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In 1996, a majority share in Lotus was sold to Malaysian car company Proton. Lotus Cars was awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise for contribution to international trade, one of 85 companies receiving the recognition in that category in 2002. Lotus cars wore the badge of the award for several years. [20]
Daewoo (GM owns 44%) Fiat (GM has decided to divorce itself from Fiat as of Feb '05, but will retain 10% ownership.) GMC; Holden (brand discontinued in 2020) Hummer (brand discontinued in 2010, reintroduced as a GMC model in 2021 and 2023) Oldsmobile (brand discontinued in 2004) Pontiac (brand discontinued in 2010) SAAB Automobile (brand ...
The Texas State Fair Football Showdown took place on the third weekend of the 2018 and 2019 fair and featured Southern and Texas Southern. [14] In 2020, the Southern versus Texas Southern game moved to Arlington, Texas. The State Fair of Texas is the only fair in the United States to include a full auto show, dating back to 1913. [15]
The State Fair of Texas starts Sept. 29, kicking off 24 days of fair fun. Established in 1886 , the State Fair of Texas continues to promote Texas agriculture, education and community involvement ...
It is considered to be the city's "signature event", much like New Orleans's Mardi Gras, Dallas's Texas State Fair, San Diego's Comic-Con and New York City's New Year's Eve at Times Square. [2] In 2017, attendance reached a record high of 2,611,176 people and 33,000 volunteers. [3] [4] In 2007, the rodeo was deemed "the year of the volunteer."
The complex opened in 2003. It is owned by Jefferson County, Texas and operated by OVG360, a division of the Oak View Group. It is the home of the South Texas State Fair. In 2020, Jefferson County began negotiations to sell Ford Park to Renaissance Development Group, which would add a hotel and a horse-racing track to the complex. [2]
The State Fair of Texas is celebrating its 136th anniversary this year at Fair Park in Dallas from Sept. 30 to Oct. 23. Tickets and season passes are available now on the State Fair website .
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