Maserati's North American Dealer Boss Handed the Reins

More than likely, Maserati wouldn't be an independent company without any resources. One of two things would happen: a) Maserati would get acquired by another large company. That company could be Asian or European. If that were the case, you'd see a slow phase-out of FCA technology and platforms as the parent automaker infuses Maserati with the cash to develop its own stuff. This is similar to what we saw with Volvo and Jaguar/Land Rover, when they split off of Ford. Both continued to use Ford engines and platforms for quite some time after PAG dissolved. It's also similar to what we'll see now that GM has sold Open and Vauxhall to PSA. Naturally, Opel and Holden are still using GM-based products, but you know PSA plans to transition that soon. Alternatively... b) Maserati would be spun-off as its own entity, but might continue to use FCA technology under license. FCA spun Ferrari off in this manner, generating plenty of cash. Many of the shares went to existing FCA shareholders, and it's unclear how much Ferrari is still tied to FCA behind the scenes, in terms of resources. Maseratis still use Ferrari-derived engines, after all. The thing is, Maserati isn't the profit house that Ferrari was.

"And Alfa Romeo probably has more relevance in the world of racing and motorsports than does Maserati." Both have glorious racing histories! However, beyond a few GT4 Gran Turismos and TCR Giuliettas FCA does not have the cash for a racing program for either. (And, no, slapping the Alfa name on a Sauber does not count!)

Yeah agree. I always thought that's how Buick would look like in the alternative Universe.