ABOUT US
CHANGAN AUTOMOBILE
As one of China’s largest and most influential automobile manufacturers, Changan Automobile is the first Chinese brand to surpass 20 million cumulative vehicle sales, with 1.3553 million units sold in the first half of 2025. Founded in 1862, the company has evolved into a modern global corporation with over 150 years of heritage.
Changan Automobile offers a diverse portfolio including passenger cars, pickups, and light commercial vehicles, supported by a workforce of 72,000 employees worldwide and a broad industry value chain. The company maintains a strong global presence through international partnerships and R&D centers across multiple countries.
With robust in-house development capabilities covering vehicles, chassis, engines, and transmissions, Changan Automobile has established a leading product development, testing, and validation system with full intellectual property ownership. The company is also advancing its software development system.
Focused on innovation and sustainability, Changan Automobile continues to invest in new energy and intelligent driving technologies, strengthening its position in the evolving global automotive market.
CHANGAN GLOBAL R&D
Changan has established multiple global research and development (R&D) centres across the world. These centres focus on cutting-edge research, new technology development, and product design to serve Changan’s global customers.
Supported by a strong R&D team of 24,000 professionals from 31 countries, Changan operates 44 technology research and product development centres, 20 technology companies, and 200+ laboratories, including national-level labs.
Changan's global R&D structure includes the Research Institute of Automotive Engineering in headquarters (Chongqing), Automobile Research Institute (Shanghai), Automobile Research Institute (Beijing), Changan Auto European Design Centre (Germany), Changan Auto European Design Centre (Italy), Changan Auto Japan Design Centre (Japan), Changan UK R&D Centre (UK) and Changan USA R&D Center (USA).
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China sites: vehicle engineering for various applications
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Munich, Germany: design centre
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Turin, Italy: design centre
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Yokohama, Japan: design centre
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Birmingham, UK: powertrain technology R&D and Europe vehicle engineering
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Detroit, USA: intelligent driving R&D centre
Changan UK R&D Centre Limited (CAUK) was established on 25th June 2010, and was located in Nottingham. CAUK focuses on the design and development of new powertrains, driving innovation in high-performance, low-carbon, and electrified technologies. In 2015, CAUK relocated to its current permanent base in Birmingham, which consists of four office buildings and a state-of-the-art test centre, supporting testing for conventional and electrified powertrains.
In recent years, as Changan has entered the European market, the UK Centre has built on its strengths in powertrain development and gradually expanded into full vehicle development, with a key focus on localised adaptation and development for the European market. With multiple key projects underway in both powertrain and vehicle development, CAUK continues to expand its team and recruit top R&D talent, aiming to build a globally competitive technology innovation centre.
