Recent automotive news on the worldwide stage involved a potential 50/50 merger between Fiat-Chrysler and Renault that would have positioned Fiat Chrysler Renault as the third-largest automotive producer behind No. 1 Volkswagen and second-place Toyota.
With technological advances and the changing focus of the car industry, mergers and alliances are essential to maintaining a strong standing.
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