Sanyang is a strategic partner of the Hyundai Motor Company since 2002. Its subsidiary company Nan Yang Industries Co., Ltd. operates as sole distributor for Hyundai and manufactures Hyundai automobiles and mini-trucks in Taiwan. Sanyang also has ties with international companies like International Truck, Bombardier Recreational Products and Mahindra & Mahindra Limited in India.
In July 2005, Sanyang launched a new range of two-wheelers for sale in the European market. The range includes the GTS scooter (available with 125 cc, 200 cc and 250 cc engines), the MIO scooter (50 cc and 100 cc), and two ATV models: the Trackrunner leisure ATV (200 cc engine), and the 250 cc Quadlander off-roader.
In January 2006, Sanyang signed an agreement with the Kinetic Motor Company of India for a purchase of 2,065,000 equity shares and technical collaboration, which will amount to Sanyang holding an 11.1% (approx.) stake of the enhanced capital of Kinetic Motor Company Limited. With Sanyang taking a minority stake, the management control will be retained with the Kinetic Group. In 2008, the two-wheeler division of The Kinetic Group was taken over by Mahindra, a leading manufacturer of utility vehicles in India.
In 2002, SYM scooters began appearing in the US courtesy of a grey market importer SYM USA from West Palm Beach, Florida. Several hundred units were imported from the UK that were non-EPA, non-DOT certified and a rogue US distribution network developed.
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In 2003 an official importer, SYM America, organized by the Malaguti USA importer, began operations selling in the Southeast and Puerto Rico. In 2004 Tomos USA negotiated with Sanyang for exclusive sales in the US, but the deal was called off later due to some disagreement on contact details. Sanyang later cooperated with Carter Brothers Mfg. Co. Inc for its sales in the US. Malaguti USA ceased and became Martin Racing Performance and still carried some parts for the DD 50 and Jet Euro 50. In an agreement reached with Carter Brothers Mfg. Co. Inc. the company abandoned the SYM scooter distribution project for the US in exchange for assistance in developing the after-market go kart product and stocking the SYM upgrade lines for Carter Brothers Mfg. Co. Inc.
In January 2006, SYM signed a partnership agreement with Carter Brothers Mfg. Co. Inc. for exclusive distribution rights in the United States of America. Operating out of a 235,000 sq ft (21,800 m2) office-production-and-warehouse facility in the small town of Brundidge, Alabama, 60 miles (97 km) south of Montgomery, Carter Brothers claims to be the oldest and largest continually operating manufacturer of go-karts and off-road buggies in the world. Established in 1936 by the brothers W.W. Carter and Charlie Carter, the company initially specialized in manufacturing agricultural machinery, lawnmowers and personal gardening equipment.
On 12 July 2010, a fire destroyed Carter Brother's main warehouse and manufacturing facility, resulting in the loss of approximately 3,000 unsold SYM scooters. A subsequent investigation by the Alabama State Fire Marshal's Office determined that the cause of the fire was arson.
In March 2011, an official at Carter Brothers Mfg. Co. Inc. made it known to the editor of the Team Symba web blog that the partnership agreement between SYM and Carter Brothers would end as of 1 April 2011. Also in March 2011, Alliance Powersports, Inc. (a subsidiary of Lance Powersports, Inc.) of Mira Loma, California, notified existing SYM dealers that it had signed an exclusive distribution agreement with SYM for the western half of the US.
In July 2014, Walter H. C. Chang was appointed Chairman of Sanyang Motor. He has been taking actions to further strengthen the company's core businesses, optimize sales channels and increase customers' satisfaction.
Models
Scooters
The company has offered, or now offers, the following scooter models:
Allo 50, 125 (also called SYM Cello)
Attila
CLBCU
Crox
Cinderella/Party 50, 100
Citycom 125, 300
Cruisym 125, 300
Cruisym Alpha 125, 300
DD 50 (also called SYM Jolie)
DRGBT
Duke
Euro MX
Fancy 50
Fiddle
Flash 50
Flyte
Fugue (also called Tuscany)
Free 50
GR125
Joymax 125, 250, 300 (also called SYM Voyager, SYM GTS and GTS EVO)
HD
Jet
Jet 4
Jet 14
Jet 14 Evo
Jet Euro X
JetPower
Jet S
Jet Sport X
Jet X (2021-present, also called GPX Drone)
Joyride (also called Le Grande in Australia)
Jungle
Lance Cabo 50/100/150 cc
Lance Cali Classic 50/125/150/169 cc (the 169 cc is fuel injected, and marketed as a 200i)
Lance Havana Classic 50/125/150/169 cc (the 169 cc is fuel injected, and marketed as a 200i)
Lance PCH 50/125/150 cc
Lance Soho 50
Mask
Maxsym 400i, 600i
Maxsym TL500, TL508
Megalo
Mio 50, 100, 115
Orbit/Classic
Orbit 150
PCH 50/125/150/169 cc (the 169 cc is fuel injected, and marketed as a 200i)
Pure
Pure SR ("Super Race" Version of Pure/Flash 50)
Symply
Radar-X (Also called Radar 125 in Thailand)
Red Devil (also a Michael Schumacher Version available)
RS
RV250
Super Duke
Super Fancy 50
Shark
VS/Excel II
Fighter (carbureted, ZR dual disc version and EFI VIP)
New Fighter (EFI with STCS intake technology)
Xpro series
Symphony
Symphony 125S
Symphony SR
Symphony ST (Also called Fancy 125 in Vietnam)
Symmetry
Z1
TTLBT 508
Motorcycles
SYM 250
Bonus MB125A
Wolf 125/150/300
Wolf Classic 125/150
T1 150
T2 250
T3 280
RV 1–2
XS125-K
Wolf SB 250NI
Husky 125
SYM 278
NH-T 280/300 (called also as Dafra NH-300 in Brazil)
SYM 185+
VF 185
NH-T 190/200 (Trazer)
NH-X 190/200
SYM 125
VF 125
NH-T 125
NH-X 125
Cubs
VF3i 185 / Star SR 170
Sport Rider / StarX 125i
Bonus 100
Bonus 110
Magic 110RR
RV1
Symba
ATVs
Outback 700
Track Runner
QuadLander
Quadraider 600cc
Light Trucks and Vans
T880/T1000/V5/V9/V11
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