1. Creation stage: (1949~ 1965) At this stage, China automobile industry has just started. With the development of national economy and the increase of transportation demand, China began to introduce automobile production technology and equipment, and established the first batch of automobile production enterprises.
2. Growth stage: (1966~ 1980) At this stage, China automobile industry mainly focuses on producing heavy trucks and off-road vehicles to meet the needs of national economic construction. Because the country wants to build a special environment such as the third line and mines, the development focus of the automobile industry is the production of special vehicles.
3. All-round development stage: (198 1~ 1998) Under the guidance of the reform and opening-up policy, China's automobile industry has entered an all-round development stage. The main feature of this stage is the upgrading of old products, ending the 30-year history of consistent system. China began to introduce foreign advanced automobile technology and management experience, which accelerated the development of automobile industry.
4. High-speed growth stage: (1999 till now) At this stage, China automobile industry has experienced high-speed growth and technological progress. With the rapid development of national economy and the improvement of people's living standards, the demand for automobiles is increasing. China's automobile industry has intensified its independent research and innovation, and new models have emerged one after another.