China's Automotive joint-venture manufacturing growth, 2013.

4 x 4 Double cabin Pick -Up, TRACKER by AMSIA.

There are over 170 auto makers in China, compared with around 35 in the in the US. By 2018, manufacturers are expected to have a combined output of 30 million cars, which would amount to an excess of 10 million units. Chinese government efforts to reduce pollution and congestion by imposing restrictions on car buyers don’t help.

And the competition is growing. Foreign automakers, desperate to offset declining sales in Europe, are investing heavily in China. General Motors has plans to boost its capacity to 5 million vehicles by 2015, and has outlined an $11 billion investment plan for the next four years. Ford opened a $300 million plant that will more than double its capacity in China. German giant Volkswagen wants to increase its workforce by a third by 2018, while luxury automaker Jaguar Land Rover is looking to boost its number of dealerships in Cina to 200 from 116.

Passenger vehicle exports, by both domestic and foreign companies, surged in the first four months of the year, according to the latest statistics.

From January to April, exports of sedans, sport-utility vehicles, multi-purpose vehicles, and minivans accelerated 24 percent from a year ago to 194,200 units, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

Overall, automobile exports increased by a more modest 12.7 percent to 316,000 units during the same period, dragged down by a 1.7 percent dip in the exports of commercial vehicles, to 121,900 units.

"China has become an important passenger vehicle export hub," said Namrita Chow, manager and senior analyst of consulting firm IHS Automotive.

Rest assured, with Amsia Motors largest Global Fortune 500 Automotive manufacturing Partners - the company last week set a new sales target of 552,000 vehicles, up from a goal of 507,200 units established at the beginning of the year. The revised target represents a 24 percent increase from its sales in 2012.
new-car sales in China rose 31 percent to 142,000 in the first quarter, a record for the automaker. Growth was driven by a 24 percent rise in deliveries by joint venture Auto manufacturing.

Joint ventures increased sales 37 percent in April to 45,303 units on demand for new models.
In July, the join venture Partners began a third assembly plant, in China, raising the partnership's annual capacity to 750,000 vehicles from 450,000 units.

Considering the import and export market's strong competition and growth, industry experts prognosis are that the main key players will remain to grow and sustain - while the smaller local Brands trying to compete with price compromising quality in the export market may decline sharply.

Given the advantage of technology, expertise, and excellence Amsia thrives forward strategically in both passenger, sports utility and commercial vehicles.

As the plans for Amsia Sergipe, in Brazil is undergoing strong impacted preparations, this new market presents enormous potential to expand and succeed with great magnitude.

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Amsia Motors, Automotive plant assembly news in Sergipe, BRASIL.

Amsia Motors - S30 Selvo

Amsia Motors with joint venture Partners are also developing a local brand of new energy products for maiden launch at the end of 2013 in compliance with the Chinese government’s requirements and to capture growth of a new segment for the joint venture’s future development. This will necessitate the establishment of certain research and development competences within the joint venture for the development of China-specific new energy vehicles under new local brand, as well as to facilitate further localisation of components in China.

With its planned capacity expansion being successfully executed, starting from the beginning of this year the joint venture will redirect its business focus on further development of its sales and marketing strategy. Product quality is highly appreciated by consumers in the local market, as well as export market. Our joint venture’s share of the premium auto market continues to increase. The joint venture will continue to seek strong growth of its existing models over time, while formulating at the same time a road map for potential future new products.

In regards to the export market, since Amsia Motors agreement in Sergipe, Brasil - the plan is to engage into the import market, while the preparation of the plant is carried out aggressively with due diligence.

As per the Chairman.CEO of Amsia Motors Mustafa Z. Ahmed, the Auto assembly plant in Brasil will be in trial production, approximately within three to four years, given the size of its undertaking it is going to be equipped to manufacture for the local market and increase the export market in Brasil as well.
Furthermore, the Chairman also stated that - ' During this process of the Auto assembly plant preparations, our Sales and Marketing department in Canada will be engaged in full force to penetrate the local import market with very competitive products'. 

For the import market, the selection of vehicle line-up's are SUV's, Pick- up's (single and double cabin), Mini pick-up, Light truck and might add a passenger as well, meeting the local trends and commercial demands.

Double-cabin Pick-up, TRACKER.

Hesitant to disclose all the model specifications at this point, International Sales and Marketing team is currently engaged with all legal formalities and successful initiations.
For the assembly plant, Amsia Team has acquired the technical, finance and asset management body to engage at the earliest possible for the execution of the national compliance and formalities for the Auto plant in Sergipe.

Simultaneously, many proposals were received from South American and European countries, which the International Sales and Marketing is excited to announce the promising expansion, prior to the production installation in Sergipe.

Moeth Ahmed, Director of International Sales & Marketing also added that, 'We are not surprised about the positive reactions from the interested distribution prospects from Brasil, other South American and European countries' - following our strong focus on quality, precision, competitive price range and strategic marketing'. 
Given the interested distributors response in Brasil which has been very positive, it is currently undergoing selection process - for the right Partners for the Supply chain network. 

Without much surprise, the Sales & Marketing division also reinforced the fact that - Amsia Motors does not have any major shareholders, it is 100% independent owned company registered in USA and is NOT an Arab investor group, such information has been misinterpreted by several medias and not correct.

The Human resources department has reported an overwhelming amount of response for candidates interested to grow a future with Amsia Motors, in Brasil. 

'The warm welcome and market response has been extremely positive, in addition to the Sergipe Governor's office and the SEDETEC Team led by Mr. Saumineo Nascimento (Secretary of state)' - added the Sales & Marketing team in Canada.

In essence, Amsia Motors is very pleased with the positive response, current market development for import market and the Auto assembly plant preparation in Sergipe. Shortly, a Technical team will be visiting along with the International Sales & Marketing department to execute and implement the next stages for Amsia Motors in Brazil. Please stay tuned as we unfold and update you regarding the continuous developments. 

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Amsia Motors, Auto assembly plant in Brasil, for US$500 Million.

Governor Marcelo Deda & Jackson Barreto.

Jackson Barreto signs letter of intent for installation of Amsia Motors Auto plant in Sergipe, Brasil.
Without further due, it is time to set the record straight about some of the misinterpretation by various media and requires strict correction about Amsia Motors. In lieu of which the State of Sergipe has been informed promptly.

Mustafa Z. Ahmed, Chairman and CEO of Amsia Motors, signed an agreement with the government of Sergipe in Northern Brazil 27th June, Thursday to invest USD $ 500 million in building an auto plant in the state capital Aracaju that is to focus on electric and hybrid car production. The project, which is the first of its kind in the history of this region, is expected to generate abundant revenue into the country, and drive increased foreign investment into both Sergipe and other states.

While most of Brazil’s auto industry currently operates in the country’s southeast region, the country’s northeast region is now gaining attraction from investors. The agreement between Amsia Motors and the Northern Brazil government not only marks the launch of a plan to build the first auto plant in the region, which is also set to be the company’s first owned auto plant, but also marks a step towards automotive market growth in a region that no one ever imagined would be attractive to automotive companies.

The company’s Chairman. CEO, Mustafa Z. Ahmed, signed the agreement in the attendance of the exclusive distributor of the Middle East, Prince Faisal, and the company’s International Director of Sales and Market, Moeth Ahmed from Canada, Toronto. " As per the Chairman, Amsia Motors is an independently operating company who does not have any shareholders - neither is Amsia Motors, an Arab investor group ".

The project is projected to create new job opportunities and generate increased revenue inside Brazil. An increase in the volume of export outside Brazil by doubling the current export volume, and bringing foreign investment from China, India, and the Middle East are also expected targets. The goal is to eventually build the strongest state in Brazil with a Brazilian National brand leading to be the number one Automotive in Brazil, South America, Latin America, and Europe.

With diligent and aggressive action, Amsia intends to successfully deliver the project, ensuring complete assembly and vehicle production.

Chairman.CEO Mustafa Z. Ahmed & International Director of Sales & Marketing, Moeth Ahmed.
Amsia Motors.

A formal agreement to initiate and administer the project has already taken place on the 10th of June in Sergipe. The states full delegate: federal state agencies, legal entities, and financial institutions, welcomed Amsia Motors senior management, Moeth Ahmed, when he arrived to negotiate his company plans. 

Those who participated in the act included the mayor of the Coconut Bar, Airton Martins, state legislators, José Guimarães and John Daniel, Amsia Motors senior executive Moeth Ahmed based in Canada, the Secretaries of State for Planning, Jeferson Steps; Civil House, Silvio Santos, the interim Finance, José de Oliveira Junior, the Culture, Eloisa Galdino, the deputy secretary of the Communication, Sales Neto, president of the Association of Enterprises with Public Works and Private Sergipe (Asseopp), Luciano Barreto, assistant secretary Celio Martins among other authorities, secretaries of state, municipal secretaries, parliamentarians and representatives of institution. 

"It is with great pleasure that I announce officially to the people of Sergipe that we signed a letter of intent with Amsia Motors aiming to implement a productive enterprise that has the potential to change the industrial structure of our state,” said the acting governor, Jackson Barreto, after signing the document. 

The company’s CEO, Mustafa Ahmed, highlighted the professionalism and kindness with which it was treated since the first contacts with the state of Sergipe, and emphasized the company's goal of becoming and acting as a Brazilian company: "I’m proud to be part of this moment for the growth of Amsia Motors and industrial potential of Sergipe. We had an excellent warm welcome and all the necessary information from the Government of Sergipe teams from the first moment, and this was crucial to decide to invest here. We do not want to be a foreign company installed here; we want to be a Brazilian company and committed to the future of Sergipe and Brazil.” 

“Our vehicles shall bear the Brazilian flag, said the president, whose statement was translated by the Assistant Secretary of Economic Development, Carlos Augusto Franco.

According to company officials, the company will be the first in the History of Sergipe state to manufacture low emission and carbon free vehicles which will be cost effective, reliable and performance based, enhancing the environment by protecting the green ecosystem of Brazil. Company forecasts suggest that models will be in test production within the next three years.

Presently, the company’s headquarters and main manufacturing plant is in China. As it builds and operates its plant in the municipality of the Coconut Bar in Brazil on land near the Wind Farm, its operations in China are expected to both remain intact and develop. 

Selvo S30

Going into production, Amsia will introduce three different product categories into the market to engage and win strong market appeal. It plans to offer substantially competitive vehicle prices compared to those currently offered by vehicle manufacturers in Brazil. To achieve its goals, the International Director, has stated that the company will engage locally but use a global strategic approach. It will penetrate through price, quality and precision. 

So far, incentives have been ensured by the government and the project continues to receive strong commitment from both State and Federal authorities. The state of Sergipe is also expected to provide lucrative prospects.

The project is expected to ensure economic growth by creating new jobs and attracting foreign investment. Already, there are forecasts of 4,000 jobs being created gradually.

Local financial institutions have already approached the company for financing but the company’s management has yet to decide the possibilities.

While Brazil’s northeast region is recognized by many for its poor infrastructure, Amisa Motors recognizes it for its uniqueness in being an extraordinary opportunity for market growth in the automotive industry. With their distinct expertise, robust financial background, and winning marketing strategy, Amsia Motors officials are confident that they can diversify the automotive market in Brazil. And with the distinct continued support of the northeast government, the region is expected to attract foreign investments to diverse sectors throughout the country.

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China-Brazil and Shanghai Auto Show, 2013.

The Brazil-China Chamber (CCIBC) is an independent, nonprofit, founded in 1986 in Sao Paulo. Built from the request of former deputy prime minister of China, Mr. Wu Xueqian, we are honored to have several distinguished personalities, leaders and government officials among our founders. 

In order to promote exchange and cooperation in the economic, academic and cultural exchange between Brazil and China and to foster the relationship between their peoples, we have the support of the business community, the diplomatic and government.

As a borderless world requires, we are present in several cities of Brazil, China and we have offices in Latin America to develop our work. We host our offices in China's representatives in the states of Pernambuco, Para and Mato Grosso do Sul for the promotion of trade relations.

We are the only legitimized the Brazil and China by the China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the National Trade Confederation (CNC) and the Trade Association (ACSP) and maintain agreements with entities such as the National Confederation of Industries ( NCC), National Association of Exporters (AEB) and the Confederation of Trade Associations of Brazil (CACB).

During Autoshang 2013, the organizer and CCIBC, jointly organized the Brazil-China auto parts purchasing match-making conference, detailing auto parts market in Brazil, discussing the analysis of the South American automotive economy.

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Quality vehicles for international & local Auto consumers.

From luxury auto to commercial vehicles, Chinese brands are gaining the attention of local and international consumers, and overseas companies, and Chinese automakers including Amsia Motors expect this to continue. Chinese automakers are currently investing billions of dollars into their factories and slowing down their production. The objective is produce quality vehicles that can better compete with their western rivals. “Chinese automakers have been steadily closing the gap with their overseas rivals…Chinese manufacturers would catch up in quality by 2018,” said Jacob N. George, the managing director of J.D. Power’s China division.

 

SUV. Exclusively designed for Amsia Motors: ADRIAN CASTRO

Despite the quality issues that plague this industry, its products still appeal to many local and international buyers in emerging markets. Why? They’re cheap. And consumers in these markets, unlike those from regions such as Canada, North America, and Germany, who are more concerned about safety and quality, are more focused on price. As, however, the gap in quality closes, consumers from these regions may be just as interested in buying Chinese-made vehicles.

“The price factor is fairly decisive; I paid $5,500 for a new and full Toyota made in China. A Toyota with similar features costs around $12,000,” said a 43-year-old agronomist in Chile, who purchased this car because the more established models from European, American, and Japanese companies were out of her price range. Countless others are purchasing them for the same reason. As the country’s exports to emerging markets continue to increase, local manufacturers prepare for further expansion in exports to developing countries.

“They’re easy for us to operate in. In Europe, they have lots of laws for new entrants, and in Europe and the United States, customers like to keep familiar brands,” said Steven Wang, the deputy general manager for exports at Chinese auto maker, who acknowledges China’s high competitiveness in emerging markets.

According to a Chinese automotive global data company, emerging markets (including China) passed industrialized countries for the first time in the number of cars and light trucks sold in 2010. Companies such as Volvo, Fiat, General Motors and Toyota are paying close attention to the sale of Chinese-made brands in these markets. Auto sales in these industrialized countries have fallen 17.4 percent since 2005, to 36.2 million cars and light trucks last year. Just as the drop in the auto sales in industrialized countries was unexpected, consumers never expected that in 2012, Chinese manufacturers would actually meet their demands by manufacturing a quality vehicle at an affordable price. And this is precisely what Amsia Motors offers: quality product at a quality price.

As other Chinese automakers struggle to make quality vehicles for locals and international buyers, and other international companies continue to watch these brands sell in emerging markets, Amsia Motors prepares to market more of its advanced, fuel efficient, and low emissions vehicles in emerging and industrialized markets. The company has current plant negotiations in Europe & South America; and as it awaits to disclose a whole new brand of vehicles that will be designed from its core philosophy of quality, reliability, and affordability, its green concept continues to get great exposure. By Nour Saqqa.

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Auto finance & Sales rising, by 2017 !

When it comes to providing auto financing, China is steps away from countries including Canada and America, but this is about to change.

The huge hike in China’s auto sales is no longer the subject of China’s newspaper headlines. Back in 2011 when CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers) projected that the sales of passenger cars in the country will likely rise 11 percent to 16 million vehicles, while the sales of commercial vehicles will drop 3 percent to 3.9 million units, no one imagined that within one year, China would also diversify its market for vehicle loans.
So what exactly is happening in China’s auto financing industry? It has witnessed two recent major changes: one is a rise in demand for expensive vehicles, and the other is a rise in the number of local and foreign automobile manufacturers that are currently offering auto-financing, some of which include Volkswagen, BMW, and Nissan Motor Co.

 Third Ring Road in Beijing, China.

While the rise in demand/sales was expected, the high sale of these vehicles to China’s youth population was unexpected. China’s youth are willing to go-into-debt for the sake of owning an expensive vehicle before their late 20’s.
“Young Chinese are very comfortable with the idea of credit to buy big-ticket items,” said Shuan Rein, managing director of China Market Research in Shanghai.” It doesn’t make sense for them to have to work for 5 to 10 years to save up for it.”
Young Chinese adults are not the only ones that are willing to cash-out a lot of money to invest in expensive vehicles. Manufacturing companies including Volkswagen, BMW, and Nissan Motor CO., are also making huge investments.

“Volkswagen, the No.2 foreign manufacturer in China after GM, plans to invest 2 billion yuan to expand auto financing in China this year,” said Cai Xue, a VW spokesman in Beijing. The company also has plans to offer financing to customers seeking to upgrade their old models. Since its 56 percent increase in auto sales back in 2011, Volkswagen has seen so much more demand for its products.
BMW says its China loans portfolio has risen to more than 10 billion yuan, a six-fold increase over 2010. The company forecasts that a quarter of all auto purchases in China will be funded by loans in three years and that half will be financed by 2025.
Nissan Motor Co., the biggest Japanese automaker by sales in China, has also invested in auto financing; the company believes that credit used to purchase vehicles will definitely be the new trend in China. “Currently, buyers of expensive cars seek financing while those who want more modest vehicles typically pay cash,” said Kimiyasu Nakamura, president of Nissan’s Joint venture. 

10th China Changchun International Auto Fair, Changchun, Jilin province,July 15, 2012.

Auto financing companies provided about 200 billion yuan ($31 billion) of loans last year, according to a carmaker in China.

While these auto manufacturers expand their auto-financing, other manufacturers and or companies including Amsia Motors will benefit from more opportunities to market their products. As young adults gain more access to financing their vehicle purchases, certain products only marketed to a specific age group, can now be marketed to them. And these include the sales of electric cars.
“We think there will be more and more young people using our loan products when they buy cheaper cars,” Nakamura said last month at a Nissan event in the northern port city of Dalian, where the automaker is building a new plant.
However, no matter how popular auto financing becomes, not every young adult will be eligible for this form of credit. Credit scores will play a huge role in the decision process. Despite this factor, though, China’s banks continue to see increases in the number of overdue credit card balances associated with the purchases of vehicles.

Based on a recent report filed by the People’s Bank of China, Credit card balances overdue for more than six months rose 9.1 percent from the previous quarter to 12 billion yuan as of the end of March.
Clearly, China has benefited greatly from introducing auto financing into its economy. If the auto financing industry continues to expand at the current rate, the country may soon be three steps ahead of Canada and America; this, however, will all depend on how well China’s automotive companies can control the credit-worthiness of every buyer, and how well the country’s government can monitor the industry.

(By Nour Saqqa)

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The inseparable growth of the Auto Industry.

Public demand for a more cost-effective and economically friendly energy source has prompted companies including Donfeng Automobile Co. to introduce new energy vehicle technology that can compete with current oil prices. On November 13, 2011, Donfeng Automobile Co. launched a 300,000-unit LGN engine project to promote the sale of LNG engines in Nanchong, China; according to Sichuan Jingji Ribao in Sichual Economic daily, as part of the promotion process, the company partnered with China Natural Gas Co. to build a skid-mounted LNG gas station.

The company has also invested $23.8 million into the project to produce clean energy engines, and it has received support from Wang Min, secretary of the Liaoning Party committee of China and Chen Zhenggao, governor of the Liaoning province. With the constant improvement of the overall level of the automotive industry and the advancement of the auto supporting industries and technological innovations, the industry has been on a good momentum of development, said Wang Min. According to Li Wancai, mayor of Dalian, the energy conservation and new energy vehicle industry represented by electric vehicles is one of the seven strategic and emerging industries of the "12th Five-Year Plan".  

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