3 ms·
Going to go out on a limb here and say that Samsung will not be one of Apple's partners on this project. I'm over in the States, but are you sure that's really
by chipotle_coyote 13y ago
Going to go out on a limb here and say that Samsung will not be one of Apple's partners on this project.
I'm over in the States, but are you sure that's really true about Samsung Motors, by the way? After about ten minutes of searching just now, the story looks very different -- Samsung may be a marquee brand in most other markets, but it looks like they're a complete disaster as an auto company. Renault took majority ownership of Samsung Motors in 2000. And their sales have been plummeting since 2010; they're behind both Hyundai and Kia in South Korea, and slashed a rather staggering 80% of their workforce in 2012. One report from that time period said that Samsung wanted to take their name off "Renault Samsung Motors" but Renault wouldn't let them.
- dba7dba 13y agoSorry I wasn't clear about my statement. I meant in S Korea in general Samsung as a brand is considered a notch above Hyundai brand. I wasn't talking about car business. Just in general Samsung is considered more sophisticated and a brand notch above Hyundai.