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WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings Berhad (a Tan Chong Group company), is set to bring GAC's Aion electric vehicles (EVs) to Malaysia as the official distributor. The question now is, who is Aion and which models can we expect in Malaysia? Let’s begin with the former GAC Aion, established in 2017, operates under the umbrella of Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) and focuses on the research, development, manufacture, and sales of EVs and related services in

For the Malaysian market, GAC may be a name that's only recently started to make its presence felt, but the company has ambitious plans for the future with local partner WTC Automotif (WTCA, a Tan Chong Group company). But before we walkthrough the plans for the powertrains of tomorrow, let’s take a closer look at GAC’s background. Who is GAC? The Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) was established in June 1997 and headquartered in Zhujiang New Town. Currently, GAC Motor has expande

With prices starting from just RM 88k, the GAC GS3 is just slightly more expensive than the Perodua Ativa, but cheaper than the Proton X50. Like its Malaysian rivals, the GS3 is a subcompact crossover aimed at the same crowd of buyers. It is imported (CBU) from Hangzhou, China. Two variants are offered in Malaysia: 1.5 Standard and 1.5 Premium. Both are powered by the same naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (codenamed 4A15K1) that does 114 PS and 150 Nm, with an Aisin-sour

Saying Toyota is going big on BEVs would be an understatement when you consider the massive Toyota Land Cruiser Se Concept that's presently displayed at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024. As the precursor to Toyota’s first fully electric Land Cruiser, the Land Cruiser Se is a 7-seater, three-row EV SUV designed to deliver a high-torque powertrain while maintaining exceptional on- and off-road capabilities. Highlighting a blend of elegance and luxury, the Land Cruiser Se m

WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), a subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings Bhd has officially introduced two new locally assembled (CKD) variants of the GAC GS3 Emzoom. The B-segment crossover’s local lineup now consists of three, all assembled at the Segambut plant which are: GS3 Emzoom Standard – RM 103,800 GS3 Emzoom Exclusive – RM 116,800 GS3 Emzoom Premium R – RM 126,800 All 3 variants are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 177 PS and 270 Nm. This output i

Six months after being appointed as the official distributor of GAC Motor vehicles in Vietnam, TC Services Vietnam (TCSV), a subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad, launched the GAC M8 MPV and GAC GS8 SUV. GAC is also distributed in Malaysia by a subsidiary of the Tan Chong Group, WTC Automotif. The group also handled the distribution of Nissan and MG vehicles in Vietnam but has since relinquished both brands in the country. Back to the pair of GAC flagship models, both the M8 and GS8 mar

In April, GAC Aion announced plans to launch in Indonesia as well as set up a local assembly (CKD) plant in the country by the end of the year. Indonesia will be the third ASEAN market to introduce the battery electric vehicle (BEV) brand after Thailand and Malaysia. Ahead of its expected launch at this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) which is happening this week (18-28 July), GAC Aion gave the Indonesian media a preview of one of its upcoming models. The Aion ES is an

WTCA, the distributor for Aion cars in Malaysia, has launched the Aion Y Plus. Available in two variants, prices start from RM 119,800 for the Elite variant to RM 135,800 for the Premium variant. This Aion Y Plus is powered Aion's proprietary Magazine battery that the company claims to be the safest in the world. The Magazine Battery, which is a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, has a capacity of 63.2 kWh, allowing a WLTP-rated range of up to 430 km. The front-mounted electric motor produces