What is the Difference Between GAC Honda and Dongfeng Honda?
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The differences between GAC Honda and Dongfeng Honda mainly lie in the following two aspects: First difference: The style of the models differs. GAC Honda leans more towards family use, while Dongfeng Honda is more sport-oriented. Second difference: The manufacturers are different. GAC Honda focuses more on steady progress, while Dongfeng Honda's technology is more advanced. Below is some additional information about the two companies: 1. GAC Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. was established on July 1, 1998, as a joint venture between Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. of Japan, with each party holding a 50% stake and a cooperation term of 30 years. GAC Honda currently has two production bases: Huangpu Plant and Zengcheng Plant, with a combined annual production capacity of 480,000 vehicles and a total area of 1.6 million square meters. GAC Honda employs over 8,000 people. The main products currently produced by GAC Honda include the Crosstour series of crossover vehicles, Accord series sedans, Odyssey multi-purpose series sedans, Lingpai series sedans, City series sedans, Fit series sedans, and the Everus series sedans under its own brand, totaling over 30 models across seven series. 2. Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. is a vehicle production and operation enterprise jointly established by Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. (50% stake), Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (10% stake), and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. of Japan (40% stake). The company was founded on July 16, 2003, and employs over 7,000 people. It currently has two production plants: Plant 1 covers an area of 690,000 square meters with a building area of 310,000 square meters, and Plant 2 covers an area of 1.05 million square meters with a building area of 350,000 square meters. The company has a research and development center with strong technical capabilities, as well as advanced production workshops for stamping, welding, resin synthesis, painting, engine casting, machining, engine assembly, and vehicle assembly.