F. George McDuffee wrote:
On Fri, 5 Dec 2008 02:41:01 -0500, "Ed Huntress"
wrote:

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And there's always a chance that the Big Three, or the Big Two, could
recover. I don't give that much probability but, again, the alternative is a
lot uglier than sinking one or two percent of GDP into giving it a try.
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Most likely Ford can make it, especially with some additional
credit and if GM goes. Chrysler with additional credit and if GM
goes should also make it as a niche player [mini vans] and
contract assembler/manufacturer for other car companies [AFAIK
they are currently assembling VWs vans in the US]

VW vans? all 15 sold per year?