Re:A 10x Faster TypeScript
by _bin_ on Wednesday March 12, 2025 @01:03AM
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funny you bring up this analogy. tons of auto manufacturers these days will license other mfgs' engines and use them in your cars. e.g. a fair number of Ford's cars have had Mazda engines and a fair number of Mazdas have had Ford engines.
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Could you give some examples of both? Also, why did they choose to do this?
Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ are basically the same car. The car was designed by Toyota while Subaru supplied the engine. Just one example.
Re:A 10x Faster TypeScript
by sellmesoap on Wednesday March 12, 2025 @02:35PM
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I think Toyota also owns a significant amount of Subaru, probably other mfgs. as well, Toyota is the 600lb gorilla of the car industry.
Sure. Mazda’s CX-3/5/9 in the aughts and early teens often had licensed Ford engines. The current Ford Tourneo Connect has a wholly VW-manufactured engine.
It’s probably most common when an automaker introduces a new make and wants to save time and capital on developing and getting into production a new engine.
Re:A 10x Faster TypeScript
by sellmesoap on Wednesday March 12, 2025 @02:33PM
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The last model of ford ranger and Mazda B series light pickup trucks were mostly the same except for the badges.
The Toyota matrix and Pontiac vibe used a lot of the same parts shared an engine and drivetrains if I'm not mistaken.