German minister: Fiat wants Opel deal without running up debt, concept ‘interesting’

BERLIN — Fiat Group SpA aims to take over General Motors Corp.’s main European unit without running up debt in a deal that could require billions of euros (dollars) in government loan guarantees, Germany’s economy minister said Monday.

German minister: Fiat wants Opel deal without increasing own debt, would keep 3 German plants

BERLIN — Germany’s economy minister says Fiat Group SpA wants to take over General Motors Corp’s Opel unit without running up debt and would preserve the three main German assembly plants if successful.

Fiat boss to discuss bid for GM’s Opel unit with German government

BERLIN — Fiat Group SpA’s chief executive was expected in Berlin for discussions Monday with the German government on the company’s hopes of taking over General Motors Corp.’s Opel unit — a prospect that has prompted skepticism among employee representatives.