A Heritage of Innovation
Lancashire Steam Motor Company Founded
The Lancashire Steam Motor Company is founded in Leyland, Lancashire. It is renamed Leyland Motors in 1907. The LDV van business that SAIC Motor later bought traces its name back to it.
SAIC Motor Buys the LDV Brand
SAIC Motor, a Fortune Global 500 automaker, acquires the LDV brand.
SAIC MAXUS Is Established
SAIC MAXUS Automotive Co., Ltd. is established on 21 March 2011 as a wholly owned SAIC Motor subsidiary.
Sold in 73 Countries and Regions
SAIC MAXUS reports that its vehicles are sold in 73 countries and regions, and its Wuxi plant builds its one-millionth vehicle.
The MAXUS Range
Complete Vehicle Range
The range has 12 models spanning pickups, SUVs, MPVs, and commercial vans, from work trucks to electric MPVs.
Electric Models
Six of the twelve models are battery-electric: the eDELIVER 5, eDELIVER 7 and eDELIVER 9 vans, the eTERRON 9 pickup, and the MIFA 7 and MIFA 9 MPVs.
Dealer Spotlight
China Wheels Jamaica
China Wheels Jamaica is the authorised MAXUS dealer for Jamaica. The showroom and the service centre share one address: 259 Spanish Town Road, Kingston. Genuine parts are kept on site.
Ask about a MAXUS on WhatsAppMAXUS Brand Facts — At a Glance
MAXUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SAIC Motor, a Fortune Global 500 automaker. The table below lists headline brand facts.
| Brand Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Parent Company | SAIC Motor. Ranked 125th on the 2026 Fortune Global 500, with revenue of 91,301 million US dollars |
| Heritage | The LDV name traces back to the Lancashire Steam Motor Company, founded 1896 in Leyland, Lancashire (Leyland Motors from 1907). SAIC Motor acquired the LDV brand in 2010 and established SAIC MAXUS in 2011 |
| Global Presence | Sold in 73 countries and regions, according to SAIC MAXUS (March 2024) |
| Vehicle Categories | 12 models: Pickups (3), SUVs (2), MPVs (2), Commercial Vans (5); includes full EV range |
| Electric Models | Six battery-electric models: eDELIVER 5, eDELIVER 7, eDELIVER 9, eTERRON 9, MIFA 7 and MIFA 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions — About MAXUS
Short answers to common questions about MAXUS.
Who owns MAXUS?
MAXUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SAIC Motor, a Fortune Global 500 Chinese automaker. SAIC Motor acquired the LDV brand in 2010 and established SAIC MAXUS in 2011. The LDV name traces back to the Lancashire Steam Motor Company, founded in Leyland, Lancashire in 1896 and renamed Leyland Motors in 1907.
What is the MAXUS warranty in Jamaica?
This site does not state warranty terms. Ask China Wheels on WhatsApp (876) 565-0689 for the warranty that applies to the model you want.
Are MAXUS parts available in Jamaica?
Genuine parts are kept on site at China Wheels, 259 Spanish Town Road, Kingston. For a specific part, ask on WhatsApp (876) 565-0689.
How do I get a fleet quote?
Ask China Wheels on WhatsApp (876) 565-0689. That number is the contact point for fleet quotes. This site does not list prices.
Customer Reviews
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Questions About a MAXUS?
China Wheels is the authorised MAXUS dealer for Jamaica. Ask on WhatsApp.