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According to multiple press releases dated March 16, a co-invested automotive intelligent electric platform project between JMC Group and Beijing Jingwei Hirain Technologies Co., Ltd. (Jingwei Hirain) in the Nanchang Xiaolan Economic and Technological Development Zone of Jiangxi Province broke ground.

With a total investment amount of around CNY 3 billion, the project is for the R&D and manufacturing of automotive electronics and New Energy Vehicle battery packs. Upon completion and commissioning of the first phase, an annual production capacity of 1 million sets of automotive electronics and 5GWh of New Energy Vehicle battery packs will be established.

From multiple press releases

Announced on February 6, 2024, Astara has been appointed as the exclusive importer of JMC's pick-up vehicles in the Philippines. The primary focus will be to build a solid dealer network, achieve leadership in the pick-up segment, and implement effective strategies to promote and strengthen the brand’s image and products.

This operation strengthens the company’s relationship with JMC (Jiangling Motors Corporation, Ltd.), after successfully operating JMC’s business in Chile, Bolivia, and Colombia since its relationship started in 2019. This partnership also consolidates the company’s strategic expansion in Southeast Asia, initiated in 2021.

(From Astara press release and social media updates on February 6, 2024)

On December 20, JMC Group announced the official launch of the next-generation Ford Ranger midsize pickup truck in Kunming, Yunan. The vehicle is available in eight variants, with prices ranging from CNY 145,800 to CNY 264,800. The diesel variants are priced CNY 4,000 higher than their gasoline counterparts.

The Ranger has 2WD, TOD 4WD, and EMOB intelligent full-time 4WD layouts, mated to a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic manual transmission. The gasoline variants are powered by a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, delivering a maximum power of 190kW and a peak torque of 450Nm. The diesel variants are powered by a 2.3T PUMA engine, delivering a maximum power of 137kW and a peak torque of 470Nm. Some variants are equipped with front and rear differential locks and TMS (Terrain Management System).

The Ranger comes standard with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 automotive chip. Some variants are available with the Ford Co-Pilot360 intelligent driver assistance system, and only the top variant is available with the NGA Level 2.9 intelligent navigation assistance system.

The Ranger measures 5,370mm or 5,410mm long, 1,918mm wide, and 1,880mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,270mm. The truck bed measures 1,458mm long, 1,584mm wide, and 529mm or 545mm high, delivering rich, flexible expandability.

From a JMC Group press release and information on the Ford China website 1/2/3