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5 car brands in the archive name SAIC Motor as their owner or last owner, including Austin, IM and Maxus.
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Car Brands Owned by SAIC Motor: Key Facts
- Brands on this list
- 5
- Countries
- 2
- Most brands from
- China (3)
Car Brands Owned by SAIC Motor at a Glance
| Brand | Country | Founded | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
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United Kingdom | — | The trademark is owned by the Chinese firm SAIC Motor. |
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China | — | IM Motors is a joint venture controlled by SAIC Motor, with Alibaba Group and Zhangjiang Hi-Tech as partners. |
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China | — | Maxus is a wholly owned subsidiary of SAIC Motor, which also owns MG and Roewe. |
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United Kingdom | — | MG Motor is owned by SAIC Motor, a Chinese state-owned carmaker based in Shanghai. |
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China | — | Roewe is owned by SAIC Motor, the Shanghai-based state-owned automaker, which has held the brand since it was created in 2006. |
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Car Brands Owned by SAIC Motor: Entry Details
Austin
United KingdomFrom a winged steering-wheel emblem to the chrome Austin script, see how the British carmaker's badge changed, who built the cars behind it, and what became of the name.
- Ownership
- The trademark is owned by the Chinese firm SAIC Motor.
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- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 4
IM
ChinaHow the IM Motors mark of two slashes and two dots came about, what the name stands for, and which models define the SAIC, Alibaba and Zhangjiang electric brand.
- Ownership
- IM Motors is a joint venture controlled by SAIC Motor, with Alibaba Group and Zhangjiang Hi-Tech as partners.
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- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
Maxus
ChinaHow the Maxus logo moved from a faceted metallic emblem to an oval badge with Chinese characters, and how the brand grew out of LDV's van line.
- Ownership
- Maxus is a wholly owned subsidiary of SAIC Motor, which also owns MG and Roewe.
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 2
MG
United KingdomFollow the MG octagon from a 1920s Oxford garage badge to today's red mark, learn what the letters stand for, and meet the people and cars behind it.
- Ownership
- MG Motor is owned by SAIC Motor, a Chinese state-owned carmaker based in Shanghai.
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 7
Roewe
ChinaHow SAIC built the Roewe crest after losing the Rover name, what the two lions, sword and R represent, and why the badge turned blue.
- Ownership
- Roewe is owned by SAIC Motor, the Shanghai-based state-owned automaker, which has held the brand since it was created in 2006.
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- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 2
Car Brands Owned by SAIC Motor: Analysis
Why ownership matters
A group's brands often share platforms, engines and dealer networks while keeping separate badges, so the owner explains why very different cars can have a common technical base.
Where these brands come from
China has the most brands on this list (3 of 5), followed by United Kingdom (2).
FAQ: Car Brands Owned by SAIC Motor
Which car brands name SAIC Motor as their owner or last owner?
Austin, IM, Maxus, MG and Roewe.
How is this list compiled?
Owner names are extracted from each brand page's own sourced answers about ownership and history. The note quotes the supporting sentence; names are merged only where they plainly refer to the same company.
Sources & methodology
Owner names are extracted from each brand page's own sourced answers about ownership and history. The note quotes the supporting sentence; names are merged only where they plainly refer to the same company. Each brand page lists its own sources, and the logo images are an educational reference archive.
Maintained by Artsiom Dusau, a software engineer and BMW 4 Series owner. Editorial policy