CHINA/INDIA: SAIC, GM, eye India opportunities
Author: just-auto.com editorial team | 16 October 2009
Chinese joint venture vehicle manufacturing partners SAIC Motor and General Motors are exploring new business opportunities including vehicle assembly in India, a source told the Economic Times.
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