GM'S <GM> OPEL UNIT HAD 1ST HALF PROFIT - PAPER
General Motors Corp's German subsidiary
Adam Opel AG had a first half profit after three years of
losses, the trade paper Automotive News said.
    The paper quoted Opel chairman Horst Herke as saying the
unit will earn at least 100 mln marks in 1987 after losing
141.5 mln marks in 1986.
    "In the first six months of this year, we have clearly had
black numbers," Herke said. "As far as we can see, we will
conclude the full year with a profit, he said.
    The paper also said Opel is likely sell its Senator and
Omega models in the U.S. if it goes ahead with an export plan.
 Reuter
