Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. is a prominent Chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Chongqing, People's Republic of China. As one of China's "Big Four" automotive groups, the company's core business involves the manufacturing and sale of a diverse range of automobiles, automotive engines, and related components. Guided by a mission to lead automotive civilization and benefit human life, Changan Automobile is actively transforming into a smart, low-carbon mobility technology company.
The company's product portfolio encompasses passenger vehicles, SUVs, electric vehicles (EVs), and commercial vehicles, offered under its own brands such as CHANGAN, DEEPAL, AVATR, CHANGAN NEVO, LUMIN, UNI, and HUNTER. Additionally, Changan Automobile operates joint ventures, including Changan Ford and Changan Mazda, to produce foreign-branded passenger cars for the Chinese market. The company also focuses on developing advanced EV technologies, including batteries, motors, and electronic controls, alongside intelligent technologies for cockpits and autonomous driving, and provides automotive lifestyle and finance services.
Changan Automobile maintains a significant position in the global automotive sector, with a strong presence in China, ranking among the top-tier OEMs. In 2024, the company sold 2.683 million vehicles, with New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales surging by 53% to 735,000 units, representing over 40% of its total volume by early 2025. The company is pursuing international expansion, with overseas sales reaching 536,000 units in 2024, a 50% increase year-on-year. Changan plans to enter the European market in 2025 and commenced production at its Rayong plant in Thailand in May 2025. Recent corporate restructuring saw its direct parent, China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd., officially established as an independent central state-owned enterprise under SASAC in July 2025, and subsequently renamed Chen Zhi Automobile Technology Group Co., Ltd. in June 2025.
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