BAIC

Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd.

🇨🇳 China

A state-owned automaker headquartered in Beijing, founded in 1958. Builds vehicles under its own Beijing and Arcfox brands, and is the Chinese partner in the Beijing Benz and Beijing Hyundai joint ventures.

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About

BAIC Group (Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd.) is a state-owned automaker headquartered in Beijing, founded in 1958 and owned by the Beijing municipal government. It ranks among China’s largest carmakers by volume.

The group sells vehicles under its own Beijing brand and the premium EV brand Arcfox, and manufactures the Huawei-linked Stelato brand. BAIC is also the Chinese partner in two major foreign joint ventures, Beijing Benz with Mercedes-Benz and Beijing Hyundai with Hyundai, and holds a majority stake in commercial vehicle maker Foton.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns BAIC?

BAIC is a state-owned company.

What country is BAIC from?

BAIC is a Chinese brand, headquartered in Beijing.

When was BAIC founded?

BAIC was founded in 1958.

What kind of cars does BAIC make?

BAIC makes passenger cars, EVs, and commercial vehicles.

What brands does BAIC own or build?

BAIC sells vehicles under its own Beijing brand and the premium EV brand Arcfox, and builds the Huawei-linked Stelato brand. It is also the Chinese joint-venture partner behind Beijing Benz (with Mercedes-Benz) and Beijing Hyundai (with Hyundai), and holds a majority stake in truck and bus maker Foton.

Is BAIC a state-owned company?

Yes. BAIC Group is owned by the Beijing municipal government, making it one of China's state-owned "Big Four" automakers alongside SAIC, Dongfeng, and FAW.