Dongfeng Motor Corporation Technical Ctenter established on April 1, 1983 , is the research and design department of new products department of Dongfeng Motor Corporation , recognized as state-level enterprise technical centers by the National Development and Reform Commission , Ministry of Finance , the State Administration of Taxation and the General Administration of Customs . " national research institutes recognized by the Ministry of Science and Technology , the domestic auto industry, the first batch of state - level " overseas high-level talents innovation and entrepreneurship base , nearly 2 billion yuan in fixed assets . Mainly responsible for the research and development work of the Dongfeng Motor Company own - brand passenger cars , military off-road vehicles , new energy vehicles and related assembly .