automobile manufacturer
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based in
Taipei
Taipei (), officially Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Located in Northern Taiwan, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City that sits about southwest of the ...
,
Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the no ...
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History
It was founded in June 1969, and signed a technology sharing contract with
Mitsubishi Motors
is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan.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."About CMC" China Motor Co. website
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
Hsinchu (, Chinese: 新竹, Pinyin: ''Xīnzhú'', Wade–Giles: ''Hsin¹-chu²'') is a city located in northwestern Taiwan. It is the most populous city in Taiwan Province not among the special municipalities, with estimated 450,655 inhabi ...
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The company has been listed on the
Taiwan Stock Exchange
The Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation (TWSE; ) is a financial institution, located in Taipei 101, in Taipei, Taiwan. The TWSE was established in 1961 and began operating as a stock exchange on 9 February 1962. It is regulated by the Financia ...
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 consider 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
The Mercedes-Benz Group AG (previously named Daimler-Benz, DaimlerChrysler and Daimler) is a German multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is one of the world's leading car manufacture ...
to produce
minivans
Minivan (sometimes called simply as van) is a North American car classification for vehicles designed to transport passengers in the rear seating row(s), with reconfigurable seats in two or three rows. The equivalent classification in Europe i ...
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
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CMC Veryca
The CMC Veryca (中華菱利) or CMC Varica (中華百利/中華威利) is a cabover kei truck and microvan built and sold in Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East ...
Mitsubishi Delica
The is a range of vans and pickup trucks designed and built by the Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors since 1968. It was originally based on a cabover van and pickup truck introduced the previous year, also called the Delica, its name a cont ...
(中華得利卡, 1973–present)
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a compact crossover SUV (subcompact crossover SUV from 2017-2020) produced by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors since October 2017. It was previewed by the ''XR-PHEV'' and ''XR-PHEV II'' concepts, revealed in 2 ...
(2018–present) (Import)
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Mitsubishi Lancer
The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors since 1973.
The Lancer has been marketed as the Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hin ...
(1988–present)
* Mitsubishi Outlander (2001–present)
File:CMC Mitsubishi Colt Plus 2017.jpg, Mitsubishi Colt Plus
File:Mitsubishi Delica facelift by CMC 002.jpg, Mitsubishi Delica
File:Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.jpg, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
File:Mitsubishi Lancer 2017 Taiwan 001.jpg, Mitsubishi Grand Lancer
File:Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV G Limited Edition 0741.jpg, Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Galant
The Mitsubishi Galant is an automobile which was produced by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi from 1969 until 2012. The model name was derived from the French word ''galant'', meaning "chivalrous". There have been nine distinct generations with ...
Soueast Lioncel
The Mitsubishi Mirage is a range of cars produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi from 1978 until 2003 and again since 2012. The hatchback models produced between 1978 and 2003 were classified as subcompact cars, while the sedan and stat ...
Chrysler Town & Country
The Chrysler Town & Country is a minivan that was manufactured and marketed by Chrysler from 1990 to the 2016 model years. The third of the Chrysler minivans introduced, the 1990 Town & Country shared its nameplate with the flagship Chrysler st ...
(2005-2007)
* CMC Leadca (中華新達, 2013–2018)
File:CMC Delica 2.0GL left front on Shijian Road 20120421.jpg, CMC Delica 2.0GL van
File:CMC Minicab truck on Shijian Road 20101211.jpg, CMC Minicab truck in 1980s
File:CMC Varica 1200 van right-front.jpg, CMC Varica 1200 van
File:CMC Veryca 1.3L truck left-front.jpg, CMC Veryca 1.3L truck (1st ver.)
File:CMC Leadca RBB-7165 20160430b.jpg, CMC Leadca
See also
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List of companies of Taiwan
Taiwan maintains a stable industrial economy as a result of economic growth and industrialization during the late 20th century, being dubbed as one of the Four Asian Tigers along with Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea. It is a member of both ...
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List of Taiwanese automakers This page is about auto makers in Taiwan. This list does not include dealers or importing companies. This page only features vehicles and brands manufactured or assembled in Taiwan.
Hotai Motor
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