carmakers have developed a strange but successful partnership.Ford,a U.S.automaker,and Mazda,an Asian carmaker,have collaborated on several models,including the Explorer,the Probe,the Mazda 323,and the Mazda MX-6.The U.S.automaker has supplied Mazda with help in marketing,finance,and styling.In return,Mazda has provided manufacturing and product development expertise to Ford.Both companies have worked together toward a common goal and both have benefited as a result of their
A) international contract.
B) free trade agreement.
C) strategic alliance.
D) collaborative treaty.
E) global oligopoly.

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The relationship between Ford and Mazda is a strategic alliance, as they have collaborated on several models and have shared resources and expertise for mutual benefit. This is not an international contract, free trade agreement, collaborative treaty, or global oligopoly.

Carmakers Have Developed a Strange but Successful Partnership