Inchcape confirmed that would start selling a range of Foton new energy and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, including pickups, vans and trucks, in the fourth quarter of 2024.

ZF confirmed that under the new agreement it would further develop the latest version of the hybrid automated manual transmission system, TraXon 2 Hybrid, for heavy-duty trucks in China.

The Cavan brand was established by a joint venture called Beijing Cavan New Energy Vehicle Company Ltd (Cavan Auto), formed in 2023 with a registered capital of CNY500m (USD290m), in which Foton owns a 65% stake, Bosch Venture Capital 10% and the remainder is split between the other financial institutions.

Indomobil is the Indonesian assembly and distribution partner for several overseas vehicle brands, as well as commercial vehicle companies such as Hino, Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks.

Foton to invest USD1bn in new truck in Mexico with plans to enter the markets of Canda and USA via NAFTA.

These buses are equipped with an Allison Torqmatic fully automatic transmission and a Cummins engine aimed at improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions and lowering engine noise levels. This contributes to the significant growth in Allison’s export bus sales from China.

Foton announces expansion plans in Thailand.

Foton is one of the largest producers of e-trucks and e-buses in China.

Available in the chassis cab version at 17 tons gross vehicle weight (GVW), it offers a tare weight of 4,995 kg with a load capacity of some 11,500 kg depending on the body.

Foton Motor Philippines Inc assembles a range of vehicles in the Philippines since 2016.

Beijing has a joint sales company in Thailand with which it plans to develop the assembly plant.

The Actros and Actros C will be produced in a new 400,000 square-metre facility in Beijing.