Steyr Automotive to assemble electric and diesel trucks for Sinotruk

Initially, assembly will be carried out using SKD construction methods, with plans to expand to CKD production, including cab manufacturing and painting. The target regions for the units produced are EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa). An unconfirmed figure suggests between 600 and 800 units are expected to be built at Steyr Automotive this year. Sinotruk is considered China's largest truck manufacturer. The first Sinotruk truck completed in Steyr is reported to be a 4x2 diesel tractor unit featuring a modernised MAN TG2 cab, bearing the Sitrak brand name. MAN maintains close ties with Sinotruk and supplies technologies for some of its models. Steyr Automotive operates the former MAN plant in Steyr and supplies components to MAN. Quote: "Initially, assembly will be carried out using SKD construction methods. As production volumes increase, there are plans to expand to CKD production, which will also include cab manufacturing and painting in Steyr," "At least the target regions for the units produced in Steyr have been named: these will be delivered to customers in the EMEA region—Europe, the Middle East, and Africa." "According to information from the German Kronen-Zeitung , between 600 and 800 units are expected to be built at Steyr Automotive this year. However, this figure has not been officially confirmed." "Sinotruk is considered China's largest truck manufacturer." "Meanwhile, the portal Eurotransport reports that the first Sinotruk truck completed in Steyr this week is a 4×2 diesel tractor unit featuring a visually modernised cab from the MAN TG2. The model bears the Sitrak brand name on its bonnet." "MAN maintains close ties with Sinotruk, holds a stake in the Chinese company, and, according to Eurotransport , supplies ‘technologies for at least some Sinotruk models.’" "Furthermore, the connection to Steyr Automotive is straightforward: the Austrian company operates the former MAN plant in Steyr and continues to supply components to MAN."