GM Renews China Joint Venture with SAIC for 20 Years After Restructuring
The 50-50 venture has produced more than 20 million vehicles and will prioritize Buick and Cadillac sales in China while expanding exports.
- On Tuesday, General Motors and SAIC Motor announced a 20-year extension of their China joint venture, securing the 50-50 partnership through 2047.
- The renewal follows a costly restructuring involving plant closures and job cuts, as GM sought to stabilize operations after two years of losses and a decline from former $2 billion annual profits.
- Under the new deal, the venture will sharpen its focus on Buick and Cadillac models for the Chinese market while planning to export Chevrolet vehicles built in China to non-U.S. markets.
- GM China President John Roth said the company sees "meaningful opportunities to compete in select international markets: the Middle East, Africa, South America, Mexico and Asia-Pacific," though these vehicles will not be sold in the United States.
- The partners plan to launch more than 30 new hybrid and electric vehicles by 2030, a strategy attempting to regain market share after sales dropped 51% from 2016 levels.
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