Which car series does Huapu Auto belong to?
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Huapu Auto belongs to the Chinese car series. Huapu Auto is Shanghai Huapu Automobile Co., Ltd., a company under Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, headquartered in Fengjing Industrial Park, Jinshan District, Shanghai. Car series refer to the brand or style classification of cars, divided by different countries into: German series, American series, Japanese series, European series (other European countries except Germany), Korean series, and Chinese series. Taking the Huapu Haiyue as an example: it is a compact car launched by Huapu Auto, with a length, width, and height of 3980mm, 1710mm, and 1430mm respectively, a wheelbase of 2540mm, equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, matched with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Huapu Motors was originally established in Shanghai, China, as an independent automaker but was later fully acquired by Geely Group. Therefore, it can now be definitively stated that it belongs to the Chinese automotive lineup under Geely Group. Reflecting on the development of China's automotive industry, Geely integrated Huapu's brand resources, positioning it as a representative of domestically produced budget-friendly vehicles, focusing on entry-level sedans like the Haiyu and Haixun, targeting cost-conscious consumers. This exemplifies the strategy of local automakers expanding through mergers and acquisitions. Although Huapu is no longer active in the current market, it once contributed to the popularization of China's independent brands, competing with German or Japanese brands. Understanding Huapu's history helps recognize the rise of domestic vehicles. For average car owners, purchasing a used Huapu still offers the advantage of low-cost maintenance, but its true value lies in embodying the self-reliance spirit of Chinese automakers. In summary, from a brand lineage perspective, it is an authentic product of a national brand.
