The group behind ARCFOX
BAIC Group
One of China's largest automotive manufacturers.
Founded in 1958, Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd. builds passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and new-energy vehicles, and operates one of China's largest automotive research and development networks.
BAIC International, established in 2013, leads the group's overseas manufacturing and international markets.
Group structure
ARCFOX is the premium electric brand of BAIC Group, developed and produced by BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology.
- ARCFOXPremium electric vehicles. The T1 is built here.
- BEIJINGPassenger vehicles.
- BAIC ORVOff-road vehicles.
- Foton, ChangheCommercial vehicles.
- Beijing Benz AutomotiveEstablished 2005. BAIC 51%, Mercedes-Benz Group 49%. Produces Mercedes-Benz vehicles in China.
- Beijing HyundaiEstablished 2002. A 50:50 venture with Hyundai Motor.
- Fujian BenzCommercial vehicle venture.
- Foton DaimlerCommercial vehicle venture.
BAIC BluePark
ARCFOX vehicles are built at the BAIC BluePark Magna intelligent manufacturing facility in Zhenjiang — a 51:49 joint venture between BAIC BluePark and Magna International.
The plant produces 150,000 vehicles annually, extendable to 300,000, with integrated processes from stamping, welding, painting and assembly through to storage.