Foton's Plant Construction Gathers Pace

Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Foton Motor has launched its first domestically produced trucks in Kenya, after establishing a local subsidiary in the country in late 2010. The Foton Slip Double Cab pick-up truck was assembled at the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers facility, where it will be assembled until Foton's own plant comes onstream. As part of a growing focus on Africa by Chinese auto companies, the company is building its own vehicle assembly plant, which is scheduled to begin operations in May 2012.

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