Foton Global operating business profile
Development strategy of globalization
A world-class technology innovation capacity
Sales of green vehicles have ranked the first in the industry for successive years
1,485 service outlets in over 80 countries and regions
Making a fast development in commercial vehicle business.
Founded on August 28th, 1996, Foton Motor is headquartered in Beijing, China. With a business scope covering a full series of commercial vehicles including medium and heavy-duty trucks, light-duty truck, mini truck, vans, pickup, bus, and construction machinery vehicles, Foton Motor has become a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world. Foton Motor's new energy technology has leading the world, especially in electricity and hydrogen fields.
Since its foundation, Foton Motor has been focusing on building a future full of harmony of human, auto and nature.
Image of a diamond has been cited as the logo prototype of FOTON, it signifies technology, quality, high value and permanence. Foton "Brilliant Diamond" is likened to a sparking diamond, which implies Foton's commitment to technological innovation, human care and the beauty of harmony.
FOTON will lead the way to the future of mobility, sustainably create perfect and outstanding eternal values for the welfare of customers, society and humankind.
We FOTONER are always aiming to challenge high goals, seizing sustainable developing opportunities, raising our standard for dependability, reliability and customer satisfaction, driving a modern life through a commitment to integrated technology.
Driven by technology, we are vigorously developing new energy technologies and moving towards fossil fuel-free transportation.
Leading the way to a global commercial vehicle manufacturer.
In August, 1996, Foton Motor was established in Beijing China.
In August, 2002, FOTON AUMAN was successfully rolled off the assembly line in China.
In November 2004, the 1,000,000th vehicle, FOTON AUV bus, rolled off the assembly line.
In September 2006, the German Speyer technology museum collects Auman ETX. The next day, Auman ETX participates in the show race with Mercedes-Benz trucks in the world famous Formula One F1 at Hockenheim.
In March, 2008, the joint venture of Foton and Cummins, Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd., is formally established.
In August, 2010, FOTON launched the new brand logo "Brilliant Diamond", which implies Foton’s commitment to technological innovation, human care and the beauty of harmony.
In September, 2011, FOTON'S 5,000,000th vehicle rolled off the assembly line in China.
In February, 2012, the joint venture of Foton Daimler Automotive Co.,Ltd. was founded in Beijing China.
In April, 2013, the first business-class van - FOTON VIEW CS2 launched in China.
In January, 2014, FOTON sent TUNLAND to compete at Dakar 2014 for the first time.
In January, 2016, FOTON TUNLAND and SAUVANA engaged in DAKAR 2016 rally.
In September, 2016, FOTON all-new medium and heavy duty truck - AUMAN EST, showed at IAA in Germany.
In November, 2016, FOTON first smart driving concept truck was launched in Shanghai China.
In September, 2017, Foton ZF joint venture was established. Groundbreaking ceremony of Foton & ZF high-end automatic transmission project was launched.
On April 25,2019, FOTON and CP GROUP joint venture is established.
On June 11, 2020, FOTON“QIONG YAO ACTION”started globally, aiming to donating negative pressure ambulances to countries to fight against the epidemic. A negative pressure ambulance donated to the Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador, which became the first negative pressure ambulance model in Ecuador.
On November 18, FOTON Thailand first batch of 5 pure electric commercial vehicles were released in Thailand, indicating that FOTON will promote the electrification of commercial vehicles in Thailand and create ecological transport solutions
