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Beijing – September 11, 2026 -- Chinese commercial vehicle maker FOTON shipped 149,000 units abroad between January and August 2026, a 44.3% increase year-on-year, as the company prepares a major European push at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover on September 14.

FOTON has led China's commercial vehicle export rankings for 15 consecutive years

The Beijing-based manufacturer has moved from a product-export model to what it calls a systematic globalization strategy spanning technology, manufacturing, supply chains and service networks. FOTON operates 32 local production facilities across Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, with new plants under construction in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia.

Beijing – September 10, 2026 -- FOTON exported 149,000 vehicles between January and August 2026, a 44.3% year-on-year increase, as the Chinese commercial vehicle maker prepares to unveil a new European strategy at IAA Transportation in Hannover on September 14.

FOTON has led Chinese commercial vehicle exports for 15 consecutive years

The company has shifted from volume-based exports to a value-driven globalization model it calls Globalization 3.0, integrating products, technology, manufacturing, supply chains and service ecosystems rather than shipping vehicles alone.

Beijing – September 10, 2026 -- Chinese commercial vehicle maker FOTON reported export volumes of 149,000 units between January and August 2026, up 44.3% year-on-year, as it prepares to unveil a new European strategy at IAA Transportation in Hanover on September 14.

FOTON has led Chinese commercial vehicle exports for 15 consecutive years

The company has shifted from volume-driven exports to a value-based globalization model that integrates products, technology, manufacturing, supply chains and service ecosystems, according to the company.

WVTA and VECTO certifications open access to premium European markets

Several FOTON light electric pickups and vans have secured Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) and VECTO heavy-duty carbon emissions certification. Its CAVAN New Energy product line is now deployed across 15 European countries as well as Australia and New Zealand.

Beijing – September 10, 2026 -- FOTON exported 149,000 commercial vehicles between January and August 2026, a 44.3% year-on-year increase, as the Chinese manufacturer prepares to unveil its European strategy at IAA Transportation in Hannover on September 14.

FOTON has led Chinese commercial-vehicle exports for 15 consecutive years

The company has shifted from volume-driven exports to what it calls Globalization 3.0, a model integrating products, technology, manufacturing, supply chains and service networks rather than pure unit shipments.