RE Thank you Ford.

[Keith Walker <100662.3423@domain.elided>]

>> If the Ford Focus is any indication.  GM wanted
to get access to FIAT's small car technology,  they already have all the
soft barge technology they need.<<

GM's European branches (Opel and their badge engineered Vauxhall
clone) already have the Astra as a Focus competitor. This have been
much praised for the standard of its handling.

All the best

Keith

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