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List of automobile manufacturers of China

There are hundreds of automobile manufacturers operating in China, the country with the largest automotive industry in the world. It includes state-owned manufacturers, privately owned manufacturers, foreign manufacturers, and joint ventures between local and foreign manufacturers. See article Automobile manufacturers and brands of China for the more detailed introduction.

State-owned manufacturers/brands
Central government controlled state-owned enterprises FAW Group (1953–present) • Hongqi (1958–present) • Jiefang (1953–present) • Bestune (2006–present) • Dongfeng Motor (DFM) (1969–present) • Dongfeng Motor Group (DFG) (2001–present)M-Hero (2022–present) • Voyah (2020–present) • Epicland (2026–present) • eπ Technology (2025–present) • eπ (2023–present) • Aeolus (2009–present) • Nammi (2023–present) • Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor (DFLZM)Forthing (2001–present) • Chenglong Motor (1954–present) • Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles (DFCV)Dongfeng Light Commercial Vehicles (DFAC) (1999–present)Dongfeng Off-road Vehicles (2002–present)Dongfeng Mengshi (2002–present) • Changan Group (1959–present, independent from CSGC since 2025) • Changan Auto (1994–present) • Changan Nevo (2023–present) • Avatr (2018–present) • Deepal (2008–present) • Kaicene (2010–present) • Sinomach (1997–present) • Kama Automobile (1993–present) • YTO (1955-present) • CRRC Electric Vehicle (2004–present) • BeiBen (1988–present) Local government controlled state-owned enterprises SAIC Motor (1955–present) • SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle (2006–present)MG Motor (2006–present) • Roewe (2006–present) • SAIC (2025–present) • IM Motors (2020–present) • Maxus/LDV (2011–present) • Hongyan (2003–present) • Sunwin (2001–present) • Nanjing Automobile Corporation (NAC) (1947–present)Yuejin (1958–present) • Naveco (1996–present) • SAIC-GM-Wuling (2002–present, joint venture with General Motors and Guangxi Auto)Wuling (2002–present, SGMW joint venture only) • Baojun (2010–present) • GAC Group (1955–present) • GAC Trumpchi/GAC Motor (2010–present) • GAC Aion (2017–present)Hyptec (2022–present) • Aion (2018–present) • Aistaland (2026–present) • GAC Commercial Vehicle (2025–present, formally GAC Hino, acquired in 2025). • BAIC Group (1958–present) • BAIC Motor (2010–present)BAIC BluePark (BJEV) (2009–present)Arcfox (2017–present) • Stelato (2024–present) • Beijing (2012–present, previously Senova) • Beijing Off-road (2019–present) • Foton (1996–present) • Cavan (2024–present) • JAC Group (1964–present) • Maextro (2024–present) • JAC (1964–present) • JAC Refine (2023–present) • JAC Yiwei (2023–present) • Ankai (1997–present) • JMCG (1947–present) • Jingma Motor (1958–present) • Kaiyi Auto (2014–present) • Sinotruck Group (1935–present) • Zhongtong Bus (1958–present) • Fujian Motors Group (1995–present) • King Long (厦门金龙) (1988–present) • Higer Bus (苏州金龙) (1998–present) • Golden Dragon (厦门金旅) (1992–present) • Keyton (Fujing New Longma) (1997–present) • Guangxi Auto (1958–present) • Wuling Motors (1982–present) • Linxys (2023–present) • Aishang (2025–present) • Shenyang Auto (2023–present) • Brilliance Auto Group (1992–present, bankrupt in 2020, reconstructed in to Shenyang Auto in 2024) • Jinbei (1991–present) • Jiangling Motor Holding (2004–present) • Chery Holding Group (2012–present, restructured and split-off with Chery Automobile in 2025) • Chery Commercial Vehicle (2001–present) • Karry (2009–present) • C&C Trucks (2009–present) • Chery Wanda Buses (2011–present) • Haima Automobile (1992–present, as subsidiary of FAW Group before acquired by the provincial government of Hainan in 2021) • Shaanxi Automobile Group (1968–present) • Weichai Automotive (2012–present) • Yangzhou Asiastar (1998–present) • VGV (2019–present) • Enranger (2013–present) • Wanshan Special Vehicle (1969–present) • Taian Special Vehicle (1952–present) • Guizhou Ruiqi New Energy Automobile (2021–present) • Chevoo (2021–present) • Landian (2023–present, acquired by government of Chongqing from Seres in 2026) == State–private mixed ownership manufacturer/brand ==
State–private mixed ownership manufacturer/brand
Chery Automobile (1997–present) • Chery (1997–present) • Chery New Energy (2010–present) • Jaecoo (2023–present, overseas brand under Chery) • Omoda (2022–present, overseas brand under Chery) • Lepas (2025–present, overseas brand under Chery) • Exeed (2017–present) • Jetour (2018–present) • iCar (2023–present) • Luxeed (2023–present) • Rely (2009–2013, 2025–present) • Soueast (1995–present, acquired by Chery in 2024) • Freelander (2024–present) • Seres Group (1986–present) • Seres Auto (2016–present)AITO (2021–present) • Ruichi Automobiles (2003–present) • Seres Hubei (2003–present)Fengon (2013–present) • DFSK (2003–present) • Hozon Auto (2014–present) • Neta (2014–present) == Privately owned manufacturers/brands ==
Privately owned manufacturers/brands
Major privately owned manufacturers/brands BYD Auto (2003–present) • Fangchengbao (2023–present) • Denza (2010–present) • Linghui (2026–present) • Yangwang (2023–present) • Geely Holding Group (1986–present) • Geely Automobile Holding (1998–present)Geely Auto (1998–present) • Geely Galaxy (2023–present) • Geely Radar (2022–present) • LEVC (2013–present) • Livan/Maple (2000–present) • Proton (2017–present) • Zeekr (2021–present) • Lynk & Co (2016–present) • Volvo Cars (1927–present, acquired by Geely Holding in 2010) • Polestar (2017–present) • Lotus (1952–present, acquired by Geely Holding in 2017) • Smart (2019–present) • Farizon (2016–present) • Ouling (1956–present, acquired by Farizon in 2021) • Hanma (1999–present, acquired by Farizon in 2020) • Great Wall Motor (1984–present) • GWM (1984–present) • Haval (2013–present) • Wey (2016–present) • Ora (2018–present) • Tank (2021–present) • Nio (2014–present) • Onvo (2024–present) • Firefly (2024–present) • XPeng (2014–present) • XPeng AeroHT (2013–present) • Li Auto (2015–present) • Xiaomi Auto (2021–present) • Leapmotor (2016–present) • Yutong (1963–present) • Skywell (2000–present) • Nanjing Golden Dragon Bus (南京金龙) (2000–present) • Skyworth Auto (2017–present) Minor privately owned manufacturers/brands Joylong Automobile (2007–present) • Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering GroupBAW (2001–present, acquired from BAIC Group in 2023) • Leichi (2011–present) • LinkTour (2018–present) • EV House (2018–present, formally SiTech) • Gyon (2018–present) • Polestones (Rox) (2023–present) • Weltmeister (2015–2023, 2025-present) • DeepWay (2020–present) • QYEV (2016–present) • Grove Hydrogen Vehicles Company (2018–present)*IAT (2009–present) • Dial EV (2017–present) • Estech (2015–present) • BeyonCa (2021–present) • Honri / Hongri (1995–present) • Aiways (2017–present, bankrupt in 2023, revived in 2024 and operated in overseas market only) • Gumpert Aiways (2017–present) • SongSan (2020–present) • Baoneng Motor (2017–present) • DS Automobiles (OEM only) (2020–present, former Changan PSA, acquired in 2020) • Hoann Auto (2016-present) • Dayun Group (1987–present) • Yuanhang Auto (2019–present) • Jemmell New Energy Automotive/Lingbox Auto (2019–present) • Jenhoo Auto (2020–present) • Ruixiang (2019–present, reconstructed from BAIC Yinxiang) • [https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh/%E9%BB%91%E8%B1%B9%E6%B1%BD%E8%BB%8A Shandong Heibao (1990–present) • Sichuan Tengzhong (2005–present) • Chijet Motors (2009–present) • Shandong Baoya (2019–present) • Shuguang Group (1984–present) • Huanghai Bus (1951–present) • Sunlong Bus (2001–present • Shineray Group(2007–present) • SWM (2016–present) • SRM Shineray(2012–present) • Tianma (1995–present) • Techrules (2016–present) • IT Box (2013–present, Mostly owned by Haima Automobile) • Wanxiang (1969–present) • Wuzhoulong (2000–present) • Changjiang (2015-2020, 2023-present, Now sells rebadged Jenhoo cars) • Zhongyu Auto (2004–present) • Zotye Auto (2005–2021, 2022–present) • Jiangnan Auto (2001–2021, 2022–Present) • Hunkt • EEZI Technologies (2021–2023, 2024–present) • ZX Auto (1999–present) • Juneyao Air (EV Sector, 2024–Present) • Yudo (2015–present, acquired by Juneyao Air in 2022) • Zhejiang Plante Electric vehicle Co. (2018-present) • Modern Auto (2020–present) • Karlmann (2017–present) • Pocco / Pengke (2020–present) • Ari Motors (2022–present) • Min'an Electric (2010–present) • Mudan Auto (1998–present) • Cenntro Electric Group (2011–present) • Avantier Motors (2022–present) • Songuo Motors (2019–present) • NeuWai Motors (2020–present) • Soar Automotive (1991–present) • Red Star Auto (1960–present) • Hybrid Kenitic (1995–present) • Derry New Energy Auto (2017–present) • Neomor (2022–present) • Zhidou (2007–present) • Foshan Feichi (1971—present) • Victory Auto (2009—present) • Zeron (2022—present) • Superpanther (2022—present) • Wuzheng (1961–present) • Feidi Motors • Aoxin (2006-present) • Henrey (2010–present) • Xiaohu (2020–present) • Kandi (2002–present) • Kawei Auto (2012–present) • DuoLa Auto (2025–present) • Fulongma Group (1970-present) • Kama automobile (1993-present) ==Former manufacturers/brands==
Former manufacturers/brands
Bankruptcy State-owned manufacturers • Bamin (1980's–2010) • Disai (1989–1996) • Guizhou Yunque (1989–2005) • Shuanghuan Auto (1988–2016) • Shenyang Heibao (2001–2005) Privately owned manufacturers • LVCHI (2016-2022) • Anda'er (1991–2016) • BAIC Yinxiang (1997–2019, reconstructed into Ruixiang) • Weiwang (2011–2019) • Bisu (2016–2019) • Huansu (2014–2019) • Baolong (1998–2005) • Binzhou Pride (2006–2008) • Fuqi (1969–2013) • Fuxing (1994–1998) • Green Field Motor (2010–2016) • Greentech Automotive (2009–2018) • Hawtai (Huatai) (2000–2023) • Hanteng Autos (2013–2022) • Hengchi (2020–2023) • Hycan (2018–2025) • Jonway (2003–2016) • Levdeo (2008–2023) • Yema Auto (1994–2019, acquired by Levdeo) • National Electric Vehicle Experimental & Demonstration Area (NEVEDA) (1995–2004) • CH-Auto (2007-2025) • Qiantu Motor (2015–2025) • Pocco (2021–2022) • Sanxing (1990–2002) • Shanlu Motors (1991–2001) • Suda (2010–2023) • Sinogold (2017–2024, as privately owned manufacturer before acquired by municipal government of Zibo in 2022) • Iconiq Motors (2017–2021) • Tianju Automobile (1987–2011) • Yemingzhu (1988–2011) • Forta (1990–2001) (became New Forta) • Traum (2017–2021, subsidiary of Zotye) • Domy Auto (2015–2021, subsidiary of Zotye) • Huasong Auto (2014–2020, subsidiary of Brilliance Auto) • Human Horizons (2017–2024, acquired by EV Electra in 2025) • Landwind (2004–2022, marque of Jiangling Motor Holding) • Zedriv (2017–2022, owned by Sinomach) • Xinkai (1984–2020, acquired by Jemmell New Energy Automotive) • Qoros (2007–2026, acquired by Baoneng from Chery in 2017) == Foreign manufacturers/brands ==
Foreign manufacturers/brands
Until 2017, Chinese automotive policy required that a foreign carmaker must form a joint-venture with a Chinese carmaker if the former plans to produce vehicles in the country, 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 was allowed to set up a plant in Shanghai city, making 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. • TeslaGigafactory Shanghai (2018–present, currently the only fully foreign owned car manufacturer in mainland China) • ToyotaLexus Shanghai (2025–present, second 100% foreign-owned car manufacturer in Chinese mainland) • BMWBMW China (2003–present, former 50-50 joint-venture with Brilliance Auto Group, a majority 75% stake was acquired by BMW in 2022) • (Defunct) Zinoro (2013–2020) • VolkswagenVolkswagen Anhui (2020–present, joint-venture with JAC, a majority 78.52% stake was acquired by Volkswagen in 2020) • Audi-FAW NEV (2021–present, joint-venture with FAW Group, Audi AG and Volkswagen Group hold 60% majority of stake) Former foreign manufacturer Ford Beyond (2022–2026, JMC Ford Technology, Ford holds 65.32% majority of stake indirectly) == Foreign joint ventures/brands ==
Foreign joint ventures/brands
Before 2017, foreign automotive companies establishing joint ventures in China had to adhere to two requirements. • The ownership ratio for foreign manufacturers in joint ventures in China was not allowed to exceed 50%, with the common scenario being a 51:49 ownership ratio between the Chinese and foreign partners. • The maximum of only two joint ventures could be established. Since 2017, the Chinese government had indicated that it would liberalize foreign control in the automotive sector, allowing full ownership by foreign companies. Volkswagen, for example, has already established two joint ventures (being FAW, SAIC) since 1980s, established its third joint venture VW-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 ToyotaFAW Toyota (2000–present, with FAW) (consolidated from Tianjin and Sichuan JV) • (Defunct) FAW (Jilin) Daihatsu (2005–2010, with FAW) • GAC Toyota (2004–present, with GAC) • (Defunct) GAC Hino (2007–2025, acquired by GAC Group and renamed to GAC Lingcheng) • (Defunct) Leahead (2015–2017) • VolkswagenFAW-VW (with FAW) • Jetta (marque) (2019–present) • SAIC-VW (with SAIC) • (Defunct) Škoda (2006–2026) • (Acquired) JAC-VW (2017–2020, with JAC, became Volkswagen Anhui after a majority 78.52% stake was acquired in 2020) • HondaDongfeng Honda (with Dongfeng) • Ciimo (2012–present) • Lingxi (2024–present) • GAC Honda (1998–present, with GAC) • (Defunct) GAC Acura (2016–2022) • (Defunct) Everus (2008–2015) • General MotorsSAIC-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) • FordChangan Ford (2012–present, with Changan) • Jiangling Motors (JMC) (1993–present, indirectly with Changan and JMCG) • Changan Ford New Energy (2023–present, with Changan) • StellantisDongfeng PSA (1992–present, with Dongfeng) • Leapmotor International (2023–present, with Leapmotor) • (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) • RenaultJMEV (2015–present, with JMCG by 50:37) • eGT New Energy Automotive (2017–present, Renault/Nissan with Dongfeng) • (Defunct) Renault Brilliance Jinbei (2017–2021, with Brilliance Auto Group) • (Defunct) Sanjiang Renault (1993–2003, with CASIC) • (Defunct) Dongfeng Renault (2013–2020, with Dongfeng) • NissanDongfeng Nissan (with Dongfeng) • Dongfeng Infiniti (2014–present) • Venucia (2010–present, brand of Dongfeng-Nissan) • Zhengzhou Nissan (with Dongfeng) • Dongfeng Fengdu (2013–present, brand of Zhengzhou Nissan) • Mercedes-BenzBeijing Benz (with BAIC) • Fujian Benz (with BAIC, Fujian Motors) • BMWSpotlight Automotive (Mini) (2018–present, with Great Wall Motor) • Hyundai-KiaJiangsu Yueda Kia Motors (with Dongfeng and Yueda, Dongfeng sold its stake to Yueda in 2022) • (Defunct) Horki (2013–2019) • Beijing Hyundai (with BAIC) • IsuzuJiangxi Isuzu (1983–present, with Jiangling) • Qingling Motors (1985–present, with Qingling) • TataChery Jaguar Land Rover (with Chery) • MazdaChangan Mazda (with Changan) • (Defunct) Hainan Mazda (1992–2006, with Haima) • (Defunct) FAW Car-Mazda (2005–2021, with FAW, assets sold to Changan) • Mitsubishi(Defunct) GAC Mitsubishi (2012–2023, with GAC) • (Defunct) Soueast (2013–2020, Mitsubishi, in conjunction with Taiwan's CMC. Foreign maker quit JV) • Suzuki(Defunct) Changan Suzuki (1993–2018, with Changan) == Manufacturer of Taiwan, Republic of China ==
Manufacturer of Taiwan, Republic of China
Due to the limited market size, automotive manufacturers in Taiwan have relatively small-scale operations. The majority of major manufacturers engage in contract manufacturing for foreign car brands from Japan and the US. Only a few manufactures, like Yulon and China Motor, have their own brands. Domestic manufacturers/brand China Motor Corporation (1969–present), also assembles for MG and Mitsubishi brand vehicles • Yulon (1953–present) • Luxgen (2009–present) • Foxtron (2020–present) • (Defunct) Yulon Tobe (2009–2013) • Sanyang Motor (1954–present), also assembles for Hyundai brand vehicles. • (Defunct) Thunder Power (2011–2022) Foreign manufacturers ToyotaKuozui Motors (1984–present) • HondaHonda Taiwan (2002–present) • NissanYulon Nissan (2003–present) • FordFord Lio Ho Motor (1972–present) ==See also==
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