Who will buy Chrysler if the DaimlerChrysler amalgamation comes apart? The latest betting is on General Motors.
According to the FT, GM is "in exploratory talks" with the ailing car company, as are private equity groups and other car companies. Chrysler lost $1.4 billion last year.
There are few real facts to go on, other than one insider saying that everyone's going to take a look "and kick the tyres".
As is the way of these things, Daimler isn't commenting and is refusing to be rushed, wanting to consider all the options. But analysts were sceptical that GM's shareholders would support the idea of a Chrysler buy-out, given that GM's figures aren't too bright, and that all three of the US auto giants US are suffering from falling sales.
What's more, there would be huge overlap between the two companies' products, leading to a great deal of redundancy in all senses of the word. Maybe this is just Chinese whispers...
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