Mike
Just in case. BMW kept Land Rover and the new Mini.
Larry
>>>>On 3/16/00 6:20 PM so and so (Leckstein) said. (And I quote:)
>At 03:26 PM 03/16/2000 +0000, Martin C. Jones wrote:
>>BMW has today sold off the bits of Rover it doesn't want to
>>a venture capital company. Below is a statement from that
>>company. By the way the company in question has been
>>involved in pubs and restaurants up to now. I don't want to
>>get too cynical but.....
>
>
>Wow! Does anyone know if Land Rovers were part of the deal or are they
>being retained by BMW.
>
>The question is of interest to us, as there is an established Land Rover
>dealership network, and thus a network for a U.S. MG import. If not, that
>slope just got steeper. No matter how great the MGF or future model is, you
>need a dealership network to sell and service.
>
>As to a new company developing cars, yikes. Look at De Lorean and the tons
>of money the British Govt. spent on that disaster.
>
>I know this is sacrilage, but I hope GM or Ford buy this new company or MG
>real fast, for only these two giants can hold on for this sleigh ride.
>
>I will try to find out about Land Rover on the net,
>
>Mike
Larry Macy
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