The Next Big Aquisition? Rumours Swirl Over Possible VW/Ford Tryst

Auto industry observers say Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen would be an ideal marriage as the two carmakers engage in serious discussions about a potential partnership with unlimited potential.

“Something big is brewing,” said John McElroy, Autoline.tv host and longtime industry analyst. 

“Look, if it isn’t, (Ford CEO) Jim Hackett can't survive. He has got to drop a bombshell on the industry.”

Analysts note that the car companies recently initiated talks about small partnerships, but each may be motivated to think big because of their limited product lines and limited regional scope. 

USNA1999 - 10/17/2018 3:09:37 PM

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@MDarringer it seems VW keeps following you. This might be a good thing, the article has some good points.

MDarringer - 10/17/2018 8:28:25 PM

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I think it's a brilliant tie up.

VW Pickup
Ford Fusion off the next Passat and built in Chattanooga.
Ford Focus = Golf
Lincoln Continental = budget Phaeton.
VW would get superior crossovers.
If they can get VW's quality up it's brilliant

MDarringer - 10/17/2018 8:26:22 PM

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It's a brilliant tie up IF IF IF IF they can SEAT and Skoda in Europe.

Truthy - 10/18/2018 12:03:33 AM

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It does not have to be an acquisition. It could be a partnership such as Ford/Mazda or Chrysler/Mitsubishi. With the challenges of financing new products and drive-trains tie-ups will become more common.

Ford should have considered bankruptcy when GM did it. What was an advantage in 2010 left them with more debt than their domestic rival.

MDarringer's suggestions make a lot of sense.

PUGPROUD - 10/18/2018 4:21:23 PM

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After WWII when Germany was occupied Ford was offered VW for free but refused. How ironic if VW ends up buying Ford.-

MDarringer - 10/18/2018 10:54:06 PM

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VW won't be buying Ford. This will be a "Mazda" thing on a greater scale.