Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 12:27:15 GMT From: Nutmegger<Nutmeggernopsameja.com> Subject: Re: The General owns SAAB
Marc Escuro says... > >>> There's been rumors of GM working with or taking over BMW >> Oh no...... > > So I've heard. BMW had a couple missteps, which has lowered the value >of the company. And GM is in need of another premium luxury brand. Give GM >5 more years.... They'll gain full control of Honda and Acura. You know who the CEO is now? I stopped keeping up with all that. > >>> Remember, Ford is just as "influential" as GM.... Ford, Lincoln, >>> Mercury, Jaguar, Rover, Volvo, Mazda. >> No mention of Porshe, Audi, Volkswagon? > > They're not controlled by Ford. They're part of the VW family. I know, but aren't the influential as well? > > The auto industry is consolidating. Eventually, there will be 5 Giant >Auto manufacturers. > > 1) General Motors > 2) Ford Motors > 3) Daimler-Chrysler > 4) Volkswagen AG > 5) Toyota Motors Interesting. > > All "smaller" auto manufacturers, will either be owned by or be >influenced by one of these 5. BMW is essentially #6, but they're small >comparatively. Maybe the five will eventually merge into just three. > I have a Road&Track issue somewhere that shows the relationships. That would be a good article, I wonder if it is online. ~J~
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