Originally Posted by fdcg27
Originally Posted by Garak
Originally Posted by fdcg27
So merge one failing automaker with another?
Sounds like a plan!
Isn't that what Fiat-Chrysler such a result in the first place?
Well, one could argue that the Fiat Chrysler combo at least brought some complementary skill sets, since Fiat brought small car and small diesel expertise to the marriage while Chrysler had and has some very good large RWD platforms as well as good and even iconic SUVs.
It also appeared that Fiat would bring competent management, although that was never really apparent in practice.
Smashing this combine into Renault doesn't appear to bring any benefit, especially since the last competent senior manager of Renault is sitting in a cell in Japan.
It probably looked good in theory but the actual product hasn't benefited at all. The fact that Fiat Chrysler is at or near the bottom of the quality rankings for a number of years tells the story.