gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:car
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gptkbp:acquiredBy
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gptkb:Chrysler
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gptkbp:acquisitionYear
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1987
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gptkbp:category
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defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States
companies based in Michigan
companies disestablished in 1988
companies established in 1954
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gptkbp:defunct
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1988
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gptkbp:founded
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1954
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gptkbp:fullName
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gptkb:American_Motors_Corporation
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gptkbp:headquartersLocation
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gptkb:Southfield,_Michigan,_United_States
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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AMC automobiles
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gptkbp:industry
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automotive
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gptkbp:keyPerson
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gptkb:George_W._Romney
gptkb:Gerald_C._Meyers
gptkb:Roy_D._Chapin_Jr.
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gptkbp:logo
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AMC red, white, and blue tricolor logo
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gptkbp:mergedInto
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gptkb:Hudson_Motor_Car_Company
gptkb:Nash-Kelvinator_Corporation
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gptkbp:notableEvent
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acquisition of Kaiser Jeep in 1970
Chrysler acquisition in 1987
acquisition by Renault (partial, 1979-1987)
discontinuation in 1988
introduction of the Eagle in 1979
introduction of the Gremlin in 1970
introduction of the Pacer in 1975
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gptkbp:notableInvention
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compact car segment leadership
early adoption of safety features
first mass-produced 4WD passenger car (AMC Eagle)
unit-body construction
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gptkbp:notableModel
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gptkb:Concord
gptkb:saint
gptkb:AMX
gptkb:Jeep_CJ
gptkb:Jeep_Comanche
gptkb:Jeep_Wagoneer_Limited
gptkb:Gremlin_X
gptkb:Rambler_American
gptkb:Marlin
gptkb:Rebel
gptkb:Jeep_Grand_Wagoneer
gptkb:Jeep_Cherokee
gptkb:Jeep_Gladiator
gptkb:Jeep_Wagoneer
gptkb:Matador
gptkb:Jeep_J-Series
gptkb:Jeep_Scrambler
Hornet
Eagle SX/4
Eagle Wagon
Jeep Grand Cherokee (development started at AMC)
Pacer X
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gptkbp:notableProduct
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gptkb:AMC_Eagle
gptkb:AMC_Gremlin
gptkb:AMC_Javelin
gptkb:AMC_Pacer
gptkb:AMC_Rambler
Jeep (after 1970 acquisition)
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:Hudson_Motor_Car_Company
gptkb:Nash-Kelvinator_Corporation
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gptkbp:slogan
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Built to last. Priced to sell.
The Sensible Spectaculars
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gptkbp:stockSymbol
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gptkb:AMC
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Chrysler
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gptkbp:website
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https://www.amc.com (historical, not current)
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:American_Motors_Canada_plant
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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