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2026
JAC Motors denies rumor that Zunjie SUV project will be transferred to Seres for production
A market rumor claimed that the ultra-luxury Zunjie SUV project under HIMA (Hongmeng Zhixing) was planned to be handed to Seres for production and that the Zunjie brand might abandon its SUV model plans. As of the October 12 close, Seres A-shares hit the daily limit-up while JAC Motors shares fell 3.08%, with its market cap dropping below 50 billion yuan. Responding to the rumor, an internal JAC Motors source told Yicai that 'this is false information'; as of publication, Seres had made no formal public response to the rumor.
2026
JAC Motors issues statement on third-party inspection of Zunjie V800 brake pedal
JAC Motors released a statement on the Zunjie V800 brake pedal controversy. The statement disclosed that on October 11, 2026, a nationally accredited third-party testing organization inspected the Zunjie V800 brake pedal, which met industry standard QC/T 788-2018 (longitudinal force 1500N, displacement below 5mm) and showed no cracks or damage under escalated testing to a 3000N longitudinal force. Responding to a prior Dongchedi test issue without disputing the test conditions, the company said its braking system was developed and validated above national and industry standards, that no brake pedal bracket base fracture failures had occurred in real user use since first deliveries, and announced it would further optimize the component design, offer a free upgrade option to delivered users, and conduct a systematic review and reinforcement of design validation, test boundaries, and production quality management.
2026
JAC Motors issues statement on Zunjie V800 brake pedal testing
On October 13, 2026, JAC Motors released a 'Statement on Zunjie V800 Brake Pedal Testing' saying the Zunjie V800 brake pedal can withstand a 1500N force and meets industry standards, and that enhanced testing to a 3000N longitudinal force produced no cracks or damage. The statement said that on October 11, 2026 a nationally accredited third-party testing agency inspected the brake pedal, which met industry standard QC/T 788-2018 (longitudinal force 1500N, displacement ≤5mm).
2021
JAC recalls Ruifeng S3 vehicles in China
Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan covering 84,186 Ruifeng S3 vehicles produced from January 20 to December 24, 2015. A possible weld defect in the fuel-tank filler connection could cause fuel leakage and, in extreme circumstances involving an open flame, a fire. JAC said it would inspect affected vehicles and replace defective fuel tanks free of charge.
2021
JAC and NIO sign joint venture letter of intent
JAC Motors and NIO signed a letter of intent to establish Jianglai Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd. The proposed venture will work in advanced manufacturing technology and related services.
2021
JAC and NIO China announced a planned manufacturing technology joint venture
JAC announced that it was planning a joint venture with NIO China, with the proposed name Jianglai Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd. The article said the matter was still in the planning stage.
2020
JAC announces planned expansion for new-energy vehicle body-parts project
JAC Auto announced plans to use its own funds for a new-energy passenger-vehicle body-parts project, including expansion of related factories and construction of supporting facilities.
2020
Volkswagen China Investment plans to acquire a 50% stake in JAC Group Holding
Volkswagen China Investment, Anhui SASAC and JAC Holding signed an agreement of intent under which Volkswagen China Investment would acquire a 50% stake in JAC Group Holding through a capital increase by December 31, 2020, or another date agreed by the parties. The transaction was planned and had not yet been completed.
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.
2019
JAC wins four China Automotive Industry Science and Technology Awards
JAC received four awards in the 2019 China Automotive Industry Science and Technology Awards, including one first prize and three third prizes for research and development projects.