Re: Cayenne vs Touareg

Phrederick wrote:
> 
> "C. E. White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Porsche and VW don't have the same ownership although they have
> > cooperated closely for many years. At times they have shared US
> > marketing operations (Porsche + Audi), design (the original Beetle and
> > 914), and production (the late lamented 914). It is my understanding the
> > Touareg and Cayenne do share chassis components see
> >
> http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/?http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/previews/previews_story.php?id=35060
> 
> Porche, Audio and VW are all basically the same company.

No, this is not correct. Porsche is independedntly owned. See: 

http://www2.us.porsche.com/english/usa/company/investorrelations/shareholder/default.htm

and:

http://www.volkswagen-ir.de/[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Notice that Porsche is not listed as one of VW's brands.

Ed