Properties (118)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
automobile
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Chrysler_Corporation
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| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:Chrysler_UK
|
| gptkbp:discontinued |
1976
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| gptkbp:employs |
thousands of workers
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1913
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:William_Rootes
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| gptkbp:has |
a reputation for reliability
a diverse product range a strong brand identity a network of dealerships a legacy in automotive history a_significant_market_presence_in_the_UK |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Coventry,_England
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rootes Group
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| gptkbp:industry |
automotive
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| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:John_Rootes
gptkb:Sir_George_Harriman gptkb:William_Rootes David_Rootes Peter_Rootes Sir_George_Rootes |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Rootes_Group's_involvement_in_motorsport
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:market |
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia gptkb:North_America gptkb:United_Kingdom Africa Europe |
| gptkbp:motto |
gptkb:The_Rootes_Group
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
closure of factories in the 1970s
introduction of the Hillman Imp introduction of the Talbot Matra Murena introduction of the Talbot Solara introduction_of_the_Chrysler_Avenger introduction_of_the_Chrysler_Horizon introduction_of_the_Singer_Chamois introduction_of_the_Sunbeam_Tiger introduction_of_the_Talbot_Alpine introduction_of_the_Talbot_Horizon. introduction_of_the_Talbot_Rancho introduction_of_the_Talbot_Samba introduction_of_the_Talbot_Sunbeam introduction_of_the_Talbot_Tagora introduction_of_the_Talbot_brand merger_with_Chrysler_Corporation rebranding_to_Chrysler_UK |
| gptkbp:notableModels |
gptkb:Hillman_Minx
gptkb:Sunbeam_Lotus gptkb:Talbot_Solara gptkb:Hillman_Imp gptkb:Hillman_Hunter gptkb:Sunbeam_Alpine gptkb:Hillman_Super_Minx gptkb:Talbot_Horizon gptkb:Chrysler_Sunbeam gptkb:Sunbeam_Tiger gptkb:Hillman_Avenger gptkb:Talbot_Samba Sunbeam Rapier Singer 1500 Singer 9 Singer 9 Sports Singer Vogue Sunbeam 1200 Singer 1500 Sports Talbot_1100 Hillman_Imp_Sport Singer_Chamois Sunbeam_900 Talbot_1300 Talbot_1500 |
| gptkbp:operates |
multiple brands
|
| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:Chrysler_UK
Rootes_Group_Limited |
| gptkbp:produces |
gptkb:Hillman_cars
gptkb:Humber_cars gptkb:Talbot_cars commercial vehicles light trucks sedans sports cars vans convertibles coupes over 1 million vehicles Singer cars Sunbeam cars Commer vehicles Chrysler_cars_in_the_UK Karrier_vehicles |
| gptkbp:products |
commercial vehicles
cars engines |
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:Sunbeam
gptkb:Chrysler_Europe Singer Talbot Hillman |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Chrysler_UK
|
| gptkbp:type |
private company
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| gptkbp:was |
known for its customer service
known for its engineering excellence known for innovative designs a pioneer in the use of monocoque construction involved in international markets involved in the development of electric vehicles known for its classic car models involved_in_the_production_of_military_vehicles_during_WWII a_key_player_in_the_British_automotive_industry a_major_contributor_to_the_UK_economy a_part_of_the_British_automotive_heritage a_participant_in_the_London_Motor_Show a_significant_employer_in_Coventry a_member_of_the_Society_of_Motor_Manufacturers_and_Traders involved_in_the_development_of_the_British_Leyland_Motor_Corporation |
| gptkbp:website |
nan
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