By Leftlane Staff
Tuesday, Jul 11th, 2006 @ 9:32 am

With all eyes on the proposed GM-Renault- Nissan tie-up, it’s easy to forget Carlos Ghosn was only recently in talks with the Dearborn automaker about working together. According to the Detroit News, Ghosn first turned to Ford when he began his search a little over a year ago ford a third member of the Renault-Nissan alliance. Those talks didn’t lead anywhere, but Ford later approached Ghosn about the job of running the world’s No. 3 automaker. He declined, but expressed interest in acquiring Ford’s Volvo Cars. That, too, never happened, but Ford and Ghosn remained on good terms. Now, some analysts feel Ford may be a better choice than GM, if Renault and Nissan are serious about a third partner. “It’s interesting to think about the idea. Could Ford step in here with an alliance with Renault and Nissan?” UBS analyst Robert Hinchliffe said in a teleconference with investors Monday. “I wouldn’t count it out. Ford could be a better partner.”

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