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This is a list of vehicles that have been considered to be the result of badge engineering (), cloning, platform sharing, joint ventures between different car manufacturing companies, captive imports, or simply the practice of selling the same or similar cars in different markets (or even side-by-side in the same market) under different marques or model nameplates.
In the automotive industry, rebadging is a form of market segmentation used by automobile manufacturers around the world. To allow for product differentiation without designing or engineering a new model or brand (at high cost or risk), a manufacturer creates a distinct automobile by applying a new "badge" or trademark (brand, logo, or manufacturer's name/make/marque) to an existing product line.
Renault Trafic (high roof versions only) Nissan Primastar (high roof versions only) 2015: This is a Nissan plant that built vans for Opel/Vauxhall as part of a supply deal between GM Europe & Renault. Van production ended in 2015 and was moved to Renault's plant in Sandouville, France. Nissan closed this plant in Dec. 2021. Z: NUMMI: Fremont ...
Captive import arrangements are usually made to increase the competitiveness of the domestic brand by filling a perceived target market not currently served by its model lineup that is either not practical or not economically feasible to fill from domestic production or a mutually beneficial agreement that helps automakers without a strong distribution network or a presence in a specific ...
Renix Electronique S.A. was established in 1981 as a joint venture by Renault with 51% interest and Bendix with 49% that was headquartered in Toulouse. [1] Renix Corporation of America was the North American subsidiary of Renix Electronique to provide sales, logistics, engineering, and quality support to American Motors.
Renault Setúbal, Portugal: Renault 5, Renault 4, Renault Clio: 1977 1998 Business Park Renault. Billancourt factory. Paris, France: 1934 1992 The plant was demolished in 2005 and the site is now being redeveloped. Renault. Park Royal factory Acton, London, England [3] 1926 1960 Site still owned by Renault, now used as showrooms Rootes Group ...
Omni United owns the Radar, Patriot and Corsa brand names, and markets, sells and distributes several other brand names as well. The company was founded in 2003 by G.S. Sareen, who prior to founding Omni United, was an entrepreneur in the e-commerce industry. [ 1 ]
UNISURF was a pioneering surface CAD/CAM system, designed to assist with car body design and tooling. It was developed by French engineer Pierre Bézier for Renault in 1968, and entered full use at the company in 1975. [1] [2] One of the car parts developed with the assistance of UNISURF was the body of the Peugeot 204. [3]