Abdul Latif Jameel Motors and Chongqing Changan Kuayue Commercial Vehicle Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement for UAE

Abdul Latif Jameel Motors (UAE) has signed an agreement with Chongqing Changan Kuayue Commercial Vehicle (KYC) for exclusive distribution of the Changan Kuayue light commercial vehicle brand in the UAE. Abdul Latif Jameel Motors currently also distributes Farizon Auto, a brand under Geely Group, in the UAE. The first batch of four models includes: the KYC V5 compact van, KYC V7 van, KYC T3 Plus mini truck and KYC S5 light truck. Among them, the T3 Plus and S5 are both offered in single-cab and double-cab configurations. These models are expected to launch in the UAE from the first half of 2027. The UAE commercial vehicle market is projected to grow from USD 2.82 billion in 2026 to USD 4.05 billion in 2031, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.51% during the period. The Chongqing Changan Kuayue commercial vehicle brand was established in 1999, employs more than 3,000 people, and operates two major production bases in Chongqing with a total site area of nearly 670,000 square meters and annual capacity of 300,000 vehicles. In 2025, the group's revenue exceeded USD 1 billion. Its products cover mini vans, mini trucks, cab-over trucks, pickups, electric vehicles and special-purpose vehicles. Abdul Latif Jameel Motors operates in more than 10 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia.