China Automotive Technology & Research Center is a scientific research institute established as a result of the state's approval, according to the state's management of the automobile industry in 1985 and is now under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council. It is a comprehensive technology with extensive influence in the domestic and international automobile industry service agencies. Currently it has total assets of 7.66 billion yuan, net assets of 5.23 billion yuan, covers an area of 7505 acres. At the same time, it has established a talented team based on chief experts, reserve leaders and young science and technology cadres, forming a highly educated, highly skilled, business-oriented and well-managed talent matrix.
CATRC always insists on the industrial orientation of "independence, impartiality and third party" and unswervingly follows the development path of "technology-leading, industry-oriented, innovation-driven and green development". Its business covers: industry services, standard business, policy research, testing, engineering research and development, certification business, big data, engineering design and total package, consulting business, new energy, industrialization and strategic emerging business.