In 2008, Dongfeng sold 1.32 million automobiles, up 16% on 2007.
In addition, the company exported 45,000 automobiles, 73% more than in 2007.
Dongfeng Motor Group was founded in 1969 and with its affiliates ranks as one of the three largest vehicle makers in China. The Group employs more than 112,000 people and reported sales of more than US$9.5 billion in 2003.
Dongfeng Motor Co. Ltd. produces a broad range of light-, medium-, and heavy- duty trucks, as well as buses and passenger cars.