Zhongsheng opened its first Toyota and Nissan dealerships in 1998.[4] In 1999 Zhongsheng opened its first Audi dealership.[4] Zhongsheng opened its first dealership in Shanghai in 2002.[4] In 2005 Zhongsheng opened its first Lexus and Honda dealerships and its first dealership in Guangdong.[4] Zhongsheng opened its first Mercedes-Benz dealership in 2009.[4]
Zhongsheng listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in March 2010.[5][6] In December 2010 Zhongsheng agreed to acquire a 55 per cent stake in New Wing Enterprises, an operator of 15 4S car dealerships across China.[7]
In May 2012 Zhongsheng acquired a 70 per cent stake in the German vehicle-personalization specialist Carlsson Autotechnik.[2]