SINGAPORE, Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai
International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the
"Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines for
on- and off-road applications in China through its main operating subsidiary,
Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), announced today
that GYMCL has received its first order from Beijing Automotive
Group Co., Ltd. ("BAIC Group") for 600 YC4Y20 engines that will be
used to power BAIC Group's Beiqi B40L SUVs that will be launched in
China in January 2018.
The order is a result of a joint development and cooperation
agreement entered in 2015 between GYMCL and BAIC Group. The Beiqi
B40L SUV is a longer, four-door version of the BAIC BJ40 SUV. The
YC4Y20 engine is a 4-cylinder, 1.8- to 2.2-litre diesel engine and
is rated at 90 to 150 horse power. It is compliant with
China's National V emission
standards and is designed to propel lighter vehicles.
Mr. Weng Ming Hoh, President of
China Yuchai, commented, "This order signifies an important step
for our engine portfolio and in our desire to meet the needs of the
passenger vehicle market in China.
China's passenger vehicle market
is the world's largest and continues to grow. We will continue to
broaden the application of our engines to attract a larger customer
base and create more growth opportunities."
About China Yuchai International
China Yuchai International Limited, through its subsidiary,
Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), engages in the
manufacture, assembly, and sale of a wide variety of light-,
medium- and heavy-duty engines for trucks, buses, passenger
vehicles, construction equipment, marine and agriculture
applications in China. GYMCL also
produces diesel power generators. The engines produced by GYMCL
range from diesel to natural gas and hybrid engines. Through its
regional sales offices and authorized customer service centers, the
Company distributes its engines directly to auto OEMs and retailers
and provides maintenance and retrofitting services throughout
China. Founded in 1951, GYMCL has
established a reputable brand name, strong research and development
team and significant market share in China with high-quality products and reliable
after-sales support. In 2016, GYMCL sold 320,424 engines and is
recognized as a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines in
China. For more information,
please visit http://www.cyilimited.com.
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For more information, please contact:
Kevin Theiss
Phone: +1 646-726-6511
Email: cyd@bluefocus.com
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