I think that Chrysler (sorry, I just can't call them Daimler-Chrysler, even though I know that's what they are) bought shares of only the motor vehicle division of Mitshibushi, not the entire conglomerate.
I do recall that when the deal was announced several years ago, it was mentioned that it was somehow appropriate, as Chrysler was the first American to re-badge Japanese cars (as you mentioned, it was the Colt) some 20 years ago or so.
I used to own a Colt. It was the most bland car I ever owned. Bland styling. Bland acceleration. Bland interior. All the damned thing did was carry a family of three and their luggage around the country at about 50 MPG for a couple of years, and then give me a pretty good trade in price when we had a second kid, and needed a Taurus for it's size.
That was back when I used to own cars. And houses. Back when I was married. I could go on, but I shan't. <vbg>
cheers, frank
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Daimler-Chrysler holds a majority share, and thus control, of the largest industrial conglomerate in Japan?
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