Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) recently turned over 300 Foton trucks to one of the leading logistics companies in the country, YTO Express Philippines. The acquisition of the vehicles composed of Foton Tornado M4.2C trucks and Foton M2.6C F-vans is part of efforts from YTO Express to make faster and more efficient delivery of goods to consumers.
The official turnover was held on April 18, Easter Monday, at the Foton Assembly Plant in Clark Pampanga. Executives from both Foton Motor Philippines Inc. and YTO Express Philippines, led by FMPI/UAAGI President Erroll E. Dueñas, YTO Express Philippines Technology Group Corp. CEO Andrew Cai, YTO Express Philippines Technology Group Corp. CFO Susan Cai, YTO Express Philippines Technology Group Corp. CTO Jelly Lee, YTO Express Philippines Technology Group Corp. CMO Jon Xu, and YTO Express Philippines Technology Group Corp. COO Sam Zhang.
(L to R) Foton Motor Philippines Inc. and YTO Express Philippines executives during the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the two companies | Photo by Foton Press
“For over a decade, we have been committed to strengthening national mobility by providing dependable commercial vehicles for multiple industries—in public transportation, agriculture, infrastructure—and now we are propelling e-commerce and delivery services,” said Dueñas.
According to data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI), Foton is the country’s No. 3 bestselling truck brand for 2021. It is also the first Chinese automotive brand to break into the prestigious and highly competitive Top 10 car brands in the Philippines, a feat it achieved just a few years ago.
Embodying versatility combined with proven dependability, the Foton Tornado trucks have been empowering businesses of all sizes. Powered by an internationally recognized 3.8L ISF Cummins engine, the trucks produce a maximum power output of 154hp at 2,600rpm and 500Nm of torque from 1,200 to 1900 rpm—offering solid strength for delivering products across cities.
The Foton Tornado M Series trucks highlight a reliable powertrain and long-lasting durability as they are built with world-class automotive parts and German technology from world-class suppliers such as Bosch, Wabco, Daimler, Exedy, Continental, and ZF, giving them the capabilities and qualities of a truly dependable logistics expert.
(L-R): YTO Express Philippines Andrew Cai and Foton Motor Philippines Inc. President Errol E. Dueñas | Photo by Foton Press
“As we continue our journey to ever-better commercial vehicles and after-sales services, we come closer to perfecting the whole commercial vehicles ownership experience through extensive service, intensified customer support, and automotive technological breakthroughs. With all of us at YTO Express and Foton Philippines working unwaveringly together, we are optimistic that a great and successful future awaits us all,” said FMPI Vice President for Sales and Marketing Levy Santos.
For more information about Foton in the Philippines, visit www.foton.com.ph.
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