Chrysler is doing well because of a massive restructuring two to four years ago, and thanks to investment in new products. This is mainly a cost reduction story, but also a product story. |
Every company has certain problems. They're not in good shape, but thanks to Audi at Volkswagen, and the commercial vehicles business of DaimlerChrysler, they aren't in such bad shape either. |
If your partner is not willing, then you are not really losing anything. I think VW will eventually enter the Southeast Asian market but I doubt this will happen in the next one to two years. |
Strategically, VW can benefit from Porsche as a very close partner. Porsche can offer Volkswagen high prestige and the best technical know-how in the global car industry. |
The recent strong rise in German car sales suggests that consumers are finally replacing their aged car park and the rising fuel prices certainly provide an incentive. |
There's a kind of cultural revolution going on at Volkswagen and Mercedes. They're doing much more than they've ever done before. |