Huayu Autom was originally called Shanghai Bus Co., Ltd., and it was later acquired by SAIC Motor. Though its shareholding ratios have changed several times, Huayu Autom's largest shareholder is still SAIC Motor. Huayu Autom has 6 main categories of business operations that cover automotive interior and exterior trim parts, metal forming, molds, functional items, electrical and electronic equipment, hot work equipment, and new energy. It primarily profits from interior and exterior trim parts and functional items.