Most of us are all using Japanese/European Cars
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Someone mentioned about Renault+Nissan-built car. Actually, the following is the breakdown of Japanese + European partnership info:-
1) Nissan + Renault -> products yet to be seen...
2) Mazda + Ford -> that's why today's Mazda looks solid and tough and continental....
3) Mitsubishi + Damler Chrysler <- but Damler Chrysler pulled out recently
4) Hyundai + Damler Chrysler <- but Damler Chrysler pulled out recently
5) Daewoo + Chevrolet
6) Toyota + Thaksin (Thailand big boss big) -
Had an interesting conversation last night, on how Mitsubishi IF daimler pulls out and Mitsu has cashflow probs... Mazda just might buy out MMC.
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If Mazda buys Mitsubishi, we will have a new name for the new venture:- M&M
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actually, Daewoo, Chevy, is part of GMOriginally posted by 2004Lancer:Someone mentioned about Renault+Nissan-built car. Actually, the following is the breakdown of Japanese + European partnership info:-
1) Nissan + Renault -> products yet to be seen...
2) Mazda + Ford -> that's why today's Mazda looks solid and tough and continental....
3) Mitsubishi + Damler Chrysler <- but Damler Chrysler pulled out recently
4) Hyundai + Damler Chrysler <- but Damler Chrysler pulled out recently
5) Daewoo + Chevrolet
6) Toyota + Thaksin (Thailand big boss big)
GM includes: opel, vauxhall, suzuki, subaru, saab, daewoo, chevy and some more i can't remember.
the only 2 true jap manufacturers nowadays are honda n toyota. -
Holden is also under GM. You'll be surprised most of the major car manufacturers are under each other, primary reasons being they share the same research facilities. Wind tunnels ain't cheap to build you know.
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Honda and Toyota BOH CHARM JENG.....the rest CHUP JENG......think Honda can survive alone....Toyota is now to me...a buddhist car.....
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Honda and Toyota BOH CHARM JENG.....the rest CHUP JENG......think Honda can survive alone....Toyota is now to me...a buddhist car.....
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Honda and Toyota BOH CHARM JENG.....the rest CHUP JENG......think Honda can survive alone....Toyota is now to me...a buddhist car.....
Also Ford will soon be Made in Philippine leow..... -
yes holden as well. thanx ditzOriginally posted by ditzy:Holden is also under GM. You'll be surprised most of the major car manufacturers are under each other, primary reasons being they share the same research facilities. Wind tunnels ain't cheap to build you know. -
actually, in Europe Vauxhall is Opel....
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...and Opel is under GM, which makes Vauxhall under GM.Originally posted by 2004Lancer:actually, in Europe Vauxhall is Opel.... -
A bit more, Ford bought Jaguar, Volvo and Land Rover.
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2004Lancer, to correct your for point one. The below are the extract from Reanult:Originally posted by 2004Lancer:Someone mentioned about Renault+Nissan-built car. Actually, the following is the breakdown of Japanese + European partnership info:-
1) Nissan + Renault -> products yet to be seen...
2) Mazda + Ford -> that's why today's Mazda looks solid and tough and continental....
3) Mitsubishi + Damler Chrysler <- but Damler Chrysler pulled out recently
4) Hyundai + Damler Chrysler <- but Damler Chrysler pulled out recently
5) Daewoo + Chevrolet
6) Toyota + Thaksin (Thailand big boss big)
Common platforms are being developed to keep pace with the renewal of the two partners' model line-ups.
- B platform: this was the first common platform (Nissan leadership), and was launched by Nissan from March 2002 onwards for the March, Micra and Cube models. It will also be used for the future Renault Clio and Twingo replacement models.
- C platform: this was the second common platform (Renault leadership), and was launched by Renault at the end of 2002 for its new generation Mégane. Nissan is to adapt the platform for use on its future C-segment models. (Sunny will falls under this category)
Cooperation is being stepped up in the development, use and sharing of common powertrain components (engines and gearboxes).
The Alliance also means component exchanges. Renault is using Nissan's V6 3.5-litre engine in Vel Satis and Espace, and Nissan's 4WD transmission in the Kangoo 4x4. It is set to use Nissan's 3-litre diesel engine (ZD30) for the Master and Mascott vans from end-2003 onwards. Nissan has been using a 180 Nm Renault manual gearbox in the Micra and Almera since 2002; the Renault 1.5 dCi engine for the B platform in the Micra since 2003 and in the Almera since 2002; and the Renault 1.9 dCi engine in the Primera since December 2003.
Renault produces Nissan components for both Renault and Nissan: the Renault Cacia plant in Portugal makes Nissan ND manual gearboxes for Nissan Primera, Almera and Almera Tino models assembled in Barcelona, and for the Mégane (since February 2002). -
hi pal, sorry hor...no offence ok...i don't care what future plan nissan has la...coz i really don't find nissan's design appealing....to be honest, Nissan Sunny gives me a TAXI look.....some more the interior so many sliding curves...cannot put my favourite glasses on the dashboard at all.....
Then the new Nissan Cefiro....the front really looks so much like a Hyundai front....the rear corner is ok...looks like the new eagle-like BMW.....
Nissan Premiera is my favourite except the front grilles ...the 2 pieces of front grilles looks like Daewoo or the old renault Megene...see beh pai kuah!!!......
That's what i hate about Nissan......either you like the rear or like the front.....never have the feeling of liking the overall......
BUT there is one such car by Nissan - 350Zzzzzzzz.....it is very well-designed.... -
but their branding is still kept seperate.Originally posted by 2004Lancer:actually, in Europe Vauxhall is Opel.... -
No problem pal...Originally posted by 2004Lancer:hi pal, sorry hor...no offence ok...i don't care what future plan nissan has la...coz i really don't find nissan's design appealing....to be honest, Nissan Sunny gives me a TAXI look.....some more the interior so many sliding curves...cannot put my favourite glasses on the dashboard at all.....
Then the new Nissan Cefiro....the front really looks so much like a Hyundai front....the rear corner is ok...looks like the new eagle-like BMW.....
Nissan Premiera is my favourite except the front grilles ...the 2 pieces of front grilles looks like Daewoo or the old renault Megene...see beh pai kuah!!!......
That's what i hate about Nissan......either you like the rear or like the front.....never have the feeling of liking the overall......
BUT there is one such car by Nissan - 350Zzzzzzzz.....it is very well-designed....