1949
Jan.
 Yulon founder Mr. Tjing-Ling Yen and wife Mrs. Vivian Wu Yen purchase land in Zhubei, Hsinchu County, to establish a textile company.
1950
Aug.
 The Zhubei factory building is completed, and the preparatory team begins to install machines and electrical systems.
1951
Sep.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. is established and begins production of yarn and cloth.
1952
Jun.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. adds 23 textile machines from Da Long Co., with a combined 9,936 spindles, increasing the factory scale to 20,304 spindles.
1953
Sep.
 Yulon Machine Manufacturing Co. is established at 16 Xinyang Street in Taipei City, with a paid-in capital of NT$2 million.
1954
Yulon establishes a factory at Dapinglin, Xindian, with a total area of approximately 6,500 square meters. The company begins construction of a casting workshop, machinery workshop, office building, warehouse, and other facilities.
1955
The Yulon factory buildings are completed and the company begins machinery installation and employee training to prepare for production.
Nov.
 Yulon manufactures its first self-made automotive engine.
1956

Yulon manufactures the DE-1 six-horsepower diesel ship engine.
Oct.
 Yulon debuts its first prototype jeep, produced through a cooperative venture with Willys (USA) on October 10—ROC National Day.
1957

Yulon begins production of various types of jeeps and a 10-horsepower diesel ship engine.
Jan.
 Yulon signs an agreement with Meehanite (USA) to improve its casting technology.
Apr.
 Yulon completes a long-distance road test of its jeep from Taipei to Kaohsiung, creating a national sensation. The jeep is officially launched on October 10.
Aug.
 Yulon signs a technical cooperation agreement with Willys (USA).
Dec.
 Yulon signs a technical cooperation agreement with Nissan Motor Co. (Japan)
1958
Mar.

Chinese Automobile Co. is established, becoming the first automobile dealer in Taiwan.
Jun.
 The government of Taiwan ratifies the technical cooperation agreement between Yulon and Nissan Motor Co. (Japan).
1959
Mar.
 Yulon introduces the YLN-101 chassis for five-ton, gas-powered heavy trucks.
1960
Jan.

The Taiwan Provincial Expressway Bureau purchases Yulon's YLN-502RB diesel flathead bus.
Mar. Yulon begins production of the YLN-701 1200cc Bluebird sedan.
Mar. Yulon constructs an auto-body workshop with an area of about 7,100 square meters.
May Tai Yuen Textile Co. introduces a three-shift work schedule.
Sep. Yulon Machine Manufacturing Co. is renamed as Yulon Motor Co., Ltd.




Localized Jeep, The
First Product of Yulon Motor






Technical Collaboration with Nissan Motors






Technical Collaboration
with Mitsubishi Motors






Yulon Sedan
(Bluebird)

1961
Jul.
 At the Yangmingshan Conference, Mr. Tjing-Ling Yen proposes the establishment of the Act of Secured Transactions for Movable Property, which wins approval from the government.
1962

Yulon Motor Co. produces the DE-2A 10-horsepower diesel ship engine.
Jan.
 ROC President Chiang Kai-shek receives Mr. Tjing-Ling Yen, inspiring Mr. Yen's continued commitment to the automobile industry.
Apr.
 Yulon Motor Co. cooperates with Innocenti (Italy) to produce the 175cc Lambretta motorcycle.
Aug.
 Yulon Motor Co. produces the YLN-121 chassis for six-ton, gas-powered heavy trucks.
Nov.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. receives the First Gold Medal for Excellent Quality Cotton Yarns from the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
1963

Yulon Motor Co. produces the DE-6A 7.5-horsepower land diesel engine.
Mar.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. installs new equipment for producing high-grade gray combed cotton yarns.
1964

Yulon Motor Co. expands its machinery workshop to an area of about 6,500 square meters.
Feb.
 Yulon Motor Co. debuts the 175cc Lambretta motorcycle.
Oct.
 ROC President Chiang Kai-shek and Minister without Portfolio Chiang Ching-kuo conduct an inspection tour of Yulon's Xindian factory.
Oct.
 Yulon Motor Co. presents a plan to the competent authorities to expand annual auto making capacity to 20,000 units.
1965
 

Cumulative auto production by Yulon Motor Co. exceeds 10,000 units.
  Yulon Motor Co. increases paid-in capital to NT$100 million.
Apr.
 Yulon Motor Co. produces the UD chassis for diesel buses.
Jun.
 Yulon Motor Co. forms Taiwan's first A-League men's basketball team.
Jun.
 The government implements the Act of Secured Transactions for Movable Property, which increases automobile sales.
1966

Yulon Motor Co. installs a 2,000-ton forging press and a rotational forging oven and purchases a 10,000-pound forging hammer.
Jun.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. sets up a quality control committee to comprehensively upgrade product quality.
1967

Yulon Motor Co. expands its casting workshop to an area of about 3,000 square meters.

Jan.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. establishes its second Spinning Department and imports 21,800 spindles from Platta (UK).
Dec.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. acquires and merges the state-owned Chinese Textile & Construction Co. and renames it as Yuen Sheng Textile Co.
Dec.
 Yulon Motor Co. begins production of 100cc Lambretta motorcycles.
1968
Yulon Motor Co. constructs a 48,600 square meter factory and a 12,600 square meter warehouse.
Jun.
 Mr. Tjing-Ling Yen is appointed as head commissioner of the ROC Basketball Committee. From this time on, the Yulon basketball team promotes diplomacy and boosts the morale of Taiwanese people residing abroad.
Jun.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. sets up its second Weaving Department, and imports looms and wide looms from Picanol (Belgium) and Saurer (Switzerland), respectively.
Oct.
 Mr. Tjing-Ling Yen authors "Humble Opinions on National Modernization," which presents an economic planning and development blueprint for national modernization.
Dec.
 Yulon Motor Co. completes the installation of semi-automated equipment at its Xindian casting workshop to upgrade cylinder production capacity and quality.
1969

Yulon Motor Co. expands its smelting workshop to an area of about 2,300 square meters.
Apr.
 Yue Sheng Industrial Co. is established to produce automotive glass and seatbelts.
Jun.
 China Motor Corp. is established to produce light commercial vehicles.
Sep.
 Uni Auto Parts Manufacture Co. is established to produce automotive seats and springs.
Sep.
 Diamond Hosiery & Thread Co. is established to produce knitted fabrics and ready-made apparel.
1970
Feb.

China Motor Corp. signs a technical cooperation agreement with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (Japan).

Mar.
 Three-Light Gears Manufacturing Co. is established to produce rear axles and transmission shafts.
Mar.
 Yulon Motor Co. completes a US$10 million plant expansion that increases annual auto production capacity to 18,000 units. The company also pioneers the use of large-scale electrodeposition equipment in Taiwan in conjunction with the launch of integrated production lines.
Aug.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. receives the Premier's Award for Export Achievement.




Yarn of Tai Yuen Textile Co.






Lambretta Motorcycle of Yulon Motors






Men's Basketball Team of Yulon Motors






Automobile Glass of Yue Sheng Industrial Co.






Delica Light Commercial Vehicle of China Motors






Leaf Springs of Uni Auto Parts Manufacture Co.

1971
Apr.

Yulon Motor Co. installs large milling machines (Keller M/C) to produce stamping dies for auto-bodies and panels.

Aug.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. receives the Excellent Quality Control Award from the Chinese Society for Quality.
1972
Apr.

Yulon Motor Co. increases monthly production volume to over 1,000 units.
May
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. acquires and merges Tai Chang Textile Co.
Aug.
 Yulon Motor Co. moves Taipei office from 16 Xinyang Street to the Hua-Lian Building at 150 Nanjing E. Rd., Sec. 2.
Dec.
 Diamond Hosiery & Thread Co. acquires and merges Lian-Da Enterprise Co. to produce ready-made apparel, threads, and knitted fabrics.
Dec.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. opens a liaison office in New York to expand in the US market.
1973

Yulon Motor Co. completes electroplating and paint wastewater disposal facilities.
Jan.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. forms a women's basketball team.
Jul.
 Yulon Motor Co. activates an 800-ton hydraulic press at its stamping workshop.
Sep.
 Three-Light Gears Manufacturing Co. is renamed as ROC-Spicer Ltd.
Dec.
 China Motor Corp. officially begins production at its Yangmei factory and launches Taiwan's first self-built Fu-Shin heavy truck.
1974
Oct.
 Yen Tjing Ling Industrial Development Foundation is established by Yulon founder Mr. Tjing-Ling Yen and his wife Vivian Wu Yen.
1975

Cumulative auto production by Yulon Motor Co. exceeds 100,000 units.
Mar.
 Yen Tjing Ling Industrial Development Foundation establishes the Yen Tjing Ling Industrial Research Institute with National Taiwan University to promote technical R&D and boost cooperation between the industrial and academic sectors.
1976
Jul.
 Yulon Motor Co. is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
Jul.
 Yulon Motor Co. plans to construct a new factory in Sanyi.
1977
Jan.
 Yue Yuen Development Co. is established to engage in real estate development.
1978
Mar.

Yen Tjing Ling Industrial Development Foundation establishes the Yen Tjing Ling Industrial Technology Research and Development Center with National Cheng Kung University to promote technical R&D and boost cooperation between the industrial and academic sectors.
Sep.
 Yue Ki Industrial Co. is established to produce automotive instrument panels and bumpers.
Dec.
 Yen Tjing Ling Medical Foundation is established.
1979
Apr.
 Yulon Motor Co. purchases computers from NCR (USA) and establishes an Information Center to computerize administration.
1980
Aug.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. receives a Gold Medal from the ROC Premier for export value of over US$100 million.




Women's Basketball Team of Tai Yuen Textile Co.






Yen Tjing Ling Industrial Research Institute






Cloth of Tai Yuen Textile Co.






Yen Tjing Ling Medical Foundation





1981
Mar.
 Yulon founder Mr. Tjing-Ling Yen passes away at the age of 73 on March 20. At the funeral ceremony, ROC President Chiang Ching-kuo confers a Medal of Honor in recognition of Mr. Yen's enduring achievements in the automobile industry and contribution to public welfare, which are deeply worthy of emulation by future generations.
May
 Yulon Motor Co. inaugurates its Sanyi factory.
Aug.
 Yulon Motor Co. establishes the Yulon Engineering Center in Guishan Township, Taoyuan County, to engage in auto R&D and testing.
1982
May
 The Yulon Engineering Center begins R&D work for a new car code-named the "Yulon X-101."
1983

Cumulative auto production by China Motor Corp. exceeds 100,000 units.
May
 Yulon Motor Co. exports several shipments of Sunny-303 sedan to the Middle East and Caribbean regions, becoming Taiwan's first auto exporter.
Jun.
 ROC-Spicer Ltd. establishes Taiway Ltd. with DANA (USA), GKN (UK), and NTN (Japan) to produce front-axles.
Dec.
 Yulon Motor Co. inaugurates automated auto-body press workshop at its Sanyi factory.
1984
Cumulative auto production by Yulon Motor Co. tops 500,000 units.
1985
Apr.

China Motor Corp. launches a national car—the Tony 800c.c. sedan.
Sep.
 Nissan Motors (Japan) acquires a 25% stake in Yulon Motor Co.
1986
Jun.

Mitsubishi Motors (Japan) and Mitsubishi Corp. (Japan) acquire 19% and 6% stakes, respectively, in China Motor Corp.
Jun.
 Vivian Wu Yen News Award Foundation is established.
Oct.
 Yulon Motor Co. debuts the Feeling 101 sedan, its first self-designed and self-developed car.
Nov.
 Uni-Calsonic Corp. is established to produce radiators and heat exchangers for automobiles and motorcycles.
1987

China Motor Corp. completes the expansion of its first manufacturing plant.
Nov.
 ROC-Keeper Industrial Co. is established to produce bearing seals, oil seals, and gaskets.
1988

China Motor Corp. establishes its second assembly and processing plant.
Apr.
 Yulon Motor Co. cancels sales agent agreement with Chinese Automobile Co. and sets up a new distribution system.
Dec.
 China Motor Corp. launches the Varica, its first self-designed and self-developed light commercial vehicle.
1989
Mar.

The Yulon basketball team wins the 1989 Freedom Cup championship game.
Jun.
 Yulon Motor Co. launches the self-designed and self-developed Feeling 102 sedan.
1990
Jan.

Yulon Motor Co. conducts a counter-purchase of A12 cylinder to Japan.
Apr.
 Nissan Taiwan Ltd. is established to engage in trading.
Apr.
 Taiwan Acceptance Corp. is established to engage in auto loans.
Aug.
 The Yulon Group establishes its headquarters to integrate Group resources and plan the Group's development course and strategies.
Oct.
 Kian Shen Corp. is merged with the Yulon Group.
Oct.
 The Yulon Group and Ogihara Corp. (Japan) jointly establish COC Tooling & Stamping Co. to produce stamping dies, assembly fixtures, and auto-body panels.
Dec.
 Yulon Motor Co. launches New Sentra sedan.




The Engineering Center of Yulon Motors






The First Session of Vivian Wu Yen News Award






Launching for Feeling 101






The Establishment of Yulon Group Headquarters






The First Press Line of COC Tooling & Stamping Co.

1991
Mar.

China Motor Corp. is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

Sep.
 Yulon Motor Co. exports the Feeling 102 sedan to the Netherlands.
Dec.
 Winsome Development Co. is established to engage in real estate development.
Dec.
 Cumulative auto production by Yulon Motor Co. exceeds one million units.
1992
Mar.

Targetek Inc. is established to provide OEM surface mounting technology services.
Jun.
 Yulon Motor Co. launches environmental protection activities.
Sep.
 Yulon Motor Co. debuts the self-designed and self-developed Jing-Bing 601 sedan.
Sep.
 Yulon Motor Co. introduces new logo.
1993
Mar.

Tai Yuen Textile Co. establishes Dezhou Yuanji Textile Co. in Dezhou City, Shandong Province, to produce denim fabrics.
Jun.
 China Motor Corp., Mitsubishi Motors (Japan), and Mitsubishi Corp. (Japan) jointly establish Sino Diamond Motors Corp. to sell Mitsubishi cars.
Oct.
 China Motor Corp. receives the National Quality Award.
Dec.
 China Motor Corp. begins production of the Lancer sedan.
1994
Mar.

China Motor Corp. receives ISO-9002 certification.

Aug.
 The Yulon professional basketball team is formed and wins the first Chinese Basketball Alliance championship.
Sep.
 Yushin Motor Co. is established to engage in auto sales.
Sep.
 The Yulon Group invests in Photron Semiconductor Corp. to produce Schottky barrier diodes and thyristor.
Dec.
 Shenyang Spicer Driveshaft Co. is established to produce automotive transmission shafts.
Dec.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co., Ltd. receives ISO-9002 certification.
1995
Jun.
 Tai Yuen Textile Co. establishes Tai Xiang Co. as an agent for the production and sale of leisure attire for international brands.
Jul.
 Yulon Motor Co. and China Motor Corp. invest in China Engine Corp. to accelerate development of a "common engine."
Nov.
 Yulon Motor Co. implements a factory and office centralization plan to integrate R&D, purchasing, production, and marketing departments at its factory in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County.
Nov.
 China Motor Corp. and Fujian Motor Industry Group Co., China jointly establish South East (Fujian) Motor Co.
Dec.
 Fujian Spicer Drivetrain System Co. is established to produce automotive rear axles.
1996
Jun.

Sun Shining Investment Corp. is established to invest in various fields.
Nov.
 Yulon Motor Co. receives ISO-9002 certification.
Dec.
 Altek Corp. is established to design and manufacture digital cameras.
1997

Yulon Motor Co. ends general agent agreement for 3.5-ton diesel truck with Prince Co. to integrate production and sales operations.
Mar.
 Nissan Forklift Taiwan Co. is established as the Taiwan agent for Nissan forklifts.
May
 Taiwan Mask Corp. is merged with the Yulon Group.
Jun.
 Tai Yuen Venture Capital Investment Corp. is established to invest in technology fields.
Jun.
 Uni Auto Parts Manufacturing Co. acquires and merges Gong Rong Co., completing the integration of the auto-seat business under the Yulon Group.
Jul.
 China Motor Corp. receives ISO-14001 certification.
1998
Jun.

Cumulative auto production by China Motor Corp. exceeds one million units.
Jun.
 Pac-Link Management Corp. is established to manage venture capital funds.
Jun.
 The mainland China government authorizes the establishment of South East (Fujian) Motor Co.
Oct.
 Yulon Motor Co. receives the National Quality Award.
Oct.
 Century Semiconductor Corp. is established as an IC design house.
Nov.
 Fuzhou Lianhong Motor Parts Co. is established to produce automotive seats.
Nov.
 Yulon Motor Co. establishes the Yulon Asia Technical Center (YATC).
Nov.
 The Varica light commercial vehicle is launched with a common engine designed by China Engine Corp.
Dec.
 CARPLUS Auto Leasing Corp. is merged with the Yulon Group.
1999
Mar.

Yulon Motor Co. receives ISO-14001 certification.
Mar.
 Newa Insurance Corp. is established as an auto and non-life insurance provider.
May
 Kian Shen Corp. is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
Jun.
 China Motor Corp. establishes the China-motor Asia Research & Technical Center (CARTEC).
Aug.
 The Yulon Group invests in Carnival Industrial Corp., a producer of and sales agent for men's suits and women's apparel.
Aug.
 Yuchia Motor Co. is established to engage in auto sales.
Sep.
 South East (Fujian) Motor Co. begins production at a newly completed plant in Qingkou, Fujian Province.
Dec.
 Singan Co. is established to coordinate management of auto-related service companies.
Dec.
 Yulon Motor Co. invests in Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc.
Dec.
 Taiwan Acceptance Corp. is listed on Taiwan's OTC market.
2000
Feb.

South East (Fujian) Motor Co. begins production of the Freeca commercial vehicle.
Mar.
 Y-Teks Co. is merged with the Yulon Group.
Mar.
 China Motor Corp. exports the Varica light commercial vehicle to Omen, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and other Middle Eastern countries.




The Grand Opening of Dezhou Yuanji Textile Co.





The DOHC 2000c.c. Engine of China Engine Co.





Yulon Basketball Team Wins the First CBA Champion






Nation Quality Award






Yulon Asia Technical Center
(YATC)






Sigan Co. Is Established






The Launching Ceremony of South East Motors' Delica






Factory of Nissan Motors, the Philippines

2001
Mar.

Myson Technology Inc. is acquired and merged.
Sep.
 Taiwan Acceptance Corp. listing is upgraded from the OTC to Taiwan Stock Exchange.
Oct.
 China Motor Corp. signs a technical cooperation agreement with Premier Ltd. (India) to produce the Varica light commercial vehicle in India.
Oct.
 Century Semiconductor Corp. and Myson Technology Inc. are merged to form Myson Century, Inc.
Nov.
 China Motor Corp.'s Hsinchu factory receives the TPM Excellence Award from Japan's JIPM.
Dec.
 Yulon Motor Co. and Dongfeng Motor Corp. (China) jointly establish Guangzhou Fengshen Motor Co.
2002
Feb.

Zhong Shan Yuanling Garments Co. is established to produce garments.
Mar.
 Huizhou DongFeng Yi-Jin Industrial Co. is established to produce automotive instrument panels, bumpers, radiators, and other auto parts and components.
Apr.
 Altek (Kunshan) Co. is established to produce digital cameras.
Apr.
 Yu Shin Motor Co. is established to engage in auto sales.
May
 NHK-Uni Spring (Guangzhou) Co. is established to produce automotive coil springs and torsion bars.
Oct.
 Yulon Motor Co.'s Sanyi factory receives the TPM Excellence Award from Japan's JIPM.
Oct.
 COC Tooling & Stamping Co. activates its second press line (B-line).
Dec.
 Chingis Technology Corp. is merged with the Yulon Group.
Dec.
 Altek Corp. is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
2003
Mar.

Tai Yuen Textile Co., Ltd. (South Africa) is established to produce yarns, woven/knitted fabrics, and knitted garments.

May
 Shinshin Credit Corp. is merged with the Yulon Group.
Jul.
 Fortune Motors Co. is merged with the Yulon Group.
Jul.
 Li-Yuen Garment Co. is established to produce ready-made apparel.
Oct.
 Yulon-Nissan Motor Co. is established to engage in R&D and sale of Nissan cars.
Oct.
 Kian Shen Corp. receives the Industrial Sustainable Excellence Award from the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Dec.
 Tjing Ling R&D Center Co. is established to engage in automobile R&D.
Dec.
 China Motor Corp.'s Yangmei factory receives the TPM Excellence Award from Japan's JIPM.
2004
Mar.

COC Tooling & Stamping Co. receives the Gold Award of Global Suppliers from Ford Motors (USA).
Nov.
 Cumulative sales of Nissan-brand automobiles exceed 1.5 million units.
Dec.
 Yulon-Nissan Motor Co. is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
Dec.
 Ler Vian Enterprise Co. is established as a sales agent for industrial machinery and paints.
2005
Apr.

Newa Insurance Corp. merges with Allianz President General Insurance Co. to found Tokio Marine Newa Insurance Co.
Apr.
 China Motor Corp. and Chrysler Group (USA) sign a technical cooperation agreement for manufacturing the MPV.
Jul.
 Yulon Motor Co. and GM China jointly establish Yulon GM Co.
Aug.
 The Tjing-Ling Memorial Park opens at Molife Auto Mall in Xindian.
Oct.
 COC Tooling & Stamping Co. activates its third press line (C-line).
Dec.
 The Yulon Group, Development Fund of the Executive Yuan, and major electronic technology corporations in Taiwan jointly establish the Hua-chuang Automobile Information Technical Center Co.
2006
Jan.

DaimlerChrysler Taiwan Ltd. and China Motor Corp. jointly establish Chrysler Group Taiwan Sales Ltd.
Mar.
 Xiamen Kinglong Kianshen Structure Products Co. is established to produce bus chassises frames.
Dec.
 Zhengzhou Xiexin Metal Industry Co. is established to produce stamping dies and auto-body panels.
2007
Jul.
China Motor Corp. exports Delica light commercial vehicles to Mexico under the Dodge brand.
Oct.
 A foundation stone laying ceremony is held for Fujian Daimler Automotive Co., a joint venture established by China Motor Corp., Fujian Motor Industry Group Co. (China), and Daimler Group (Germany).
Nov.
 Yulon-Nissan Design Center (YNDC) is established, becoming one of Nissan's six global design centers.
2008
Feb.

Yulon-Nissan Motor Co. exports the New Cabstar commercial vehicle to Mexico, with an annual sales volume of 5,000 units.
May
 LUXGEN Motor Co. is established to market own-brand cars.
Aug.
 The Yulon Group chairperson Mrs. Vivian Wu Yen passes away at the age of 96 on August 9. At the funeral ceremony, party and political officials drape the ROC flag and KMT party flag on her casket and President Ma Ying-jeou confers a Medal of Honor in recognition of Mrs. Yen's contribution to the development of Taiwan's automobile industry.
Dec.
 Yulon Motor Co. acquires a 100% stake in Yulon GM Co., which subsequently becomes the general agent for GM Motors (USA) in Taiwan.
2009
Jul.

Altek Corp. launches its first advanced and own-brand "Altek" mobile phone in Beijing, which is embedded with self-developed image processing chip that comprises a function of high solution digital camera.
Aug.
 LUXGEN Motor Co. launches its first own-brand seven-passenger MPV.
Sep.
 Yulon TOBE Motor Co. is established to market own-brand cars.
Dec.
 Yulon TOBE Motor Co. launches its first own-brand mini vehicle－M'car, and exports it to Vietnam.




The Establishment of Guangzhou Fengshen Automobile Corporation






Digital Camera






IPO Announcement of Yulon-Nissan Motors






The Establishment of Tokio Marine Newa Insurance Co.






 China Motors Exports Delica to Mexico






 A Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony Held by Fujian Daimler Automotive Co.






The Establishment of LUXGEN Motor Co.