Amid complex and volatile international market competition in the first quarter of 2026, FAW Power delivered outstanding overseas business performance. Its engine sales rose 14% year-on-year, and transmission sales surged 23% year-on-year. Backed by robust technological strength and global layout capabilities, the brand continued to break through in global markets, accelerating the global expansion of Chinese automotive brands.
Multi-Region Growth Highlights Global Layout Momentum
FAW Power achieved widespread growth across all overseas regions in Q1, with remarkable sales increases in every market segment serving as a solid pillar for its upward overseas performance.
Sales in Eastern and Southern Africa soared at a rapid pace.
Tanzania stood out with regional cumulative sales up 130.3% year-on-year. The Kenyan market saw explosive growth, with sales of flagship models including the JK6 and JH6 equipped with FAW Power powertrains skyrocketing 210.1% year-on-year, becoming the core growth driver of the region.
Steady progress in vehicle deployment drove a 94.6% year-on-year sales increase in Northwest Africa.
Latin America got off to a strong start.
Breakthroughs were made in Mexico, while Peru and Chile markets gained simultaneous momentum, lifting regional Q1 sales by 87.3% year-on-year.
Southeast Asia maintained robust high-speed growth with sales climbing over 150% year-on-year.
Central Asia posted a steady 8% year-on-year sales increase.
In-Depth Market Cultivation Unlocks Sustainable Growth Momentum
Having operated globally for years, Faw Power adheres to a customer-centric philosophy. By deeply analyzing regional market demands and operational scenarios worldwide, it has continuously boosted new product development and high-end product planning, developing localized powertrain solutions to fuel sustained global expansion.
In Peru, the first batch of 8 high-end Faw J7 tractors equipped with the CA6SX1 natural gas engine was successfully launched, marking the official entry of FAW Power’s natural gas product lineup into the Latin American market.
Vigorous marketing activities including customer test drives and return visits have laid a solid foundation for FAW trucks to deepen its presence in Latin America and expand across South America.
In Australia, FAW Trucks strategically targeted the high-horsepower vehicle segment tailored to local transport demands. The FAW J7 fitted with the CA6DX1 engine secured consecutive new orders.
At present, 20 customized FAW J7 tractors have completed production and assembly and are set for market launch, supporting the brand’s new breakthrough in Australia’s premium heavy-duty truck market.
In South Africa, the all-new FAW J7 Euro V premium heavy-duty truck powered by the CA6DM3 engine made its official debut, drawing extensive attention from the local commercial vehicle industry.
Purpose-built for long-distance trunk logistics in South Africa, the model earned widespread market recognition for its superior performance, comfortable driving experience and intelligent fleet management system.
A 100-unit bulk purchase agreement was signed with a major local client on the launch day, followed by successive large-scale orders, officially kicking off a new era for FAW trucks’ premium heavy-duty truck business across Southern Africa.
Premium Full-Process Services Safeguard Global Operations
Sustained overseas expansion relies on comprehensive service support.
FAW Power has kept refining its global service network to build a full-chain guarantee system integrating local on-site services and remote technical support.
Overseas stationed teams proactively operate on the front line, deliver targeted technical training, maintenance guidance and after-sales support, bridging the last mile of global service delivery.
Driven by rapid growth in mining dump truck sales in Laos, local personnel traveled across Vientiane and Thakhek over four days amid harsh mining operating conditions. They delivered systematic training on safe driving and daily maintenance for fleet drivers, along with sales and technical capability enhancement sessions for local agent staff. Combining theoretical lectures and hands-on vehicle operation, they built a complete service transmission system covering agents to end users.
In Guinea, FAW vehicles gained strong local market recognition for reliable product quality.
Addressing the lack of formal systematic training for newly recruited local drivers, FAW Power’s on-site team collaborated with local service centers to carry out customized capability-building training for core fleets. Personalized guidance was provided based on individual driving habits and operational weaknesses, effectively ensuring stable vehicle operation and construction progress.
Togo ranks among FAW trucks’ fastest-growing overseas markets in recent years.
To improve fuel-efficient and safe driving skills among local drivers, stationed experts traveled to Lomé to deliver special training programs on the CA6DM2 engine, elaborating on braking operation and fuel-saving techniques. Four training sessions benefited over 50 drivers, greatly improving product familiarity, operational proficiency and local dealers’ confidence in market expansion.
Moving forward, FAW TRUCKS will further deepen its global strategic layout, upgrade core technologies and products, and optimize its full-chain service ecosystem. The brand will drive higher-quality, sustainable growth in overseas businesses, let Chinese powertrains travel across the globe, and inject robust momentum into its worldwide development journey.
