Foton Motor, officially Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd., is a Chinese automotive manufacturer specializing in trucks, buses, and SUVs. Headquartered in Changping, Beijing, Foton operates as a subsidiary of the BAIC Group. The company's activities encompass the design, production, and distribution of commercial and passenger vehicles, contributing to China's automotive industry and global market presence.
On August 28, 1996, Foton Motor was founded to manufacture light and heavy-duty trucks, agricultural tractors, and other machinery. Foton International Trade Co., Ltd, Beijing, became Foton Motor Group's international sales subsidiary.
From 2000 to 2006, Foton produced the Foton View Express Passenger, resembling the Toyota HiAce and originally named 风景快客.
From 2001 to 2012, Foton produced the Foton View Express, resembling the Toyota HiAce and originally named 风景快运.
In August 2002, Foton began production of the Foton Auman truck.
Since 2004, Foton has produced the Foton SUP pickup based on the Saga platform, originally named 萨普.
In 2005, Foton's brand value exceeded 61.932 billion Yuan, ranking No. 1 in the auto industry and No. 11 in the “Top 500 Most Valuable Brands”.
In March 2006, Foton and Cummins Inc. announced a 50:50 joint venture, Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company (BFCEC), to produce light-duty diesel engines of 2.8 and 3.8 liter displacement.
Production of the Foton View Express Passenger, which began in 2000, ended in 2006. The vehicle resembled the Toyota HiAce and was originally named 风景快客.
In October 2009, Foton agreed to form a joint venture with Pulead Technology Industry Co. to develop and produce vehicle batteries.
In April 2011, Foton established a sales company in India.
In 2011, Foton Motor sold a total of 640,400 vehicles.
In February 2012, Beiqi Foton Motors Co., Ltd. and Daimler AG established a 50-50 joint venture, Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., Ltd., with an investment of RMB6.35 billion. This joint venture would take over Foton's existing Auman medium- and heavy-duty truck business, including production sites, sales, and service network.
Production of the Foton View Express, which began in 2001, ended in 2012. The vehicle resembled the Toyota HiAce and was originally named 风景快运.
Since 2014, Foton has produced the Foton Sauvana SUV, also known as Foton Toplander. This model has been discontinued.
In 2015, Foton announced a bus factory in Brazil (Bahia) as part of their globalization plan. Foton also held a press conference previewing the Sauvana and announcing plans to bring the brand to the United States.
Since 2015, Foton has produced the Foton Toano, a business class van/minibus.
In September 2017, Foton and Piaggio agreed to form a joint venture to develop and produce light commercial vehicles. The new vehicle, based on a Foton chassis, would be sold by Piaggio Commercial Vehicle division in Europe and globally, excluding China, as a successor to the Piaggio Porter.
In August 2018, Foton Motor announced plans to establish a plant in Bangladesh by the following year to assemble commercial vehicles through a joint venture with ACI Motors.
On April 2019, Foton and CP announced a truck factory in Thailand named CP FOTON SALES CO., LTD. The factory produces electric trucks such as the Auman EST, AUMARK, and AUV.
In 2024, a joint partnership was established with Otokar of Turkey, including local production.
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