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Originally Posted by Mdynamic
100%?
They have similar alliances with Peugeot/Citroen, Toyota, and soon to be GM. This will be good for BMW because they don't have near the buying power as Audi (thanks to Volkswagen money).
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I dont think there is a OEM that is 100% any more. I work in the Auto industry here in Detroit. Every OEM has strategic partners around the globe to keep them competitive. GM has been providing BMW with some of the best Transmissions for years. Chrysler was previously in talk with Nissan to badge the Dodge Ram as a Titan with some changed facia. Whatever it takes for each OEM to gain part of the global footprint! Should BMW/ Hyundai start a romance, I'm sure many peope would re-consider driving the future Hyundai's