List of automobile manufacturers of China

List of automobile manufacturers of China
This is a list of current and defunct automobile manufacturers and brand names of China.
State-owned manufacturers
Central government controlled state-owned enterprises
First Automobile Works (1953–present)
Jiefang (1953-present)
Hongqi (1958–present)
Bestune (2016-present)
FAW-Volkswagen (Joint venture with Volkswagen Group)
FAW-Toyota (Joint venture with Toyota)
Dongfeng (1969–present)
Voyah (2020-present)
M-Hero (Mengshi) (2022-present)
Aeolus (Dongfeng Fengshen) (2009–present)
Forthing (Dongfeng Fengxing)
Dongfeng Nano (2023-present, previously Dongfeng EV)
Dongfeng Nissan (Joint venture with Nissan)
Venucia (2010–present, brand of Dongfeng-Nissan)
Dongfeng Honda (Joint venture with Honda)
Changan Automobile (1990–present)
Changan Auto
Deepal (Shenlan)
Oshan
Kaicene
Changan Ford (Joint venture with Ford Motor Company)
Changan Mazda (Joint venture with Mazda)
Sinotruck Group (1935-present)
Local government controlled state-owned enterprises
SAIC Motor (1955–present)
IM Motors (2020-present)
Maxus (2011–present)
MG Motor (2006–present)
Nanjing Automobile Corporation (NAC) (1947–present)
Yuejin (1995–present)
Roewe (2006–present)
SAIC-GM (Joint venture with General Motors)
SAIC-GM-Wuling (1958–present) (Joint venture with General Motors and Wuling Motors)
Baojun
SAIC Volkswagen (Joint venture with Volkswagen Group)
Chery (1997–present)
Karry
Exeed
Jetour
iCAR
GAC Group (1955–present)
Aion (2018–present)
Trumpchi (2010–present)
GAC Honda (1998–present) (Joint venture with Honda)
Everus (2008–present)
GAC Toyota (2004–present) (Joint venture with Toyota)
Leahead (2015–present)
Guangxi Automotive Group (1985–present, previously Wuling Automobile)
Wuling (commercial vehicle branch)
JAC Motors (Anhui Jianghuai) (1964–present)
Refine
Sehol (Joint venture with Volkswagen Group)
Jiangling Motor Holding (2004–present)
Jiangling (JMC) (1993–present)
JMC Yusheng
JMC Ford (Joint venture with Ford Motor Company)
Landwind (2004–present)
JMCG (1947–present)
Jingma Motor (1958–present)
JMCGL (2013–present)
JMEV (2015–present) (Joint venture with Renault)
Fujian Motors Group
Soueast (1995–present)
Yudo
Keyton
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corporation (BAIC) (1988–present)
Arcfox
Beijing (Previously Senova)
Beijing Off-road
Foton (1996–present)
Changhe
Beijing Hyundai (Joint venture with Hyundai Motor Company)
Beijing Benz (Joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Group)
BAIC Yinxiang (Joint venture with Yinxiang Group)
Brilliance Auto Group (1992–present)
Jinbei (1991–present)
Zhonghua (2002–present)
Brilliance BMW (Joint venture with BMW)
Zinoro (2013–present)
Shaanxi Automobile Group (1968–present)
Haima Automobile (1992–2021 as subsidiary of FAW Group, 2021-present acquired by the Hainan Provincial Government)
Weichai Automotive (2012–present)
VGV
Enranger
Independent manufacturers
Aiways (2017–present)
Avatr (2021–present)
BAW (1958–2020 as a subsidiary of BAIC Group, 2020-present as a independent private company)
BYD (2003–present)
Denza (2010–present) (Joint venture with Daimler AG)
Yangwang (2023-present)
Geely Group (1998–present)
Geely Auto
Geely Geometry
Geely Galaxy
Lynk & Co (2016–present)
Zeekr
Livan
Volvo Cars (2010–present)
Polestar
Lotus
Farizon
Radar
Jidu Auto/ Ji Yue (Joint venture with Baidu)
Smart (Joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Group)
Proton (Joint venture with Proton Holdings)
Great Wall Motors (1984–present)
GWM
Haval
TANK
ORA
WEY
Hengchi (2020-present)
HiPhi (Human Horizons) (2017–present)
Hozon Auto (2014–present)
Jemmell New Energy Automotive (Lingbox Auto) (2019-present)
King Long (1988–present)
Leapmotor (2016–present)
Li Auto (2015–present)
Foday (1988–present, acquired by Li Auto)
Lifan (1992–present)
Nio (2014–present)
Shandong Heibao (1990–present)
Sichuan Tengzhong (2005–present)
Sinomach
Zedriv (2017–present)
SiTech (2018–present)
Shandong Baoya (2019-present)
Shuguang Group (1984–present)
Huanghai Bus (1951–present)
Skywell
Skyworth Auto
Nanjing Golden Dragon Bus
Soar Automotive (1991–present)
Seres Group (1986–present)
Seres (2016–present)
AITO (2021-present)
DFSK (2003–present)
Fengon (2013-present)
Sunlong Bus (2001–present)
Tangjun Ou Ling
Tianma (1995–present)
Techrules (2016–present)
Wanshan Special Vehicle
Wanxiang (1969–present)
Wuzhoulong (2000–present)
XPeng (2014–present)
Yutong Group (1963–present)
Zhidian Automobile (2018–present)
Zhongyu Auto (2004–present)
ZX Auto (1999–present)
Former manufacturers
Bankruptcy
Anda'er (1991–2016)
Bamin (1980's–2010)
Baolong (1998–2005)
Binzhou Pride (2006–2008)
Bordrin (2016–2021)
Byton (2016–2021)
Disai (1989–1996)
Dorcen (2018–2021)
Fuqi (1969–2013)
Fuxing (1994–1998)
Guizhou Yunque (1989–2005)
Green Field Motor (2010–2016)
Greentech Automotive (2009–2018)
Hawtai (Huatai) (2000–2023)
National Electric Vehicle Experimental & Demonstration Area (NEVEDA) (1995–2004)
Shuanghuan Auto (1988–2016)
Hongxing (1960–2004; acquired by Shuanghuan)
Sanxing (1990–2002)
Shanlu Motors (1991–2001)
Shenyang Heibao (2001–2005)
Suda (2010–2023)
Tianju Automobile (1987–2011)
Weltmeister (2015–2023)
Polarsun Automobile (2003–2018, acquired by Weltmeister)
Yemingzhu (1988–2011)
Tongtian (2002–2005)
Tengzhong (2005–2014)
Ycaco (1987–1993; Joint-venture with the Jiangxi Automobile Manufacturing Plant producing Isuzu trucks)
Yemingzhu (1987–2011)
Youngman (2001–2019)
Yema Auto (1994–2019, acquired by Levdeo)
Xinkai (1984–2020, acquired by Jemmell New Energy Automotive)
Qoros (2013–2022)
Levdeo (2008-2023)
Acquisition or defunct subsidiary
Dadi Auto (1988–2012; acquired by CHTC)
Datong (1954–2000's, acquired by FAW)
Yungang (1989–2000's, acquired by FAW)
Oley (2012–2015, a subsidiary of FAW)
Huali (1984–2002, a subsidiary of FAW)
FAW Jilin (1980-2019, a subsidiary of FAW, acquired by Shandong Baoya Group)
FAW Tianjin (Junpai) (1965–2019, a subsidiary of FAW)
Xiali (1997–2015, a subsidiary of FAW Tianjin)
Emgrand (2009–2014; subsidiary of Geely Auto, rolled back into Geely)
Zhidou (2014–2020; subsidiary of Geely)
Fuzhou Automobile Works (1956–1984)
Fuzhou Automotive Industry Corporation (1984–1990, became Fujian Motors Group)
Fujian New Forta (2001–2020, acquired by Leapmotor)
Forta (1990–2001) (became New Forta)
Changfeng Motor (1950-1996, acquired by GAC Group)
Gonow (2003–2016, acquired by GAC Group)
Hanjiang (car manufacturer under Tonghui Machinery Works until 2005; acquired by Gonow)
Yangchang Motors (1958–1993; acquired by GAC Group in 2009)
Hafei (1950–2015, a subsidiary Chang'an)
Heibao Auto (1990–2020, acquired by Sinotruk Group)
Huayang (1990's–2004; acquired by Lifan Group)
Liming (1986–2001)
Nanjing Yuejin Soyat (1999–2007, subsidiary of Nanjing Automobile Corporation)
Nushen (1990–2001; currently a subsidiary of JAC Motors)
Riich (2009–2013; subsidiary of Chery)
Rely (2009–2013; subsidiary of Chery)
Traum (2017–2021; subsidiary of Zotye)
Domy Auto (2015–2021; subsidiary of Zotye)
Qinchuan (1987–2002; acquired by BYD Company, became BYD Auto)
Foreign manufacturer
Until 2017, Chinese automotive policy required that a foreign carmaker must form a joint-venture with a Chinese carmaker if the former plans to sell its electric vehicles, with the Chinese carmaker owning 51% of the joint venture. However, since 2017, the Chinese government had indicated that it would liberalize foreign control in the automotive sector, allowing full ownership by foreign companies.
In 2017, Tesla has been allowed to set up a plant in Shanghai city, make it the first foreign automaker to open a wholly owned factory in China. In 2022, BMW and Volkswagen had acquired 75% stake in their joint ventures, which enables them to have the majority control of its Chinese joint ventures.
Tesla (USA)
Gigafactory Shanghai (currently the only fully foreign owned car manufacturer in Mainland China)
BMW (Germany)
BMW Brilliance (joint-venture with Brilliance Auto Group, a majority 75% stake was acquired by BWM in 2022)
Volkswagen Auto Group (Germany)
Volkswagen Anhui (joint-venture with JAC, a majority 75% stake was acquired by Volkswagen in 2020)
Joint ventures
In the past, a foreign car manufacturer had to pair with a local car company to produce cars locally, and was allowed at most 2 joint ventures in China. This restriction is to be loosened by 2022, and is already loosened for 'new energy' vehicle corporations. Volkswagen, for example, has already established three joint ventures (being FAW, SAIC and JAC).
Below is a list of major car company joint ventures ever existed in Mainland China (truck and coach JVs not included). Early 1980s-90s CKD assembly agreements are not included as the production numbers are typically negligible compared to later JV efforts. Technology transfer agreements to domestic brands are also not included.
Current and defunct joint venture manufacturer in Mainland China
Volkswagen Auto Group (Germany)
FAW-VW (with FAW)
SAIC-VW (with SAIC)
General Motors (USA)
SAIC-GM (with SAIC)
SAIC-GM-Wuling (with Wuling, SAIC)
(Defunct) FAW-GM (2009-2019, with FAW)
(Defunct) Jinbei GM (1995-2000, with Brilliance Auto Group, sold to SAIC)
Ford (USA)
Changan Ford (with Changan)
Jiangling Ford (with Jiangling Motors)
Stellantis (International)
Dongfeng PSA (with Dongfeng)
(Defunct) GAC FCA (2010-2022, with GAC)
(Defunct) Changan PSA (2011-2020, with Changan, sold to Baoneng)
(Defunct) Guangzhou Peugeot (1985-1997, with GAC, stakes taken by Honda)
(Defunct) Nanjing Fiat (1999-2006, with Nanjing Auto, merged to SAIC)
(Defunct) Beijing Jeep (1987-2005, taken by Daimler)
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi (International)
Dongfeng Nissan (with Dongfeng)
Dongfeng Infiniti
Zhengzhou Nissan (with Dongfeng)
(Defunct) GAC Mitsubishi (2012-2023, with GAC)
(Defunct) Renault Brilliance / Jinbei (with Brilliance Auto Group)
(Defunct) Dongfeng Renault (2013-2020, with Dongfeng)
(Defunct) Soueast (2013-2020, Mitsubishi, in conjunction with Taiwan's CMC. Foreign maker quit JV)
Toyota (Japan)
FAW Toyota (with FAW) (Consolidated from Tianjin and Sichuan JV)
GAC Toyota (with GAC)
(Defunct) FAW (Jilin) Daihatsu (2005-2010, with FAW)
Mercedes-Benz Group (Germany)
Beijing Benz (with BAIC)
Fujian Benz (with BAIC, Fujian Motors)
Honda (Japan)
Dongfeng Honda (with Dongfeng)
Guangzhou Honda (with GAC)
(Defunct) GAC Acura (2016-2022)
Hyundai-Kia (South Korea)
Yueda Kia (with Dongfeng and Yueda, Dongfeng sold its stake to Yueda in 2022)
Beijing Hyundai (with BAIC)
Isuzu (Japan)
Jiangxi Isuzu (with Jiangling)
Qingling Motors (with Qingling)
Tata Group (India)
Chery Jaguar Land Rover (with Chery)
Mazda (Japan)
Changan Mazda (with Changan)
(Defunct) Hainan Mazda (1992-2006, with Haima)
(Defunct) FAW Car-Mazda (2005-2021, with FAW, sold to Changan)
Suzuki (Japan)
(Defunct) Changan Suzuki (1993-2018, with Changan)
Luxgen (Taiwan, China)
(Defunct) Luxgen (Dongfeng Yulon) (2010-2020, with Dongfeng)
See also
Automotive industry in China
List of automobile manufacturers
List of Asian automobile manufacturers
List of automobile marques
References
Lists of automobile manufacturers
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