International Motors appointed official distributor of Foton LCVs in the UK

“Our new partnership with International Motors marks an important step in FOTON’s global commitment,” added Ren Lixian, Deputy General Manager of FOTON Europe. “We are thrilled to bring our innovative and exciting light commercial vehicle range to the UK, a pivotal and important market in Europe, and look forward to showcasing products to customers. Partnering with International Motors is a vital part of our entry to the market, and we are proud to have formed this partnership in the UK.”

By Editorial staff

International Motors Ltd has entered an agreement to become the official UK distributor for FOTON, a leading Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer. Foton considers the UK as a key market in its global Electric Vehicle growth strategy.

While being a new name to the UK market, FOTON was founded 30 years ago and is headquartered in Beijing, China. FOTON’s business spans a full range of commercial vehicles, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks, light-duty trucks, mini trucks, vans, pickup trucks, buses, and construction machinery. With a strong portfolio covering both traditional fuels and new energy solutions, the company has established itself as a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer. FOTON electric truck, van and bus products are already established in European markets such as Italy, Germany and Malta.

Foton entering the UK market with International Motors

“We are delighted to formally announce our partnership as the official UK distributor for FOTON. This new long-term agreement demonstrates IML’s ambition to seek alliances with forward-thinking partners that share the company’s vision and go-to-market strategy. We look forward to working with FOTON in launching its impressive light commercial vehicle range to UK customers throughout 2026”, commented William Brown, Managing Director at International Motors Ltd.

“Our new partnership with International Motors marks an important step in FOTON’s global commitment,” added Ren Lixian, Deputy General Manager of FOTON Europe. “We are thrilled to bring our innovative and exciting light commercial vehicle range to the UK, a pivotal and important market in Europe, and look forward to showcasing products to customers. Partnering with International Motors is a vital part of our entry to the market, and we are proud to have formed this partnership in the UK.”

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