GM to Export to North America
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| 2005 Chevrolet Equinox SUV will get the new Chinese-made V6 |
No, that's not a typo. General Motors has said its Chinese joint venture will start exporting engines to Canada by late 2003 as the world's largest automaker gears up to launch a compact sport utility vehicle globally. Shanghai GM will supply 3.4 liter V-6 engines for the upcoming 2005 Chevrolet Equinox SUV, to be manufactured by GM's Canadian venture with Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp. in 2004. Shanghai GM has the capacity for 180,000 V6 engines a year, but will be supplying more than just the Canadian plant. "An overriding goal of Shanghai GM since its establishment has been to become a globally competitive automaker. The export of engines to North America represents a milestone," stated Chen Hong, President of Shanghai GM.
