Ssangyong was founded is South Korea in 1954, and has been manufacturing automobiles for more than five decades. It began its business as a manufacturer of commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses and special purpose vehicles. In the early 1990s, Ssangyong established a technology partnership with Mercedes-Benz, enabling the company to offer a higher level of products through the joint venture. This partnership continues today and is demonstrated in the Ssangyong product. From the all-new Actyon Sports range to the seven-seater Stavic, Ssangyong have positioned itself as a brand, which is able to deliver the forefront of automotive technology without the price.