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2026
GAC Honda completes acquisition of Dongfeng Honda Engine Company
Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., Ltd. was renamed GAC Honda Engine Co., Ltd., with Dongfeng Motor Group, Honda Motor, and Honda Motor (China) Investment exiting the shareholder roster and GAC Honda Automobile becoming the sole shareholder; registered capital changed from about USD 120 million to roughly 970 million yuan.
2022
Dongfeng and Welf Electric Drive sign a cooperation framework agreement
Dongfeng and Welf Electric Drive signed a framework agreement to collaborate on in-wheel motors, distributed drive control, technology development and applications.
2022
Honda and Dongfeng announce Wuhan EV factory
Honda Motor Co and joint venture partner Dongfeng Motor announced plans to build a Wuhan factory to manufacture electric vehicles from 2024, with capacity for 120,000 vehicles annually.
2021
Yueda Auto Group wins auction for a 25% stake in Dongfeng Yueda Kia
Yueda Investment announced that Yueda Auto Group was the successful bidder for the 25% stake in Dongfeng Yueda Kia offered by Dongfeng Motor Group. The report describes the successful bid and does not establish that the equity transfer had been completed.
2021
Dongfeng Yueda Kia 25% stake transfer completed
The 25% equity transfer project in Dongfeng Yueda Kia was delisted on December 17 at a transfer price of RMB 297 million, marking the transfer of Dongfeng Motor's stake.
2021
Dongfeng Group proposes an A-share listing on the Shenzhen main board
Dongfeng Motor Group announced that it would withdraw its application to list on the Shenzhen ChiNext board and proposed an A-share IPO on the Shenzhen main board, with an offering of no more than 957,346,666 shares.
2021
Dongfeng and 10 universities announce a youth innovation alliance
Dongfeng and 10 universities announced the establishment of the Youth Dream school-enterprise innovation alliance.
2021
Dongfeng launches the Dream Star program
Dongfeng launched the Dream Star program, a public-interest initiative focused on youth talent development and innovation practice.
2021
Dongfeng sells 1.15% stake in Stellantis
Dongfeng Motor Group said it sold 36.1 million Stellantis shares through an accelerated bookbuilding process at €16.65 per share, retaining a 4.5% stake and agreeing to a 90-day lock-up on the retained shares.
2021
Dongfeng, COSCO Shipping and China Mobile agreed to develop an autonomous-driving smart-port solution
Dongfeng entered a strategic partnership with COSCO Shipping and China Mobile to jointly develop an autonomous-driving solution for smart ports.
2021
Dongfeng plans a high-end electric off-road brand
Dongfeng plans to launch a high-end electric off-road brand and enter the domestic off-road vehicle market with it.
2021
Dongfeng and Sinopec agreed to cooperate on hydrogen-fuel vehicles and the hydrogen-energy industry chain
Dongfeng and Sinopec entered a strategic partnership to develop demonstration operations involving hydrogen-fuel vehicles and the hydrogen-energy industry chain.
2020
Dongfeng unveils the Voyah brand name and identity
Dongfeng Motor Group unveiled the Chinese name “岚图” (Voyah) and brand identity for its new high-end electric vehicle brand.
2020
Dongfeng reports June sales
Dongfeng Motor Group reported sales of 322,200 vehicles in June, up 9.77% year over year, and cumulative first-half sales of 1.4 million vehicles.
2020
Dongfeng and CATL sign a strategic cooperation framework agreement
Dongfeng Motor Group and CATL signed a framework agreement to deepen strategic cooperation. The article also reports that Dongfeng subsidiaries signed related sub-agreements with CATL and its subsidiary Guangdong Bangpu.
2020
Dongfeng and CATL sign strategic cooperation framework agreement
Dongfeng Motor Group and CATL signed a framework agreement to deepen strategic cooperation. Their subsidiaries also signed related sub-agreements, and the parties issued a joint task document on advanced new-energy-vehicle battery technology development.
2020
Huawei announces 5G automotive ecosystem with 18 automakers
Huawei announced that it would join with an initial group of 18 automakers to establish a 5G automotive ecosystem, aiming to accelerate commercial use of 5G technology in the automotive industry. The article says Huawei would contribute 5G technology rather than manufacture cars.
2020
Jinkang New Energy receives authorization to use the Dongfeng Seres brand
Jinkang New Energy, a Xiaokang subsidiary, received authorization to use the “Dongfeng Seres” brand.
2020
Xiaokang and Dongfeng sign expanded strategic cooperation agreement
Xiaokang Co. and Dongfeng Motor signed an agreement to deepen cooperation across their industry chains, including coordination in product strategy, research and development, procurement, manufacturing, and marketing. The same day, they and the Chongqing Liangjiang New Area Administrative Committee also signed an agreement to jointly develop a mid-to-high-end new-energy vehicle project.
2020
Chongqing government and Dongfeng sign strategic cooperation framework agreement
The Chongqing municipal government and Dongfeng Motor Group signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement. The agreement covers support for Dongfeng and partner businesses in Chongqing, development of a mid-to-high-end new-energy vehicle project, and cooperation in auto parts.