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List of automobile manufacturers of China

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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 =

= Local government controlled state-owned enterprises =

State–private mixed ownership manufacturer/brands

Privately owned manufacturers/brands

= Major privately owned manufacturers/brands =

= Minor privately owned manufacturers/brands =

  • Joylong Automobile (2007–present)
  • Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group
  • BAW (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){{Cite web |title=极石汽车｜全场景全地形豪华SUV |url=https://www.roxmotor.com/en/ |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=www.roxmotor.com |language=en}}
  • DeepWay (2020–present)
  • Levdeo (2008–2023)
  • Yema Auto (1994–2019, acquired by Levdeo)
  • QYEV (2016–present)
  • Grove Hydrogen Vehicles Company (2018–present)[https://greenstartpoint.ru/kitajskij-vodorodnyj-dalnemagistralnyj-tyagach-razvitie-bez-lishnej-pompy-i-piara/]
  • 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)
  • Qoros (2007–present, acquired from Chery in 2017)
  • Hoann Auto (2016-present)
  • Dayun Group (1987–present)
  • Yuanhang (2019–present)
  • Jemmell New Energy Automotive/Lingbox Auto (2019–present)
  • Jenhoo Auto (2020–present){{Cite web |title=Jenhoo New Energy Vehicles- About- Company Profile |url=https://en.jenhoo.cn/go-c9.htm |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=en.jenhoo.cn}}
  • 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 Motors(2007–present){{Cite web |title=鑫源汽车官网 |url=https://www.shineray-motors.com/guanyu/about/default.html}}
  • SWM (2016–present)
  • SRM Shineray(2007–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){{Cite web |title=Zotye Automobile’s subsidiary allies with EEZI Technology to build smart EVs |url=https://autonews.gasgoo.com/new_energy/70033700.html |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=Gasgoo}}
  • 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)
  • Red Star Auto (1960–present)
  • Hybrid Kenitic (1995–present)
  • Derry New Energy Auto (2017–present)
  • Neomor (2022–present)
  • Zhidou (2007–present)

Former manufacturers/brands

= Bankruptcy =

== State-owned manufacturers ==

== Privately owned manufacturers ==

  • LVCHI (2016-2022){{Cite news |last=Li |first=Shanshan |date=2022-05-23 |script-title=zh:起底绿驰汽车：新能源汽车赛道上的“炮灰”玩家 |url=https://nev.ofweek.com/2022-05/ART-71008-8460-30561862.html |url-status=live |work=Leju}}
  • Anda'er (1991–2016){{Cite web |date=2018-01-10 |title=Chinese Car Brands That Time Forgot: Anqing Anhui – Anda'er {{!}} ChinaCarHistory |url=https://chinacarhistory.com/2018/01/10/chinese-car-brands-that-time-forgot-anqing-anhui-andaer/ |access-date=2023-12-12 |language=en-US}}
  • BAIC Yinxiang (1997–2019, reconstructed into Ruixiang)
  • Weiwang (2011–2019)
  • Bisu (2016–2019)
  • Huansu (2014–2019)
  • Baolong (1998–2005)
  • Binzhou Pride (2006–2008)
  • Bordrin (2016–2021)
  • Byton (2016–2021)
  • Docan (2023, formally Niutron and Dorcen)
  • Enovate (2015–2023, Formally DearCC)[https://carnewschina.com/2022/01/16/the-big-read-dearcc-enovate/]
  • Fuqi (1969–2013)
  • Fuxing (1994–1998)
  • Green Field Motor (2010–2016){{Cite web |title=Zhejiang Green Field Motor |url=https://www.chinacarforums.com/threads/zhejiang-green-field-motor.20586/ |access-date=2021-09-16 |website=China Car Forums |date=13 June 2016 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=绿野汽车成空壳 拖欠3亿元货款-盖世汽车资讯 |url=https://auto.gasgoo.com/News/2016/05/17075437543760359686852.shtml |access-date=2021-09-16 |website=auto.gasgoo.com}}
  • Greentech Automotive (2009–2018)
  • Hawtai (Huatai) (2000–2023)
  • Hengchi (2020–2023)
  • Hycan (2018–2025)
  • Human Horizons (2017–2024)
  • HiPhi (2017–2024)
  • Jonway (2003–2016)
  • National Electric Vehicle Experimental & Demonstration Area (NEVEDA) (1995–2004)
  • CH-Auto (2007-2025)
  • Qiantu Motor (2015–2025){{Cite web |last=网易 |date=2025-01-24 |title=前途汽车“猝死”：被判破产清算 母公司长城华冠赴美上市未果 |url=https://www.163.com/dy/article/JMLR5HGN0550B1DU.html |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=www.163.com}}
  • Sanxing (1990–2002)
  • Shanlu Motors (1991–2001)
  • Suda (2010–2023)
  • Sinogold (2017–2024)
  • Iconiq Motors (2017–2021)
  • Tianju Automobile (1987–2011){{Cite web |title=谁还记得成都夜明珠汽车？它推出的车型不多，但每一台都很有趣_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家 |url=https://chejiahao.autohome.com.cn/info/12066919 |access-date=2023-12-12 |website=chejiahao.autohome.com.cn |language=zh-CN}}
  • Yemingzhu (1988–2011)
  • Tongtian (2002–2005)
  • Tengzhong (2005–2014)
  • Ycaco (1987–1993; Joint-venture with the Jiangxi Automobile Manufacturing Plant producing Isuzu trucks)
  • Weltmeister (2015–2023)
  • Polarsun Automobile (2003–2018, acquired by Weltmeister)
  • Dalian Huanghai (2009–2017, acquired by Weltmeister)
  • Youxia Motors (2014–2022)
  • Youngman (2001–2015)
  • Zhidian Automobile (2018–2021)

= Acquisition or defunct subsidiary =

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.{{Cite web |title=China Rolls Closer to Relaxed Ownership Rules for Foreign Electric-Car Makers |url=https://www.caixinglobal.com/2017-09–20/china-rolls-closer-to-relaxed-ownership-rules-for-foreign-electric-car-makers-101147935.html |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=Caixin |language=en}}

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.{{Cite web |title=Tesla to set up China plant without local partners |url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tesla-to-set-up-China-plant-without-local-partners |access-date=2023-09-18 |website=Nikkei Asia |language=en-GB}} 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
  • Gigafactory Shanghai (currently the only fully foreign owned car manufacturer in mainland China)
  • Toyota
  • Lexus Shanghai (second 100% foreign-owned car manufacturer in Chinese mainland){{Cite web |title=2027年国产！雷克萨斯上海公司成立 |url=https://www.sohu.com/a/861169018_119627 |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=www.sohu.com |language=en}}
  • BMW
  • BMW China (joint-venture with Brilliance Auto Group, a majority 75% stake was acquired by BMW in 2022)
  • (Defunct) Zinoro (2013–2020)
  • Volkswagen
  • Volkswagen Anhui (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){{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2024-12-18 |title=Audi-FAW EV venture's plant goes into production |url=https://cnevpost.com/2024/12/18/audi-faw-plant-goes-into-production/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=全新生产基地顺利投产，奥迪一汽新能源能否“弹射起步”_中青在线-汽车频道 |url=http://auto.cyol.com/gb/articles/2024-12/25/content_PbVzaXTWeo.html |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=auto.cyol.com}}{{Cite web |title=中国一汽招聘 |url=https://faw-zhaopin.hotjob.cn/detail?flag=18 |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=faw-zhaopin.hotjob.cn}}
  • Ford
  • Ford Beyond (JMC Ford Technology, Ford holds 65.32% majority of stake indirectly)Ford holds 32% of Jiangling Motors, Jiangling Motors holds 51:49 with Ford in Jiangling Ford. Thus Ford holds 65.32% of Jiangling Ford indirectly.

Foreign joint ventures/brands

Before 2017, foreign automotive companies establishing joint ventures in China had to adhere to two requirements.

  1. 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.
  2. The maximum of only two joint ventures could be established.{{Cite web|title=明年将取消乘用车外资股比和合资企业不超过2家的限制|url=http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/xwbfbh/wqfbh/44687/44824/zy44828/Document/1697770/1697770.htm|access-date=2021-08-27|website=www.scio.gov.cn}}

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 =

Manufacturer of Taiwan, Republic of China

{{Further information|Automotive industry in Taiwan}}

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){{Cite news |last=Yu |first=Dian |date=2024-07-30 |script-title=zh:昶洧汽车美股上市背后：国资豪掷超10亿，去年0销售0收入 |url=https://m.mp.oeeee.com/a/BAAFRD000020240730980959.html |work=Southern Metropolis Daily}}

= Foreign manufacturers =

See also

References

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