Chinese Car Brands

Китайцы давно известны тем, что копируют признанные европейские и японские бренды, что они сами считали знаком уважения к крупнейшим автомобильным компаниям. Со временем они выработали свой собственный стиль, и сегодняшние модели, которые некоторые называют копиями, далеки от определения этого слова.

Brilliance Авто

Основан: 2002
Основатель: Ян Жун
Штаб-квартира: город Шэньян, провинция Ляонин, Китай
Материнская компания: SASAC правительства провинции Ляонин
Веб-сайт: www.brillianceauto.com

Они являются технологическими партнерами BMW, и хотя они пытались выйти на европейский рынок без особого успеха, они уже продают автомобили в Южной Америке. Он выделяется как один из 10 самых продаваемых производителей в Китае.

Chery Automobile Co.

Основана: 18 марта 1997 г.
Основатель: Уху, Китай
Штаб-квартира: Уху, Аньхой, Китай
Веб-сайт: www.cheryinternational.com

Chery , несмотря на то, что ей чуть больше 15 лет, входит в десятку самых важных компаний Китая на государственном уровне. Создатели печально известного Chery QQ, копии Daewoo Matiz, они являются крупнейшим экспортером китайских автомобилей за рубеж и владеют половиной акций Qoros, у которой также многообещающее будущее. Они стали номером 1 на своем местном рынке в 2012 году и имеют стратегический альянс с Jaguar-Land Rover. Они уже продают автомобили на этом континенте, в таких странах, как Чили и Уругвай.

BYD Авто Компания

Основана: 2003
Основатель: Ван Чуанфу
Штаб-квартира: Шэньчжэнь, Китай
Головная организация: BYD Company
Веб-сайт: www.bydauto.com.cn

Компания BYD была основана в 2003 году и с тех пор сосредоточила свои усилия на производстве гибридных и электрических автомобилей, став одним из пионеров в этом деле во всем мире. Вероятно, тот факт, что это бренд одного из основных лидеров по продажам аккумуляторов, был очень полезен для достижения этого. Без сомнения, ее наиболее интересными моделями являются F3, который сочетает в себе бензиновый двигатель с электрическим, работающим от сложной системы аккумуляторов, и E6, работающий исключительно на электричестве. Оба уже достигли Европы, хотя в пределах ЕС по-прежнему продается мало единиц.

Первый автомобильный завод

Основана: 15 июля 1953 г.
Штаб-квартира: Чанчунь, Китай
Веб-сайт: www.faw.com

The origins of First Automobile Works date back to 1953, making it the oldest in the entire country. State-owned, it has up to 10 subsidiaries within the national market, although it has achieved success thanks to its collaborations with General Motors, Mazda, Audi, Volkswagen and Toyota. For example, the Volkswagen Bora is one of the most important models that have been influenced by it. Their cars are characterized by smooth, modern lines and good quality components. They sell over 2 million units a year worldwide, which puts them even above the Japanese and European brands in the ranking.

GAC Motors

Founded: 1955
Headquarters: Guangzhou, China
Parent organization: Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group
Divisions: Trumpchi
Website: www.gac-motor.com

If you think you’ve heard of this Chinese car brand, you’re probably right as they appeared in Detroit and announced that they plan to manufacture and sell a range of vehicles in the United States, which would make them pioneers since no Chinese brand has dared to infiltrate so far to the United States. In addition, they have developed a special electrical concept for the US market.

Great Wall Motors

Founded: 1984
Founder: Giovanni Agnelli
Headquarters: Baoding, China
Parent organization: Baoding Innovation Great Wall Asset Management Company Limited
Website: www.gwm-global.com

Their focus is on SUVs and pickups, and they already have a plant on the European continent. According to reports, there are already brand officials wanting to open a plant in Mexico. If this happens, they will try to attack the North American region and then export from here to South America.

Qoros Auto Co.

Founded: December 2007
Headquarters: Shanghai, China
Parent organization: Baoneng Group
Website: www.qoros.com/global/

Qoros is one of the best-known car brands in all of Europe. Founded less than 10 years ago in Shanghai, it is the result of collaboration between Chery and Israel’s Kenon Holdings. Their portfolio includes 5 products: the Qoros 3 sedan and hatchback, the Qoros 3 City SUV, the Qoros 3 Estate and the Qoros 5. Its establishment in the Old Continent was helped by its economical, reliable and aesthetically attractive line of SUVs. The one that enjoyed the greatest acceptance in the market was the Qoros 3 City, one of the most interesting Chinese cars so far.

SAIC Motor Corporation

Founded: 1955
Headquarters: Shanghai, China
Parent organization: Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group) Corp
Website: www.saicmotor.com

It was founded in 1955 and produced 3.65 million units in 2011 – more than any Chinese manufacturer. It owns the iconic UK brand MG, so it has facilities in the UK, and also owns Roewe, one of the few premium car brands in China. The company has alliances with Volkswagen and General Motors.

Landwind

Founded: November 2004
Headquarters: China
Owner: Jiangling Holdings
Website: landwind.com

Range Rover is one of the most elite brands when it comes to SUVs. In this sense, Chinese brands have always been characterized by trying to copy, as far as possible, the designs and features of the large European and North American manufacturers. This is the case of Landwind, a firm that has risen to stardom thanks to the X7, a model practically identical to the Range Rover Evoque. Its features are excellent, as is its aesthetics, which is extremely similar. It is an inexpensive and quality alternative for the tightest pockets.

Geely

Founded: 6 November 1986
Founder: Li Shufu
Headquarters: Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Owner: Li Shufu
Website: global.geely.com

Geely has the big advantage of having the same owners as Volvo, which promises to make it easier for them to enter the European market. Its first experience in the Old Continent was the production of TX4 taxis, approved for London.

Luxgen

Founded: 2009
Founder: Kenneth Yen
Headquarters: Miaoli County, Taiwan
Parent organization: Yulon
Website: www.luxgen-motor.com.tw

This is a firm that was founded in 2009 and, although currently focused exclusively on the Asian continent, is planning to expand into Europe. Although it is not 100% Chinese as its headquarters are in Taiwan, the truth is that they assemble their models and manufacture parts in Hangzhou. Its sedans are striking in their aesthetics, highlighting the quality of the entire finish.

Dongfeng Motor Corporation

Founded: 1969
Headquarters: Wuhan, China
Parent organization: State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission
Website: www.dfmc.com.cn

The company develops, manufactures and distributes automobiles. It is headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei, China, and was founded in 1969. In addition to buses, commercial and passenger vehicles this Chinese car brand also markets its products across worldwide.

Hongqi

Founded: 1958
Headquarters: Changchun, Jilin, China
Parent: FAW Car Company
Parent company: FAW Car
Website: hongqi.faw.cn

Under the Hongqi brand (“Red flag”) FAW has produced limousines for the ruling elite of the PRC, but later it was decided to turn Hongqi into a massive premium brand for the wealthy Chinese public.

Lifan

Founded: 1992
Founder: Yin Mingshan
Headquarters: Chongqing, China
Website: www.lifan.com

The corporation “LIFAN Industrial group” was founded in 1992 and specializes in the development and production of cars, engines, motorcycle equipment, commercial vehicles. The corporation has been in the list of 500 leading enterprises of the PRC for 10 years in a row and is among the 100 largest enterprises in China according to the Forbes magazine rating.

Foton

Founded: August 28, 1996
Headquarters: Shayang Rd., Changping, Beijing, China
Parent organization: BAIC Group
Website: www.foton.com.ph

The Foton Company was founded in China in 1966. The company is considered to be state-owned. It’s listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Foton mainly produces commercial cars. It is currently a subsidiary of the BAIC Motors Group.

JAC Motors

Founded: May 20, 1964
Headquarters: Hefei, China
Owner Volkswagen Group (50%), Government of Anhui (50%)
Website: jacen.jac.com.cn

The joint-stock company Jianghuai Automobile Co. Ltd was formed in 1964. The cars of this company became the first to be shipped for export. Both JAC low tonnage trucks and spare parts for them are manufactured in the company’s plants. Jianghuai Automobile Co. Ltd, has its technology research center with four institutes.

Baojun

Founded: 2010
Headquarters: Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
Parent companies: General Motors, SAIC Motor
Website: www.sgmw.com.cn

Baojun is a Chinese car brand that was established in 2010. It specializes in compact mini-cars and SUVs. It is currently a subsidiary of SAIC Motors, and its cars are sold under the Wuling brand.

BAW

Founded: 1953
Headquarters: Chaoyang, Beijing, China
Parent organization: BAIC Group
Website: www.baw.com.cn

Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) is a Beijing-based car manufacturer, and a subsidiary of BAIC Motors Group. It produces light vehicles, trucks and vehicles for the military.

Hafei

Founded: 1950
Headquarters: Harbin, China
Parent organization: Changan Automobile
Website: www.hafeiauto.com.cn

Hafei Motor Co., Ltd. is a Chinese automotive manufacturer based in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. It was founded in 1950 and specializes in small cars, mini-cars, and mini-vans. It currently belongs to the Changan Motors Group.

JMC

Founded: 1993
Headquarters: Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
Divisions: JMC Yusheng
Subsidiaries: JMC Heavy Duty Vehicle
Website: www.jmc.com.cn/en

Jiangling Motors Corporation (shortened to JMC or Jiangling) was established in 1952 in Nanchang, as a truck repair shop. A new twist came in 1993 when it joined forces with Isuzu and Itochu to make truck components. Soon after, its shares were listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

BAIC Motors

Founded: 1988
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Owner: Beijing Municipal Government
Website: www.baicgroup.com.cn

It is headquartered in Beijing, China, and was founded in 1958. The BAIC Group has the company of several automobiles and machine manufacturers. It mainly specializes in the production of passenger cars, commercial vehicles and new energy vehicles. In addition, this Chinese automaker is engaged in the development of automotive parts, automotive services trade, integrated travel services, finance and investments.

Changan Motors

Founded: 1862
Headquarters: Chongqing, China
Subsidiaries: Changan UK R&D Centre Ltd.
Owner: China South Industries Group
Website: www.globalchangan.com

It is headquartered in Chongqing, China, and was founded in 1862 as an arms manufacturing company. In 1957 the company built its first car. Changan Motors is one of the top four Chinese automobile companies. Its main activity is the production of microvans, commercial vans, passenger cars and light trucks.

Haima

Founded: January 1992
Headquarters: Haikou, China
Parent: FAW Group
Parent organizations: FAW Group, Haima Stock Company
Subsidiaries: Haima Automobile Co., Ltd., Hainan FAW Haima Automobile Sales Co. Ltd.
Website: www.en.haima.com

This is one of the fastest growing automotive enterprises, which is controlled by the concern “FAW Group”. The history of the company dates back to 1988 – initially the company was called “Hainan Motor” and was engaged in the production of old car models.

Hawtai

Founded: 1991, Rongcheng, Shandong
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Parent organization: Hawtai Motors Company Limited
Owner: Zhāng Xiùgēn
Website: en.hawtaimotor.com

The history of the company begins in 2000. The first “steps” of this automaker were made together with “Hyundai Motors” (whose technologies are used by it to this day).

Other manufacturers:

• Everus: Subsidiary of Honda and Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group).
• Soueast: Subsidiary of Mitsubishi in Mainland China.
• Changfeng: Brand belonging to Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group).
• Forta: Brand belonging to Fujian New Forta Automobile.
• Fuda: Brand belonging to Fujian New Forta Automobile.
• Zotye: Founded in 2005 with headquarters in Zhejiang, China.
• Yuejin: Brand owned by SAIC Motors.
• Roewe: Brand owned by SAIC Motors.
• Wuling: Brand owned by SAIC Motors.
• Xinkai: Founded in 1984 and based in Gaobeidian, China.
• Huali: Бренд, принадлежащий FAW Group.
• Liebao: Торговая марка Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group).
• Zhong Tai: дочерний бренд электромобилей компании Zotye.
• Jinbei: Бренд, принадлежащий Brilliance.
• Huasong: Бренд, принадлежащий Brilliance.
• Zhonghua: Бренд, принадлежащий Brilliance.
• Youngman: Китайский производитель, базирующийся в Цзиньхуа, Чжэцзян, Китай. Основан в 2001 году.
• ZX Auto: китайский бренд, основанный в 1999 году, базируется в Баодине, провинция Хэбэй, Китай.
• Jiangnan: Бренд, принадлежащий Zotye.
• Чанхэ: Автомобильный завод, принадлежащий Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation.
• Ухань: Бренд принадлежит Dongfeng Motor Corporation.
• Jonway: Автомобильный завод, принадлежащий Jonway Group, расположенный в Тайчжоу, Китай.
• Haval : Бренд, принадлежащий Great Wall Motors.

• Venucia: Бренд, принадлежащий компании Dongfeng Motor Company.
• Maxus: Бренд, принадлежащий SAIC Motors.