(Hong Kong, May 19 2006) Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited ("DFG", stock code:0489) announces today an official launch of "Dongfeng Kinland" heavy-duty truck series by Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Company ("Dongfeng CV Company") under Dongfang Motor Co., Ltd. (a joint venture of DFG and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd) after three year's R&D. This earmarked a breakthrough in DFG's strategy of commercial vehicles and a milestone for entering into the heavy-duty truck market. The leading position of DFG in the PRC CV market will be secured and enhanced."Dongfeng Kinland" heavy-duty vehicle production line covers two platforms, 3 varieties, 11 series and 51 models. Due to the introduction of the new product, the power of Dongfeng heavy-duty trucks will increase from 280 horsepower to 420 horsepower. A perfect heavy-duty truck production line will be established covering various power sectors and sub-divided markets.The body of "Dongfeng Kinland" heavy-duty truck series was jointly developed, designed and manufactured with Nissan Diesel Motor to make the seating room more spacious and comfortable with globally-advanced technology. Meanwhile, "Dongfeng Kinland" has passed the collision experiment under the European heavy-duty CV passenger protection standard with high safety. In addition, it has introduced that new dCi11 engine of Renault. dCi11 engine, a model of big-power fuel-saving engine, has combined a series of new development and design concepts with low fuel consumption, featuring the minimal fuel consumption of only 190g/kw.h. Renault engine's durability mileage is one million km. It not only meets the PRC emission standard, but also can be upgraded under the need of the market. The vehicle axle of "Dongfeng Kinland" integrates Dongfeng 13-ton vehicle axle with original imported German ZF16 gearbox, ensuring the high technology level and quality of "Dongfeng Kinland".Katsumi Nakamura, president of Dongfang Motor Co., Ltd., said at the launch ceremony, "