Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2005 13:57:56 GMT From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnospamfitter.com> Subject: Re: Interview with GM European boss on BBC-tv
Sleeker GT Phwoar wrote: > > In article <422837D4.94BD0832nospamsssssssssssizefitter.com>, > johsnospamsssssssssssizefitter.com says... > > I only heard the last half of the interview where he mentioned the role > > of Saab in his empire. It was obvious to me that marketing was his > > main concern and that we can expect more parts & name sharing as long as > > the badge is right. Hence this Chevy nonsense. What we didn't hear > > about was GM's involvement with various car makes in Russia, here the > > opportunities are endless for badge engineering. > > > Didn't GM have something to do with a Lada Niva 4x4 jeep concept a > couple of years back. > > It wasn't like the old Niva (a serious but small off roader with basic > interior low power but loads of torque engine), but a full on glammed up > Chelsea tractor. Yes, found this link for the (GM-AUTOVAZ) Chevrolet Niva http://www.autointell-news.com/News-2002/September-2002/September-2002-4/September-25-02-p3.htm