Hafei
Encyclopedia
Hafei, officially the Harbin HF Automobile Industry Group Co Ltd , is a Chinese
holding company whose subsidiaries make automobile engines; sedans; MPVs; and mini vehicles, small trucks and vans that see commercial use. Subsidiaries include the auto-making Hafei Motor Co Ltd and the engine maker Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co , which is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange
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In 2009, it was purchased by Chang'an Motors
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Hafei-branded cars may be rare outside of their home region of North-Eastern China
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, but prompted by Chinese State
policy aimed at consolidating the domestic automobile manufacturing industry, in 2009 Chang'an Automobile Group purchased most Hafei-related assets.
As of 2009 the company has exported products to a total of 40 nations including Russia. These exports may be in the form of knock-down kits.
model line. Many Hafei cars are Pininfarina
-designed.
China
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holding company whose subsidiaries make automobile engines; sedans; MPVs; and mini vehicles, small trucks and vans that see commercial use. Subsidiaries include the auto-making Hafei Motor Co Ltd and the engine maker Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co , which is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange
Shanghai Stock Exchange
The Shanghai Stock Exchange , abbreviated as 上证所/上證所 or 上交所, is a stock exchange that is based in the city of Shanghai, China. It is one of the two stock exchanges operating independently in the People's Republic of China, the other is the Shenzhen Stock Exchange...
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In 2009, it was purchased by Chang'an Motors
Chang'an Motors
Chang'an Automobile Co Ltd is an automobile manufacturer in Chongqing, China, and a state-owned enterprise with China Weaponry Equipment as parent....
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Hafei-branded cars may be rare outside of their home region of North-Eastern China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
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History
Hafei was formerly owned by Aviation Industry Corporation of ChinaAviation Industry Corporation of China
Aviation Industry Corporation of China is a Chinese state-owned company of aviation industry, both military and civilian...
, but prompted by Chinese State
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
policy aimed at consolidating the domestic automobile manufacturing industry, in 2009 Chang'an Automobile Group purchased most Hafei-related assets.
As of 2009 the company has exported products to a total of 40 nations including Russia. These exports may be in the form of knock-down kits.
Models
Hafei produces small cars; MPVs; and mini-vehicles. Small trucks and commercials make up the majority of the HafeiHafei
Hafei, officially the Harbin HF Automobile Industry Group Co Ltd , is a Chinese holding company whose subsidiaries make automobile engines; sedans; MPVs; and mini vehicles, small trucks and vans that see commercial use...
model line. Many Hafei cars are Pininfarina
Pininfarina
Pininfarina S.p.A. is an Italian car design firm and coachbuilder in Cambiano, Italy.Founded as Società anonima Carrozzeria Pinin Farina in 1930 by automobile designer and builder Battista "Pinin" Farina, Pininfarina has been employed by a wide variety of high-end automobile manufacturers,...
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- Baili
- LoboHafei LoboThe Hafei Lobo is a city car based on the Lubao design by Pininfarina produced by the Chinese manufacturer Hafei Motor since 2002.Its chassis is sourced from British company Lotus....
, a small city car, which was designed by PininfarinaPininfarinaPininfarina S.p.A. is an Italian car design firm and coachbuilder in Cambiano, Italy.Founded as Società anonima Carrozzeria Pinin Farina in 1930 by automobile designer and builder Battista "Pinin" Farina, Pininfarina has been employed by a wide variety of high-end automobile manufacturers,...
. - Minyi (民意)
- RuiyiHafei RuiyiThe Hafei Ruiyi is a microvan-derived pickup truck produced by Chinese manufacturer Hafei Motor and developed in partnership with Pininfarina. The Ruiyi is sold in Brazil and Uruguay under the brand Effa Motors....
- Saibao, which was designed by Pininfarina.
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- The Coda Sedan battery-electric vehicle from Coda AutomotiveCoda AutomotiveCODA Automotive Inc. is a privately held American company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, that designs, semi manufactures, and sells electric vehicles and Lithium-ion battery systems built for automotive and power storage utility applications...
uses the Saibao III body with different front and rear fasciasFascia (car)Confusingly, fascia is used for several different things in the automotive world. Many of these meanings are related to the appearance of the car....
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- The Coda Sedan battery-electric vehicle from Coda Automotive
- Saima, a small city car, is a license-built Mitsubishi DingoMitsubishi DingoThe Mitsubishi Mirage Dingo is a mini MPV built by Mitsubishi Motors from 1998–2003, using a shortened version of the Mirage platform. The "Dingo" name is derived from Bingo and its connotations of good fortune, but with the B replaced by D to represent Mitsubishi's Diamond logo.As with most direct...
built since April 2001. - Songhhuajiang
- ZhongyiHafei ZhongyiThe Hafei Zhongyi is a microvan produced by Chinese manufacturer Hafei Motor and developed in partnership with Pininfarina. The Zhongyi is sold in Brazil and Uruguay under the brand Effa Motors.It was presented in 1999 Beijing Motor Show....
, designed by Pininfarina