> It might surprise you to hear (then again, it might not) that
> Volkswagen AG owns the Skoda car company -- of Spain. They make some
> very nice vehicles that are as good as those sold under the VW brand
> name, but they cost less!

 Jennifer,

Sorry if this is nit-picking, but Skoda is Czech, and Seat is Spanish.
Skoda made some interesting rear-engine cars back during Commie days.

Chris.