CHANGCHUN, July 16 (Xinhua) -- FAW Jiefang, a truck subsidiary of China's leading automaker FAW Group, saw its 9 millionth vehicle roll off the production line on Tuesday, bringing the group's total vehicle output to 60 million.

 (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

FAW Jiefang produced 143,300 trucks in the first half of this year, up 4.11 percent year on year, and sales went up 15.4 percent to 151,800 during the same period.

Committed to strengthening its core technologies, FAW Jiefang will continue to improve innovation and its services, said Qiu Xiandong, chairman of the company.

Founded in 1953 and headquartered in northeast China's Jilin Province, the state-owned FAW Group is known as the bedrock of China's auto industry. The first Jiefang truck rolled off assembly line in 1956.

On June 1, FAW Group Import and Export Co., Ltd. signed an authorized sales agreement with Norway's Motor Gruppen in Drammen, Norway. This agreement designates Motor Gruppen as the sales partner for Hongqi's new energy vehicle models, the EH7 and EHS7, in the Norwegian market, laying a solid foundation for these models' entry into the European market.

The Hongqi EH7, an all-electric sedan, officially went on sale in March 2024. The EHS7, positioned as the first mid-to-large battery-electric SUV of Hongqi brand, made its global debut at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing. With the signing of the sales agreement, the European launch of these two models is now in its final stages.

The collaboration with the Norwegian dealer is significant for Hongqi’s expansion in Europe and will enhance the brand's market presence. Hongqi will continue to implement its overseas development strategy, providing global consumers with more excellent products and establishing its global brand image of “new standard in luxury”.

FAW is a leading global manufacturer of quality passenger cars, trucks, and buses. Established in 1953, the company is China’s oldest and largest automotive group. Annual sales exceed three million units.

On May 25, FAW Hongqi delivered Hongqi full-sized smart electric E-HS9 SUV to Frankfurt Airport, the third largest airport in Europe, to provide mobility services for VIPs. 

Launched on Norway market in 2021, Hongqi E-HS9 is the first Hongqi product exported to Europe. Hongqi has established 82 offline sales channels, and its  overseas sales have doubled the volume for three consecutive years. With excellent product performance and design, Hongqi has gained a large number of fans and loyal users in Europe.

In 2024, more Hongqi's NEV products will be launched on the European market, as well as EH7, EHS7, to bring wonderful driving experience to European Hongqi users. Hongqi brand has received recognition in Germany, boosting the brand's confidence and resolution in foray overseas. 

FAW is a leading global manufacturer of quality passenger cars, trucks, and buses. Established in 1953, the company is China’s oldest and largest automotive group. Annual sales exceed three million units.