
Motorcity Bags 'Longest Partnership' Award at Chery 2025 Conference
Asian Motors, the official distributor of Chery vehicles in Bahrain (part of Motorcity), and Chery Bahrain were both honored at the 2025 Chery International Business Conference, which took place at Wuhu, China. Approximately 5,000 key industry figures from 90 countries attended the event, including global partners, regional executives, and other stakeholders.
Motorcity received the 'Longest Partnership' award, a distinction that marks 20 years since its collaboration began with the Chinese automotive group, making Motorcity its longest-standing partner in history. Chery Bahrain also won the 'Rising Star' award at the event, highlighting the brand's enhanced growth rate, market presence, and performance in 2024.
Chery Bahrain Dealer Principal, Abdulelah Burashed said: 'These awards cement Bahrain's role as a key partner in achieving Chery's global strategic objectives and highlight our capabilities in meeting those ambitions. Our partnership remains as strong as ever, thanks to our mutual values of focusing on market innovations and providing the best possible customer experience. We thank Chery for its prestigious recognition of this milestone, and we look forward to many more years of our successful partnership.'
Chery is a leading brand in Bahrain and has garnered a reputation for innovative designs and commitment to quality, earning the trust of consumers in the Kingdom. Going forward, Chery has placed its focus on transforming global green mobility through innovative new energy technologies, particularly in the PHEV sector. The company aims to prioritize the safety, range, and intelligence of its PHEV products, offering more competitive eco-friendly mobility solutions to global consumers.
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