FAW Jiefang, a wholly-owned truck subsidiary of FAW Group, saw its 8 millionth vehicle roll off the production line in Changchun, northeast China’s Jilin province, on July 13.

Since the first Jiefang truck was produced in 1956, the company has made remarkable achievements over the past 65 years.

The sales of Jiefang medium- and heavy-duty trucks has led the world for four consecutive years, and the brand value has ranked first among Chinese commercial vehicle brands for ten consecutive years.

In the first half of this year, FAW Jiefang’s output and sales reached 267,770 units and 339,230 units, up 15.3 percent and 21.9 percent year on year respectively.

FAW Jiefang also unveiled its new product brand - Jiefang Intelligent Power Domain – at the ceremony.

FAW is a leading global manufacturer of quality passenger cars, trucks, and buses. Established in 1953, the company is China’s oldest and largest automotive group. Annual sales exceed three million units.