ELLESMERE PORT, England, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- General Motors said the economic downturn in Europe had forced it to close two Vauxhall production plants in Britain for a week.
"As a major exporter and following the downturn in mainland Europe, Vauxhall manufacturing operations in Ellesmere Port and in Luton are implementing a down week (beginning) 24 September. This is to avoid building up stock by balancing inventory with customer orders," GM said in a statement.