As a global leader in power technology, CMI China marked its 50th anniversary of development in China in 2025. Throughout the year, a series of key moves – from leading sales volumes and technological breakthroughs to strategic cooperation – not only outlined the company’s own growth trajectory but also reflected the development direction of the commercial vehicle power industry.
Event 1: Sales outperformed the market, further consolidating its market leadership position.
In 2025, CMI China achieved steady sales growth. According to data from the China Internal Combustion Engine Industry Association, from January to November 2025, cumulative sales of multi-cylinder diesel engines in my country reached 3.7717 million units, a year-on-year increase of 6.93%. Among them, Dongfeng CMI performed exceptionally well, achieving cumulative sales of 201,400 units from January to November, a year-on-year increase of 12.52%, outperforming the overall market. Its market share increased by 0.43 percentage points compared to the same period last year, making its market performance remarkable.
CMI’s strong sales performance in China is not just a matter of numerical growth, but a concentrated demonstration of the comprehensive upgrade of CMI’s brand value, technological innovation, market layout and service system. It also represents users’ trust in the CMI brand and CMI’s determination and achievements in creating brilliance with global partners.
Dongfeng CMI’s 12.52% year-on-year growth significantly outperformed the market, with a 0.43% increase in market share, making it a benchmark in the structural recovery of the multi-cylinder diesel engine market in 2025. This achievement is not accidental, but a double victory of its technological strength and localized ecosystem under the China VI B emission standard. Behind the performance growth is a microcosm of the industry’s transformation from compliance-driven to value-creation, and powerful proof of CMI’s ability to navigate economic cycles through technological innovation and ecosystem collaboration.
Event 2: CMI China Celebrates 50 Years of Deep Cultivation in China
On June 16, 2025, CMI China will celebrate a significant milestone: 50 years of development in China. This journey spanning half a century began in 1975 with a visit to Beijing by former CMI Chairman Irwin Miller—a visit that laid a solid foundation for the company’s deep cultivation of the Chinese market. In 1979, CMI’s Beijing Representative Office was officially established, making it one of the earliest multinational corporations to enter the Chinese market, thus beginning its journey of deep integration with the Chinese market.
Over the past five decades, CMI has transformed from a single engine manufacturer into a diversified power solutions provider, with its business covering the entire industry chain of engines, power, core components, and new energy power, and has built a comprehensive after-sales support system. In sync with the Chinese economy, CMI has deeply participated in the industrialization process, forging strong partnerships with local enterprises and becoming a model of win-win development for both Chinese and foreign companies.
CMI has been in China for 50 years, consistently keeping pace with China’s reform and opening up and industrialization. Its core breakthrough over these five decades lies in its transformation from a single manufacturer to a full-industry-chain company, covering both traditional and new energy powertrains, and solidifying its foundation with localized R&D and a comprehensive service system. Its deep partnerships with local companies like Dongfeng and Foton are not merely commercial collaborations, but also win-win practices of technology sharing and ecosystem co-construction.
Event 3: Continuous Technological Iteration, New Power Platform Unveiled
As a global pioneer in powertrain technology, CMI continuously optimizes and upgrades its engine platforms. On March 5, 2025, CMI announced an upgrade to its B-series engine platform and launched the all-new CMI B7.2 diesel engine at NTEA Truck Week in Indianapolis. Developed globally, this new engine increases displacement to 7.2 liters and is expected to begin full-scale production in North America in 2027.
On December 8, CMI officially launched its 16N high-horsepower natural gas flagship engine in Chengdu. As another significant new product on CMI’s multi-fuel engine platform, the CMI 16N natural gas engine integrates six core capabilities: power, efficiency, reliability, intelligence, safety, and protection, helping the logistics industry further reduce costs and improve efficiency.
CMI’s launch of two significant powertrain products within a year reflects its strategic foresight in accurately positioning itself for the global energy transition. The two products respectively focus on upgrading traditional powertrains and innovating alternative fuels, building upon over forty years of reliability accumulated by the B-series platform while simultaneously enriching its multi-fuel powertrain portfolio. This “dual-track” strategy not only meets the current market’s urgent need for efficient powertrains but also resonates with the global trend towards low-carbon transformation, demonstrating the core competitiveness of a technology pioneer in adapting product innovation to diverse scenarios.
Event 4: Production Reaches a Milestone – Dongkang’s 20,000th Engine Rolls Off the Production Line
On November 20th, the signing ceremony for the production of the 20,000th engine in 2025 and the deepening of business ecosystem cooperation between CMI China Engine Division and Dongfeng CMI was successfully held in Xiangyang, Hubei Province.
The market in 2025 is full of challenges, and the successful production of this 20,000th engine is a bright spot amidst the adverse conditions. This achievement is by no means accidental; it is a direct result of the deep collaboration between CMI China’s global market channels and Dongfeng CMI’s outstanding manufacturing efficiency and superior product quality.
This is not only a milestone in terms of quantity, but also proof of the strength of both parties’ operating systems in efficiently responding to market fluctuations and meeting customer needs, injecting strong confidence into the industry’s development. Moving forward, both parties will concentrate their superior resources to jointly advance towards the goals of “high-end” and “internationalization,” working together to achieve the new annual target of 50,000 units.
Event 5: Expanding Ecological Cooperation to Create a Low-Carbon and Intelligent Future
On July 3rd, Taiyuan Heavy Machinery Group Co., Ltd. and CMI held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony in Beijing. The two parties will engage in comprehensive cooperation in areas such as diversified energy powertrain development, global market collaboration, and innovative service models, achieving complementary advantages in industrial resources.
In 2025, CMI reached in-depth cooperation with multiple commercial vehicle companies, which not only effectively enhanced brand market awareness and industry influence, but also brought its globally leading power technology and solutions to the Chinese market, providing users with world-class power products; at the same time, it opened up broader development space for both parties and continued to promote the upgrading of the commercial vehicle industry towards high quality and low carbon.
Event 6: Delivery of a mega-order demonstrates the product’s strength and earns high market recognition.
Event 7: Foton CMI F-Series Third Generation Technology Platform Launch and 2 Millionth Light-Duty Power Unit Rolls Off the Production Line
On July 10, 2025, Foton CMI successfully held a ceremony to launch its entire new product line based on the third-generation F-series technology platform and to celebrate the production of its 2 millionth light-duty engine. To date, Foton CMI has provided a total of 2 million F-series engines to customers worldwide, with over 300 OEMs globally choosing Foton CMI F-series engines. The reputation of Foton CMI F-series engines for their low fuel consumption and high reliability has spread by word of mouth among users, resulting in many customers achieving over a million kilometers without major repairs.
The achievement of these two milestones is the result of Foton CMI’s deep cultivation of the industry, diligent work, and unremitting efforts. From its inception, Foton CMI has demonstrated a forward-looking market strategy, starting with light-duty products and now achieving full coverage of 2.5L-15L diesel and natural gas products. These products are widely used in on-road and off-road sectors, providing strong power for the development of various industries. The official production of the 2 millionth F-series light-duty engine is not only a testament to Foton CMI’s manufacturing strength but also embodies the trust and support of 2 million users.
Event 8: CMI Showcases Technological Strength at Bauma, the German Construction Machinery Exhibition
From April 7th to 13th, 2025, at the Bauma construction machinery exhibition in Munich, Germany, CMI showcased its new-generation X15 15-liter off-road engine, a future-oriented multi-fuel heavy-duty engine platform. This platform is compatible with clean diesel, natural gas, renewable biofuels, and hydrogen, providing low-carbon and efficient power options for customers in construction machinery, agricultural machinery, and industrial equipment, helping them achieve improved energy efficiency, emissions upgrades, and energy transition.
CMI also showcased the QSK60 high-horsepower engine, designed specifically for mining equipment, meeting North American Tier 4 Final and Euro 5 emission standards, and offering over 3,000 horsepower; as well as CMI telescopic boom forklift axles designed to improve the durability and loading/unloading efficiency of industrial vehicles and port equipment. Meanwhile, many manufacturers showcased their flagship products equipped with CMI’s F3.8, B4.5, B6.7, L9, X12, and X15 series Euro 5 non-road engines, demonstrating CMI’s cutting-edge technological strength and diversified technological reserves. CMI showcased its full range of powertrains at Bauma, from small and medium-sized models to those exceeding 3000 horsepower, and highlighted its forward-looking strategy to lead industry transformation with the new-generation X15 multi-fuel platform. The adoption of its Euro 5 engines by numerous OEMs underscores CMI’s dual advantages in technological reserves and market trust. This demonstration aligns perfectly with the global trend towards low-carbon and high-efficiency construction machinery, reflecting CMI’s strategic commitment to driving the non-road powertrain revolution through technological innovation.
Event 9: Chongqing CMI’s 330,000th Engine Rolls Off the Production Line
The 330,000th engine rolled off the production line at Chongqing CMI, marking a significant milestone in the development history of high-horsepower engines in China, alongside its 30th anniversary. This achievement not only testifies to CMI’s deep commitment to the Chinese market and its dedication to technological innovation, but also signifies the company’s successful strategic transformation from a single-product importer to a full-spectrum powertrain solutions provider. This accomplishment exemplifies the deep integration of CMI’s technological expertise with China’s manufacturing system, providing a solid foundation for Chinese powertrain brands to enter the high-end international market.
Event 10: Winning multiple awards, brand influence continues to rise.
In 2025, CMI China garnered numerous industry awards for its outstanding performance in technology, products, and corporate social responsibility, demonstrating its widespread industry recognition. In March, at the “2025 Automotive Supply Chain New Ecosystem Conference” and the 6th China Power Source Awards, CMI, together with its two joint ventures, received three Global Automotive Supply Chain Ecosystem Partner Awards and two Power Product Awards.
In April, the list of winners for the “2025-2026 Mercer China DEI Pioneer Enterprise Selection” was announced. CMI China won both the “China DEI Outstanding Leader Award” and the “China DEI Outstanding Practice Award,” becoming one of only five companies to receive both honors. In May, the “2025 Construction Machinery Annual Product TOP50” list was released, with many high-end equipment powered by CMI engines making the list.
In September, in the 2025 Smart Factory Gradient Cultivation Action jointly launched by six ministries including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, three CMI factories were recognized for their outstanding smart manufacturing capabilities. Among them, Foton CMI was selected as the “2025 Excellent Smart Factory Project”, while Dongfeng CMI and Chongqing CMI were selected as the “2025 Advanced Smart Factory Project”.
The series of awards CMI China received in 2025 are not isolated achievements, but rather a systematic demonstration of its comprehensive strength as an industry leader. From supply chain and product technology awards to corporate social responsibility honors such as the Diverse Platform and Inclusiveness (DEI) awards, and official recognition as a smart factory, these accolades precisely cover three dimensions: “hard technology strength,” “soft management strength,” and “manufacturing system strength.” This reveals that CMI’s leadership does not stem solely from the advantages of a single product, but is built upon a sustainable and mutually empowering corporate ecosystem. Its influence is expanding from traditional power solutions to shaping a more responsible, intelligent, and efficient industrial future, thereby gaining widespread value recognition from the market, government, industry, and society.
Looking back at 50 years, CMI China’s 2025 is a year of parallel achievements and responsibilities, innovation and collaboration. From steady sales growth to continuous technological breakthroughs, from precise optimization of personnel structure to the ongoing expansion of its ecosystem, this automotive parts giant has demonstrated through concrete actions that deep integration into China’s industrial chain and responding to market demands with localized innovation are the core paths for multinational corporations to achieve sustainable development.
Looking to the future, CMI will use its 50 years of accumulated experience as a new starting point, while deepening its presence in the Chinese market, continuously promoting technological innovation and product diversification, enhancing product competitiveness and market responsiveness, and providing customers in China and around the world with more efficient, greener, and smarter power solutions, writing a new chapter in its journey of growing together with Chinese industries.
