DaimlerChrysler in Talks to Use Volkswagen's Polo Platform for New Compact Model
Posted by Lorenzo at 11:23 pm
Text from Forbes.com
FRANKFURT (AFX) - DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler unit is in talks to use Volkswagen AG's compact Polo model platform for a planned Dodge brand compact car, Automobilwoche magazine said in a report to be published tomorrow, citing Chrysler head Tom LaSorda.
'VW is a possible partner for further projects,' LaSorda said. 'The times in which a company could face an industry on its own are over.'
But Frank Klegon, head of Chrysler development, told the newspaper: 'We are also in talks with Hyundai and Mitsubishi.'
A decision is expected by mid-year.
DaimlerChrysler and VW earlier this month reportedly reached an agreement to produce small vans in the US.
FRANKFURT (AFX) - DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler unit is in talks to use Volkswagen AG's compact Polo model platform for a planned Dodge brand compact car, Automobilwoche magazine said in a report to be published tomorrow, citing Chrysler head Tom LaSorda.
'VW is a possible partner for further projects,' LaSorda said. 'The times in which a company could face an industry on its own are over.'
But Frank Klegon, head of Chrysler development, told the newspaper: 'We are also in talks with Hyundai and Mitsubishi.'
A decision is expected by mid-year.
DaimlerChrysler and VW earlier this month reportedly reached an agreement to produce small vans in the US.
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