Deals are funny. All going well, and them boom. it all falls apart. Time will tell I guess
Why they are considering it? Do it or die .. eventually. IMHO, I dont see a bright future for either of these two companies alone. Makes sense they'd try to see if it could work.
Cars are a scale-economy business, in the middle of a technological (alternative propulsion plus self-driving) transition unlike anytime in the century-plus old history of the industry. It'll take deep pockets and strong brands, plus scale, to continue playing.
Fun times in the car biz, or terrifying .. depends on perspective. Im too old to go back .. just living vicariously watching them all trying to navigate their issues.