Automotive Engineering

Dongfeng Motor and Nissan have a 50-50% joint venture called Dongfeng Motor Company. Chery and Israel Corporation has a joint venture called Qoros, both companies hold a 50-50% stake. Changan Automobile and Ford have a 50-50% joint venture called Changan Ford.

Mazda remained an import brand, sourcing Mazda vehicles from Japan, Thailand and Malaysia. In October 2019, General Motors Indonesia announced that it would exit the Indonesian market entirely by 31 March 2020. Later in February 2020 GM also exited Thailand and Australia, leaving GM without any major presence in right-hand drive markets. The brand was re-introduced in Indonesia in 2001 with the Chevrolet Tavera, a rebadged Isuzu Panther, and the imported Zafira and Blazer V6 4×4. In 2002, the locally-assembled Opel Blazer was renamed to Chevrolet Blazer.

• Astra had expected to sell Chevrolets but were denied the contract and ended up importing Toyotas instead.
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