China Motor Corporation

China Motor Corporation (CMC; Chinese: 中華汽車工業; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Qìchē Gōngyè) is an automobile manufacturer based in Taipei, Taiwan.

History

It was founded in June 1969, and signed a technology sharing contract with Mitsubishi Motors the following year. On 12 December 1973 they opened their first manufacturing facility, in Yangmei. Initially vehicle production was at a rate of 300 vehicles per month, but thanks to rapid growth, and the development of an advanced painting facility, the factory produced its 100,000th vehicle in 1983.

Originally they only produced commercial vehicles, but have since expanded operations, producing more than 100,000 vehicles per year. Currently they operate three manufacturing plants, two in Yangmei and one in Hsinchu.

The company has been listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange since March 1991, and has repeatedly been recognized for its remarkable growth. In 1993 it was awarded the National Quality Award of Taiwan and were ranked first place in J.D. Power Asia-Pacific's Sales Satisfaction Index in 2000 and 2001. They have also been awarded numerous accolades for exemplary working conditions in their manufacturing plants. As of 2019, Yulon Motor Group is the largest shareholder at over 40% and China Motor is considered part of the Yulon Motor Group.

Since 1995, CMC has invested heavily in China's South East Motor Corporation, and have poised themselves to take advantage of China's economic growth.

In 2005, the company was given approval from the Chinese government, and signed an agreement with DaimlerChrysler to produce minivans for the mainland market.

13.97 percent of the company is owned by Mitsubishi. All of CMC's models are of Mitsubishi origins, adjusted to appeal for the Taiwanese market.

Since June 2007, CMC is participated in the Fujian Daimler joint venture.

Products

Current

CMC brand vehicles

• CMC Veryca (中華菱利, 2000–present)
• CMC Zinger (中華雙贏, 2005–present)
• CMC P350 Hybrid (中華堅兵, 2022–present)

Mitsubishi brand vehicles

• Mitsubishi Colt Plus (2007–present)
• Mitsubishi Delica (中華得利卡, 1973–present)
• Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2018–present) (Import)
• Mitsubishi Outlander (2001–present)

MG brand vehicles

• MG HS (2022–present)
• MG ZS (2023–present)
• MG4 EV (2024–present)

Former production

• CMC Minicab (1978-1985)
• CMC Towny (中華多利, (1985-1992)
• CMC Varica (1985-2000)
• Mitsubishi Lancer (1991–2024)
• Mitsubishi Freeca (1998–2008)
• Mitsubishi Galant (1997–2004)
• Mitsubishi Grunder (2004–2012)
• Mitsubishi Savrin (2001–2014)
• Soueast Delica (1994-2013)
• Mitsubishi Space gear (1997-2007)
• Soueast Sovereign (2003-2011)
• Chrysler Town & Country (2005-2007)
• CMC Leadca (中華新達, 2013–2018)

Former import

• Mitsubishi Pajero (2007–2020)
• Mitsubishi ASX (2011–2014)
• Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback (2011–2017)

See also

• List of companies of Taiwan
• List of Taiwanese automakers

References

External links

• Official website
• Mitsubishi Motors Taiwan

1. Dongfeng Motor Corporation
2. List of Taiwanese automakers
3. Soueast
4. SAIC Motor
5. List of automobile manufacturers of China
6. Jiangling Motors
7. CMC Veryca
8. List of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles
9. FAW Group
10. BAIC Motor
11. Mitsubishi Savrin
12. Mitsubishi Zinger
13. MG Motor
14. Mitsubishi Motors
15. CMC Leadca
16. Suzuki
17. Mitsubishi Freeca
18. Nissan
19. Fujian Motors Group
20. General Motors