Yup, those are some cool facts re: Honda and BMW
Here in town Magna is kinda going the same path, although they started out as an electronic parts and mechanical shop parts, they are digging into the GM bankruptcy and got a few of the brands they sold out.
BionX is also owned by Magna
to me it seems like they want to start making e-Cars, they are buying all the ownership and patents related to electronic base engines to make green vehicles