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46-442: The company produces and sells vehicles under its own branding, such as Hongqi , Bestune (Benteng) as well as under foreign-branded joint ventures such as FAW-Toyota and FAW-Volkswagen (Volkswagen, Audi, Jetta). Its principal products are automobiles, buses, light, medium and heavy-duty trucks, and auto parts. FAW became China's first automobile manufacturer when it unveiled the nation's first domestically produced passenger car,

92-562: A Hongqi until Nixon's 1972 visit , he did take a personal interest in the cars from the beginning. Introduced on August 1, 1958, the first Hongqi was the CA72 . By September, a convertible version intended to be used by dignitaries in National Day parades had appeared. The CA72's design was based on a 1955 Chrysler . From the beginning, the full-size Hongqi was equipped with a 147 kW (200 PS; 197 hp) V8 engine. The grille

138-455: A growth of 63 times in 4 years. On January 8, 2023, the Hongqi brand released its global strategy for new energy vehicles. In 2023, Hongqi launched two product lines, "Hongqi Golden Sunflower" and "Hongqi New Energy", based on the main brand, focusing on ultra-luxury cars and pure electric cars respectively. In 2023, the brand re-entered the minibus market for the first time since selling

184-402: A growth of 63 times in 4 years. On January 8, 2023, the Hongqi brand released its global strategy for new energy vehicles. In 2023, Hongqi launched two product lines, "Hongqi Golden Sunflower" and "Hongqi New Energy", based on the main brand, focusing on ultra-luxury cars and pure electric cars respectively. In 2023, the brand re-entered the minibus market for the first time since selling

230-469: A joint venture with General Motors in 2009 and has joint ventures with a handful of other foreign companies as well. The company produced more than 1.5 million vehicles in 2008, and in 2009 it was the largest machinery corporation and the second largest auto manufacturer in China. In 2010, the 2.56 million units sold made it the third most-productive vehicle maker in China that year, and one of its offerings,

276-812: A passenger car production base in the Chenghua District of Sichuan province and another in Changchun , Jilin province . As of 2008, its 10,000 units/year capacity production base in Changchun makes the Toyota Prius and the Toyota Land Cruiser . The other production base it controls may make buses. This equally owned joint venture with Toyota makes engines at its production bases in the Xiqing District of Tianjin and at

322-794: A second VW production base is, as of 2009, scheduled to be built in the city. The Dalian division of FAW Bus and Coach Co Ltd manufactures Jiefang and Yuan Zheng brand medium and large-size buses in a production base in Dalian , Liaoning province . An unfinished bus production base in at the Dalian Economic & Technological Development Zone is expected to be complete in mid-2010 and will produce hybrid buses. Another Dalian base produces engines for commercial trucks, construction equipment, and agricultural machinery. As of 2010, 150,000 units/year production capacity FAW-VW production base will soon be built in this Guangdong province city. Located in

368-527: A strong cooperative relationship with a foreign counterpart. SAIC was the first, in 1984 and also with VW . Volkswagen was the first foreign partner for FAW, but others soon followed. The company acquired 50% ownership of Tianjin Automotive Xiali in September, 2002, and renamed the brand FAW Tianjin . As a result, FAW ended up with Toyota as a foreign joint venture partner. FAW established

414-399: Is a Chinese luxury car brand operated owned by the automaker FAW Group . Hongqi was launched in 1958, making it the oldest Chinese passenger car brand. In Chinese, hongqi means " red flag ." Originally, Hongqi models were only for high-ranking government officials. They ceased production in 1981 but were later revived in the mid-1990s. While the name has endured, the vehicles that bear

460-638: Is one make of Jiefang branded trucks. Bestune was established on August 18, 2006, It may also be known as Ben Teng . It serves as the passenger car brand in FAW Group. Created in 2003, FAW operates this joint venture with Japanese automaker Toyota through Tianjin FAW . Key subsidiaries include: Operates a passenger car production base in the Nansha Economic Development District of Guangzhou , Guangdong province . Operates

506-485: The 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China parade, the brand returned to its roots by carrying party leaders. The original Hongqi cars were a luxury item used for the transport of foreign dignitaries and the party elite. Although Chairman Mao claimed not to have been driven in a Hongqi until Nixon's 1972 visit , he did take a personal interest in the cars from the beginning. Introduced on August 1, 1958,

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552-649: The Audi 100 (CA7200/CA7220) and the Lincoln Town Car (CA7460). There were two Audi 100-based versions—the more luxurious "Century Star" and the smaller (1.8-litre) Hongqi Mingshi . FAW began production of the third generation of Hongqi vehicles in 2006. Named the HQ3 and based on the Toyota Crown Majesta , it saw little market success. First year sales totaled near 500, and while the target for

598-413: The Audi 100 (CA7200/CA7220) and the Lincoln Town Car (CA7460). There were two Audi 100-based versions—the more luxurious "Century Star" and the smaller (1.8-litre) Hongqi Mingshi . FAW began production of the third generation of Hongqi vehicles in 2006. Named the HQ3 and based on the Toyota Crown Majesta , it saw little market success. First year sales totaled near 500, and while the target for

644-456: The CA770 model remained in production until 1980, albeit in limited numbers. Around 1,600 of these V8-engined Hongqis were built in total, and over the years various versions were released, including a 1965 long-wheelbase model with three rows of seats and a 1969 armored version (CA772). Between 1995 and 2006, foreign products were manufactured in China and sold as Hongqi models. These included

690-807: The FAW-Volkswagen joint venture and the other makes self-branded autos. An unfinished production base in the Longquan Economic Development Zone in Chengdu , Sichuan province , replaces an older Sichuan base and will produce passenger cars for a FAW-Toyota joint venture, Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co Ltd, when it is completed in 2010. FAW Jiefang Truck Co Ltd also has a production base here. Another site in Chengdu produces cars for FAW-Volkswagen , and

736-916: The Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone . Combined, both bases can produce 440,000 units annually. Making engines at a 130,000 units/year capacity production base in the Changchun Economic and Technology Development Zone, this equally owned joint venture was established in 2004. Established in 1991, this large-scale automobile manufacturer is a joint venture between FAW Group and Volkswagen AG which, as of 2003, have ownership stakes of 60% and 40%, respectively. It manufactures Audi and Volkswagen -branded automobiles for sale in China. This subsidiary of FAW's joint venture with VW controls production bases in Chengdu , Sichuan province . A joint venture with General Motors that mainly produces Jiefang light-duty trucks, this JV includes

782-474: The "Hongqi Brand Strategy Conference" in Beijing's Great Hall of the People on the evening of January 8, 2018. In this conference, the new Hongqi design was released, with a concept car model on display. A new logo was also released at the same time. From 2018 to 2021, the brand experienced extremely high growth, from 33,000 units in 2018 to over 100,000 in 2019, over 200,000 in 2020, and over 300,000 in 2021,

828-419: The "Hongqi Brand Strategy Conference" in Beijing's Great Hall of the People on the evening of January 8, 2018. In this conference, the new Hongqi design was released, with a concept car model on display. A new logo was also released at the same time. From 2018 to 2021, the brand experienced extremely high growth, from 33,000 units in 2018 to over 100,000 in 2019, over 200,000 in 2020, and over 300,000 in 2021,

874-730: The FAW No. 2 Engine Factory, the FAW No. 2 Car Factory, and the former FAW No. 1 Car Factory, this publicly listed subsidiary produces cars, transmissions, and engines. It has a production base in western Changchun , Jilin province . Founded in 1959, it produces buses sold under the Taihu brand. Created in 1997 when FAW purchased a controlling interest in Hongta Yunnan Automobile Co Ltd, this subsidiary company, as of 2003, produces 1/2-3 ton pickups and light trucks as well as license-built Daihatsu models. This factory

920-567: The FAW Xiali, was the 7th most-purchased car in China in 2010. It produced 2.6 million vehicles in 2011, the third-largest output of any China-based company. While it retained its third place rank, the number of whole vehicles produced in 2012 slowed to 2.3 million. Passenger cars made up a relatively scant 64% of total production that year. In July 2021, FAW transferred 49% of the shares of FAW Haima to Hainan Development Holdings Co., Ltd. (Hainan Holdings) at no charge. Haima Automobile holds 51% of

966-529: The Harbin Light Vehicle and FAW Hongta Yunnan factories. This joint venture with General Motors mainly produces Jiefang light-duty trucks. This joint venture with US based design firm Silk EV produces high end luxury hybrid sports cars. FAW has at least 28 wholly owned subsidiaries and controlling shares in 18 partially owned subsidiaries. These include the wholly owned subsidiaries FAW Jiefang Truck Co Ltd and FAW Bus and Coach Co Ltd, and

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1012-722: The Hongqi CA630 minibus in the 1980s, with the 23-seat Hongqi QM7. In 2023, FAW announced internally the establishment of the Hongqi Brand Operations Committee and carried out a series of organizational and personnel adjustments. For the general public sale, Hongqi has three product lines: the Energy-Saving series is for the transitional internal combustion engine models, the Golden Sunflower series for ultra luxury models, and

1058-444: The Hongqi CA630 minibus in the 1980s, with the 23-seat Hongqi QM7. In 2023, FAW announced internally the establishment of the Hongqi Brand Operations Committee and carried out a series of organizational and personnel adjustments. For the general public sale, Hongqi has three product lines: the Energy-Saving series is for the transitional internal combustion engine models, the Golden Sunflower series for ultra luxury models, and

1104-493: The Hongqi, in 1958. As a state-owned enterprise of China, FAW Group is controlled and managed by SASAC , which under Chinese law performs the functions of an investor. The company has three publicly traded subsidiaries: FAW Jiefang Group Co., Ltd. ( SZSE : 000800 ), Changchun FAWAY Automobile Components Co., Ltd. ( SSE : 600742 ) and Qiming INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. ( SZSE : 002232 ). First Automotive Works broke ground on its first factory in 1953 (the first year of

1150-574: The New Energy series for electric models. Before 2014, Chinese paramount leaders generally used vehicles supplied by the host country when visiting a foreign country. This custom began to change in November 2014, when President Xi Jinping , brought his own Hongqi L5 presidential car on a state visit to New Zealand. Traditionally, the Chinese paramount leaders used Hongqi as ceremonial cars in

1196-404: The New Energy series for electric models. Before 2014, Chinese paramount leaders generally used vehicles supplied by the host country when visiting a foreign country. This custom began to change in November 2014, when President Xi Jinping , brought his own Hongqi L5 presidential car on a state visit to New Zealand. Traditionally, the Chinese paramount leaders used Hongqi as ceremonial cars in

1242-478: The Oley brand. Established in 1997, this part-owned subsidiary designs, produces, and markets medium and heavy truck bodies, wheels, and components for both FAW and other manufacturers. Established in 1965, this FAW Group subsidiary made military vehicles until partnering with FAW in the 1990s. It has since produced pickups, Jiefang trucks, and mini-vehicles (small trucks and vans that see commercial use). This factory

1288-495: The USSR is even credited with choosing Changchun as the location for the first FAW facility. First Automotive Works initially made only commercial trucks, but started producing passenger cars in 1958. These vehicles, Hongqi luxury sedans, were the first domestically produced Chinese automobiles. Made primarily for the party elite, the design changed little over their thirty-year production run. Following this, FAW's Audi products are

1334-680: The United States or the Soviet Union, the First Automotive Works transferred a third of its workforce to develop the Second Automotive Works. In 1992, the name First Automotive Works was changed to FAW Group Corporation. Though FAW was the fourth Chinese automaker to take on Western partners, its early joint venture with Volkswagen in 1990 saw it become the second Chinese auto company to develop

1380-1340: The anniversary parade of the People's Republic of China. The ceremonial cars like CA7600J , CA772TJ , CA770TJ and T196 are more retro-looking which inherited from CA72 , the very first model of Hongqi brand which used by Chairman Mao Zedong on 10th anniversary of the People's Republic of China . The Chinese Government uses Hongqi primarily as state guest car to host foreign head of state. The current state guest car fleet consists of Hongqi L5 and its variants L7 and L9. Identifiable via lengthened rear windows. Current presidential car of China. Hongqi N501 Based on Hongqi L5 with modern styling Hongqi L5 Developed from CA7600J. Also used in China Victory Day Parade by President Xi Jinping in 2015. Hongqi CA772TJ Hongqi CA770TJ The official state version equipped with 6.0 litre engine and not sold to public Developed from CA7600J. East Wind) CA760 CA760 CA7220 CA7228L CA7226L CA7247L CA7460L1 CA7460L2 CA7460L3 (Flagship 旗舰) CA7220A9EL2 CA7220A9EL2A2 CA7242E6 CA7182E7 (Century Star 世纪星) (Century Star 世纪星) CA7180A3E ( Mingshi 明仕) [REDACTED] ( Mingshi 明仕) Hongqi (marque) Hongqi ( Chinese : 红旗 ; pinyin : Hóngqí )

1426-515: The automaker FAW Group. Hongqi was launched in 1958, making it the oldest Chinese passenger car marque. In Chinese, hongqi means " red flag ." Jiefang is the medium and heavy trucks brand of FAW Group. The first truck rolled off of the lines in 1956, which was the first ever-built truck by the People's Republic of China . Jiefang became a subsidiary on 18 January 2003 with two subsidiaries of its own, Qingdao Truck Division and FAW Trading Company, it

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1472-464: The brand have varied significantly. Originally a dignitary's car, the brand's later vehicles have ranged from serving as taxis to low-end business sedans; during the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China parade, the brand returned to its roots by carrying party leaders. The original Hongqi cars were a luxury item used for the transport of foreign dignitaries and the party elite. Although Chairman Mao claimed not to have been driven in

1518-634: The first five-year plan ), and produced its first product, the Jiefang CA-10 truck (based on the Soviet ZIS-150 ) in 1956. Soviet Russia lent assistance during these early years providing technical support, tooling, and production machinery. Before the first factory opened, 39 Chinese FAW employees traveled to the Stalin Truck Factory for instruction in truck production. Operations were conducted under Soviet direction, and

1564-436: The first Hongqi was the CA72 . By September, a convertible version intended to be used by dignitaries in National Day parades had appeared. The CA72's design was based on a 1955 Chrysler . From the beginning, the full-size Hongqi was equipped with a 147 kW (200 PS; 197 hp) V8 engine. The grille was based on a traditional design of a Chinese fan and remains in use on Hongqis today. First introduced in 1963,

1610-500: The latest Hongqi model were initially expected to be produced, though a year after launch, less than 5,000 had been sold. Sales are through government procurement; the car is billed as "the official car for minister-level officials." In 2014, the People's Liberation Army purchased at least 1,000 H7 models. A much more expensive model, the L5, was also on sale alongside the H7. FAW Group held

1656-404: The latest Hongqi model were initially expected to be produced, though a year after launch, less than 5,000 had been sold. Sales are through government procurement; the car is billed as "the official car for minister-level officials." In 2014, the People's Liberation Army purchased at least 1,000 H7 models. A much more expensive model, the L5, was also on sale alongside the H7. FAW Group held

1702-640: The publicly traded FAW Car Co Ltd , Tianjin FAW Xiali Automobile Co Ltd, and Changchun FAWAY Automobile Components Co Ltd. The following is an incomplete list. Chengdu FAW produces Huaxi brand light and medium buses based on the Toyota Coaster . Originally the Sichuan Bus Company, it became a partially-owned subsidiary in 2002 after acquisition by FAW. Created in 1997 from the merger of Changchun Gear Factory,

1748-416: The second year was 1,400 units, the HQ3 would not be profitable until annual sales of 5,000 were reached —something that may never have happened. By October 2007, the price was reduced considerably and the name changed to Shengshi ("Days of Prosperity") in order to better appeal to private buyers. Sales during the first half of 2007 were all from inventory and totaled 788. Debuting by 2013, 30,000 units of

1794-416: The second year was 1,400 units, the HQ3 would not be profitable until annual sales of 5,000 were reached —something that may never have happened. By October 2007, the price was reduced considerably and the name changed to Shengshi ("Days of Prosperity") in order to better appeal to private buyers. Sales during the first half of 2007 were all from inventory and totaled 788. Debuting by 2013, 30,000 units of

1840-484: The shares in FAW Haima, while Hainan Holdings hold 49% of the shares. As of 2024, many other brands have been liquidated, leaving only Hongqi and Bestune as passenger car brands. FAW sold products under at least ten different brands including its own, but most of its brands has been discontinued or consolidated into Hongqi , Jiefang and Bestune brand currently. Hongqi is a Chinese luxury car marque owned by

1886-407: The sunny, southern vacation spot of Hainan island and built in 1958, Hainan Island Test Grounds is an auto testing site that includes a test track. FAW Hainan Automobile Co Ltd operates FAW's southernmost production facility here. Hongqi (automobile) Hongqi ( Chinese : 红旗 ; pinyin : Hóngqí ) is a Chinese luxury car brand operated owned by the automaker FAW Group . Hongqi

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1932-482: The traditionally favoured choice for ranking Chinese state officials. The First Automotive Works "winged 1" badge is derived from the Chinese 一汽 ("一" meaning "one" and "汽", from "汽车" meaning "automotive") and depicts a hawk spreading its wings, 一 (1). The logo was introduced in 1964. During the Third Front campaign to develop strategic industries in China's rugged interior to prepare for potential invasion from

1978-523: Was based on a traditional design of a Chinese fan and remains in use on Hongqis today. First introduced in 1963, the CA770 model remained in production until 1980, albeit in limited numbers. Around 1,600 of these V8-engined Hongqis were built in total, and over the years various versions were released, including a 1965 long-wheelbase model with three rows of seats and a 1969 armored version (CA772). Between 1995 and 2006, foreign products were manufactured in China and sold as Hongqi models. These included

2024-517: Was included in the FAW-GM Light Duty Commercial Vehicle joint venture. Founded in 1980, this company became a wholly owned subsidiary of FAW Group in either 1987 or March 1991. It manufactures compact trucks and buses originally based on Suzukis. More recently, Jilin participated in a five-year-long joint venture with Daihatsu . As of 2012, this company has two factories and some of the products it produces carry

2070-598: Was included in the FAW-GM Light Duty Commercial Vehicle joint venture. FAW has production bases located in 14 provinces throughout China including the provinces of Guangdong , Hainan , Heilongjiang , Jilin , Liaoning , Shandong , Sichuan , and Yunnan . Non-provincial locales include Pudong and Tianjin . FAW headquarters are located in Changchun , Jilin province , and operations here include an R&D and test center. Additionally, FAW has two production bases here—one produces for

2116-482: Was launched in 1958, making it the oldest Chinese passenger car brand. In Chinese, hongqi means " red flag ." Originally, Hongqi models were only for high-ranking government officials. They ceased production in 1981 but were later revived in the mid-1990s. While the name has endured, the vehicles that bear the brand have varied significantly. Originally a dignitary's car, the brand's later vehicles have ranged from serving as taxis to low-end business sedans; during

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