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Chinese Volvo?

posted by  jadnhm on  Thu Oct 29 03:10 CST 2009
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BTW I wouldn't be too surprised if this deal falls through.

Ford shares a LOT of platform tech with Volvo. I have even read some journalists claiming tech to be invented by Ford and lent out to Volvo when I suspect it was actually the other way around (specifically I'm talking about their new Cross-Town Traffic tech - which is awesome - and Volvo's Blind Spot (BLIS) warning system).

Also the IP issues in China are dicey...

Ford wants the cash but they want to A)not lose any IP protection B)continue sharing platform tech for the short term C)see Volvo be healthy and compete globally in the long term.

Hopefully they find a way to do all those things. I personally would like them to retain a small stake, like 15% or something, so as to continue sharing...





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