Pension obligations of almost EUR4bn might be an obstacle in the way of an Opel sale, a business newspaper said on Wednesday.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


“The amount is big and represents a potential problem”, a participator in talks about Opel’s future told Financial Times Deutschland. Opel has around 22,000 active workers and about 40,000 retirees, which burdens dividend payout and thus reduces the company’s attractiveness.


At present, Opel’s management is discussing the sale of more than 50% of the company, current owner US carmaker General Motors should retain only a minority stake, the paper said. Apart from an investor from Abu Dhabi, who confirmed interest in Opel, some financial investors and other carmakers are also interested in the ailing company.

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Continental has secured the Window Displays Innovation Award in the 2025 Just Auto Excellence Awards for its Window Projection solution, transforming side windows into dynamic, data-rich canvases. Discover how this compact projection technology and intelligent software are reshaping in-car UX and opening fresh revenue streams for OEMs and mobility providers.

Discover the Impact