Is Citroën a Domestic or Joint Venture Car?
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Dongfeng Citroën is a joint venture car. Here is more information about Dongfeng Citroën: 1. Dongfeng Citroën is a large joint venture brand in China between Dongfeng Motor Corporation, one of China's largest automobile companies, and the French PSA Group. It utilizes foreign technology, Chinese labor, and local production facilities. 2. In 1919, Citroën launched the Type-A car. This was the first car to be mass-produced in Europe, the first car sold as a complete vehicle, and the first car specifically designed for the general public. In 1982, Citroën delivered 150 CX models to the Guangzhou Dongfang Hotel, marking its entry into the Chinese market.
I've always been quite interested in the history of car brands, especially storied marques like Citroën. It's actually a long-established French automaker that entered the Chinese market in the 1990s and chose to partner with Dongfeng Group to establish Dongfeng Citroën, becoming a joint venture brand. Most Citroën cars sold in China today are locally produced, with parts and assembly handled by the joint venture company. This gives them more foreign technical support compared to purely domestic brands like Geely, while being more affordable than fully imported vehicles. I recall early models like the Fukang being representative joint venture products that helped Citroën establish its market presence. Understanding these backgrounds is quite useful when car shopping - the joint venture model makes brands more locally adapted and prices more accessible. In summary, Citroën is a typical joint venture vehicle - not purely domestic, but it has made significant efforts in localization.
