Bering Motors
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Bering Motors S.A. is a car and motor vehicle manufacturer headquartered in El Dorado, Panama
. The company was founded by Juan Ramón
in 1969. Target markets for the company are mainly the countries of the Caribbean and some Central American countries. But some units are also exported to the USA, Canada and some countries of the Middle East. Bering Motors is a partner of the Hyundai Motor Company
.
Since its foundation, the company has specialized into the manufacturing of Hyundai vehicles. Bus
es produced by the manufacturer are the Hyundai County
, the Hyundai Aero Queen, the Hyundai Aero Town
, the Hyundai Aero City
, the Hyundai Aero Space and the Hyundai Aero Express.
With an investment of $
30,000,000 Bering Motors opened later a second plant for the manufacturing of truck
s. Current truck models of the manufacturer are Hyundai HD65 and Hyundai HD78. Former models produced by Bering are Hyundai LD15, Hyundai LD23, Hyundai LD26 and the Hyundai HDMX. For the market of the United States
and Canada
, Bering has opened a third plant called the Bering Truck Corporation
located in Front Royal
, Virginia
. There was the own company name used as a brand name.
In 2008 Bering opened its fourth plant located in Campeche
, Mexico
where the Hyundai Atos
is manufactured. This plant operates under the name Bering Company.
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
. The company was founded by Juan Ramón
Juan Ramón
Juan Ramón Luis García, known as Juan Ramón is a Spanish professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Segunda División B for CD Tenerife B....
in 1969. Target markets for the company are mainly the countries of the Caribbean and some Central American countries. But some units are also exported to the USA, Canada and some countries of the Middle East. Bering Motors is a partner of the Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company is a Korean multinational automaker based in Seoul, South Korea which, along with Kia, comprises the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, the world's fourth largest automaker as of 2009. As of 2011, it is the world's fastest growing automaker for two years running...
.
Since its foundation, the company has specialized into the manufacturing of Hyundai vehicles. Bus
Bus
A bus is a road vehicle designed to carry passengers. Buses can have a capacity as high as 300 passengers. The most common type of bus is the single-decker bus, with larger loads carried by double-decker buses and articulated buses, and smaller loads carried by midibuses and minibuses; coaches are...
es produced by the manufacturer are the Hyundai County
Hyundai County
The Hyundai County is a minibus built by Hyundai Motor Company. It is primarily available as city and tourist buses.In Japan, Asia-Pacific, Mid-East, Africa and South America, its principal competitors are Kia Combi, Asia Combi....
, the Hyundai Aero Queen, the Hyundai Aero Town
Hyundai Aero Town
The Hyundai Aero Town is a medium-duty bus built by Hyundai Motor Company. It is primarily available as tourist buses.Externally it is distinguishable by a front 'Aero Town' badge, but the common Hyundai badge is usually used on the rear....
, the Hyundai Aero City
Hyundai Aero City
The Hyundai Aero City is a heavy-duty bus built by Hyundai Motor Company and primarily used as a city and intercity bus. It is distinguishable by a front 'Aero City' badge, but the common Hyundai badge is usually on the rear....
, the Hyundai Aero Space and the Hyundai Aero Express.
With an investment of $
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
30,000,000 Bering Motors opened later a second plant for the manufacturing of truck
Truck
A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically similar to an automobile...
s. Current truck models of the manufacturer are Hyundai HD65 and Hyundai HD78. Former models produced by Bering are Hyundai LD15, Hyundai LD23, Hyundai LD26 and the Hyundai HDMX. For the market of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Bering has opened a third plant called the Bering Truck Corporation
Bering Truck
The Bering Truck Corporation is a former United States manufacturer and distributor of trucks. It was headquartered in Front Royal, Virginia. The company was a part of Bering Motors.-History:...
located in Front Royal
Front Royal, Virginia
Front Royal is a town in Warren County, Virginia, United States. The population was 13,589 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Warren County.-Geography:Front Royal is roughly west of Washington, D.C....
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. There was the own company name used as a brand name.
In 2008 Bering opened its fourth plant located in Campeche
Campeche
Campeche is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. Located in Southeast Mexico, it is bordered by the states of Yucatán to the north east, Quintana Roo to the east, and Tabasco to the south west...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
where the Hyundai Atos
Hyundai Atos
The Hyundai Atos is a city car produced by Hyundai. The original Atos was introduced in 1997. In 1999, it was joined by the less controversially styled Atos Prime. It uses the G4HC Epsilon straight-4 engine. The second generation Atos Prime was launched in 2004...
is manufactured. This plant operates under the name Bering Company.