According to a report in the Financial Times, BMW has been talking seriously with Renault about sharing a small car platform for future Mini models.
BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer wouldn't offer up any comments on the matter at a shareholder's meeting yesterday, but the FT's report says that industry insiders claim that talks are well under way already.
In addition to sharing a platform for future Mini products, BMW and Renault are also discussing the shared use of smaller parts modules that could be used on BMW's core model lineup.
FT.com: BMW Considers Sharing Mini Platform
zoomzoomn says:
08:03 AM, 08/ 5/09
Renault, or Peugeot?
adb4 says:
12:30 PM, 08/ 5/09
Fact-check much?