The new logo of Changan Automobile comes from the abstract image of ram's horns, which fully reflects Changan Automobile's status as a "leader" in China's automobile industry. It shows that Changan Automobile integrates multiple resources, works closely with the team, and applies the business philosophy of development and innovation.

The predecessor of Changan Automobile was the Shanghai Marine Artillery Bureau. It was founded in December 1862 by Li Hongzhang, the founder of the Westernization Movement, in a temple outside Songjiang City, Shanghai, on the orders of the British Magli and the Chinese official Liu Zuoyu.

"Changan Automobile" uses Changan Group as an independent sponsor, with its operating net assets related to the production of microcars and engines and its equity in Chongqing Changan Suzuki Automobile Co., Ltd., converted into 506.19 million shares. investment, and was established by issuing 250 million domestically listed foreign shares to overseas investors on October 31, 1996, with a total share capital of RMB 756.19 million.

Changan Automotive Engineering Research Institute was established in August 1995. Formerly known as Changan Automobile Technology Center. The institute was established in 2003. In July 2010, it was renamed from Automotive Engineering Research Institute to Automotive Engineering Research Institute.

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Changan Automobile has formed a product pedigree of low, medium and high-end, wide series and multiple varieties such as mini cars, sedans, buses, trucks, SUVs and MPVs, with displacement ranging from Engine platforms from 0.8L to 2.5L. In 2009, Changan Automobile's independent brands ranked 13th in the world and first in China, becoming one of the most valuable brands in the Chinese automobile industry.

Shanghai Engineering Research Institute provides Changan Automobile with professional automotive engineering design and special service support, and serves as a base for the group company to attract international talents. Mainly engaged in vehicle integration, body design, electrical design, interior and exterior trim design, chassis design, styling and other parts design.

Changan Automobile develops energy-saving and new energy vehicles. China's first hydrogen internal combustion engine was successfully ignited in Chang'an; China's first industrialized hybrid car, Jie Xun, rolled off the production line and was launched on the market; it became the only demonstration operating vehicle of the State Council Agency Affairs Bureau.

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Changan Automobile