So Shi-Tei
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The So Shi-Tei is a budget compact Korean car manufactured by So Motors, a subsidiary of So Manufacturing Korea. The first So Shi-Tei was manufactured on April 1, 1983.
History
In 1979, So Manufacturing wanted to expand into making automobiles. Having no such experience, they sent out an ad in the local newspaper to find a designer. Meanwhile in 1981, they created So Motors. Finally in 1982, the winner was chosen. The So Shi-Tei was the brain child of Korean Won Tai-Lee.
Partnerships
A partnership was announced in 1998 with General Motors. The deal would see the Shi-Tei produced in North America. However, the deal feel through and General Motors bought Daewoo.
