Several reputable news agencies have already been informed about plans for a major deal, the amount of which, according to preliminary data, reaches at least 16 billion euros.

By acquiring Opel, the French concern intends to strengthen its position in the European market, while GM, in turn, seeks to completely leave the Old World, since this region brings the company exclusively losses.

Interaction between manufacturers has already yielded the first results: thus, the new Opel Crossland X crossover (pictured) is built on the platform of the Citroen C3 Picasso model.