Move to drive smart mobility across Africa and the Middle East
Changan Automobile recently announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company, marking a new milestone in Changan’s ongoing expansion across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
The signing ceremony took place at Changan’s Middle East and Africa headquarters, bringing together senior executives from both organisations.
The event was attended by Li Mingcai, Executive Vice President, Changan Automobile; Fu Yuanhong, Chief Representative of the Middle East and Africa Business Division; Xiao Feng, General Manager of the Business Division; and Yin Tong, Deputy General Manager, Business Division, as well as Bolat Abuov, Senior Vice President of Mobility Business, Yango Group, accompanied by a company delegation.
Official distributor
Through this agreement Yango Motors, the automotive business part of Yango Group dedicated to making vehicles more accessible, will serve as an official distributor of Changan vehicles, starting in Côte d’Ivoire with plans to expand to other markets across Africa.
The partnership will supply reliable and durable cars tailored to the needs of African ride-hailing markets, aiming to elevate the travel experience for local consumers while driving the growth of sustainable mobility across the region.
“Combining Changan’s advanced technologies with Yango’s extensive mobility network allows us to fulfil our aim to deliver greater value and an enhanced travel experience to users across the region,” commented Feng.
Mobility ecosystems
The partnership reflects Yango Group’s continued investment in developing advanced mobility ecosystems across Africa and the Middle East. As part of its global expansion strategy, Yango aims to collaborate with leading automotive brands to enhance the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of ride-hailing and car-sharing experiences in Africa and the Middle East.
“Through our technology, data insights, and vast user network, we aim to help shape the next generation of ride-hailing experiences, improving accessibility, safety, and environmental impact for millions of users. We are committed to elevating fleet quality, empowering local businesses, and supporting our partner’s drivers to deliver a consistently better experience for everyone,” assured Abuov.
As one of the world’s largest ride-hailing platforms, Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, operates across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and Latin America, making over 1.2bn trips globally and supporting 2.1mn active registered drivers, a press statement concluded.
