Industrias Kaiser Argentina
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Industrias Kaiser Argentina S.A. (mostly known for its acronym IKA) was an Argentine automobile manufacturer established in 1956 as a joint venture with Kaiser Motors of the United States. Headquartered in Santa Isabel, Córdoba, the automaker produced a variety of Kaiser Jeep vehicles and American Motors Corporation (AMC) models, including Argentina's most iconic car, the Torino,[2][3] before partnering with France's Renault, which bought it out in 1970.[1]
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Automotive |
Founded | 1956 |
Defunct | 1975; 49 years ago (1975) |
Fate | Acquired by Renault in 1967, took over completely in 1975[1] |
Successor | Renault Argentina |
Headquarters | Córdoba Province, Argentina |
Products | Automobiles |
Brands | |
Number of employees | 8,500 (1965) |
Parent | Kaiser Motors (1956–1967) Renault (1967–1975) |
Under its new name "IKA-Renault", the company continued operating until Renault took over completely becoming Renault Argentina in 1975. The French subsidiary remained in the former IKA factory at Santa Isabel.[1]