So, I was getting fed up with these "Dr. Z" DaimlerChrysler ads on TV these days so I wrote Dr. Z a question about whether or not he was embarrassed to be on TV claiming that Chrylser had "invented the mini-van"... Below is the response I got from them (I was surprised that they even answered me at all!)
Dear Anthony: Thanks for contacting Dr.Z. Your message has been forwarded to us for response. Thanks for you question regarding the invention of the mini van. As you already know, Volkswagen invented the mini van, but DaimlerChrysler redesigned and refine the mini van. Thanks again for your "Z"mail. Sincerely, Amy Senior Staff Representative Dr.Z's Customer Action Team |
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