What Was the Brand of China's First Domestically Produced Cars?

[JessicaLee]

China's first domestically produced cars were the Jiefang-brand CA10 heavy-duty trucks. Below are specific details about the Jiefang CA10 heavy-duty truck: 1. Structure: The Jiefang CA10 heavy-duty truck had a load capacity of 4 tons, equipped with a four-stroke six-cylinder engine delivering 90 horsepower, with a maximum speed of 65 km/h. It was improved based on the prototype vehicle to suit China's actual road conditions and construction needs. In addition to the CA10 model, early Jiefang-brand trucks also included variants such as the CA10B and CA10C. 2. Significance: The birth of the Jiefang CA10 heavy-duty truck marked the end of China's history of not being able to manufacture vehicles. The model was based on the prototype of 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 the model names of FAW's subsequent products.