last updated at 14:53 GMT, Thursday, 10 September 2009 15:53 UK

German Chancellor 'very pleased'

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General Motors has announced that it has chosen the Canadian car parts manufacturer Magna to buy Opel and its sister company Vauxhall.

The decision was welcomed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who said she was "very pleased" about it.

READ MORE: Opel and Vauxhall to go to Magna

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