Will GM Give in to This French Temptress?

By John Rosevear – Jul 18, 2013 at 7:31PM

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French automaker Peugeot is on the rocks, and rumors are swirling that the founding family is looking for a buyer -- and they may be wooing General Motors.

Rumors are swirling about the fate of French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen (PEUGY +0.00%), which is quickly running out of cash. Media reports have suggested that the company's founding family have offered to sell their stake to General Motors (GM +0.61%), which already owns a small stake. Will GM be tempted?

In this video, Fool.com contributor John Rosevear gives you an update on the latest rumors swirling around GM and Peugeot -- and explains why it would (probably) be a very bad idea for GM to succumb to this money-losing French temptation.

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John Rosevear is a senior contributing Motley Fool auto analyst covering automakers and trends shaping the global auto industry. John’s tenure with the company spans 15 years covering auto stocks, mutual funds, and retirement investing. He is a former CNBC reporter who covered the future of autos, including electric vehicles and self-driving cars. Prior to The Motley Fool, he worked at Fidelity Investments in communications and investor education roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in government from Cornell University. He once spent an entire day sitting on the floor of Peter Lynch’s office – with Lynch present.

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