Dayun Group
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UnclaimedA Chinese automotive manufacturing group producing heavy trucks, light trucks, motorcycles, engines and new-energy passenger vehicles through affiliated companies and brands.
Last updated November 4, 2026
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Overview
Dayun Group, also known as Dayun, is a Chinese automotive conglomerate headquartered in Yuncheng, Shanxi. Its business spans commercial vehicles, motorcycles, engines and newer passenger-vehicle activities, including electric vehicles. The group operates through multiple subsidiaries and divisions rather than presenting a single narrowly focused product line. Its established industrial base is in commercial transportation: Shanxi Dayun Automobile Manufacturing, commonly known as Dayun Motor, produces heavy trucks under the Dayun brand, while Chengdu Dayun Automotive Group manufactures light trucks. The group also has motorcycle operations, including motorcycles and scooters sold under the Dayun name and three-wheeled scooters associated with Luoyang Duyan. Dayun Motor was established in 2004 as part of the group and is based in Yuncheng. The company is described as having annual truck production capacity of up to 50,000 vehicles. Its heavy-truck range includes light and medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, dump trucks and tractor units. The documented model families include the CGC and DYX series, with configurations ranging from two-axle light trucks to heavier six- and eight-wheel vehicles. The portfolio also includes compressed-natural-gas and liquefied-natural-gas tractor or dump-truck variants, indicating an effort to serve different commercial-transport operating requirements. The group expanded its commercial-vehicle footprint in 2009 when it acquired Sichuan Galaxy Automobile Group. The acquisition provided a basis for Chengdu Dayun Automotive Group, the light-truck division based in Sichuan. Its documented light-truck families include E2, Chuanlu and QiYun models, with several engine and payload configurations. Dayun therefore covers both heavier long-haul and construction-oriented trucks and smaller commercial vehicles. Beyond conventional commercial vehicles and motorcycles, Dayun has pursued new-energy and passenger-vehicle businesses. Its Dayun NEV activity has included the Yuehu ES3 electric mini crossover SUV and the Yuanzhi M1 electric compact MPV, while the Yuanzhi M2 was identified as a prototype. The group also launched Yuanhang Auto, a premium electric-vehicle brand, at the 2022 Chengdu Auto Show. Yuanhang presented four vehicles intended for production: the Y6 and H8, followed by the Y7 and H9. The first two entered the market in late 2023, with the Y7 and H9 introduced in 2024. The vehicles were described as using a BHD platform co-developed with Bosch and Huawei and Alibaba's AliOS infotainment software. Yuanhang's expansion subsequently encountered financial and operating pressure. In October 2024, the brand announced a strategic adjustment and reorganization amid reports of cash-flow problems, delayed wages, unpaid leave, layoffs and reductions in retail and research staffing. In November, Dayun Auto confirmed that Yuanhang had liquidity problems and was discussing the situation with investors, while stating that its factories and research facilities were expected to resume operations and that the group's other divisions were unaffected. This episode illustrates the difficulty of scaling a premium electric-vehicle brand in China's highly competitive automobile market. Dayun's public profile also includes government and technology recognition. In March 2009, the group acquired Sichuan Galaxy Automobile Group and was associated with the second prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award and the first prize of the Shanxi Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award. On October 14, 2011, Premier Wen Jiabao visited the group's Guangzhou motorcycle production base. The group's chairman, Yuan Qinshan, was also elected to the Shanxi Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Taken together, Dayun is best understood as a diversified Chinese vehicle-manufacturing group whose historical strength lies in trucks and motorcycles, with later efforts in electric and premium passenger vehicles.
History
Dayun Group is a Chinese automotive conglomerate based in Yuncheng, Shanxi. Its documented activities cover commercial vehicles, motorcycles, engines and new-energy passenger vehicles. Rather than operating solely as a passenger-car marque, the group developed a broad manufacturing structure containing dedicated heavy-truck, light-truck, motorcycle and electric-vehicle activities. The group's heavy-truck operation is Shanxi Dayun Automobile Manufacturing, generally known as Dayun Motor. Established within the group in 2004, it manufactures trucks under the Dayun brand and is based in Yuncheng. Its stated production capability reaches up to 50,000 trucks annually. The product range includes light trucks, medium and heavy trucks, dump trucks and semi-tractor units. Several series are offered in alternative-fuel configurations, including CNG and LNG models. The CGC and DYX families cover multiple axle arrangements and applications, from smaller 4x2 vehicles to larger 6x4 and 8x4 trucks. A significant expansion occurred in March 2009, when Dayun acquired Sichuan Galaxy Automobile Group. The group subsequently operated Chengdu Dayun Automotive Group as its light-truck division. Based in Chengdu, the division manufactures light trucks under the Dayun name. Its listed products include the E2, Chuanlu and QiYun families, with different engine and load configurations. The acquisition broadened Dayun's commercial-vehicle presence geographically and allowed it to address smaller freight and utility-vehicle segments alongside heavy transportation. Dayun also maintains motorcycle operations. Dayun Motorcycle produces motorcycles and scooters, while Luoyang Duyan is associated with the manufacture of Dayun three-wheeled scooters. The group's Guangzhou motorcycle production base received a visit from Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on October 14, 2011. The group has additionally been associated with technology and industrial recognition, including the second prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award and the first prize of the Shanxi Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award. In the passenger-vehicle and new-energy area, Dayun has developed several electric models. The Dayun NEV portfolio includes the Yuehu ES3 electric mini crossover and the Yuanzhi M1 electric compact MPV, while the Yuanzhi M2 was described as a prototype. The group also launched Yuanhang Auto at the 2022 Chengdu Auto Show as a premium electric-vehicle brand headquartered in Yuncheng. Yuanhang presented the Y6 sedan, H8 three-row SUV, Y7 sedan and H9 SUV. The Y6 and H8 launched in late 2023, followed by the Y7 and H9 in 2024. The vehicles were described as using a BHD platform developed with Bosch and Huawei and Alibaba's AliOS infotainment system. Yuanhang's rapid expansion was followed by reported financial and operational difficulties. In October 2024, the brand announced strategic adjustment and reorganization amid accounts of cash-flow pressure, delayed salary payments, forced unpaid leave, layoffs and a reduction in research personnel. Retail presence also contracted, with fewer Beijing locations and the closure of a Haikou store reportedly linked to weak sales. In November, Dayun Auto confirmed that Yuanhang was experiencing liquidity problems and was in talks with investors. It stated that the group's factories and research facilities were expected to restart and that the financial difficulties did not affect Dayun's other divisions. The group's chairman is identified as Yuan Qinshan, who was elected to the Shanxi Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Dayun's overall history therefore combines a longstanding commercial-vehicle and motorcycle manufacturing base with more recent efforts to establish a presence in electric and premium passenger vehicles.
- 2024
Yuanhang expanded its model range
[1]The Y7 sedan and H9 SUV were introduced during 2024.
- 2024
Yuanhang entered reorganization
[1]Yuanhang announced strategic adjustment and reorganization amid reported liquidity and operating difficulties.
- 2023
Yuanhang Y6 and H8 launched
[1]The Y6 sedan and H8 three-row SUV became the first Yuanhang vehicles to launch, in November and December respectively.
- 2022
Yuanhang Auto launched
[1]Dayun introduced Yuanhang Auto as a premium electric-vehicle brand at the Chengdu Auto Show.
- 2011
Premier visited Guangzhou motorcycle production base
[1]Premier Wen Jiabao visited Dayun's Guangzhou motorcycle production base on October 14.
- 2009
Acquisition of Sichuan Galaxy Automobile Group
[1]Dayun acquired Sichuan Galaxy Automobile Group, an important step in expanding its light-truck manufacturing activities.
- 2009
Technology and science awards
[1]The group was associated with the second prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award and the first prize of the Shanxi Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award.
- 2004
Dayun Motor was established
[1]Shanxi Dayun Automobile Manufacturing was established as part of Dayun Group to produce heavy trucks.
Products and positioning
A diversified Chinese vehicle manufacturer centered on commercial transportation, with additional motorcycle, engine and new-energy passenger-vehicle operations.
Heavy trucks
Dayun CGC
The CGC family is a broad Dayun commercial-truck range covering light, medium and heavy configurations. Documented variants include 4x2 light trucks, heavier 4x2 models, 4x4 vehicles, 6x4 trucks, 8x4 trucks and semi-tractor units. The family also includes CNG and LNG tractor variants for commercial operators seeking alternative-fuel powertrains.
Heavy trucks and dump trucks
Dayun DYX
The DYX range consists of heavy commercial vehicles including 6x4 and 8x4 dump trucks, tractor units and other heavy-duty configurations. Listed variants include 1250, 1312, 3251/3253, 3311/3313, 5250/5253 and 5310/5312 models, with an LNG version identified among the dump-truck offerings.
Light truck
Dayun E2
The E2 is one of the light-truck products manufactured by Chengdu Dayun Automotive Group. It forms part of Dayun's smaller commercial-vehicle offering alongside the Chuanlu and QiYun families.
Light truck
Dayun Chuanlu
Chuanlu is a Dayun light-truck family produced through the group's Chengdu operation. The documented range includes several numbered configurations, including 490 and 4100-series variants.
Light truck
Dayun QiYun
QiYun is another light-truck family in Dayun's Chengdu-built commercial-vehicle portfolio. It is listed with 485, 490 and several 4100-series configurations intended for lighter freight and utility applications.
Motorcycles
Dayun motorcycles and scooters
Dayun Motorcycle manufactures motorcycles and scooters under the Dayun name. Motorcycle production is one of the group's established business areas and includes activity associated with its Guangzhou production base.
Three-wheeled scooters
Dayun three-wheeled scooters
Luoyang Duyan is associated with manufacturing Dayun three-wheeled scooters, extending the group's motorcycle activities into three-wheeled utility and mobility products.
Electric mini crossover SUV
Dayun Yuehu ES3
The Yuehu ES3 is an electric mini crossover SUV listed within Dayun's new-energy-vehicle portfolio. It represents the group's move beyond conventional commercial vehicles into compact electric passenger mobility.
Electric compact MPV
Dayun Yuanzhi M1
The Yuanzhi M1 is an electric compact MPV associated with Dayun NEV. It is positioned as a smaller electric multi-purpose vehicle rather than a heavy commercial truck.
Electric compact MPV
Dayun Yuanzhi M2
The Yuanzhi M2 was identified as a prototype electric compact MPV in Dayun's new-energy range. The available reference does not establish a production launch.
Electric sedan · 2023
Yuanhang Y6
The Y6 is a Yuanhang electric sedan and one of the brand's first production vehicles. It was described as a mid-size sedan and launched in November 2023 on the BHD platform associated with Bosch and Huawei development work.
Electric SUV · 2023
Yuanhang H8
The H8 is a mid-size electric SUV with three rows of seating. It launched in December 2023 as part of Yuanhang's initial production rollout and was described as using the BHD platform and Alibaba's AliOS infotainment software.
Electric full-size sedan · 2024
Yuanhang Y7
The Y7 is a full-size electric sedan introduced by Yuanhang at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. It expanded the premium electric brand's passenger-car range beyond the initial Y6 and H8 launch vehicles.
Electric full-size SUV · 2024
Yuanhang H9
The H9 is a full-size electric SUV that followed the Y7 in Yuanhang's 2024 product expansion. It was introduced in May 2024 and complemented the smaller H8 in the brand's SUV lineup.
Pickup truck
Dayun Pickup
The Dayun Pickup, also referred to as the Dayun Pika, is a mid-size pickup associated with Dayun Auto's passenger and light-commercial vehicle activities.
Controversies
2021
Recall of battery-electric box trucks over braking defect
Dayun Automobile recalled 15 battery-electric box trucks in 2021 (defects in brake linings and steering oil pump controllers), and Chengdu Dayun recalled 71 vehicles in 2023 (an electric vacuum pump seeped water and rusted, causing brake boost attenuation). Some owners also questioned its test report. The recalls were implemented.
Brand decisions
2024
Strategic adjustment and reorganization of YuanhangStrategyBackground
Yuanhang faced reported cash-flow and liquidity pressure in China's competitive electric-vehicle market, alongside reports of delayed salary payments, unpaid leave, layoffs and reduced retail activity.
Action taken
Yuanhang announced strategic adjustment and reorganization. Dayun Auto confirmed liquidity difficulties and said it was discussing the situation with investors.
Aftermath
Dayun stated that its factories and research facilities were expected to resume operations and that the group's other divisions were not affected.
2022
Launch Yuanhang Auto as a premium electric brandProduct launchBackground
Dayun sought to extend its vehicle portfolio from commercial vehicles and motorcycles into premium electric passenger vehicles.
Action taken
The group launched Yuanhang Auto at the 2022 Chengdu Auto Show and presented four planned models.
Aftermath
The Y6 and H8 entered production-market launch in late 2023, followed by the Y7 and H9 in 2024.
2009
Acquire Sichuan Galaxy Automobile GroupM&ABackground
Dayun was expanding its automotive manufacturing footprint and commercial-vehicle capabilities.
Action taken
The group acquired Sichuan Galaxy Automobile Group and subsequently operated a Chengdu-based light-truck division.
Aftermath
The acquisition supported Dayun's presence in light trucks in addition to its established heavy-truck operations.
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