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Old 17-11-2011, 05:03 PM   #20
Chilliman
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Default Re: Commodore exports failing - Carsguide

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Originally Posted by Carby
Volvo seem to do alright and Sweden is a smaller country than Oz?
Both SAAB and Volvo were bought by GM and Ford respectively - they were once totally independent...then after the GFC, Ford sold Volvo to the Chinese and SAAB looks to be on its last legs after being sold to a Dutch company.

I guess in terms of Australian auto manufacturers always having been owned by overseas companies then yes Sweden was doing better than us...

...until now!
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