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Opel says to build next-generation Corsa in Spain

By Rajiv Menon
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Opel, the German carmaker now owned by France’s PSA Group (PEUP.PA), said a new version of its Corsa city car would be built exclusively in Zaragoza, Spain, from 2019.

This includes a fully electric version that will start rolling off the production line in 2020, Opel said on Wednesday.

The Opel Corsa has been made in Spain since 1982.

Questions & Answers

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Which company currently owns the car manufacturer Opel?

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Opel is now owned by France's PSA Group. The company has been under their ownership for some time, according to the announcement regarding the Corsa production location.

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When will the electric version of the new Corsa begin production?

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The fully electric version of the next-generation Corsa is scheduled to start rolling off the production line in 2020. This will be an exclusive production in Zaragoza, Spain.

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Has the Opel Corsa been manufactured in Spain for a long time?

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Yes, the Opel Corsa has been manufactured in Spain since 1982. This new announcement confirms the continuation of its production in the country.

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