Dongfeng Motor

China-EU Consultations Signal Easing as Four Automakers Chart Different Paths

The second regular meeting of the China-EU Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism was held in Beijing from October 8 to 9. The two sides reached an understanding on hybrid vehicle trade and agreed to advance price undertakings and review procedures in the electric vehicle anti-subsidy case. On October 14, Changan, Leapmotor, Dongfeng and GAC successively expressed support, but their European focuses vary: Changan stressed localization "in Europe, for Europe"; Leapmotor said it has established more than 1,000 outlets in 36 countries and entered local manufacturing; Dongfeng focuses on compliance and taking hybrid technology overseas; and GAC is deepening local cooperation. Industry insiders believe trade costs remain a key variable in automakers' European investment decisions.

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Dongfeng-Huawei Yijing X9: Can Its RMB 10 Billion R&D, Thousands-Person Co-creation Model Be Replicated?

Dongfeng Motor and Huawei Qiankun jointly created the Yijing brand; its first model, the Yijing X9, will go on sale in September 2026 with a presale price range of 299,800 to 379,800 yuan, and received 21,235 orders within 24 hours of presale. The two parties began cooperation in 2023 and upgraded to phase 2.0 in 2025, with over 10 billion yuan in cumulative planned R&D funding and a joint team of thousands. The new car is positioned as a flagship SUV, equipped with six major intelligent solutions including Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 and HarmonyOS cockpit, adopts a range-extended powertrain, and has a CLTC comprehensive range of 1,570 km.

32728 days ago

Huawei, JAC and Maserati in talks for cooperation: Chinese intelligent driving platform may enter ultra-luxury ranks under a “dual-brand” model

Reuters reported that Stellantis is in negotiations with Huawei and JAC Motors over a long-term cooperation for Maserati, intending to adopt Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility platform. The first jointly developed model targets production before the end of 2027 and may adopt a dual-brand model: MAEXTRO in the Chinese market and Maserati in overseas markets. Maserati’s global shipments in 2025 were less than 8,000 units, with an adjusted operating loss of €198 million. Improving capacity utilization at the Cassino and Modena plants is Stellantis’s core demand.

33836 days ago

DPCA's "New Ship" Sets Sail: China's JV Model Evolves from "Market for Tech" to "Tech for Global"

The official registration of Dongfeng Stellantis Automotive Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. marks a new chapter for the 34-year-old Shenlong Auto. Six-party capital union, Chinese partners leading NEV core technology, Stellantis opening global channels — this is not a simple capital injection, but a fundamental shift in China's auto JV model from "foreign technology for Chinese market" to "Chinese technology + European brand + global network."

24255 days ago

Six Parties Inject 8.2 Billion Yuan: Dongfeng Stellantis JV Officially Launches in Wuhan

On August 20, 2026, Dongfeng Stellantis Automotive Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. was officially inaugurated in the Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone. Six shareholders together invested approximately 8.2 billion yuan. The new company will focus on vehicle R&D, industrial investment, and NEV sales, with the first four new models expected to roll out starting in 2027 covering both BEV and PHEV powertrains.

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Dongfeng-Stellantis Tech JV Launches in Wuhan; Chery's H1 Overseas Revenue Nears RMB 100 Billion

Dongfeng-Stellantis Automotive Technology was officially established in Wuhan with registered capital of approximately RMB 8.2 billion, planning four NEV models from 2027. Chery's H1 2026 overseas revenue reached RMB 98.968 billion, up 51% YoY. Schaeffler and Shougang signed a low-carbon cooperation agreement to advance supply chain decarbonization.

26757 days ago

8.2B Yuan Backing: Shenlong Tech Launches Peugeot-Citroën EV Era

Shenlong Automotive Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. was officially established on August 20 with registered capital of approximately 8.2 billion yuan. Jointly funded by Dongfeng Motor, Stellantis Group, and four industrial investors, the new company will lead the electrification of Peugeot, Citroën, and Jeep brands, with four new energy models planned for launch from 2027.

44157 days ago

Dongfeng Shenlong Technology Registered with 8.2B Yuan Six-Party Joint Venture Reshaping French Auto Landscape

On August 17, 2026, Dongfeng Shenlong Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. completed business registration in Wuhan Economic Development Zone with registered capital of nearly 8.2 billion yuan. Established by six parties including Dongfeng and Stellantis, the company will adopt a cooperation model where Chinese partners provide NEV and intelligent technology while Stellantis contributes brands and global sales channels, with NEV models launching from 2027 onward.

45759 days ago

VOYAH Opens Wuhan Golden Factory Flagship: 30,000 sqm + 100 Daily Deliveries

On August 3, 2026, Dongfeng's premium NEV brand VOYAH officially opened its largest global flagship store — the Wuhan Golden Factory Flagship Center. Spanning over 30,000 square meters and located adjacent to VOYAH's smart factory, the facility features 21 delivery bays and 103 after-sales service bays, with a peak daily handover capacity of 100 vehicles. The opening ceremony saw 100 vehicles delivered to customers on day one.

27673 days ago

Dongfeng's You Zheng: China's Auto Market Leads for 17 Years with Three Core Advantages

At the 2026 China Auto Forum opening on July 22 in Shanghai, Dongfeng Motor Group VP You Zheng delivered a keynote speech systematically outlining China's historic leap from follower to leader in the automotive sector.

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