Kaiyi

Kaiyi is an automotive brand associated with China. Its commonly cited modern founding or brand-launch year is 2014, and its headquarters or principal operating base is in Yibin, Sichuan. Understanding that background is important because some names began as independent companies, while others were created later as specialist marques within larger automotive groups. Kaiyi Auto was established in 2014 in Wuhu under the name Cowin Auto, with connections to Chery. Ownership and operations later shifted toward Yibin in Sichuan, where the company developed a new manufacturing base and adopted Kaiyi as its international identity. The brand was created to serve value-conscious buyers with straightforward passenger vehicles while using established Chinese automotive supply and engineering resources. Its range has since expanded beyond conventional compact cars.