Is Changan Ford a Joint Venture or Domestic Automobile?
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Changan Ford is not a domestic automobile but a joint venture. Ford is an American automotive brand, one of the Big Three automobile manufacturers in the United States. It was jointly established by Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. and Ford Motor Company. Its vehicles are produced in domestic factories and sold directly in the domestic market, with services provided accordingly. Changan Ford was founded on April 25, 2001, with its headquarters located in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing. It currently has three production bases in Chongqing, Hangzhou, and Harbin, comprising a total of seven factories. These include five vehicle assembly plants, one engine plant, and one transmission plant. Among these, Chongqing has become Ford's largest production base globally, second only to Detroit. Changan Ford produces and sells SUV models such as the Ford EVOS, Ford Explorer, Ford Edge, and Ford Escape; sedan models include the Ford Taurus, Ford Mondeo, Ford Focus, and Ford Escort.