Oltcit - Revision history

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	{{List of ~~(Insert Marque)~~ Models}}The '''Oltcit''' (IPA: /olt.'sit/) is a Romanian [[Automobile\|car]] developed in co-operation with [[Citroën]] of France in the 1980s. It is a small three-door hatchback, based on the [[Citroën Prototype Y]] and built in Craiova. This vehicle was studied by [[Citroën]] to replace the [[Citroën Ami\|Ami]] before [[Peugeot]] took the decision to produce the [[Citroën Visa]] derived from the [[Peugeot 104\|104]]. The '''Oltcit''' was sold between 1978 and 1996, and was also sold in Western Europe badged as the [[Citroën Axel]].		{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}The '''Oltcit''' (IPA: /olt.'sit/) is a Romanian [[Automobile\|car]] developed in co-operation with [[Citroën]] of France in the 1980s. It is a small three-door hatchback, based on the [[Citroën Prototype Y]] and built in Craiova. This vehicle was studied by [[Citroën]] to replace the [[Citroën Ami\|Ami]] before [[Peugeot]] took the decision to produce the [[Citroën Visa]] derived from the [[Peugeot 104\|104]]. The '''Oltcit''' was sold between 1978 and 1996, and was also sold in Western Europe badged as the [[Citroën Axel]].

	The car's name comes from the region of Oltenia in Romania, with 'cit' being an abbreviation of Citroën. The Oltcit logo is also similar to that of Citroën, but only features one chevron, as opposed to the two found on Citroën's logo.		The car's name comes from the region of Oltenia in Romania, with 'cit' being an abbreviation of Citroën. The Oltcit logo is also similar to that of Citroën, but only features one chevron, as opposed to the two found on Citroën's logo.

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	In 1997 a new engine and transmission factory was opened by the company, and by 2001 was also producing the [[Daewoo Matiz\|Matiz]] and [[Daewoo Nubira II\|Nubira II]]. However, by this time, the main parent company in Korea had collapsed, due to financial problems in South Korea economy and over-expansion in Central Asia and Eastern Europe.		In 1997 a new engine and transmission factory was opened by the company, and by 2001 was also producing the [[Daewoo Matiz\|Matiz]] and [[Daewoo Nubira II\|Nubira II]]. However, by this time, the main parent company in Korea had collapsed, due to financial problems in South Korea economy and over-expansion in Central Asia and Eastern Europe.

	In 2002 [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]] bought the bulk of [[Daewoo\|Daewoo Motor]] in South Korea, but did not buy the plants producing Daewoo cars in Romania, Uzbekistan or ~~[[FSO\|~~Poland]]. Due to this deal, '''Rodae''' was not allowed to export their products to neighbouring countries any more, or produce newer models by the new [[GM Daewoo\|GM Daewoo Auto&Technology]] company.		In 2002 [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]] bought the bulk of [[Daewoo\|Daewoo Motor]] in South Korea, but did not buy the plants producing Daewoo cars in Romania, Uzbekistan or Poland. Due to this deal, '''Rodae''' was not allowed to export their products to neighbouring countries any more, or produce newer models by the new [[GM Daewoo\|GM Daewoo Auto&Technology]] company.

	To make matters worse for the company, [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]] starting selling the products of the [[GM Daewoo\|GM Daewoo Auto&Technology]] company in 2003, under the [[Chevrolet]].		To make matters worse for the company, [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]] starting selling the products of the [[GM Daewoo\|GM Daewoo Auto&Technology]] company in 2003, under the [[Chevrolet]].

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	The '''Oltcit''' (IPA: /olt.'sit/) is a Romanian [[Automobile\|car]] developed in co-operation with [[Citroën]] of France in the 1980s. It is a small three-door hatchback, based on the [[Citroën Prototype Y]] and built in Craiova. This vehicle was studied by [[Citroën]] to replace the [[Citroën Ami\|Ami]] before [[Peugeot]] took the decision to produce the [[Citroën Visa]] derived from the [[Peugeot 104\|104]]. The '''Oltcit''' was sold between 1978 and 1996, and was also sold in Western Europe badged as the [[Citroën Axel]].		{{List of (Insert Marque) Models}}The '''Oltcit''' (IPA: /olt.'sit/) is a Romanian [[Automobile\|car]] developed in co-operation with [[Citroën]] of France in the 1980s. It is a small three-door hatchback, based on the [[Citroën Prototype Y]] and built in Craiova. This vehicle was studied by [[Citroën]] to replace the [[Citroën Ami\|Ami]] before [[Peugeot]] took the decision to produce the [[Citroën Visa]] derived from the [[Peugeot 104\|104]]. The '''Oltcit''' was sold between 1978 and 1996, and was also sold in Western Europe badged as the [[Citroën Axel]].

	The car's name comes from the region of Oltenia in Romania, with 'cit' being an abbreviation of Citroën. The Oltcit logo is also similar to that of Citroën, but only features one chevron, as opposed to the two found on Citroën's logo.		The car's name comes from the region of Oltenia in Romania, with 'cit' being an abbreviation of Citroën. The Oltcit logo is also similar to that of Citroën, but only features one chevron, as opposed to the two found on Citroën's logo.

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	The '''Oltcit''' (IPA: /olt.'sit/) is a Romanian [[Automobile\|car]] developed in co-operation with [[Citroën]] of [[France]] in the 1980s. It is a small three-door hatchback, based on the [[Citroën Prototype Y]] and built in Craiova. This vehicle was studied by [[Citroën]] to replace the [[Citroën Ami\|Ami]] before [[Peugeot]] took the decision to produce the [[Citroën Visa]] derived from the [[Peugeot 104\|104]]. The '''Oltcit''' was sold between 1978 and 1996, and was also sold in Western Europe badged as the [[Citroën Axel]].		The '''Oltcit''' (IPA: /olt.'sit/) is a Romanian [[Automobile\|car]] developed in co-operation with [[Citroën]] of France in the 1980s. It is a small three-door hatchback, based on the [[Citroën Prototype Y]] and built in Craiova. This vehicle was studied by [[Citroën]] to replace the [[Citroën Ami\|Ami]] before [[Peugeot]] took the decision to produce the [[Citroën Visa]] derived from the [[Peugeot 104\|104]]. The '''Oltcit''' was sold between 1978 and 1996, and was also sold in Western Europe badged as the [[Citroën Axel]].

	The car's name comes from the region of Oltenia in Romania, with 'cit' being an abbreviation of Citroën. The Oltcit logo is also similar to that of Citroën, but only features one chevron, as opposed to the two found on Citroën's logo.		The car's name comes from the region of Oltenia in Romania, with 'cit' being an abbreviation of Citroën. The Oltcit logo is also similar to that of Citroën, but only features one chevron, as opposed to the two found on Citroën's logo.

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The '''Oltcit''' (IPA: /olt.'sit/) is a Romanian [[Automobile|car]] developed in co-operation with [[Citroën]] of [[France]] in the 1980s. It is a small three-door hatchback, based on the [[Citroën Prototype Y]] and built in Craiova. This vehicle was studied by [[Citroën]] to replace the [[Citroën Ami|Ami]] before [[Peugeot]] took the decision to produce the [[Citroën Visa]] derived from the [[Peugeot 104|104]]. The '''Oltcit''' was sold between 1978 and 1996, and was also sold in Western Europe badged as the [[Citroën Axel]].

The car's name comes from the region of Oltenia in Romania, with 'cit' being an abbreviation of Citroën. The Oltcit logo is also similar to that of Citroën, but only features one chevron, as opposed to the two found on Citroën's logo.

== Daewoo Automobile Romania ==
After producing the '''Oltcit''' for many years, the company decided to go into partnership with the Korean [[Daewoo]] firm. The company was renamed Daewoo Automobile Romania in 1994 and by 1996 the factory (known as 'Rodae') was producing the [[Daewoo Tico|Tico]] , [[Daewoo Nexia|Nexia]] and [[Daewoo Espero|Espero]].

In 1997 a new engine and transmission factory was opened by the company, and by 2001 was also producing the [[Daewoo Matiz|Matiz]] and [[Daewoo Nubira II|Nubira II]]. However, by this time, the main parent company in Korea had collapsed, due to financial problems in South Korea economy and over-expansion in Central Asia and Eastern Europe.

In 2002 [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]] bought the bulk of [[Daewoo|Daewoo Motor]] in South Korea, but did not buy the plants producing Daewoo cars in Romania, Uzbekistan or [[FSO|Poland]]. Due to this deal, '''Rodae''' was not allowed to export their products to neighbouring countries any more, or produce newer models by the new [[GM Daewoo|GM Daewoo Auto&Technology]] company.

To make matters worse for the company, [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]] starting selling the products of the [[GM Daewoo|GM Daewoo Auto&Technology]] company in 2003, under the [[Chevrolet]].

In 2006 the Romanian government bought back the factory for 60 million US$.

== Oltcit & Rodae Models ==
The Craiova factory has produced the following models:
* [[Daewoo Leganza]]
* [[Daewoo Matiz]]
* [[Daewoo Nubira]]
* [[Daewoo Nubira II]]
* [[Daewoo Tico]]
* Oltcit ([[Citroën Axel]])

==External links==
*[http://www.oltcit.ro/ Oltcit (Citroen Axel)] ''in Romanian''
*[http://www.rodae.ro/en/ Daewoo Romania]
*[http://www.citroenet.org.uk Oltcit, Oltena and Axel at Citroenet]

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[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of Romania]]