Andrew,
I agree that it won't necessarily make them any more or less successful but it does contribute to making them a little different from other manufacturers. Components are different to design, yes, but there has always been some influence translated from aviation to motoring and it would not be in the least bit surprising that ideas continue to do this. Just because you're in the parts manufacturing/supply line doesn't mean that you're devoid of design knowledge. You have to be conversant with design in order to develop or supply the appropriate equipment.
Dirt in a Saab ignition lock? Never heard of it! I cleaned mine. I think there are a thousand reasons why Saab eventually failed but I'll bet that one of them had something to do with management.
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