How a GM sale of Opel could open door to purchase of FCA

FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne, right, tried in vain to woo GM CEO Marry Barra into a combination or outright purchase of the smaller FCA in 2015. The two were pictured at the White House on Jan. 24 after meeting with President Donald Trump. (Reuters)

February 14, 2017 05:00 AM

Removing Opel from General Motors’ brand offerings could, ironically, make it more attractive for GM to purchase all or parts of Fiat Chrysler, which is still actively seeking a merger partner.

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