Agent009 submitted on 9/12/2011 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:05:12 PM
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The chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp. wantsto end the Japanese automaker's unsuccessful equity partnership with Volkswagen AG and sell its small VW stake, saying the two companies "weren't meant for each other."
The chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp.
Chairman Osamu Suzuki's declaration Monday in Tokyo came as no surprise. Both companies have acknowledged recently that the relationship had soured. Formed just under two years ago, it hasn't yielded any common projects.
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Honor thy error as a hidden intention.— Agent009 (View Profile)
Honor thy error as a hidden intention.
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Yeah, it'd be a real honeymoon all the way with SAAB...— _43LE (View Profile)
Yeah, it'd be a real honeymoon all the way with SAAB...
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Posted on 9/12/2011 12:42:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
LOL! You are so funny!— _43LE (View Profile)
LOL! You are so funny!
Posted on 9/12/2011 4:18:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
Too bad, cuz VW could have gained in terms of reliability— Caraficionado (View Profile)
Too bad, cuz VW could have gained in terms of reliability
— Caraficionado (View Profile)
Posted on 9/12/2011 12:36:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5
yeah because Suzuki's are so dependable— poot66 (View Profile)
yeah because Suzuki's are so dependable
— poot66 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/12/2011 9:39:48 PM | | Votes: -3
The Kizashi has had a good reliability record. It also has a "euro" inspired interior and has great handling. The only thing that is holding back sales are 3 things.1)Like of marketing2)Lack of a performance engine3)Lack of dealersIf the merger with VW had gone they way both wanted it, this might have helped Suzuki in the US.VAG sole interest with Suzuki was access to the Indian market. However, VAG was unwilling to share technology with Suzuki. It also appears that Suzuki did not want to be told what to do by VAG. I'm sure it went to Fiat for engine's because VAG was unwilling to share this.It would be great if they could sign an alliance with Fiat. Marchionne seems more willing to deal then Vag. VAG seems to want to "divide and conquer".— mini22 (View Profile)
The Kizashi has had a good reliability record. It also has a "euro" inspired interior and has great handling. The only thing that is holding back sales are 3 things.1)Like of marketing2)Lack of a performance engine3)Lack of dealersIf the merger with VW had gone they way both wanted it, this might have helped Suzuki in the US.VAG sole interest with Suzuki was access to the Indian market. However, VAG was unwilling to share technology with Suzuki. It also appears that Suzuki did not want to be told what to do by VAG. I'm sure it went to Fiat for engine's because VAG was unwilling to share this.It would be great if they could sign an alliance with Fiat. Marchionne seems more willing to deal then Vag. VAG seems to want to "divide and conquer".
— mini22 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/12/2011 6:11:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4
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