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The Class of 1982: The Franco-American Affair

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

If divine foreign intervention did not come in time for an American automaker, the company in question would have probably ceased to exist by 1982.

It is an audacious statement to make where history was thwarted to save a company from extinction. We’ve seen this many times over the past 30 years where Detroit-based automakers sought alliances and acquisitions with other automakers around the globe. To recall each one would be a massive effort to digest and analyze. Yet, most of the readers of this site have probably forgotten the scenario that put American Motors on the brink before Renault came in to assist them through most of the 1980s. Continue reading →

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Five Favorites for The Summer: The “Not for (North) American Consumption” Edition

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

Tweet Mel Gibson, I’m NOT! Photo by Randy Stern As I mentioned before, the rules have been thrown out the door. A “favorite” vehicle should be that I’ve experienced as a driver – or have been around one during my … Continue reading →

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