Daewoo Motors (/ ˈdeɪwuː / DAY-woo) was a South Korean automotive company established in 1937 as "National Motors". The company changed its name several times until 1982 when it became "Daewoo Motors" following its acquisition by the Daewoo Group.

In 2001, General Motors bought most of Daewoo Motor's assets to form "GM Daewoo Auto & Technology". The new company started operations on 17 October 2002, with GM and its partners Suzuki and SAIC holding a stake of 66.7% with investments of US$400 million.

Dec 24, 2020 · The car division was sold to General Motors to be reorganized as GM Daewoo and later GM Korea. Daewoo sales never took off in the States, and their American experiment came to an end in...

This article is an overview of the past products of Daewoo Motor and GM Daewoo. Also marketed as the Chevrolet Aveo/Kalos/Lova, Holden Barina, Pontiac Wave /G3, and the Suzuki Swift+. Also marketed as the Suzuki Forenza, Chevrolet Optra/Lacetti, Holden Viva …

Sep 16, 2024 · GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo or GMDAT) was first established as National Motor in 1937 in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea.

Feb 16, 2021 · Within four years, GM-Daewoo was producing over 1 million cars for 150 countries… and became the key of GM’s early efforts to become a strong player in China. While the Daewoo nameplate quickly disappeared from most of the world, many Daewoo models were rebranded as Chevrolets.

Jan 20, 2011 · Over the past several years, the Daewoo brand—of which GM owns just over 70 percent—has been replaced by Chevrolet in many global markets. It’s now set to meet the same fate even in its home...

In 2001 General Motors decided to buy most of Daewoo Motor's assets to form GM Daewoo. The new company started operations on October 17, 2002, with GM and its partners Suzuki and SAIC holding a stake of 66.7% with investments of US$400 million.

May 23, 2006 · GM Daewoo's compact car Lacetti, which is sold in China as the Buick Excelle, overtook the Hyundai car Tucson this year as the best-selling South Korean car export.

Daewoo Motor was a South Korean automotive company owned by General Motors. The company started in 1937 as National motors in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea. [3] . In 1965 it became Shinjin Motor after becoming affiliated with Toyota. [3] . In 1972 Toyota withdrew.