Light bus makers forge ahead
By Rong Xiandong (chinadaily.com.cn)Updated: 2007-01-22 16:34
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Brilliance Jinbei unshakeable as top dog
By December 14, 2006, Jinbei
light bus sales of the Shenyang Brilliance Jinbei Automotive Co Ltd had topped
53,280 units, strengthening the bus maker's top position with a market share of
40 percent.
Technological innovation has been highlighted by Brilliance Jinbei. In 2006 the Jinbei Haise series achieved several technological breakthroughs. The two new 4RB2 and 4G22D4 engines met the China III emission standard. The adoption of Bosch Group's anti-lock braking system and electric brakeforce distribution system helped ensure safety and stability for the buses. Brilliance Jinbei also displayed a new bus model with high technical content at the 2006 Beijing auto show, showing off its advantages in professional technological refitting.
Beiqi Foton faces challenges for its edge in diesel models
In the first 11
months of 2006 Foton View light bus sales of Beiqi Foton Motor Co Ltd exceeded
12,000, coming in fourth in the industry. The Foton View currently has the
widest array of diesel light bus models, with engine displacements ranging from
2.2 to 2.7 liters and prices from 50,000 yuan (US$6,435) to more than 100,000
yuan. The diesel-powered View light bus is the first model of its kind in the
less-than-80,000-yuan segment and has ranked among the forefront in terms of
sales and market share.
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