Carzone is an Alibaba joint venture operating as a supply chain solutions company across China's IAM network, with the joint venture spanning parts distribution, F6 digital tools, and the Tmall Yangchefu franchise program and combining supply, digitalization, and franchising for China's automotive aftermarket. The Kangzhong brand's first store opened in Tianjin. The Kangzhong parts chain, Qiche Chaoren, and Tmall Auto signed a cooperation agreement establishing a joint venture.
F6汽车科技 offers an F6 technician platform and a smart store management system used by repair shops and registered technicians nationwide. 新康众 is a distributor, national strategic partner, or professional repair-network service provider for many Chinese and international brands including bp, Shell, Mobil, ZF, Total, Pirelli, Goodyear, Continental, Bosch, and Schaeffler. The Tmall Yangchefu (天猫养车) chain program held a nationwide online franchise-policy conference.