FAW
+ FollowFAW Group, or China FAW, is a Chinese state-owned automaker headquartered in Changchun, Jilin province. Founded in 1953 as China's first automaker, the group is best known for its premium Hongqi brand — China's most prestigious car marque, long used as the official state limousine — alongside the Bestune brand and major joint ventures with Volkswagen, Audi and Toyota.
Hongqi, meaning "Red Flag," has expanded from ceremonial limousines into a full lineup of luxury gasoline cars, EVs and plug-in hybrids, and serves as the spearhead of FAW's electrification push. The group is also developing smart EVs in partnership with Huawei.
This page tracks FAW's monthly sales, with a focus on Hongqi and the group's NEV business developments.
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GAC plans to buy 50% of FAW Toyota to coordinate operations at Toyota's 2 China joint ventures
The deal would give GAC stakes in Toyota's northern and southern China joint ventures, paving the way for closer cooperation.
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VW launches its first LiDAR-equipped electric SUV in China
FAW-Volkswagen has launched the ID. AURA T6 electric SUV in China, starting at 129,900 yuan ($19,240) and offering a CLTC range of up to 660 km.
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GAC unveils plan to buy auto JV stake from FAW in share deal
FAW is expected to become GAC's second-largest shareholder after the deal, with no change in GAC's ultimate control.
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GAC shares halted over undisclosed matter amid FAW tie-up rumors
GAC's shares were halted on Monday, with an employee saying a major announcement would be released after the market close.
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FAW-VW to launch ID. AURA T6 electric SUV on September 20
Pre-sales began on August 28, with prices ranging from 135,900 yuan ($20,060) to 169,900 yuan.
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FAW-VW opens ID. AURA T6 pre-sales, betting on locally developed smart tech to win over Chinese buyers
The ID. AURA T6 starts at a pre-sales price of 135,900 yuan ($20,040) and offers a range of up to 660 km.
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VW's Jetta brand previews M6 electric sedan as electrification push begins
Jetta has previewed the M6, its first all-electric sedan in China.
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FAW Hongqi says its ultra-fast battery charges 10%-70% in 3 minutes 41 seconds
FAW Hongqi said the battery needs just 8 minutes and 3 seconds to go from 10% to 97%.
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FAW-VW files ID. AURA T6 electric SUV, launch expected in H2
FAW-Volkswagen's ID. AURA T6 is built on the new CEA architecture jointly developed by Volkswagen and Xpeng.
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China's sodium-ion push reaches heavy trucks with FAW Jiefang trial
FAW Jiefang and Hina Battery completed nearly 7 months of road tests on a sodium-ion battery heavy truck, with cumulative mileage surpassing 15,000 km.
