Acura to open local plant

In 2016, Domestic production will begin on models under the Acura brand, Honda Motor Co's luxury division. The facility will be operated by the Guangzhou Automobile Group, China's sixth-largest automaker by sales, according to the two sides' joint announcement released on July 18. According to the announcement, this move is intended to meet the demands of China's rapidly growing luxury auto segment.

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