Future is on the Horizon——King Long New Products launched in Malaysia

On March 7^th, King Long and Tan Chong Group jointly launched their new products at a press conference held in Selangor, Malaysia. 280 terminal customers and more than 20 auto body manufacturers participated in the launch.

Two high-quality chassis – XMQ6120ASS and XMQ6120ASP, as well as vehicles equipped with the two chassis and manufactured locally were on the display, gaining high praise. More than 20 intention orders were concluded at the launch. This launch is the first demonstration of CKD cooperation achievements made by both parties, and also a landmark event benefiting from the cooperation and sharing goals and principles under the "Belt and Road Initiative".

Scene of Launch

Tan Chong Motor Group is a large multinational corporation with a 61-year development history, mainly engaged in manufacturing and distribution of automobiles and parts, leasing and distribution of industrial equipment, and investment in real estate and overseas automobile plants. Through careful investigation of Chinese bus brands and many discussions and investigations by senior management, Tan Chong Motor Group formally concluded an exclusive dealing agreement, a CKD technical support agreement and an after-sales service agreement with King Long in June 2018.

Through joint investigation of local markets in terms of tourism, passenger transport and groups, considering market demand, local certification, regulatory requirements and local service environment, both parties finally successfully launched two high-quality chassis –XMQ6120ASS and XMQ6120ASP.

XMQ6120ASS is a standard chassis featuring high performance and low operating cost. XMQ6120ASP is a luxury chassis featuring strong power and excellent comfortable driving experience.

Group Photo of Attendees

Mr. Tan Keng Meng, the head of the Truck & Bus Division of Tan Chong Motor Group, said at the launch: "I am very happy to cooperate with King Long as an exclusive distributor of King Long in Malaysia, to jointly develop products and markets in a CKD mode. Our cooperation is the result under the "Belt and Road Initiative" and a landmark event for both of us. With our sales and after-sales service networks throughout Malaysia and our financing services, we have the confidence to bring success to King Long here in terms of brand and market business."

Mr. Xie Weiguo, the Overseas Marketing Director of King Long, said: "As one of the largest bus manufacturers in the world, we have always been leading China's bus industry in terms of technological innovation and customization over the past 30 years. We have numerous product lines and operate more than 500,000 buses throughout the world. We are always committed to the development of green and intelligent transportation system. In 2018, King Long Apolong – L4 autonomous driving bus was put into mass operation, advancing the development of public transit to an intelligent era. Since the beginning of export in batches to overseas markets in 2000, we have exported 100,000 King Long buses to 136 countries and regions up to now. Tan Chong Motor Group is our important and respected partner in Malaysia. We look forward to providing high-quality products and services for local passenger transport companies and auto body manufacturers through our joint efforts, to finally achieve mutual benefits and win-win results."