Perodua is set to increase its exports by 79% in 2024, with Brunei marking its initial expansion into foreign markets this year. From 1, 094 units in 2023, the company aims to export 1,960 units in 2024, reflecting its ambition to diversify its global presence. On 3-May 2024, Perodua introduced the Alza along with the Axia to Brunei, targeting sales of 120 and 40 units respectively. Additionally, the Bezza 1.0L G will be exported to Brunei with a sales goal of 300 units, bringing the total expec

Sanjay

May 6, 2024

BYD ended April 2024 by recording its best-ever monthly sales for exports, at 41,011 units, up 176.6%. The figure excludes BYD buses, but includes BYD’s passenger sub-brands Denza and Formula Bao. To date, BYD has exported over 430,000 vehicles, including commercial vehicles. From January to April 2024, BYD sold 936,446 units of ‘new energy vehicle’ passenger cars globally, up 23.6% from the same four-month period last year. April 2024’s figures amounted to 313,245 units, up 3.5% from the previo

Hans

May 6, 2024

Following WTC Automotif (M) Sdn. Bhd.'s (WTCA) announcement in April that it has started production of the GAC GS3 Emzoom at its wholly owned Segambut plant, a separate announcement by GAC said the company has set a modest sales target of 2,000 units for 2024. The Segambut plant is the first to produce GAC models outside of China. Since the RM 60 million plant is 100 percent owned by WTCA, it’s technically a contract manufacturer for GAC. GAC says the plant has an annual capacity of 34,400 units

Hans

May 6, 2024

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued a statement regarding an online promotion by BJAK, which claims to offer free road tax issuance alongside its online road tax renewal service available to the public. JPJ emphasises that neither the Ministry of Transport (MoT) nor JPJ has authorised BJAK to conduct road tax renewal transactions. Furthermore, BJAK's claim that online road tax renewal through their platform has been audited and approved by JPJ is false and misleading. JPJ also clarifi

Sanjay

May 6, 2024

PT Astra International, the sole importer of Peugeot cars in Indonesia has announced that it will stop distributing the French Lion 52 years after it was introduced in the country. This decision was reportedly made by Peugeot’s parent company, Stellantis as it focuses on growth in the ASEAN region. “According to information by Stellantis, it has made a decision to stop the sales of Peugeot vehicles in Indonesia,” Rokky Irvayandi, Chief Executive of PT Astra International – Peugeot Sales Operatio

CY Foong

May 6, 2024