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Saturn Body Panel Saturn Corporation started in 1985 as a response to the increasing popularity of traditional vehicles. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors, the new company concentrated in the small and compact car classification. Its name was adopted from the Saturn rocket that carried Americans to the moon during the space race with the USSR but with a new mission, that is to beat Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi and other Japanese brands in the small-car race which has significantly increased its popularity over the period.

In 1987, the first Saturn-intent vehicle was built with all thermoplastic panels except for the hood and the steel roof and in 1990 Saturn was officially on the market. Three years later, the company placed itself in the chart by selling its 100,000th units. It took only five months to reach a doubled sales output for the Saturn. On February of 1993, the 300,000th unit was sold which followed by its 400,000th unit in May of the same year. By 1997, Saturn has produced 1.5 million units.

Aside from compact cars, Saturn is currently producing midsize, SUV, minivan, and sports vehicles: the S-series, ION, L-series, Aura, VUE, Relay, and Sky. These models are made from dependable engines and quality materials to produce a total quality car. The exterior is made from sheet metal that guarantees an excellent body. From the hood, trunklid, fenders, doors, roof and quarter panels, these separate body panels are welded or bolted together that create a whole Saturn quality body panel whch contributes to the success of the Saturn.