Chinese state-owned automaker, SAIC Motor, announced that its cumulative vehicle sales and production have surpassed the 100 million units mark, according to local reports. The company first began vehicle production in the late 1950s, having begun life as a spare parts manufacturer earlier in the decade.

The Shanghai-based automaker, which has major joint ventures with overseas automakers such as Volkswagen Group and General Motors, regained its crown as China’s largest vehicle manufacturer this year, after it was overtaken by BYD Auto last year. The company reported a 1.5% rise in group sales to 1,301,589 units in the first four months of 2026, driven by a 50% surge in overseas sales to 459,200 units.

In addition to its foreign joint ventures, SAIC has a number of in-house brands light passenger vehicle brands, including Roewe, MG, IM Motors and Maxus. The company also produces a range of commercial vehicles, including vans, trucks and buses.

The company’s 100 millionth vehicle produced was the LS9 Hyper, the flagship battery electric vehicle (BEV) model under its premium IM Motors brand, featuring a steer-by-wire system, four-wheel steering system, and a triple-motor drive system.