who owns ldv vehicles

LDV is owned by SAIC Motor, a massive state-owned Chinese carmaker that also oversees the modern MG brand.

The original British LDV (Leyland DAF Vans) collapsed years ago, and SAIC acquired the intellectual property and revived the lineup under the LDV/Maxus banner.

In Australia, LDV vehicles are imported and distributed by Ateco Automotive, but the brand itself remains SAIC’s.

So yes, the badge has Brummie roots, but the paperwork points squarely to Shanghai.