Opel Australia Gone; Shutting Up Shop Immediately

It is news that was perhaps inevitable, but GM German-brand Opel Australia has given up the struggle.

Today it has announced that it is to cease operations and begin immediately winding down its dealer network.

While undoubtedly a blow for employees here - it has a head office team of 15 - and for franchised dealers who have invested heavily in the brand, Opel simply has not found a sustainable foothold in the market.