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GM opens engine plant in Uzbekistan; 1.2 and 1.5 liter engines

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The facility, which covers 40 hectares, is GM’s first engine plant in Uzbekistan. engines for use in GM small passenger cars sold globally. GM says the plant represents its most significant powertrain investment in Central Asia. GM Uzbekistan, located in Asaka, was established in March 2008 by the two companies.

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New Chevrolet Small Car to Be Built at GM Uzbekistan Joint Venture

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Representatives of General Motors Company in Korea and UzAvtoSanoat of Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Seoul, Korea, for their GM Uzbekistan joint venture to launch the production of a new small vehicle mainly destined for emerging markets.

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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

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GM Korea introduced the Alpheon eAssist, the first hybrid vehicle from the company and the first hybrid vehicle in its segment in Korea. GM Korea is Korea’s third-largest automotive company and represents one of GM’s largest manufacturing, design and technology hubs. Alpheon eAssist Click to enlarge.

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GM global sales up 7.6% in 2011 to 9.026M vehicles; China and US largest markets

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GM gained four-tenths of a point of market share to 11.9% Sales were up in all four reporting regions—North America, South America, Europe and International Operations—as GM sold a total of 9,025,942 vehicles compared with 8,385,484 in 2010. GM is the market leader in both countries. Uzbekistan. United States.

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