LDV Group Limited, formerly Leyland DAF Vans, was a British van manufacturer based in Washwood Heath, Birmingham. Historically part of Rover Group and Leyland DAF, it was later a wholly owned subsidiary of GAZ. Due to the 2008 financial crisis and a lack of long-term investment, production was suspended at the LDV factory in December 2008.
After a series of failed rescue attempts, the intellectual property rights were sold by administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers to Eco Concept in 2009, who sold them to SAIC Motor in 2010, with its Maxus subsidiary commencing production in China in March 2011.
History
LDV was formed in April 1993 as Leyland DAF Vans, following a management buyout backed by 3i of DAF NV's van plant in Washwood Heath, Birmingham, following the Dutch company being placed in administration.[1]