Arab American Vehicles
Industry | Automotive |
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Headquarters | , Egypt |
Products | Vehicles |
Website | www.aav.com.eg |
Arab American Vehicles is an Egyptian automobile manufacturer based in Cairo, Egypt.
The company manufactures various vehicles under license from Daimler AG, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota, having begun as a joint venture in 1977 between the Arab Organization for Industrialization and American Motors Corporation to assemble AMC Jeeps.[1] On 14 December 1978, production began of vehicles for both military and civilian use. Following Chrysler's acquisition of AMC in 1987 Chrysler Group LLC eventually gained 49% ownership of the company. Their current lineup consists of the Jeep Cherokee and the open-top Wrangler-based Jeep AAV TJL.
Currently assembled
- Toyota
References
- ^ "Export Chryslers, Dodges, Plymouths, Hillmans, and DeSotos".
- fas.org - Arab American Vehicle (AAV) Special Weapons Facilities - Egypt
External links
- Official website