Like General Motors and Chrysler in the US, the French automaker Renault has discovered that bailouts inevitably result in governmental meddling. The company hoped to shift production of its next-generation Clio subcompact to Turkey. Pas aussi rapidement! said employment minister Laurent Wauquiez: ‘Renault is not just any ordinary company - the state holds 15% [of its stock] and we are not going to be spectators because this is a company that has received a lot of assistance during the crisis. A company that sells to French consumers must, as much as possible, produce in France.’The photo shows the current Clio, built in France and Spain. At that, it’s cuter than the Fiat 500 that is supposed to save Chrysler from ruination. Perhaps Turkey could build the Clio for the American market? Blue skies! – Dan Ford
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