DFAC Logo

Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd.

The DFAC emblem carries the red Dongfeng symbol, linking the commercial vehicle marque to a long Chinese manufacturing heritage. Its compact round form, strong red color, and clean Latin wordmark give the brand a practical, industrial, export-ready character.

Available as PNG and WebP from a stable Motomarks CDN URL at /img/dfac.

Logo
DFAC logo
Founded
1999
Country
China
Company
Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd.
Headquarters
Xiangyang, Hubei, China
Parent
Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd.

Live logo URL

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DFAC full

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Choose the right DFAC asset

Start with the shape that fits the slot, then tune size and format in the URL.

Full logo

Best for directories, marketplace cards, comparison pages, and any surface where the complete mark has room to breathe.

Badge

Best for compact UI: filters, tables, saved vehicles, mobile lists, and favicon-like brand slots.

Wordmark

Best when the manufacturer name needs to stay legible in headers, partner lists, and editorial pages.

How to use the DFAC logo in an app

Add the published DFAC logo to a product with a Motomarks CDN URL, then keep the same asset across sizes, formats, and frameworks.

  1. 1

    Copy the CDN URL

    Start from https://motomarks.io/img/dfac. That slug stays stable as Motomarks updates the published DFAC assets.

  2. 2

    Choose type, size, and format

    Set type to full, badge, or wordmark when that variant exists. Add size (xs through xl) and format (png or webp) as query parameters.

  3. 3

    Add a publishable API key

    Append your pk_ key for production CDN requests. Secret sk_ keys stay on the server for JSON API calls.

  4. 4

    Drop the URL into your UI

    Use the URL in an img, Image, or native image loader. Keep alt text specific, such as "DFAC logo".

Use it in any stack
One keyed Motomarks URL works in plain markup, component frameworks, native image loaders, and API-backed views.
logo.html
1<img2  src="https://motomarks.io/img/dfac?token=YOUR_API_KEY"3  alt="DFAC logo"4  width="128"5  height="128"6  loading="lazy"7/>

Need more than the image?

Fetch the brand record when your UI also needs metadata, ordered colors, or attribution context.

GET https://api.motomarks.io/brands/dfac
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_SECRET_KEY
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Reference

More about DFAC.

Brand history, logo changes, color notes, usage examples, and common questions.

What makes this mark recognizable?

Identity cues, heritage, and visual details to keep in mind before the asset lands in your UI.

DFAC is the export and corporate identity commonly used for Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd., a Dongfeng Motor Group company focused on light commercial vehicles. Its branding uses the wider Dongfeng visual identity, centered on the red circular Dongfeng emblem often described as a pair of stylized swallows.

The mark comes from Dongfeng's earlier corporate heritage and connects DFAC to the parent group's history as a major Chinese vehicle manufacturer. In export use, the DFAC name is typically paired with the Dongfeng symbol to make the brand legible in international commercial vehicle markets.

First color in the reference palette

Motomarks records #E60012 as the primary DFAC reference color, with any alternate swatches listed in the color reference and API response.

How the mark got here

The identity shifts that explain the DFAC logo in use today.

Origins

Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. was established in 1999 as a listed company within the Dongfeng automotive system. The company was created to develop and manufacture light commercial vehicles, engines, and related automotive products, building on Dongfeng's manufacturing base in Hubei province.

Commercial vehicle focus

DFAC became associated with Dongfeng's light-duty trucks, pickups, vans, and special-purpose commercial vehicles. The export identity uses the short DFAC name to represent Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. in international markets while retaining the Dongfeng emblem as the core symbol of origin and corporate backing.

New energy development

Like other Dongfeng companies, DFAC has expanded from conventional light commercial vehicles into new energy commercial vehicle products. The brand's identity has remained tied to the Dongfeng red emblem, emphasizing continuity while the product range evolves toward electric and low-emission applications.

When the logo changed

A compact record of redesigns, visual turns, and the reasons the mark moved.

1969

Dongfeng heritage emblem

DFAC's identity is rooted in the Dongfeng corporate mark, a red circular emblem with two mirrored, bird-like forms. The symbol predates DFAC as a company and connects the brand to Dongfeng's origins as Second Automobile Works and later Dongfeng Motor Corporation.

Reason for redesign: The emblem provided a unified corporate identity for Dongfeng's vehicle brands and manufacturing businesses.

1999

DFAC company and export identity

After Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. was established, the DFAC abbreviation became a practical Latin-script identifier for the company in export and corporate communications. The Dongfeng red emblem remained the principal symbol, with the DFAC wordmark used for recognition outside China.

Reason for redesign: The abbreviated name made the company identity easier to use in international commercial vehicle sales and documentation.

What to preserve in production

Shape, color, and type cues that keep DFAC recognizable at app scale.

Composition

The DFAC identity typically combines the Dongfeng circular symbol with a clear Latin wordmark. The emblem gives the composition a compact brand anchor, while the short DFAC name supports readability on vehicles, dealer signage, parts packaging, and export literature.

Symbol

The Dongfeng emblem is widely interpreted as two stylized swallows or bird-like forms arranged within a circle. The mirrored movement suggests forward motion, cooperation, and the idea of an east wind, which is the literal meaning of Dongfeng in Chinese.

Lettering

The DFAC name is usually presented in simple uppercase Latin lettering. The direct, technical style suits a commercial vehicle manufacturer and avoids decorative details that would reduce legibility on truck grilles, body panels, and fleet documents.

Color

Red is the dominant identity color and links DFAC to the wider Dongfeng group. It creates high visibility in industrial contexts and carries positive associations in Chinese visual culture, including energy, confidence, and prosperity.

Shape

The round emblem makes the mark easy to apply as a grille badge, steering-wheel badge, or digital icon. The internal mirrored shapes provide movement while the circular boundary keeps the symbol stable and self-contained.

Heritage

DFAC's branding depends strongly on Dongfeng's corporate heritage rather than a separate ornamental badge tradition. This gives the marque immediate association with a large Chinese automotive group and its decades of manufacturing history.

Market context

The use of red and the Dongfeng name connect the mark to Chinese industrial identity and national manufacturing development. For export markets, the DFAC abbreviation acts as a bridge between the Chinese company name and international commercial vehicle buyers.

Design logic

The identity is functional, durable, and group-led. It prioritizes clarity, production practicality, and recognition across vehicle classes rather than frequent stylistic reinvention.

Where teams place it

Common product surfaces where DFAC assets need to stay clear, consistent, and fast.

Truck badging

Fleet buyers

The Dongfeng emblem and DFAC name are used on commercial vehicle grilles, cab fronts, tailgates, and model identification points.

Dealer websites

Dealers

Distributors use the DFAC logo to identify light truck, pickup, van, and new energy commercial vehicle offerings in local markets.

Parts and service material

Service networks

The logo appears on service manuals, parts packaging, workshop signage, and aftersales documentation to identify the manufacturer and product family.

Export sales collateral

Importers

The DFAC abbreviation helps international sales teams present Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. products with a concise Latin-script brand name.

Common questions about the DFAC logo

Format, usage, attribution, and history notes for the DFAC logo.

What does the DFAC logo mean?

The DFAC logo uses the Dongfeng corporate emblem, a red circular symbol commonly described as two stylized swallows or bird-like forms. It represents movement, cooperation, and the Dongfeng name, which means east wind in Chinese. For DFAC, it also signals that the brand belongs to the wider Dongfeng automotive group.

What does the current DFAC logo look like?

The current DFAC identity is typically shown with the red Dongfeng circular emblem and an uppercase DFAC wordmark. The design is compact and practical, making it suitable for truck grilles, dealer signage, parts labels, export catalogues, and digital interfaces where quick manufacturer recognition is important.

Has the DFAC logo changed over time?

DFAC has not developed a widely documented independent logo lineage separate from Dongfeng. Its visual identity is based on the Dongfeng emblem, while the DFAC abbreviation became useful after Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. was established in 1999. The main change has been export naming and wordmark usage rather than a distinct symbol redesign.

How should product teams use the DFAC logo in digital products?

Product teams should preserve the red Dongfeng emblem, the DFAC wordmark proportions, and sufficient clear space when displaying the mark in listings, fleet tools, or vehicle data products. Motomarks can help deliver consistent PNG, WebP, and API-based logo assets, but implementation should not imply endorsement unless authorized.

Where can I find official DFAC trademark or logo guidance?

Teams should check Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. or Dongfeng Motor Group communications for official brand, trademark, or distributor guidance before using the DFAC logo commercially. The logo is a manufacturer trademark, so usage in advertising, dealership material, marketplace listings, or apps should follow the rights holder's current instructions.