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« on: August 06, 2004, 02:20:50 pm » |
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After the TVR / Vette story, i was just wondering which car firms are related to others, and who else uses each others bits.
Subaru are part of Kawasaki Heavy Industries if i remember correctly.
Skoda are owned my VW Group
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« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2004, 02:53:35 pm » |
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After the TVR / Vette story, i was just wondering which car firms are related to others, and who else uses each others bits.
Subaru are part of Kawasaki Heavy Industries if i remember correctly.
Skoda are owned my VW Group
A quick correction Robbo - Subaru are a part of Fuji Heavy Industries. At least that's what it says on the build plate under the bonnet of my car anyway. Oops - I've now identified myself to all and sundry as a Subaru owner. For the benefit of Ron Jeremy it is not a WRX, I am not girlfriendless, and my right arm has not recently been rendered numb for the purposes of self gratification. |
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« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2004, 03:16:00 pm » |
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Oops - I've now identified myself to all and sundry as a Subaru owner. For the benefit of Ron Jeremy it is not a WRX, I am not girlfriendless, and my right arm has not recently been rendered numb for the purposes of self gratification. never said you were sorry if you were offended - not . I thourght that saab were part of ford along with volvo and aston martin, renault own 55% of nissan or at least have a 55% stake daimler chrysler own merc and chrysler, jeep, fuso, amongst others and have strategic ties with mitsubishi and hyundai. gm own everyone sle or so it seems |
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and i was rummaging around in the loft, when i found an original copy of the bible.....which was nice
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« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2004, 04:05:59 pm » |
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Saab are part owned buy GM along with Vauxhall
SEAT, Bugutti, VW, Bentley, Lambo, Audi are all part of the VAG group.
Ford own, amoust others, Land Rover, Jaguar, Aston Martin and part own VOLVO
Peugeot and Citron are the same group.
FIAT own Lancia, Alfa, and someone else.
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« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2004, 05:33:58 pm » |
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Most shockingly Proton Own LOTUS. Probably gives some idea to the reliabilty. Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious.
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« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2004, 05:46:21 pm » |
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ford own mazda not saab soz
chevy are part of gm along with buick and caddy
makes a mockery of car snobbery
i'm not driving one of those 'cause it made by "them" is a nonesense as "them" probably own the brand name
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and i was rummaging around in the loft, when i found an original copy of the bible.....which was nice
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« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2004, 03:39:16 pm » |
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MG Rover are owned by the Phonenix Group, who are classed as MG Rover.
Who are wholey British.
SO who owns... ( not many left on the list )
Pontiac ?
Ferrari ( FIAT)
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« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2004, 03:49:52 pm » |
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Guess who  General Motors |
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« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2004, 04:35:09 pm » |
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Renault own a large slice of Nissan,
Honda & Toyota I guess are the biggest single brands?
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« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2004, 10:52:19 pm » |
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SO who owns... ( not many left on the list )
Pontiac ?
Way hey! Did someone mention the Tin Indian?  Part of the General dear boy! .....did I mention my cobra has a Pontiac engine  |
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« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2004, 11:33:32 pm » |
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As i had pretty much guessed.
FORD
GM
and then
VAG
rule the multiply owner wars.
Shame really, as they now own too many nice car firms.
Oh well.
On the Pontiac thingy.
I always wanted a Pontiac Firebird, in black was i was little, i still have the model.
Or, a Dodge Charger
And who owns Dodge ? GM ?
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« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2004, 11:37:36 pm » |
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errrr chrysler group i think certainly not GM  |
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« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2004, 11:46:22 pm » |
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General MotorsChevrolet Cadillac Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac Saturn Vauxhall Opel Holden plus Saab, Daewoo interests in Isuzu etc. Ford Motor Co.Ford Lincoln Edsel  plus Aston Martin, Land Rover, Jaguar interests in Mazda, Yamaha (engines) Chrysler (as was)Chrysler Imperial Dodge De Soto Plymouth and now known as Daimler Chrysler
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« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2004, 02:27:34 pm » |
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It just occurred to me whilst reading this thread that the big 3 or 4 multinationals own or have a stake in just about everybody they've considered worthwhile, yet none of thm has ever wanted to buy Morgan. Makes you think eh |
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« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2004, 05:16:57 pm » |
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MG Rover are owned by the Phonenix Group, who are classed as MG Rover.
Who are wholey British.
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