Grounded Knock Sensor (QR25)

George Roffe geo3@earthlink.net
Sun, 28 Jul 2002 18:24:05 -0500


Kurt L. Sussman wrote:

>Nissan owns 40%, or something like that. Enough to be able to specify
>suppliers so that both car co.s get bigger bulk discounts on things like
>switches and electronic modules and such.

Actually, it only takes 34% ownership of a company to "own" and control it
per Japanese law.  I'm sure there are other complexities.  FWIW, I think
Renault owns somewhat less than 50% of Nissan IIRC.

George Roffe
Houston, TX
91 SE-R (well modded)
91 G20 turbo (well modded)
84 944 SCCA ITS race car under construction
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