So Magna is the victor in the battle for Opel. Italian carmaker Fiat, chinese investors, Brussels-based investment group RHJ - they were all interested in taking over Opel. More recently it appeared GM might not even want to sell anymore. After going through bankruptcy and getting billions from US taxpayer, there were plenty of rumours that GM wanted to keep its European operations after all. The latest chapter in Opel's long history was a struggle that involved businesspeople, money and politicians from around the world.