Latest news with #Foton
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Foton to build truck plant in Saudi Arabia
Beiqi Foton Motor Company is looking to produce commercial vehicles in Saudi Arabia in partnership with its local distributor, Petromin Corporation, as the Chinese truck-maker continues to expand its presence in markets across the Middle East and Africa. Foton, part of the Chinese state-owned BAIC Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with its local distributor Petromin, the Saudi Ministry of Investment, and the National Industrial Development Center, to explore opportunities to establish a local commercial vehicle manufacturing plant as part of the kingdom's Vision 2030 industrial transformation strategy. The partners are looking at opportunities to produce a wide range of commercial vehicles, including light, medium and heavy trucks and buses, and to establish a local supply chain. The facility will aim to supply markets across the region. His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Al-Dabbagh, chairman and CEO of Al-Dabbagh Group – the parent company of Petromin, said in a statement: 'This step aligns with our ambitions to promote a diversified economy based on industry and technology. We take pride in this partnership with Foton, which is number 1 in the Chinese commercial vehicle market. This partnership acts as a strong catalyst to deliver high-quality commercial vehicles that meet market expectations and support the achievement of Vision 2030 objectives.' Mr. Chang Rui, Chairman of BAIC Foton, added, 'We are proud of our partnership with Petromin to localize commercial vehicle manufacturing. Through this collaboration, we aim to transfer advanced technology to the Saudi market and provide innovative and sustainable mobility solutions benefiting businesses and consumers alike.' "Foton to build truck plant in Saudi Arabia" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Zawya
a day ago
- Automotive
- Zawya
Petromin and Foton to establish joint commercial vehicle manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia - As part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 ongoing efforts to strengthen its industrial sector and localize high-value manufacturing, Petromin Corporation, Foton, the Ministry of Investment, and the National Industrial Development Center signed a four-party memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the establishment of an integrated commercial vehicle manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia. The initiative aims to develop local capabilities in manufacturing and logistics, strengthen supply chains, and increase localization rates in the vehicle sector. The scope of production will include heavy-duty trucks, light-duty trucks, and buses. Amr Al-Dabbagh, Chairman and CEO of Al-Dabbagh Group, commented: "This step aligns with our ambitions to promote a diversified economy based on industry and technology. We take pride in this partnership with Foton, who are number 1 in the Chinese commercial vehicle market. This partnership acts as a strong catalyst to deliver high-quality commercial vehicles that meet market expectations and support achieving Vision 2030 objectives." Chang Rui, Chairman of BAIC Foton, added: "We are proud of our partnership with Petromin to localize commercial vehicle manufacturing. Through this collaboration, we aim to transfer advanced technology to the Saudi market and provide innovative and sustainable mobility solutions benefiting businesses and consumers alike." The project is backed by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Investment, the National Industrial Development Center, the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, and the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority. It is expected to create job opportunities for national talent, support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, and contribute to the Kingdom's shift toward a sustainable, advanced industrial economy. With its rich history and expertise in the automotive industry, Petromin is a leading provider of comprehensive automotive solutions in the Middle East. The company is committed to fostering innovation within the community and ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality products and services. Foton, the number 1 commercial vehicle manufacturer in China, has established a global presence in the industry. It focuses on producing high-quality commercial vehicles through strategic partnerships with leading industry manufacturers such as Daimler (Mercedes-Benz), ZF Transmission, Cummins Engines, and others. Its partnership with Petromin provides a unique opportunity to enhance its presence in the Saudi market, leveraging Petromin's local expertise and market presence. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Saudi Gazette
Petromin and Foton sign Four-Party MoU to establish joint commercial vehicle manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia
As part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 ongoing efforts to strengthen its industrial sector and localize high-value manufacturing, Petromin Corporation, Foton, the Ministry of Investment, and the National Industrial Development Center signed a four-party memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the establishment of an integrated commercial vehicle manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia. The initiative aims to develop local capabilities in manufacturing and logistics, strengthen supply chains, and increase localization rates in the vehicle sector. The scope of production will include heavy-duty trucks, light-duty trucks, and buses. Amr Al-Dabbagh, Chairman and CEO of Al-Dabbagh Group, commented: "This step aligns with our ambitions to promote a diversified economy based on industry and technology. We take pride in this partnership with Foton, who are number 1 in the Chinese commercial vehicle market. This partnership acts as a strong catalyst to deliver high-quality commercial vehicles that meet market expectations and support achieving Vision 2030 objectives." Chang Rui, Chairman of BAIC Foton, added: "We are proud of our partnership with Petromin to localize commercial vehicle manufacturing. Through this collaboration, we aim to transfer advanced technology to the Saudi market and provide innovative and sustainable mobility solutions benefiting businesses and consumers alike." The project is backed by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Investment, the National Industrial Development Center, the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, and the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority. It is expected to create job opportunities for national talent, support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, and contribute to the Kingdom's shift toward a sustainable, advanced industrial economy. With its rich history and expertise in the automotive industry, Petromin is a leading provider of comprehensive automotive solutions in the Middle East. The company is committed to fostering innovation within the community and ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality products and the number 1 commercial vehicle manufacturer in China, has established a global presence in the industry. It focuses on producing high-quality commercial vehicles through strategic partnerships with leading industry manufacturers such as Daimler (Mercedes-Benz), ZF Transmission, Cummins Engines, and others. Its partnership with Petromin provides a unique opportunity to enhance its presence in the Saudi market, leveraging Petromin's local expertise and market presence.
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Cargo hauling, diesel-powered Foton View C2 panel van priced
View joins the electric eView, the 16-seat Asambe taxi and the 15-seat View CS2 in completing Foton's range of vans and minibusses. View panel van bears more than a passing resemblance to the Toyota HiAce. Images: Charl Bosch Foton officially expanded its van and minibus range with the introduction of the combustion engine View C2 panel van at its inaugural 'Made for Business' event at Emperors' Place on the outskirts of Boksburg on Wednesday (25 June). Fundamentals Joining the 16-seat Asambe taxi, the 15-seat View CS2 and the all-electric eView, the View C2 largely resembles the latter, but with the obvious omittance of the blue accents, colour-coded bumpers and the sealed grille. ALSO READ: Foton sets sights on HiAce with Asambe taxi and View minibus Continuing to also appear almost identical to the Toyota HiAce, the View C2 only comes in long wheelbase bodystyle, which translates to a loading area of 2 820 mm in overall length, a claimed loading capacity of 1 200 kg and cubic capacity of 5.66 metres. Manually sliding dual side doors are standard on the View. Similar to the HiAce, the View C2 sports a flip-up opening rear door rather than a split barn door-style arrangement, along with a pair of manually sliding side doors. Diesel replaces electric Up front, the electric hardware of the eView, also displayed at the event, has been replaced by the same turbodiesel engine and automatic gearbox combination as the View CS2. Rear has elements from both the HiAce and Nissan NV350 about it. Again displacing 2.0-litres, the oil-burner develops 101kW/330Nm, which is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox. Spec Interior differs slightly from the HiAce, and comes standard with an infotainment display. In terms of standard specification, the View C2 boasts 15-inch steel wheels with plastic covers, electric windows, air-conditioning, an infotainment system with Bluetooth and USB, LED daytime running lights, ABS and EBD, a driver's airbag, rear parking sensors and remote central locking. Price Priced at R449 900, the View C2 panel van's price tag includes a three-year/100 000 km warranty, with a service plan being an optional extra. NOW READ: Foton Tunland G7 single cab now available with four-wheel-drive
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Foton Tunland G7 single cab now available with four-wheel-drive
All-paw gripping single cab retains the combination of the six-speed manual gearbox and the Cummins co-developed 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine. Its local operations relaunched almost exactly a year ago, fledgling Chinese commercial vehicle giant, Foton, used its maiden 'Made for Business' event at Emperors' Place on the outskirts of Boksburg on Wednesday (25 June) to announce pricing of the single cab Tunland G7 4×4. The fundamentals Until now solely offered as a two-wheel-drive Hi-Rider, the 4×4 ups the workhorse Tunland G7 range to two, with the exhibited model also sporting a slew of accessories ranging from a nudge bar and metal-tube-type side-steps, to cattle rails. ALSO READ: Foton's most accessible Tunland 4×4 has merit despite flaws Compared to the two-wheel-drive, the four-wheel-drive's only exterior difference is a 4×4 badge on the tailgate, and 17-inch alloy wheels as opposed to the former's 16-inch steelies. Dimensionally unchanged, the four-wheel-drive has the same 210 mm ground clearance rating as the two-wheel-drive, a towing capability of 3 000 kg and payload of just under 1.1-tonnes. Spec In terms of specification, the Tunland G7 single cab 4×4's list of features matches that of the rear-wheel-drive by being inclusive of the following: Bar the rotary four-wheel-drive dial in front of the gear lever, the Tunland G7 single cab 4×4's interior has not undergone any other changes from the two-wheel-drive. electric mirrors; LED fog lamps; fabric seats; multi-function steering wheel; automatic air-conditioning; electric windows; two-speaker sound system; dual USB ports; push-button start; remote central locking; cruise control; dual front airbags; ABS and EBD; rear parking sensors Also standard are the dual 12.3-inch displays for the infotainment system and instrument cluster, the former equipped with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Same Cummins diesel Up front, the Cummins co-developed 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine develops an unchanged 120kW/390Nm, which now goes to the rear or all four wheels still via a six-speed manual gearbox. Besides the aftermarket accessories fitted, the 4×4's main visual difference from the two-wheel-drive are the standard 17-inch alloy wheels. Similar to the rear-wheel-drive, the four-wheel-drive Tunland G7 omits an automatic transmission option, as well as drive modes, but does receive an automatically locking rear differential. Price As with the two-wheel-drive, the four-wheel-drive Tunland G7 single cab's sticker price includes a three-year/100 000 km warranty as standard, with a service plan being a cost option. Tunland G7 2.0D Hi-Rider – R329 900 Tunland G7 2.0D H-Rider 4×4 – R419 900 ALSO READ: Most basic Foton Tunland not perfect but strong value package
