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Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd.
Native name
北京ぺきん汽车集しゅう团有限げん公司こうし
FormerlyBeijing Automotive Industry Corporation Group
Company typeState-owned enterprise
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1958; 66 years ago (1958)[1]
Headquarters99 Shuanghe Ave., Shunyi District,
Beijing
,
China
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Zhang Jianyong (Chairman)
ProductsCommercial and passenger vehicles
RevenueCN¥480,738,070,000
OwnerBeijing Municipal Government
Subsidiaries
BAIC Motor(44.98%)
→ Beijing Benz(51%)
→ Beijing Hyundai(50%)
Beiqi Foton Motor
Beijing Foton Automotive(50%)
Websitebaicgroup.com.cn
BAIC Group
Simplified Chinese北京ぺきん汽车集しゅう团有限げん公司こうし
Traditional Chinese北京ぺきん汽車きしゃ集團しゅうだん有限ゆうげん公司こうし
Literal meaningBeijing Automotive Group Co Ltd
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinBěijīng qìchē jítuán yǒuxiàn gōngsī
Alternative Chinese name
Simplified Chinese北京ぺきん汽车工こう业控股また有限ゆうげん责任公司こうし
Traditional Chinese北京ぺきん汽車きしゃ工業こうぎょう控ひかえ股また有限ゆうげん責任せきにん公司こうし
Literal meaningBeijing Automotive Industry Holding Co Ltd
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinBěijīng Qìchē Gōngyè Kònggǔ Yǒuxiàn Zérèn Gōngsī

Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd. (BAIC, formerly as Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation) is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Shunyi, Beijing. Founded in 1958,[2] it is the sixth largest automobile manufacturer in China, with 1.723 million sales in 2021.

The company produces and sells vehicles under its own branding, such as Arcfox, Beijing, Foton Motor, Ruili Doda, as well as under foreign-branded joint ventures such as Beijing-Benz and Beijing-Hyundai. It also produces electric vehicles under some of the previously listed brandings, including dedicated EV brands such as Arcfox. Its principal subsidiaries include the passenger car maker BAIC Motor (44.98% share); and truck, van, bus, and agricultural equipment automaker, Foton Motor.[3] A large proportion of sales BAIC's sales is in agricultural, commercial, and military vehicles.

History

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BAIC was originally founded in 1958[4] as Beijing Automobile Works (BAW), which found success producing the Dongfanghong BJ760, a vehicle based on the Soviet GAZ-21.[5]

BAIC was one of the top ten most-productive Chinese automakers in 2010. This may be due to subsidiary Beijing Automobile Works and a sustained surge of popularity for Beijing Hyundai products.[6] It reached fifth place by selling nearly 1.5 millions units garnering a market share of more than 8%.[7] 2011 production of 1.5 million whole vehicles made BAIC the fifth largest vehicle-maker in China that year in terms of units manufactured.[8] BAIC remained fifth in 2012, which saw the company make 1.7 million whole vehicles; 30% of production was commercial or heavy-duty products.[9]

Saab technology transfer

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After several unsuccessful attempts to buy struggling European automakers in 2009, such as Saab, Volvo, and Opel as well as technology from the American Chrysler, BAIC fulfilled its aim of obtaining valuable Western technology that same year purchasing technology from a former unit of General Motors, Saab Automobile.[10] This allows it to produce older Saab models (but not brand them as Saabs[citation needed]) for sale in China.[11]

The intellectual property bought by BAIC includes the rights to three overall vehicle platforms, Saab 9-3 and Saab 9-5 technologies, two engine technologies, and two transmission systems.[12]

Cars with Saab technology were expected to go on sale in 2012[13] but didn't debut until May 2013.[14] The first Saab-based model on sale is the C70 or 绅宝 (Shenbao), which may be translated as "gentleman's treasure".[15]

Subsidiaries

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BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

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Main article: BAIC BluePark

BAIC BluePark (北きた汽蓝谷だに) is BAIC Group's subsidiary mainly engaged in the design, research and development and sales of electric automobiles. BAIC BluePark was restructured from its current subsidiary, Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (BAIC BJEV). The company currently operate the brands of Arcfox and EV models of Beijing brand.[16]

BAIC Motor Corporation Co., Ltd.

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Main article: BAIC Motor

BAIC Motor (北京ぺきん汽车) is the main subsidiary of BAIC Group, it is co-owned by BAIC Group and Beijing Municipal Government.[17] It currently operate the Beijing brand

BAIC Group Off-road Vehicle Co., Ltd.

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Beijing Off-road Vehicles (北京ぺきん越野こしの) used to be a department under BAIC Group, run by the fully owned subsidiary BAIC Group Off-road Vehicle Co., Ltd.[18]

In January 2020, BAIC announced the independence of Beijing Off-road brand.[19] The Beijing Off-road was independently operated, including development and sales channels, but shares the marque "BEIJING" with BAIC Motor (北京ぺきん汽车) brand together. The current Beijing Off-road models badged in Chinese name "北京ぺきん".

BAIC Foton Motor Co., Ltd

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Main article: Foton Motor

BAIC Foton (北きた汽福田ふくだ), also known as Foton Motor or Foton, is a subsidiary of BAIC Group that designs and manufactures trucks, buses and sport utility vehicles.

Brands

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Main article: List of BAIC Group vehicles

BAIC has a wide product line that includes passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, military vehicles and agricultural machinery and construction machinery.

The Beijing brand is the main passenger vehicle brand of BAIC, operated by multiple subsidiaries of BAIC Group according to different focus. They all share the same BEIJING badges and logos.

Arcfox

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Main article: Arcfox
See also: BAIC BluePark

Arcfox (极狐汽车) is BAIC's premium EV brand operated by BAIC BluePark, established in 2017.

Stelato

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Main article: Stelato
See also: Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance

Stelato (Chinese: 享とおる界かい) is the brand Huawei collaborates with BAIC BluePark, a subsidiary of BAIC Group.

Beijing (北京ぺきん汽车)

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Main article: BAIC Motor
See also: Senova

Beijing (北京ぺきん汽车) is BAIC Motor's major brand, revived in 2020 after BAIC Group discontinued its Senova brand. All the former Senova vehicles were renamed to Beijing brand since then.[20] Beijing Motor will reorganize the product layout of its three major series in 2023. That is to say, it will focus on the main channel of SUVs, supplemented by sedans and crossovers, including multiple levels and multiple power sources.[21]

Beijing Off-road (北京ぺきん越野こしの)

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Beijing Off-road (北京ぺきん越野こしの), operated by the fully owned subsidiary, the BAIC Group Off-road Vehicle Co., Ltd.,[19] The Beijing Off-road used to be a department of BAIC Motor, but later was acquired back into BAIC Group and independently operated since 2019. The Beijing Off-road models are badged as Chinese characters "北京ぺきん"(Beijing).

The current Beijing Off-road models badged in Chinese name "北京ぺきん".

BJEV/Beijing EV

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Main article: BAIC BluePark

With the Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (BAIC BJEV) was reconsolidated into BAIC BluePark, the battery electric vehicle of Beijing brand, like Beijing EU5, Beijing EU7, are also operated by BAIC BluePark at present.

Foton

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Main article: Foton Motor

Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. (Foton Motor) is a subsidiary of BAIC which designs and manufactures trucks, buses, sport utility vehicles, and agricultural machinery. It is headquartered in Changping, Beijing.[22]

Ruili

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Ruili is a sub-division of BAIC. They produce their vehicles under the Doda brand.[23]

Current models

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  • Ruili Doda V8
    Ruili Doda V8
  • Ruili Doda V2
    Ruili Doda V2

Former subsidiaries or brands

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BAW

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Main article: BAW

Beijing Automobile Works Co., Ltd. (BAW) (北きた汽制造づくり), which produces light off-road vehicles, trucks, and military vehicles, used to be a subsidiary of BAIC Group but was sold to private sector since 2015.[24][25]

  • BAW Jingka T7
    BAW Jingka T7
  • BAW Yuanbao
    BAW Yuanbao

Senova

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Main article: Senova

BLAC

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The Beijing Light Automobile Company (BLAC), until 1988 the Beijing Automobile Factory No. 2, started in the late 1960s when production of the independently developed BJ130 began. Its introduction was slowed considerably by the upheavals of the Cultural revolution.[26] In 1984, assembly of the Isuzu Elf/NHR began (originally as the BJ136, later as the BJ1030/1040/1050 series). In 1988, a new plant for these trucks was built with aid from the Japanese, and petrol and diesel light truck engines were also produced.[27] BLAC went bankrupt in 2002.[26]

  • A BLAC truck
    A BLAC truck

Changhe

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Main article: Changhe

In 2012, Changhe Automobile was acquired by BAIC Group and became a subsidiary. Changhe began to introduce new products based on BAIC's platforms.[28] In mid-2022 all products were discontinued and the company's website ceased to be available.[29]

  • Changhe A6
    Changhe A6
  • Changhe Q7
    Changhe Q7

Joint ventures

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Like many other peers, BAIC has several joint ventures with foreign automakers—including two with Daimler AG.[30]

Beijing Hyundai

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Main article: Beijing Hyundai
See also: BAIC Motor

Beijing Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd. is an automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Beijing, China, and is a 50:50 joint-venture between BAIC Motor and Hyundai Motor Company.

  • Hyundai Mufasa
    Hyundai Mufasa
  • Hyundai Lafesta N-Line
    Hyundai Lafesta N-Line
  • Hyundai Lafesta
    Hyundai Lafesta

Beijing Benz

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Main article: Beijing Benz
See also: BAIC Motor

The Beijing Benz is joint venture between BAIC Motor and German automaker Daimler AG.

  • Beijing-Benz A180L
    Beijing-Benz A180L
  • Mercedes-Benz EQE
    Mercedes-Benz EQE

Beijing Foton Daimler

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Beijing Foton Daimler Automobile Co., Ltd. is a joint venture between Daimler and a BAIC subsidiary, Foton Motor, which makes commercial trucks.[31]

Former joint ventures

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Beijing Jeep

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Beijing Jeep Corporation became China's first Sino-western automotive joint venture when it was established in 1984 with American Motors Corporation. Beijing Jeep subsequently became Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler Automotive Co Ltd and then Beijing Benz Automotive Co Ltd.

  • Beijing Jeep Warrior
    Beijing Jeep Warrior

Huansu

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Main article: Huansu

Huansu is a brand under Beiqi Yinxiang Automobile, a joint venture between Beijing Auto (Beiqi) and the Yinxiang Group from Chongqing.

  • Huansu H6
    Huansu H6
  • Huansu S5
    Huansu S5
  • Huansu S7
    Huansu S7

Weiwang

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Main article: Weiwang

Weiwang is a brand under Beiqi Yinxiang Automobile, a joint venture between Beijing Auto (Beiqi) and the Yinxiang Group from Chongqing.

  • Weiwang 205
    Weiwang 205
  • Weiwang M50F
    Weiwang M50F
  • Weiwang M60
    Weiwang M60

International investments and holdings

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Mercedes-Benz Group (9.98% stake)

  • In July 2019, BAIC Group purchased a 5% stake in Daimler, which is a reciprocal shareholder in BAIC's Hong Kong listed subsidiary.[32]
  • In December 2021, Mercedes-Benz Group revealed in its announcement that BAIC Group has increased its stake of Daimler to 9.98%. According to an agreement between both parties, BAIC has confirmed to not further raise its stake in Daimler.[33]

Subsidiaries

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As of 31 December 2016

  • BAIC Investment (97.95%)
  • Beijing Beinei Engine Parts and Components (98.975% direct and indirectly)
    • Beijing Beinei Motor Spare Parts Sales (100%)
  • Beijing Benz Automotive (51%)
  • BAIC Motor Powertrain (100%)
  • BAIC Hong Kong Investment (100%)
  • Zhuzhou (BAIC) Motor Sales (100%)
  • BAIC Motor Sales (100%)
  • BAIC (Guangzhou) Motor (100%)
  • BAIC MB-tech Development Center (51%)

Equity investments

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As of 31 December 2016

  • Fujian Benz Automotive (35%)
  • Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service (49%)
  • Mercedes-Benz Leasing (35%)
  • Beijing Electric Vehicle (8.5%)
  • Hyundai Top Selection U-Car (40%)
  • Beijing Hyundai Auto Finance (33%)
  • BAIC Group Finance (20%)

Sales

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BAIC group sales by brand[34][35][36][37]
Year Total Arcfox Beijing[38] Beijing Off-road Foton
2010 682,895 - - - 682,895
2011 664,812 - 24,415 - 640,397
2012 683,991 - 77,561 - 606,430
2013 866,994 - 202,280 - 664,714
2014 864,783 - 309,648 - 555,135
2015 827,170 - 337,102 - 490,070
2016 988,109 - 457,082 - 531,109
2017 837,129 472 235,841 - 600,816
2018 701,754 588 156,159 - 545,007
2019 743,614 599 166,992 36,018 540,005
2020 790,241 721 81,792 27,562 680,166
2021 760,476 6,009 72,434 32,015 650,018
2022 570,681 12,969 71,897 25,689 460,126
2023 821,033 30,016 160,000 631,017

See also

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