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SAIC-GM-Wuling breaks ground for new R&D center and proving ground

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Since its establishment in 2002, SAIC-GM-Wuling has been leveraging resources from China and abroad. The Wuling Rong Guang created China’s large-size minivan segment. SAIC-GM-Wuling) was launched on November 18, 2002. It has recorded many technological achievements and received several national awards for production.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling starts production at new $1.1B base in Chongqing; initial capacity of 400K vehicles and 400K engines

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SAIC-GM-Wuling) was launched on November 18, 2002. It manufactures a range of Wuling brand mini-trucks and minivans as well as a growing family of Baojun brand passenger cars. SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co. SAIC has a 50.1% stake, GM China a 44.0% stake and Wuling Motors a 5.9% It is based in Liuzhou, Guangxi, in southwestern China.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling: The beginning of missed opportunities?

China EV

Liuzhou Wuling Automobile Company was a provincial mini-van maker before the formation of the SAIC GM Wuling joint venture (SGMW) in 2002. When I visited, the negotiations to form that JV were just being finalized. Even before the JV was formed however, Wuling’s manufacturing process was already transforming using the GM system.

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Junkyard Find: 1986 Dodge Lancer ES Turbo

The Truth About Cars

The branches of the Chrysler K-Car Family Tree are far too numerous to describe here, since so many different K-derived cars and minivans were built from the 1981 through 1995 model years for the North American market. For the 2002 model year, Mitsubishi Lancers finally arrived on this side of the Pacific. liter straight-four power.

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Report: Mitsubishi Planning Dealer Expansion, More Models for U.S.

The Truth About Cars

Record sales in 2002 resulted in Mitsubishi Motors doubling down on its decision to pivot further toward economy cars and SUVs. But Mitsubishi may be thinking long term, as there are few vehicles more versatile or practical than the humble minivan. However, this also nuked the brand's identity and U.S.

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Stellantis tackling EV aerodynamics with $29.5M wind tunnel

Baua Electric

Upgrades to the wind tunnel, which has been in continuous operation since 2002, include provisions for specific measurements of airflow resistance around wheels and tires, Stellantis said, adding that wheels and tires can account for up to 10% of real-world aerodynamic drag. Stellantis upgraded its wind tunnel to the tune of $29.5

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SAIC-GM-Wuling completes expansion of Qingdao mini-commercial vehicle facility; 70% increase in capacity

Green Car Congress

Among the products manufactured in Qingdao are the Wuling Rong Guang, Wuling Xingwang and Wuling PN-Series minivans. SGMW, a joint venture between GM China, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group (SAIC) and Wuling Motors, was established in 2002. It complements SGMW’s original manufacturing base in Liuzhou, Guangxi.

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