Dodge trucks

Roofer · February 25, 2001

I hear that Toyota is buying out Dodge in stock and will be taking over the company. Anyone else hear about this, or is it a line of BS? I think that they might as well, considering the new Ram looks like a Tundra.

Frank S · February 25, 2001

That's a new one on me.

Is Daimler-Benz planning to sell of the entire compny?

What's really strnge is that GM owns a good chunk of Toyota.

Roofer · February 25, 2001

The guy who told me just said that Daimler's stocks are so low, and Toyota was looking at buying it. Not sure of any details or if it is even true. It is not from a real reliable source, so don't quote me.

76BBSub · February 26, 2001

I did read in a magazine that the Chrysler portion of Daimler Chrysler may be relegated to trucks only...of course this seems a bit far-fetched given that Dodge has just re-entered NASCAR and that the PT Cruiser at least is selling well. But really, when was the last time anyone got excited about a mid-size Dodge or Chrysler? If it weren't for the mini-vans and trucks they'd be in even worse shape.

Personally, I hate the interior of Dodge trucks. That's one of the big reasons I have owned two late-model GM trucks instead of Dodges.

Jeff

sk · February 26, 2001

The rumor I heard was that Toyota may try a hostile takeover of DaimlerChrysler. DC and Toyota both deny the rumor, but DC has talked to German banks, investors, and lawyers about ways to avoid such an attempt if it happened.

So far it all seems to be rumor though .....