NEWS ANALYSIS GM/Chrysler? Anything's possible In cash crunch, unthinkable becomes common DETROIT — With a roiling economy, cash flow woes and a credit crisis, the Detroit 3 are entertaining possible alliances that once would have been considered fanciful. General Motors and Chrysler LLC are talking about a merger, and Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli told Automotive News that either Renault-Nissan or a Chinese automaker could plausibly make a bid for Chrysler. It's the kind of environment in which many possible combinations are being discussed. Will any of these proposals bear fruit? Here's our take on six possible scenarios. ... story Published: October 20, 2008 06:01 European Central time