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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 (SGMW) has started production at its new manufacturing base in Chongqing. It also signed an agreement for the second phase of production at the facility. The first phase of production at the Chongqing base represents initial investment of RMB 6.6 SAIC-GM-Wuling) was launched on November 18, 2002.

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

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The facilities, which are adjacent to the joint venture’s Baojun passenger car production base, will support the development of new vehicles for China. Since its establishment in 2002, SAIC-GM-Wuling has been leveraging resources from China and abroad. In addition, several of its products have become industry leaders.

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

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billion (US$173 million), has increased the production capacity of SGMW’s Qingdao plant by 70% to 510,000 vehicles annually. Among the products manufactured in Qingdao are the Wuling Rong Guang, Wuling Xingwang and Wuling PN-Series minivans. The project, which represented investment of RMB 1.1

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Stellantis production footprint could be in danger over battery-plant dispute

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The era of Stellantis’ auto production footprint in Canada is in the end at stake within the dispute between the automaker and Ottawa over investment for the $5-billion battery-cell plant in Windsor, Ont. The post Stellantis production footprint could be in danger over battery-plant dispute appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling is China’s first vehicle manufacturer to reach 1M units in sales in 2011

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On August 9, SGMW launched the first product from its Baojun brand, the 630 midsize sedan. SGMW continues to explore new opportunities for its products in other markets. SGMW, a joint venture between GM China, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group (SAIC) and Wuling Motors, was launched in 2002.

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Q3 Sales Up 11.6% for EVs With OEM Reported Sales Numbers

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10 EVs had a decline of greater than 40%: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: -98.5% (Transitioning to an upgraded version for 2023) Honda Clarity: -98.1% (Discontinued but Honda is still reporting sales) Mazda MX-30: -94.1% (Production for the US discontinued) Volvo C40: -62.4% decline over Q2 and continuing QoQ declines in 2002.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling to Export Mini-Commercial Vehicles to South America, Middle East and North Africa

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SAIC-GM-Wuling will export Wuling N200 series and Wuling N300 series products. SAIC-GM-Wuling, a joint venture between GM China, SAIC and Wuling Motors, was launched in 2002. SAIC-GM-Wuling manufactures a range of Wuling brand mini-trucks and minivans as well as the Chevrolet Spark mini-car.