Factbox: Auto industry megamergers and alliances - which is the best electric toothbrush to buy

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FiatChrysler's late chief executive, Sergio Marchionne, said in a April 2015 report that 50% of auto maker R & D investments were wasted on repeated efforts.
The auto industry is cautious about risky acquisitions, but Marchionne's focus on capital returns has prompted automakers to seek new ways to save manufacturing and research costs through weapons --
Length alliance, some of which are listed below. October 2018 -
Volkswagen said it is open to deeper alliances, particularly in the area of autonomous driving, and may envision sharing its electric vehicle platform with Ford. October 2018 -
Honda Motor said it would invest $2.
75 billion euros, Take 5.
GM's 7% stake in cruisedriving unit. June 2018 -
Ford Motor and Volkswagen confirmed their alliance in the commercial vehicle sector.
The companies say they have no plans for equity swaps or cross-trades
As part of the agreement, the ownership structure is exploring other areas of cooperation.
February 2018 -
Li Shufu, Geely's chairman, revealed that he had bought nine.
69% stake in Mercedes
Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, is worth about $9 billion.
January 10, 2018-
Mazda and Toyota announced they would offer a $1 price. 6 billion joint
2021, a risky car factory in Huntsville, Alabama.
As part of the deal, Toyota holds a 5% stake in Mazda.
August 1, 2017-
GM sold its European brands Opel and Vauxhall to the French PSA Group for £ 2.
GM has reached a landmark deal on the basis of abandoning sales, worth 2 billion euros. May 2016 -Nissan Motor.
Co purchased a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors and handed over its actual control to the automaker for $2. 2 billion deal. January 2016 -
Toyota already owns 51 vehicles.
Japan's rival Daihatsu's 2% stake bought the remaining shares worth $3 billion in all stock transactions.
September 2015-
GM Chief Executive Mary Barra has asked her to explore the combination of the two automakers, but has been rejected. April 2015 -
The French government raised Renault's stake to 19.
In a deal aimed at preventing Nissan from trying to increase its influence on Renault, the deal rose 74% from 15%.
The agreement was planned by the minister of economy.
French president now.
Emmanuel MacronJanuary 2014 -
Under the leadership of Marchionne, Fiat strengthened its control over Chrysler Group LLC by acquiring it.
It has not yet held a 46% stake for $4. 35 billion. July 2012 -
Volkswagen AG takes full control of Porsche AG and integrates itbrand empire. April 2010 -Renault-
Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn and Daimler CEO Dieter Tsai have announced a weapon --
Including cross-length cooperation alliance
About 3% shares.
In 2014, this extends to the shared vehicle platform and factory of the Nissan Infiniti brand and Mercedes-Benz in Agua skalentes, MexicoBenz. March 2010 -
China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group buys Volvo Cars from Ford Motor Company. for $1. 8 billion.
December 2009 -
Renault and Daimler negotiate an alliance.
December 2009 -
Porsche's derivatives portfolio collapsed during the financial crisis, requiring billions of dollars in refinancing.
Porsche seeks help from both the public and Qatar.
Buy 49 Volkswagen.
Porsche sports car business 9% shares 3. 9 billion euros. June 2009 -
GM filed for bankruptcy protection. April 2009 -
France is offering 3 billion euros in loans to Renault and its rival Peugeot Citroen. April 2009 -
Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection. January 2009 -
Porsche says it has more than 50.
A 8% stake in Volkswagen through derivatives contracts. 2008 -
Tata India buys Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford Motors for $2. 3 billion. 2007 -
Daimler sold Chrysler's 80% stake to Cerberus, a private equity firm, for £ 5.
EUR 5 billion, believes that de-merger is the best way to create "maximum overall value"
Including Daimler and Chrysler ". October 2005 -
Porsche bought an 18.
A 5% stake in Volkswagen Limited. March 2000 -
Ford bought Land Rover from BMW for $2. 7 billion. March 2000 -
BMW, after concluding that the brand was "not enough to complete its intended mission", sold 10 pounds Rover cars to the Phoenix Consortium.
BMW retains ownership of the Mini. March 1999 -
Renault and Nissan signed an alliance that led Renault to hold 44 vehicles.
Nissan holds a 4% stake in Nissan, while Renault holds a 15% stake in Nissan. January 1999 -Ford Motor Co.
Buy Volvo cars in Sweden for $6. 45 billion.
September 1998-
Volkswagen's Audi buys the Lamborghini SpA, an Italian sports car brand. July 1998 -
Volkswagen buy Bentley Motor Co. , Ltd.
There is also the Bugatti motor company. A. May 1998 -Daimler-
Mercedes-Benz acquisition of Chrysler
The $36 billion deal promises at least $1 billion in synergies in a year. January 1994 -
BMW bought the British Rover Group for £ 0. 8 billion. 1991 -
Volkswagen and Ford set up a joint venture in Portugal to produce domestic vans.
Ford sold the joint venture in the same year.
December 1990 -
The Czech government has allowed Volkswagen AG to buy Skoda, a local carmaker ). June 1986 -
Volkswagen AG bought a 51% stake in the Spanish brand Seat.