magna international

Last week's fire at auto parts supplier Magna International continues to echo through General Motors' supply chain. The automaker shut down the Lordstown plant where it makes the Chevy Cruze for another day Monday. Five other GM plants have also seen shortened and canceled shifts.

General Motors has agreed to sell its Germany-based Opel division to Canadian auto group Magna International (MGA), GM management said Thursday, ending speculation that GM was looking to hang onto the European unit. Several key issues need to be worked out in the coming weeks, GM said, with the...