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MKW said:
I suspect Ford was arm twisted to keep a 15 % stake so that the new entity can continue to " borrow " Ford's technology , testing, parts , etc as needed to remain competitive with regard to safety , emissions and other regs which vary so much by region. .
Great, a $150K+ AM w/that vaunted Ford safety technology....w/the legendary safety histories of the Pinto, Explorer, and Crown Vic/Linc Town Car and all those "competent" Ford engineers/execs who signed off on those "safe" products, AM's about as safety-focused/competent as F is w/its vaunted Fiat safety engineering infrastruc....
Prob smarter/cheaper to get a new 599 (even at US secondary mkt prices), rather than a lame AM, for when one's driving mood favors high risk/reward in auto safety vs perf/feel/image/utility.....