Dongfeng Motor Group Company Stock

Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited engages in the manufacture and sale of commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, and auto engines and parts in the People’s Republic of China. The company also engages in the manufacture of vehicle manufacturing equipment, finance businesses, as well as other automotive-related businesses. It is a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation.

The company's commercial vehicle business is principally operated by Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd (the joint venture company between the company and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (through Nissan (China) Investment Co. Ltd). Its passenger vehicle business is principally operated by the following joint ventures: Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd; Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Company Ltd (the joint venture between the company and the PSA Peugeot Citroen Group); and Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd (the joint venture between the company and Honda Motor Co., Ltd (partly through Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd).

The company's passenger vehicle engines and auto parts business is principally operated by Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd; Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Company Ltd; Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., Ltd; Dongfeng Honda Auto Parts Co., Ltd; and Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. Its alternative fuel vehicle business is principally operated by Dongfeng Electrical Motor Joint Stock Co., Ltd. Its vehicle manufacturing equipment business is principally operated by Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. Its auto finance business is principally operated by the following companies: Dongfeng Nissan Auto Finance Co., Ltd (the joint venture company between the company and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd); and Dongfeng Motor Finance Co., Ltd (the joint venture company between the company and Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd).

Products

Commercial vehicles

The company offers commercial vehicles, such as heavy duty trucks, medium trucks, light trucks, buses and engines, auto parts, and manufacturing equipment of commercial vehicles. As of December 31, 2008, it produced 36 series of commercial vehicles, including 30 series of trucks and 6 series of buses.

The company produces Dongfeng series and Dongfeng Cummins series diesel and petrol commercial vehicle engines. In addition to engines, it also manufactures a range of auto parts for commercial vehicles, including power transmission systems (mainly comprising gear box, clutch, and transmission shaft), vehicle bodies (die parts and auto-body assembly), and chassis (mainly comprising axles, car frames, and chassis parts), electronic components, and other parts.

Passenger vehicles

The company offers various passenger vehicles, such as sedans, MPVs, SUVs and engines, auto parts, and manufacturing equipment of passenger vehicles. As of December 31, 2008, it produced 25 series of passenger vehicles, including 16 series of sedan, 4 series of MPV, and 5 series of SUV.

The company primarily offers passenger vehicle engines. In addition to engines, it also produces a range of auto parts for passenger vehicles, including power transmission systems (mainly comprising gear box, clutch, and transmission shaft), vehicle bodies (die parts and auto-body assembly), chassis, electronic components, and other parts.

Other businesses

The company manufactures vehicle manufacturing equipment, such as machine tools, coating equipment, die and forging moulds, and measuring and cutting tools. It also provides equipment maintenance services. In addition, the company engages in the import/export of vehicles and equipment, finance, insurance agency, and used car trading.

Acquisitions

In July 2008, the company’s subsidiary, Shenzhen Dongfeng Properties Co., Ltd, acquired a 55% equity interest in Zhejiang Fengshen Co., Ltd.

History

Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited was founded in 1969.