Re: DaimlerChrysler AG to buy Fiat?

["Joe" <lag@domain.elided>]

Emmo wrote:

:Can anyone pour a little gas on that rumor and strike a match? I heard it's
:a done deal soon to be made public.

How about some water instead. Recent rumors were that DC had been talking to
Fiat and Peugeot about teaming up in building the next generation small cars
(A-class and Neon). There was no talk of DC buying either one of these firms
(perhaps an investment or joint venture). However, an a more recent rumor
has DC making an offer to buy Honda (which really isn't that large of a car
company). This would give DC the expertise in small cars as well as more
exposure in Asian markets, something DC, Fiat and Peugeot all lack.

George

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