The Open Mobility Company further expands its portfolio with a new partnership with Foton Motor.

Foton Motor is the number one commercial vehicle brand in China, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, with over 11 million accumulative vehicle sales since its launch in 1996.

Madrid, 25^th of April 2024 – Foton Motor, the commercial vehicle market leader in China, has appointed Astara, a leading global mobility company, as the exclusive importer of Foton light commercial vehicles in Spain. This deal marks the first collaboration between the companies and reinforces Astara’s product offering in the Spanish market.

The global Open Mobility Company publishes its second sustainability report, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion.

One out of every three vehicles it sells through its distribution business worldwide is electric or hybrid.

The company has achieved more than 35% electrification in its employee fleet and more than 40% of the energy consumed in its facilities comes from renewable sources.

As part of its diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, 38% of the talent attracted in 2023 were women, even exceeding 50% in countries such as Austria, Colombia and Finland.

Madrid, April 24^th, 2024 – Astara, one of the leading companies in global mobility solutions, today presents its 2023 Sustainability Report, the company’s second, where it shows progress in its commitments to achieve a positive impact in the 19 countries in which it operates.

In 2023, Astara committed to achieving carbon neutrality in its operations by 2027* (scope 1 and 2) by electrifying 90% of its employee fleet and reaching 100% renewable energy consumed in its facilities as part of its mission to make mobility more accessible and sustainable. As an important component of its carbon neutrality strategy, the company is developing a demanding carbon offset plan, aiming for 80% of the offset to be through CO2e removal-oriented projects.

In its second sustainability report, Astara shares concrete environmental and social advances, such as the electrification of more than 35% of its employee fleet; and the increase in renewable energy consumption to 40%, maintaining its commitment to reach 100% by 2027. 

Sustainability is in the company's DNA, both in its ownership business (purchase of vehicles) and in its usership or pay-per-use (subscription and carsharing) business. Already in 2023, one in three vehicles sold by Astara in Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia were electrified. In terms of subscription and carsharing, more than 50% of its fleet is electrified.

 

Astara, one of the world's leading mobility companies, has been appointed as the importer of Seres vehicles in The Netherlands, encompassing the distribution of new vehicles, parts, and services. This operation represents the start of Astara's relationship with this manufacturer, becoming the first market in which the brands collaborate. Astara’s distribution of Seres in The Netherlands also consolidates its current operations in the market. The company’s primary focus will be to build a solid dealer network, achieve leadership in the electric SUV segment, and implement effective strategies to promote and strengthen the brand’s image and products. 

The distribution agreement between KG Mobility and Astara marks an expansion for the Open Mobility Company in the Portuguese market.

KG Mobility will offer low emission vehicles and a broad range of pick-ups and SUVs, a popular segment among Portuguese consumers, including its new Torres SUV.
 

Lisbon, 15^th of April 2024 – Astara, one of the world's leading mobility companies, has been appointed as the importer of KG Mobility (formerly known as SsangYong) vehicles and aftersales in Portugal, expanding the global cooperation between Astara and the brand. Portugal becomes the eighth country in which Astara imports KG Mobility vehicles, with existing operations across two regions (Latin America and Europe) in Chile, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland.