BAIC Manufacturing, officially known as Beijing Automobile Manufacturing Plant Co., Ltd., is one of China's well-known automobile manufacturing enterprises with a profound historical heritage. The company was founded in 1958 and is the second large-scale automobile production enterprise established by the state after Changchun First Automobile Works. BAIC Manufacturing is renowned for producing off-road vehicles, especially its 212 off-road vehicle, which is hailed as the pioneer of Chinese off-road vehicles. It has witnessed the iron-blooded and heroic spirit of Chinese soldiers and carries the memories of several generations.
In 2020, Beijing Automobile Manufacturing Plant officially settled in Qingdao and completed the construction of its production base within just 14 months, demonstrating the company's rapid development and transformation towards digitalization and intelligentization. In 2023, Weiqiao Pioneering Group, a Fortune Global 500 company, officially took controlling interest in Beijing Automobile Manufacturing Plant, making it one of the core business segments of its new energy vehicle business, injecting new momentum into BAIC Manufacturing's development.
BAIC Manufacturing has a rich product line, covering light off-road vehicles, trucks, and related special-purpose vehicles. The company focuses on technological innovation and has a national-level enterprise technology center and a testing center recognized by China's laboratory accreditation. It is at the industry-leading level in fields such as automotive VVT technology, dual-fuel technology, and new energy electric vehicle technology. Looking ahead, BAIC Manufacturing will continue to drive innovation, accelerate the pace of new energy, promote the development and application of intelligent connected new technologies, and provide users with high-quality automotive products and services.