"Century Coronado Cardel" wrote in message
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"GM owns Saab and at least 25% of Toyota. "

Are you sure about the 25% Toyota ownership. I know they have a joint
venture in California, and a shared R&D deal, but I don't think GM owns any
part of Toyota. With SAAB you are dead-on, and it has proved to be a
disaster.