What was the brand of China's first domestically produced automobiles?
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The first domestically produced automobiles were the Jiefang CA10 heavy-duty trucks. This batch of vehicles was manufactured in July 1956 at the First Automobile Works in Changchun, Jilin Province, marking a demonstration of China's capability in independent automobile manufacturing. Below are details about the Jiefang CA10: 1. History: The birth of the Jiefang CA10 heavy-duty truck signaled to the world the end of China's history of being unable to manufacture automobiles. The model was based on the ZIS-150 4-ton truck from the Stalin Automobile Plant. The name "Jiefang" (meaning "liberation") was personally chosen by Chairman Mao Zedong, and the "CA" designation was later used in other FAW vehicle models. 2. Engine: The Jiefang CA10 heavy-duty truck had a load capacity of 4 tons and was equipped with a four-stroke six-cylinder engine, delivering 90 horsepower with a top speed of 65 km/h. Improvements were made over the prototype vehicle to better suit actual road conditions and construction needs. In addition to the CA10 model, early Jiefang trucks also included variants such as the CA10B and CA10C.