JAC
+ FollowJAC Group (SHSE: 600418) is a Chinese state-owned automaker headquartered in Hefei, Anhui province. The company builds the ultra-luxury Maextro brand in partnership with Huawei — whose Maextro S800 flagship sedan targets the Maybach segment — and sells EVs under its JAC Yiwei brand, alongside its traditional lineup of light trucks, pickups and commercial vehicles.
JAC is closely tied to Volkswagen, which holds a stake in its parent group and runs the Volkswagen Anhui joint venture in Hefei. The company was also Nio's contract manufacturer from 2018 until 2023, when Nio took over the plants. JAC is a major exporter of light commercial vehicles to emerging markets across Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.
This page tracks JAC's monthly sales, with a focus on Maextro and the company's NEV business developments.
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Maserati plans 2 EVs in revival push with Huawei and JAC, report says
The planned models include a mid-to-large-size electric SUV and a large electric GT, with Maserati leaning toward launching the GT first.
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Huawei-backed Maextro launches 2 luxury MPVs to take on Toyota Alphard, Lexus LM
The Maextro V680 starts at 648,000 yuan ($95,450), while the V800 is priced from 766,000 yuan to 1.016 million yuan.
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China's MIIT inspects Nio, Chery and JAC, extending scrutiny to Anhui car plants
Inspectors randomly took sample vehicles and battery packs on site, sending them to institutions for national standard compliance testing.
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Maextro unveils two ultra-luxury MPVs, expanding premium lineup
Maextro V800 carries a pre-sales price starting at 800,000 yuan ($117,810), while the V680 starts at 650,000 yuan.
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Huawei-backed Maextro launches S800 Grand Design, deepening push into ultra-luxury market
The Maextro S800 Grand Design starts at 1.388 million yuan ($204,400), taking aim at Mercedes-Benz Maybach.
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Huawei-backed Maextro to debut V800 luxury MPV on June 25
The Maextro V800 is poised to become China's first MPV with a price tag reaching 1 million yuan ($147,600).
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Huawei, JAC and Stellantis in talks to build Maserati EV, report says
Co-developed models will include a domestic Maextro version and an overseas Maserati version, with mass production planned for the second half of next year.
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JAC plans to invest in Huawei's smart car unit Newcool
Huawei currently holds an 80% stake in Newcool, while Seres holds 10% and Avatr holds 10 percent.
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Huawei-backed Maextro sees 10,000th S800 luxury sedan roll off line
This marks the success of a homegrown Chinese luxury sedan with a starting price of RMB 708,000 ($100,540).
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JAC sets up flying car lab, joining fast-growing new field
JAC becomes the latest Chinese automaker to enter the flying car arena, following Xpeng, Chery, GAC, Changan, and FAW.
