GM and Peugeot Merger With the current economic trends that many multinationals are caught up in especially after the global recession, many opt for alternative ways to survive in the market as well as alternative markets. This drive to venture into other markets has seen many of the multinationals and big businesses venture into alliances and mergers that would see them have a footing in varied economic settings hence supporting their entire business framework.

The article is mainly based on the alliance that the General Motors intend to forge with the French auto maker Peugeot Citroen. The General Motors (GM ) intends to take buy 7% of the Peugeot Citroen in a move that is widely seen to be a step towards salvaging the Peugeot from total collapse and also to solidify the footing of GM within the European market.

The alliance between the two companies is based on a long-term strategic alliance principle that is broad in its basis and global in the focus. This is in the light of the consolidation of their strengths from both sides and the capabilities and using it to expand the influence over the European market as a unit. This consolidation will be achieved through the joint procurement at a global scale as well as sharing of the components,...

This will be done through a share sale. The Peugeot family group will also invest in the shares. The Peugeot family will consequently have a 150 million Euros worth of the new shares that will be floated as part of their strategic engagement.
There are various benefits that are forecasted from this alliance between the GM and Peugeot. The first is the aspect of cost saving that they estimate will run to the range of $2 billion on an annual basis with a commencement date projected at five years from the alliance date. These saved costs are expected to be shared on an equal basis between the two companies (Mediacorp Interactive media, 2012).

The alliance is also looked at as a means of increasing the employment opportunities for France in general. The partnership is widely viewed as being favorable and beneficial to the PSA's presence in France and employment. This alliance will go a long way in averting the magnitude of the lay-offs due to the economic slow in Europe in general.

The Peugeot Company will also benefit from this alliance as it will be…