The government was criticised for encouraging the bid in 2000 and supporting the company financially in 2005, during abortive takeover discussions with Shanghai Automotive, the Chinese bidder.

• 人们指摘政府鼓励了2000年的出价，并在2005年为公司提供了财务援助。当时中国竞购方上海汽车(Shanghai Automotive)正在协商收购，但最终未果。