Maxus
Maxus is a brand of commercial and passenger vehicles, including vans, pickups, and SUVs, originally derived from the British brand LDV. It is currently a subsidiary of the Chinese state-owned automotive conglomerate SAIC Motor.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
China
HQ City
People's Republic of China
Founded
2011
EU Headquartered
No
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
state-owned
Stock Exchange
SSE: 600104
Tax Domicile
CN
Ultimate Parent
SAIC Motor Corporation Limited
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
2010
SAIC acquisition
SAIC Motor acquired the intellectual property and brand rights of the British commercial vehicle manufacturer LDV.
2011
Maxus brand launch
SAIC Motor officially launched the Maxus brand to market its commercial vehicle range globally.
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