As one of the top four automobile groups in China and the top selling domestic Chinese automotive brand, Changan Automobile boasts an industrial history stretching back 153 years. With 32 years of experience in building and selling passenger vehicles, Changan is an early leader in the Chinese auto industry.
Changan launched its first production vehicle in 1959 when it began building the Changjiang Type 46 vehicle, under contract to the Chinese government. The Changjiang was China’s very first production vehicle. In 1959, the Changjiang made its first public appearance at the People’s Republic of China’s 10th anniversary parade.
Each day, more than 8,500 consumers buy a new Changan. With 6,000 sales and service facilities in more than 60 countries, and more than 150,000 professional team members globally, we stand ready to provide you considerate and prompt service 24 hours a day.
In the Chinese language, CHANG means lasting and AN means safety. Therefore, CHANG AN together represents the idea of “Lasting Safety”. We sincerely hope that Changan will bring you both safety and happiness.
The business relationship with the award-winning Kia Motors, Korea, began in the early 1980’s when Al-Attiya Motors & Trading Company (AMTC) was appointed as the exclusive distributor of Kia cars in Qatar.
Over the last 33 years, both Kia and Al-Attiya Motors have developed a strong partnership that has enabled both companies to build an exceptional brand image, where Kia has now become a household name in Qatar. This success can be attributed to two factors.
First, the transformation of Kia cars in recent years both in terms of vehicle design and the use of high quality production materials, which has made the cars highly desirable in the Qatari market. Secondly, the significant investment made by Al-Attiya Motors to attract highly qualified personnel to manage and lead Kia operations as well as building a state of the art showroom and the first state of the arts 4S After-sales Facility in the Middle East.
Kia Qatar, has two main business locations:
Since the company’s appointment in the early 1980s as the exclusive distributor for the globally renowned Kia brand, Al Attiya Motors & Trading Company has gone from strength to strength and is now recognised among the leading car brands in Qatar.
