China Yuchai, through its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (GYMCL), announced that 800 buses manufactured by Anhui Ankai Automobile Co and powered by GYMCL engines were recently exported to Saudi Arabia.

GYMCL was the sole supplier for the heavy-duty engines to propel these 800 buses, 600 of which were installed with YC6MK engines, which are 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engines with a displacement of 10.34 liters. The remaining 200 buses were equipped with GYMCL's heavy-duty diesel engine model YC6L, which is a compact, lightweight designed 6-cylinder turbocharged engine with a displacement of 8.42 liters.

Anhui Ankai Automobile Co is a Chinese automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Hefei, Anhui which specializes in the production of buses and coaches.

China Yuchai President Mr Weng Ming Hoh commented, “This large order is another testament to the excellent reputation of our engines for their performance and reliability supported by our international service capabilities. We are strategically positioned to showcase Yuchai engines to the world. As growth continues, our broad line of advanced engines provides the diversity to meet the power requirements throughout the Saudi Arabian market.”

China Yuchai is a subsidiary of Hong Leong Asia, a member of Hong Leong Group Singapore.