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Plan to build Land Rover Defender rival in Daimler's French Smart factory clears hurdle

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The Grenadier will be aimed at fans of the original Land Rover Defender. Ineos hopes to build 25,000 vehicles a year in Hambach, eastern France.
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Peter Sigal
November 13, 2020 10:38 AM

Petrochemicals giant Ineos said on Friday it was hoping to finalize the acquisition of Mercedes' Hambach factory, located in eastern France, in the coming weeks after unions approved the project.

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