Chinese DNA is behind various car brands worldwide.

KatadataOTO – China is the country that has become the largest automotive market in the world, both in terms of production and vehicle sales figures.

Especially when talking about the electrification era. Various Chinese manufacturers dominate the global market through capable product lines, abundant technology, yet competitive prices.

Many well-known automotive brands, from Toyota to Porsche, cooperate with Chinese companies to supply a number of spare parts used in cars.

Interestingly, various regions in China are known for specializing in producing automotive components, from tires to car engines.

Photo : China Xinhua News

When it comes to lights, Rui’an Wenzhou is the place. This city, located in Zhejiang province, plays an important role in the development of the industrial sector, including automotive.

Rui’an is known for providing many four-wheeled vehicle light accessories, ranging from custom lights, headlights to taillights.

One of the automotive component subsidiaries there is Ruian Auto Parts Co. Ltd., occupying an area of about 20.9 hectares and employing more than 4,000 people.

Another region, Shandong, is the second most populous province in China, with a population of about 100 million people. Shandong is also a province known for its tire production.

The province is one of the manufacturing centers for competitively priced tires, for both passenger cars and large vehicles like trucks.

When talking about engines, one can visit Anhui, the 22nd largest province in China. Anhui is a region known as a provider of vehicle engines. 

Anhui's capital, Hefei, also attracts the attention of various NEV (New Energy Vehicle) or environmentally friendly vehicle manufacturers. By 2027, Hefei is targeted to generate NEV profits of 1 trillion yuan with a production volume of three million vehicle units.

Photo : Volkswagen Anhui

Manufacturers like Volkswagen make Anhui their office or headquarters. The VW development center is located there, with a time efficiency 30 percent faster than their branch in Germany.

If you are looking for components to car body accessories, you can visit Changzhou, Jiangsu. The city of Changzhou is known for its dedication to manufacturing motor vehicle components.

Many large companies there produce body kits or vehicle accessories made of plastic materials. Some of them are Changzhou Feituo Moulded Plastic, Changzhou Ouye Auto Parts, Changzhou Xinkai Auto Parts and Geling Auto Parts.