Around the year 2008, Ford reduced its stake in Mazda from 33.4% to only 13%. This week, Ford CEO Alan Mullaly and CEO of Mazda Takashi Yamanouchi have reaffirmed their commitment to long term. Beberaa a meeting held last week, executives at both the middle Perusaan discuss ways to continue their collaboration through a new partnership.
For the moment, the agreement will still set a bit to share their platform. Both companies are expected to continue the partnership in the development of components, systems and technology.
"Where the activities can produce benefits for both companies, we will do it
together, and if not, we will not do it, "said Ford Chief Financial Officer Lewis Booth told the Detroit News.
The same thing is also expressed by the Executive Vice President for Manufacturing Mazda, Masaharu Yamaki. He said that their strategic alliance remains intact. "Ford will remain an important partner for Mazda," he said.
Ford executives say they continue the partnership with Mazda is an important part of the global product plan to reduce the cost of development.
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