is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission co-developed with Aisin. A 3.0L turbodiesel remains available for selected variants, including the X-Terrain. The line-up includes Single Cab, Auto Plus, Standard, Premium, and X-Terrain variants, priced from MYR 103,121 to MYR 162,938 (OTR, without insurance), with the Single Cab now also available with an automatic transmission.Updates also include revised exterior lighting, new wheel designs, a...

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will provide XPeng with all its technologies and expertise for strong support in multiple dimensions. XPeng will thus become the first automaker to gain full support from the Didi ecosystem. In addition, the two parties will cooperate in such fields as vehicle operation, brand marketing, financial insurance services, charging facilities, and international markets. On September 7, XPeng Inc. (XPeng) and the Zhaoqing Municipal People’s Governmen...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/02

ant for its Canter Eco Hybrid light-duty truck with smaller vehicle frame. It has a a shorter and narrower body by replacing battery cover and shortening rear overhang frame. Buyers can benefit from reduced automobile acquisition and weight taxes and can reduce annual vehicle inspection and vehicle insurance fees. It is priced at JPY 5,117,700, including consumption tax. MFTBC targets to sell 200 units a year....

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or Signs LOI for Joint Venture with Shaanxi Automobile Group of China SAG Commercial Vehicle’s newly-launched base in Baoji starts production of its first vehicle On July 2, Shacman signed a strategic cooperation agreement and inaugurated a joint lab for risk reduction with China Pacific Insurance Co., Ltd. (CPIC). The two companies established the above lab for in-depth data cooperation to continuously enhance vehicle and operating s...

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IIHS highlights crash avoidance equipment with 2026 safety awards On March 24, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced its Top Safety Picks for 2026 among vehicles offered in the U.S. market. The evaluated vehicles came from all OEMs, with vehicles built in the U.S., as well as imported. IIHS notes that revisions it has made in test criteria for the 2026 award season is meant to encourage OEMs to improve their crash avoidance ...

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the year increased 18.9 percent y/y to CNY 22,375.93 million, with net profit up 19.4 percent y/y to CNY 3,185.89 million. The strong performance is attributable to an increase of automobile sales thanks to successive launch of new products and expansion of related businesses including auto parts, insurance and distribution. Full-year automobile sales were up 16.7 percent y/y to 1,172,310 units. The automaker's Trumpchi brand maintained brisk sa...

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nd strategic metals used in automotive components. Companies are monitoring developments closely and strengthening communication with suppliers in Europe and Asia to mitigate potential disruptions. Industry representatives indicated that longer shipping routes, higher fuel consumption and increased insurance premiums are pressuring operating costs. Cargo insurance rates have reportedly surged significantly compared to previous levels, while trans...

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h S tronic and all-wheel-drive system called “quattro.” At a curb weight of 1,344 kg as a result of omissions of some equipment and with technologies introduced from the company’s Le Man R18 racing cars, the car can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. Audi announced on March 28 that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the Audi A3 Sedan as Top Safety Pick+. Audi announced the A3 1.4 TFSI ultra on May 30, extending i...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

CATL, Sinosure partner for high-quality corporate development outside of China Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) in Beijing.The two companies will cooperate on risk guarantees and financing support outside of China to provide CATL’s global customers with more competitive financing schemes and contribute to high-quality corporate d...

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gressive Investment Hiroshi Suehiro, Chairman and CEO  Exclusive Interview   -Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (As of Mar. 31, 2025) Name or Company Name Investment Ratio (%) The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account) 10.35 Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company 7.19 Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. 6.88 Mizuho Bank, Ltd. 4.56 Hulic Company, Limited 3.69 Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. 2.80 Cust...

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ing the J8 is Chery’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Jaecoo J8 measures (LWH) 4,820x 1,930x 1,699 mm with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm. On March 18, the Omoda C9 PHEV was launched in Malaysia, priced at MYR 208,800 (OTR, excluding insurance). The model arrived as a limited 50 fully imported (CBU) units, followed by locally assembled (CKD) production units in Shah Alam. The C9 PH...

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Omoda C9 PHEV launched in Malaysia with initial CBU units, followed by CKD models from Shah Alam On March 18, 2026, the Omoda C9 PHEV was launched in Malaysia, priced at MYR 208,800 (OTR, excluding insurance). The model arrived as a limited 50 fully imported (CBU) units, followed by locally assembled (CKD) production units in Shah Alam. The C9 PHEV uses a Super Hybrid System with a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), allowing the engine ...

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cars from 2003 through the end of October 2008, and is aiming to achieve an accumulated sales of 10,000 by 2010. Sime Darby Auto Connexion Sdn Bhd announced that it will begin import and sales of bulletproof Land Rover beginning in 2010. BMW began to sell the new "5 series." Sales prices excluding insurance are 398,800 ringgit for the "523i" and 598,800 for the "535i." The previous model that was launched in 2003 has sold about 10,000 in all. Hy...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/18

rs Sdn Bhd (CAM) released the JMC Potente JX104DC light-duty truck at the New Straits Times Truck Show on September 6, 2014. It's a six-wheeled truck for five passengers and equipped with a 2.8-liter turbo-charged EURO II diesel engine. Its gross vehicle weight is 5,000 kilograms. Pricing including insurance starts from Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) 77,000. The Sendok group anticipates to sell 30 JMC Potente series vehicles a month. Besides the JMC Pot...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/16

wered by the same 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine found in the Chery Omoda 5. Power is sent through a 6-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.  Reported on March 13, Jetour has launched the Jetour T2 SUV in Malaysia, with the locally assembled (CKD) model priced at MYR 157,669 OTR without insurance. The model recorded 368 bookings within the first 24 hours after launch. The T2, also known as the Traveller in some markets, features a box...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Jetour T2 off-road-style SUV launched in Malaysia as locally assembled model Reported on March 13, 2026, Jetour has launched the Jetour T2 SUV in Malaysia, with the locally assembled (CKD) model priced at MYR 157,669 OTR without insurance. An early-bird MYR 2,000 rebate is available for the first 3,000 registrations. The model recorded 368 bookings within the first 24 hours after launch. The T2, also known as the Traveller in some markets, featur...

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IIHS launches safety ratings for commercial vehicles in U.S. On March 12, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced it is launching safety ratings for commercial vehicles in the U.S. market, beginning with cargo vans and Class 3 pickups, to satisfy an unaddressed gap in U.S. road safety standards. Unlike passenger vehicles, many commercial vehicles are not required to be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems or other...

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zon New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., a Neta Auto affiliate. On October 12, Neta Auto announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding with BNP Paribas in Shanghai to officially form a strategic partnership for automobile finance, with a multitude of areas, such as personal finance, automobile insurance, and automobile services, involved. On November 17, at the Auto Guangzhou 2023, Neta Auto officially launched the Shanhai Platform. The core...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/11

umer confidence, business sentiment, and cross-border trade activity in the near term. For the automotive sector, this typically translates into delayed purchases, tighter credit appetite and greater caution among fleet operators and distributors. OEMs and dealers may also face higher logistics and insurance costs, as well as greater difficulty forecasting demand and managing inventory. The updated forecast suggests that the region’s Light Vehi...

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in December and ahead of the model’s launch in Malaysia scheduled for late January. The Thai-market WEY G9 features the same Hi4 plug-in hybrid system as the Malaysian version. Reported on January 29, GWM Malaysia launched the locally assembled (CKD) Wey G9 PHEV MPV at MYR 269,800 OTR (excluding insurance) in a single variant. Production has begun at EP Manufacturing’s Pegoh plant in Melaka, with initial units already rolling out. The 7-seat...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/10