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Taiwanese Car Brands: The Complete List

Explore the definitive list of Taiwanese Car Brands, covering three major manufacturers with key details for each: founding year, headquarters, and current status & ownership. This concise guide helps buyers, enthusiasts, and researchers quickly compare Luxgen, Yulon, and CMC and understand Taiwan's automotive landscape—perfect for readers seeking reliable company facts and ownership backgrounds.

Updated February 13, 2026
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Taiwan’s automotive scene combines local engineering know-how with long-standing supplier networks and regional market focus. Small fleets, commercial vehicles and joint ventures have kept the industry nimble and tied to broader East Asian supply chains.

There are 3 Taiwanese Car Brands, ranging from China Motor Corporation (CMC) to Yulon. For each, you’ll find below Founding year,Headquarters,Status & ownership so you can quickly compare history, location and current structure — you’ll find below.

How recognized are these Taiwanese car brands outside Taiwan?

Most have modest global brand recognition, concentrating on domestic and nearby markets while supplying parts or assembling for foreign marques; recognition depends on export activity and partnerships rather than large-scale independent branding.

Will I be able to get parts and service for these brands where I live?

Parts and service availability varies: major urban markets and countries with Taiwanese trade links often have dealers or aftermarket suppliers, while more distant regions may rely on importers or third-party parts, so check local availability for specific models before buying.

Taiwanese Car Brands

Brand Founding year Headquarters Status & ownership
Yulon 1953 Taipei, Taiwan Active; part of Yulon Group (family-controlled)
China Motor Corporation (CMC) 1969 Taipei, Taiwan Active; independent Taiwanese automaker, long-time Mitsubishi partner
Luxgen 2009 Taipei, Taiwan Active; brand of Yulon Motor (Yulon Group)

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Yulon

Yulon

Taiwan’s oldest automaker, founded as Yue Loong in 1953. Long-time Nissan partner and vehicle assembler, it produced Yue Loong/Yulon-branded cars and later launched homegrown marques, supplying sedans, SUVs and commercial vehicles while investing in R&D and joint ventures.

China Motor Corporation (CMC)

China Motor Corporation (CMC)

Established in 1969, CMC builds and markets CMC-branded passenger vans, MPVs and SUVs alongside contract assembly. Notable models include the CMC Veryca microvan and Zinger MPV; known for local manufacturing and collaborations with Mitsubishi.

Luxgen

Luxgen

Launched by Yulon in 2009, Luxgen is a tech-focused Taiwanese marque offering feature-rich sedans, SUVs and EV variants. Notable models include the M7 MPV, U7 SUV and S3 compact; marketed domestically and in select export markets.

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Marco Delantero

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Marco Delantero is an automotive journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the car industry. A lifelong car enthusiast and classic car restoration hobbyist, Marco has written for several automotive publications and brings deep knowledge of vehicle history, specifications, and market trends. When he's not writing, you'll find him in his garage working on a 1972 Chevelle SS restoration project.

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