Foton committed to Australia as a market ‘test bed’

Foton will use the Australian market to test and enhance its products before taking on the European and North American markets, with the Chinese brand affirming its commitment extends beyond chasing sales and profit Down Under. Speaking to CarAdvice at the launch of its new trucks and the updated Tunland ute, the company’s general manager, Robert Zhang, confirmed the importance of the Australian market. “Australia and New Zealand are really tough markets,” Zhang said.