These are some important headlines you might have missed recently. Take your time eading these as they unfortunately were quickly replaced by other headline news but are are very similar and from many carmakers in the EU.

Opel confirms Bochum plant to close in late 2014
General Motors Co.’s Opel unit solidified plans to close its car plant in Bochum, Germany, at the end of 2014 after workers rejected a wage freeze. It is the first shutdown of an auto factory in the country since World War II.