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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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It has an initial annual manufacturing capacity of 400,000 vehicles and 400,000 engines to serve the Chinese market. The new facility gives SGMW a total of 2 million units of annual production capacity for both vehicles and engines. SAIC-GM-Wuling) was launched on November 18, 2002. billion (US$1.1 billion) by the joint venture.

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Junkyard Find: 1986 Dodge Lancer ES Turbo

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

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Phase III will feature testing facilities for engines, emission systems, safety systems and new energy vehicles. 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.

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

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Among the products manufactured in Qingdao are the Wuling Rong Guang, Wuling Xingwang and Wuling PN-Series minivans. million vehicles, along with 860,000 engines. SGMW, a joint venture between GM China, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group (SAIC) and Wuling Motors, was established in 2002.

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Report: Nissan To Introduce Compact Hybrids in Japan in 2011

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Nissan is likely to develop a low-cost, compact powertrain similar to those in Honda hybrids, with an electric motor to provide additional power to a constantly working engine. Nissan’s Serena minivan is likely to be the first model to get the hybrid makeover. The motor will run on high-performance lithium ion batteries.

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

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While this is probably very exciting to those who recall driving any model equipped with the 4G63 engine, it might be wise to temper expectations. Record sales in 2002 resulted in Mitsubishi Motors doubling down on its decision to pivot further toward economy cars and SUVs. However, this also nuked the brand's identity and U.S.

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Nissan to introduce compact hybrids

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The Nikkei reports that the company will develop a low-cost, compact powertrain similar to those in Honda hybrids with an electric motor that provides additional power to the constantly working engine. The company has already outlined plans to introduce an electric car in Japan and the US by the end of 2010.

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