Again, Renault and Daimler are reported to having a serious tête–à-tête that could lead to a formal marriage. According to the Financial Times, “Daimler and Renault are discussing acquiring mutual equity stakes as part of a possible alliance that would go beyond their current talks on small cars.” Their source? “Two people briefed on the matter.”
Stakes to be bought or swapped were likely to be smaller than 10 per cent.
Last December, Daimler and Renault said they were discussing a possible partnership for small and compact vehicles. This was formalized a few weeks ago.
Reuters quotes Sandford Bernstein analyst Max Warburton who believes that the firms are discussing: a “much wider and formal level of co-operation across products and technologies. Sources report Ghosh is trying to persuade Zetsche to join the Renault-Nissan Alliance, via an equity investment or swap, while Zetsche would prefer a simple joint venture.”
Reuters thinks the tie-up would make sense: “Renault-Nissan lacks top of the line cars, despite attempts with the Safrane, Vel Satis or Korean-built Samsung models, while Mercedes seeks smaller cars beyond the A-Class and Daimler’s Smart vehicles.”
Some people (companies) never learn.
Hey Ghosh!
Why don’t you call up some former Chrysler Executives and ask them how it was like being “married to a Daimler”
R U N ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Would a Mercedes alliance with Renault gives us a “Merlot”? I’ve had some very good Merlots from France before – perhaps it’s an omen?
But a Ren-Benz sounds snappy, but not a Dai-no-san; that sounds snappy like a T-Rex. Oh well, best call the whole thing off. I imagine this idea is coming more out of Paris more than Stuttgart.
Where do you guys find the story header pictures? Not only are they often funny intrinsically, but you pick stuff with fantastic relevance to the story. It’s worth reading the site for them alone!
Rumored to be in the works: a new small, light sports car that will be a blend of 2CV and W125.
2CV wasn’t a Renault
Daimler is a dame that got a divorce twice and cancelled her own weddings three times. She’s a great looker and wealthy, so many men feel flattered at the thought of a permanent bond, but nobody is really gonna go through with it.
2CV Was a Citroen!!!
Geez, Ghosn should listen to Polishdon!
RUN!!!!