Home Part 2: The Last 100 years 8: Car Manufacturers by Country 8.3 China 8.3.10. Other Information Other Information / Automobiles 8.3.10.  Other Information For information on a steam powered trolley ‘car’ built in China in about 1672 see Part 1, The Early History, Section 3.2. The first car to be driven in China was brought into the country in 1902 for use by Empress Dowager Ci Xi. It was made by the American Duryea Brothers. The 4 hp car had a wooden body and a double row of seats. It was fitted with pneumatic tyres and was fitted with a kerosene lamp. It was driven by Sun Fuling. Because he was in the presence of the Empress there is a report that she initially ordered him to kneel whilst driving the car. For additional information about cars in China see the links listed in the Historical & General Information and Car Forums sections. Information on cars used in China between 1902 and 1958 required.    [ Back ]