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'''SsangYong Motor Company''' (hangul:쌍용자동차) is the fourth largest South Korean [[automobile]] manufacturer.[http://www.smotor.com/en?act=FNEWSVIEW&bizCateID=7&bizSeq=460] It was founded as Hadonghwan Motor Company in 1954 and started by building [[Jeep#history|jeeps]] for the US Army. Beginning in 1976, Hadonghwan produced a variety of special purpose vehicles. After changing its name to Dong-A Motor in 1977, it was taken over by Ssangyong Business Group in 1988 and changed its name to SsangYong Motor. The name SsangYong means twin dragons. In 1991 it started a technology partnership with [[Daimler-Benz]] (now [[DaimlerChrysler]]). Later, it purchased United Kingdom-based specialty car maker [[Panther Westwinds]]. | '''SsangYong Motor Company''' (hangul:쌍용자동차) is the fourth largest South Korean [[automobile]] manufacturer.[http://www.smotor.com/en?act=FNEWSVIEW&bizCateID=7&bizSeq=460] It was founded as Hadonghwan Motor Company in 1954 and started by building [[Jeep#history|jeeps]] for the US Army. Beginning in 1976, Hadonghwan produced a variety of special purpose vehicles. After changing its name to Dong-A Motor in 1977, it was taken over by Ssangyong Business Group in 1988 and changed its name to SsangYong Motor. The name SsangYong means twin dragons. In 1991 it started a technology partnership with [[Daimler-Benz]] (now [[DaimlerChrysler]]). Later, it purchased United Kingdom-based specialty car maker [[Panther Westwinds]]. | ||
In 1997 [[Daewoo|Daewoo Motors]] bought a controlling stake, only to sell it off again in 2000, because the conglomerate ran into deep financial troubles. In late 2004, the Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC ([[Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation]]) took a | In 1997 [[Daewoo|Daewoo Motors]] bought a controlling stake, only to sell it off again in 2000, because the conglomerate ran into deep financial troubles. In late 2004, the Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC ([[Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation]]) took a 51% stake of SsangYong Motor Company. | ||
==Model lineup== | ==Model lineup== | ||
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* [[SsangYong SY Truck|SY Truck]] | * [[SsangYong SY Truck|SY Truck]] | ||
* [[SsangYong Transstar|Transstar]] | * [[SsangYong Transstar|Transstar]] | ||
===Concept Cars=== | |||
* [[SsangYong Wz Concept|Wz Concept]] | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[ | * [[Daewoo]] | ||
* [[List of Korean car makers]] | * [[List of Korean car makers]] | ||
{{SsangYong Motor Company}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*[http://www.ssangyongclub.co.uk Ssangyong Owners Club Worldwide membership Forum and Technical sections] | *[http://www.ssangyongclub.co.uk Ssangyong Owners Club Worldwide membership Forum and Technical sections] | ||
*[http://www.ssangyongkorando.nl Dutch Ssangyong Korando Owners Club Homepage, Forum and Technical sections] | *[http://www.ssangyongkorando.nl Dutch Ssangyong Korando Owners Club Homepage, Forum and Technical sections] | ||
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/22/ssangyong-says-its-out-of-money-cant-pay-workers/ Ssangyong says it's out of money, can't pay workers] | |||
*[http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=70045&vf=26 Indian carmaker signs deal for Ssangyong] | |||
[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of South Korea]] | [[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of South Korea]] | ||
[[Category:Makes]] | [[Category:Makes]] | ||
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SsangYong Motor Company (hangul:쌍용자동차) is the fourth largest South Korean automobile manufacturer.[1] It was founded as Hadonghwan Motor Company in 1954 and started by building jeeps for the US Army. Beginning in 1976, Hadonghwan produced a variety of special purpose vehicles. After changing its name to Dong-A Motor in 1977, it was taken over by Ssangyong Business Group in 1988 and changed its name to SsangYong Motor. The name SsangYong means twin dragons. In 1991 it started a technology partnership with Daimler-Benz (now DaimlerChrysler). Later, it purchased United Kingdom-based specialty car maker Panther Westwinds.
In 1997 Daewoo Motors bought a controlling stake, only to sell it off again in 2000, because the conglomerate ran into deep financial troubles. In late 2004, the Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) took a 51% stake of SsangYong Motor Company.
Model lineup
Passenger cars and SUVs
- Actyon
- Actyon Sports
- Chairman
- Istana (based on the Mercedes-Benz MB100)
- Korando
- Kyron
- Musso
- Musso Sports
- Rexton
- Rodius/Stavic
Commercial vehicles
Concept Cars
See also
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Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Models Actyon · Actyon Sports · Chairman · Istana · Korando · Kyron · Musso · Musso Sports · Rexton · Rodius/Stavic · SY Truck · Transstar Concept Models Wz Concept · C200 Concept · C200 Eco Concept · C200 Aero Concept Include notable internal links here | ||
| name of founder/s | Corporate website | A brand of the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation |
External links
- SsangYong Motor Company Korean Homepage
- SsangYong Motor Company English Homepage
- SsangYong 4WD Club of Australia Website and Active forum
- Ssangyong Owners Club Worldwide membership Forum and Technical sections
- Dutch Ssangyong Korando Owners Club Homepage, Forum and Technical sections
- Ssangyong says it's out of money, can't pay workers
- Indian carmaker signs deal for Ssangyong
