SAIC Motor
The strength behind MAXUS.
SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), founded in 1955 and headquartered in Shanghai, is China’s largest automaker and one of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers.
In July 2025, SAIC Motor was ranked 138th on the Fortune Global 500 list with a revenue of $87.2239 billion from its 2024 consolidated financial statements, marking its 21st appearance on the list.
SAIC operates joint ventures with Volkswagen and General Motors while also developing its own brands such as MG, Roewe, MAXUS, IM Motors, and Wuling/Baojun.
SAIC acquired LDV (formerly Leyland DAF Vans) in 2010, when it began manufacturing commercial vehicles under the MAXUS name. In 2020, LDV fully rebranded as MAXUS and vehicles were distributed Europe-wide.