head of Fiat dies, interesting articles here on BBC website:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/2690265.stm

Speculation now of GM acquiring more ownership of Fiat as he was a firm
proponent of keeping control in family hands.

("GM owns 20% of Fiat Auto, and the Italian car maker has the option of
forcing it to buy the remaining 80% from 2004.")

Alistair

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