Xiangyang Daily (Zhu Ke and Mao Chenyu, the Journalists, Wang Shuyu, the Correspondent) On March 9, upon entering the production workshop of Xiangyang Tenglong Automobile Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Tenglong Automobile”) in the Dongjin New Area, Xiangyang, Hubei Province, the journalists observed machines operating at full capacity, production lines running at peak efficiency, and a seamlessly integrated workflow encompassing component manufacturing, welding, electrophoretic coating, painting, and other key processes. Workers were diligently engaged in intensive final commissioning and verification of a batch of 8.5-meter passenger vehicles slated for overseas delivery.

The company currently holds overseas orders worth 120 million yuan, with its production schedule fully booked through July of this year. Inside and outside the workshop, the scene is one of booming production and surging sales. This outbound batch of coaches represents a key part of that 120-million-yuan overseas order, a vivid testament to how Tenglong Automobile has broken through market barriers with innovation, expanded its reach through quality, and carved out a name for itself on the global stage.

As a comprehensive, high-end customized vehicle manufacturer integrating R&D, manufacturing, sales, and after-sales services, Tenglong Automobile has seized opportunities created by the global automotive industry’s ongoing transformation in recent years. Anchoring its strategy in innovation-driven growth, Tenglong Automobile has forged core competitiveness through cutting-edge technologies and cultivated overseas markets with precise, strategic deployment. Throughout this journey, it has navigated challenges with resilience—further elevating the prestige of “Xiangyang Intelligent Manufacturing” on the global stage.

“Overseas markets impose strict requirements on vehicle performance, and that pressure has driven us to continuously strengthen our R&D capabilities,” said Li Gang, Deputy General Manager of Tenglong Automobile. Through in-depth collaboration with leading domestic vehicle-to-everything enterprises, we have developed intelligent connected bus products that fully meet the smart operational needs of overseas markets.” Li explained that, leveraging its independent R&D system, the company has achieved key technological breakthroughs in core vehicle components. Among these, its proprietary suspension system stands out as the product’s defining competitive edge. The system employs a multi-link structural design combined with adaptive damping technology, enabling real-time adjustment to different road conditions and precise absorption of road vibrations. Road tests have shown that the system reduces ride bumpiness by 60% compared with conventional coaches, delivering a level of comfort comparable to high-speed rail. This core advantage has been instrumental in opening doors in overseas markets and earning high praise from international clients.

While consolidating its technological foundation, Tenglong Automobile has also moved swiftly to build online cross-border trade channels. Not long ago, the company officially launched its storefront on the International Consumer Business Unit (ICBU), marking a pivotal step in its global expansion and creating a new direct pathway for products “made in Xiangyang” to reach the world. By leveraging the ICBU’s AI-powered analytics tools, precision customer acquisition services, industry keyword databases, and data intelligence functions, Tenglong Automobile can monitor global commercial vehicle procurement trends in real time, accurately connect with high-quality overseas buyers, and break through the geographic and information barriers of traditional trade, enabling its products to reach global purchasers with greater efficiency.

Tenglong Automobile has also employed the ICBU’s digital capabilities to innovate its customer engagement, launching online services such as VR factory live-streaming and 3D panoramic product showcases. Overseas clients can now take a “cloud tour” of the company’s modern production facilities from anywhere in the world, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its manufacturing processes, core specifications, and performance advantages.

“Right now, our order books are full. We have every line running at full power, every employee at their post, doing everything it takes to push production, maintain quality, and meet delivery commitments. We will not let our customers down,” said Li Gang. He added that Tenglong Automobile will continue to deepen its cycle of technological innovation, accelerate product portfolio optimization, and concentrate its efforts on the new energy and intelligent connected vehicle sectors, bringing more customized, high-end, competitive products to market and driving more vehicles “made in Xiangyang” to markets around the globe.