Landmark agreement signed at Auto Shanghai 2025
AW Rostamani (AWR) Group has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the UAE with JMIE (Jiangxi Jiangling Motors Import and Export Co.) for the JMMC brand (JMCG Jingma Motor Co. Ltd), part of the JMCG (Jiangling Motors Corporation Group) in China.
The agreement was signed by Khalid Al Rostamani, Chairman and Group CEO, AWR and Tom Fux, CEO, AWR Automotive, with HU Yong, General Manager, MEA, JMMC.
JMMC, specialising in both ICE (internal combustion engine) and EV (electric vehicle) light commercial vehicles such as vans, buses, and specialised vehicles, has granted AWR Group exclusive distribution rights in the UAE for its current and future product lines.
AWR Group will leverage its expansive facilities for storage and after-sales services, with an initial focus on the 7.2 metre bus market, followed by plans to introduce 5.5 metre gasoline and EV vans, and EV buses.
Commitment
“This partnership reflects our commitment to diversifying our automotive portfolio while meeting the evolving needs of the UAE market,” stated Al Rostamani.
JMMC’s initial offering to the UAE market will comprise 7.2-metre buses, ideal for urban and long-distance transportation needs. AWR Group’s pricing strategy positions JMMC as a game-changer in the market.
JMCG, the parent company of JMMC, brings impressive credentials to this partnership. As the only commercial vehicle company in China with joint ventures with two Fortune Global 500 companies, Isuzu and Ford.
JMCG combines international expertise with local market understanding. The company sold 398,000 vehicles last year. Notably, JMMC leads China’s electric mid-size bus market, a press statement concluded.
