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Yes it does seem like an encouraging sign that they are planning a return to the US market. However (and this is a bit off topic) but I was reading recently about the differences of the real rates of exchange among the euro economies. It seems Germany has been much better at controlling labor costs than Italy and Spain. Consequently the 18% drop in value of the dollar against the Euro since about 2002 means only about a 4% difference for germany given their improved productivity - or slower wage growth. Italy however seems to be at the opposite end so it could be facing the full 18% difference. While I suppose AR can price this in from the beginning - this difference certainly won't help them sell cars here.
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