Industrias Kaiser Argentina
Industrias Kaiser Argentina S.A. (mostly known for its acronym IKA) was an Argentine automobile manufacturer established in 1956 as a joint venture with Kaiser Motors of the United States. Headquartered in Santa Isabel, Córdoba, the automaker produced a variety of Kaiser Jeep vehicles and American Motors Corporation (AMC) models, including Argentina's most iconic car, the Torino, before partnering with France's Renault, which bought it out in 1970.
Aerial view of the IKA plant in Córdoba | |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Defunct | 1975 |
| Fate | Acquired by Renault in 1967, took over completely in 1975 |
| Successor | Renault Argentina |
| Headquarters | Córdoba Province, Argentina |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Brands | |
Number of employees | 8,500 (1965) |
| Parent | Kaiser Motors (1956–1967) Renault (1967–1975) |
Under its new name "IKA-Renault", the company continued operating until Renault took over completely becoming Renault Argentina in 1975. The French subsidiary remained in the former IKA factory at Santa Isabel.
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