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By Eurasianet For the last two decades or so, motorists in Uzbekistan could buy any car brand they wanted, as long as it was either a Daewoo or Chevrolet. This limited selection resulted from the de facto monopoly held by government-controlled UzAvtosanoat (UzAuto), which manufactured vehicles under those brands through joint ventures. The ongoing economic liberalisation is altering this dynamic. Data reported by Tashkent-based outlet Gazeta.uz reveal how far things have changed over the past year, however. While Chevrolets are still a ubiquitous sight on Uzbekistan’s roads, there is growing v…

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