What is the relationship between Baojun and Wuling Motors?
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Baojun is a proprietary brand of the joint venture SAIC-GM-Wuling (SAIC + GM + Wuling), while Wuling Motors is a brand held by the state-owned enterprise Wuling Motors Co., Ltd. (the original Wuling) in Guangxi. SAIC-GM-Wuling is authorized to use the Wuling trademark. Here is an introduction to SAIC-GM-Wuling: 1. Technical Introduction: SAIC-GM-Wuling has a national-level technical center and a "Corporate Postdoctoral Research Station" approved by the Ministry of Personnel. It employs a group of expert professors as technical advisors and implements the C3P (CAD/CAE/CAM/PDM) automotive development technology system research project. It also operates in product development integration with the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center, using General Motors' GVDP (Global Vehicle Development Process) and GMS (Global Manufacturing System) as primary methodologies. Emphasizing management innovation and teamwork, the company has achieved comprehensive improvements in technological innovation capabilities. 2. Vehicle Lineup: SAIC-GM-Wuling produces over 200 models across five major series, including micro commercial vehicles, micro vans, micro double-cab trucks, micro single-cab trucks, and micro passenger vehicles. It passed the national "3C" certification in 2003 and became the only micro vehicle manufacturer to receive the "AAA" national quality reputation rating in 2005.