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Quote: Originally posted by binaryDigit
Well depends on what you mean by "copy". A company like BMW might copy some electronic or even engine/drivetrain feature that originated in a Daewoo. Take something like intermittent wipers, everybody has it now, but someone back then (I think it was Ford, who was successfully sued by the original inventor) did it first. Also things like variable cam timing and even things like cup holders (funny comment in an article in AutoWeek about a new prototype Audi where the engineer talks about making room for cupholders).
Styling wise, yes, companies like BMW tend to be forward thinking and usually do not "borrow" styling elements (though by the looks of the current 7 series, maybe they should). | ...BMW copying Daewoo or Peugeot, please? Point us there if it isn't THAT difficult...
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