ISSUE #4/2017 (November) MALAYSIAN MYANMAR PROPPED JAN-SEPT TIV UP ASEAN LOOKS PROMISING SALES AND PRODUCTION HE first nine months of this year’s To- Many new MPVs introduced were in the afford- tal Industry Volume (TIV) showed a able price segment. However, new vehicle hire FIGURES promising growth of 1.8 percent (7,434 purchase loans were still under strict vetting units) to reach 425,711 units compared which somewhat hampered new vehicle sales to the same period last year. volume. YANMar’S massive 329 percent TMuch of the growth has been attributed to For the full year 2017 TIV, MAA is sticking to increase in production (from 760 the aggressive and innovative marketing efforts its sales forecast of 590,000 units. Mto 3,264 units) and 80 percent in by the Members of the Malaysian Automotive Total Industry Production (TIP) in Malaysia sales (from 2,982 to 5,369 units) helped to Association (MAA) which included new models dropped by 1.5 percent to reflect the slow market prop up ASEAN’s total new vehicle sales and variant introductions, attractive sales incen- of new vehicles. The high demand for MPVs saw and production figures in the first nine tives and promotions. The largest growth was in a 12.7 percent (4,242 units) increased compared months of this year compared to the same the multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) sector which to the same period last year. (See page 3 for more period last year. The ASEAN TIV was up six saw a hefty 39.2 percent growth (16,210 units). details). n percent to 2,436,271 units while TIP was a marginal one percent increase. The other two ASEAN countries which recorded impressive growth in TIV during the first nine months of this year were Philippines and Thailand. The Philippines and Thailand achieved an increase in TIV by 16% and 12% respectively. (See page 3 for more details). n KLIMS IS BACK HE Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS’18) is scheduled Tto be held from 23rd November to 2nd December 2018 at the newly opened Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. The theme chosen for the show is “Beyond Mobility”. KLIMS is billed as the largest automotive industry event in Malaysia. The 10-day motor show is set to showcase a range of motoring machines from passenger vehicles, motorcycles MAA AT APEC to commercial vehicles, automotive components, accessories, etc. AUTOMOTIVE DIALOGUE: For more information on the exhibition HE MAA represented by its President YBhg. Datuk Aishah Ahmad attended the and sponsorship opportunities, please T27th APEC Automotive Dialogue at Ho Chih Minh City in August 2017. This was contact: one of the many international meetings attended by the MAA during Q3 of 2017. Trade-Link Exhibition Services Sdn. Bhd. (Tel: 03-78429863), the show manager for KLIMS’18. n TERMS OF USE 1. Patrons are required to fulfill all the following admission criteria: • MUST be a Kia Owner with a Sky Lounge Membership Card. • MUST possess a valid boarding pass for outbound flight on day of use. 2. COMPLIMENTARY access to Sky Lounge for first year ownership only. • For second year onwards, access to Sky Lounge will be awarded complimentary upon renewal of insurance with Eight Valuations Sdn. Bhd. 3. MUST present Sky Lounge membership card upon admission. 4. Guests of the patrons are required to fulfill all of the following criteria: • MUST be accompanied by the patron. • MUST possess a valid boarding pass for outbound flight on day of use. • Guest entrance fee (where applicable) as below: - Complimentary of 1st guest. • Sky Lounge reserves the right to turn away passengers in the event that passengers are unable to produce valid identification details or proof of Kia ownership.This is applicable to both patrons and guests. • Sky Lounge reserves the right to turn away passengers in the event that the lounge is full. • Sky Lounge reserves the right to turn away guests entry to its lounge based on its sole discretion. • Sky Lounge reserves the right to collect data pertaining to contact details of any patrons. • Sky Lounge reserves the right to close the lounge without any prior notice for any private functions. MALAYSIA PRODUCTION & SALES STATISTICS FOR JANUARY TO SEPTEMBER 2017 PRODUCTION Segment YEAR-TO-DATE SEPTEMBER 2017 2016 Variance UNITS % Total Industry Production (TIP) 381,171 386,965 (5,794) (1.5) PV (Passenger Vehicles) 352,339 354,771 (2,432) (0.7) PC (Passenger Cars) 255,775 264,160 (8,385) (3.2) WV (Window Vans) 1,775 3,935 (2,160) (54.9) MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) 37,713 33,471 4,242 12.7 4x4/SUV (Four Wheel Drive/Sports Utility Vehicles) 57,076 53,205 3,871 7.3 CV (Commercial Vehicles) 28,832 32,194 (3,362) (10.4) PV (Panel Vans) 720 1,182 (462) (39.1) PU (Pick Ups) 16,694 19,826 (3,132) (15.8) Trucks 10,331 10,203 128 1.3 PM (Prime Movers) 691 398 293 73.6 Bus 396 585 (189) (32.3) SALES Segment YEAR-TO-DATE SEPTEMBER 2017 2016 Variance UNITS % Total Industry Volume (TIV) 425,711 418,277 7,434 1.8 PV (Passenger Vehicles) 381,800 370,909 10,891 2.9 PC (Passenger Cars) 279,572 278,979 593 0.2 WV (Window Vans) 1,917 2,698 (781) (28.9) MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) 57,552 41,342 16,210 39.2 4x4/SUV (Four Wheel Drive/Sports Utility Vehicles) 42,759 47,890 (5,131) (10.7) CV (Commercial Vehicles) 43,911 47,368 (3,457) (7.3) PV (Panel Vans) 3,069 2,360 709 30.0 PU (Pick Ups) 29,411 33,124 (3,713) (11.2) Trucks 10,139 10,535 (396) (3.8) PM (Prime Movers) 904 856 48 5.6 Bus 388 493 (105) (21.3) ASEAN PRODUCTION & SALES STATISTICS FOR PRODUCTION JANUARY TO SEPTEMBER 2017 YTD SEPTEMBER-2017 YTD SEPT-16 COUNTRY PASSENGER COMMERCIAL TOTAL TOTAL VARIANCE VEHICLES VEHICLES (%) Indonesia 729,800 173,602 903,402 876,799 3% Malaysia 352,339 28,832 381,171 386,965 (1%) Myanmar 2,101 1,163 3,264 760 329% Philippines 44,422 67,749 112,171 86,244 30% Thailand 605,436 872,308 1,477,744 1,476,736 0.1% Vietnam 83,204 62,805 146,009 170,156 (14%) TOTAL 1,817,302 1,206,459 3,023,761 2,997,660 1% SALES YTD SEPTEMBER 2017 YTD SEPT-16 COUNTRY PASSENGER COMMERCIAL TIV TIV VARIANCE VEHICLES VEHICLES (%) Brunei 8,516 274 8,790 9,447 (7%) Indonesia 633,043 170,714 803,757 782,841 3% Malaysia 381,800 43,911 425,711 418,277 2% Myanmar 3,844 1,525 5,369 2,982 80% Philippines 101,655 201,214 302,869 261,370 16% Singapore 69,764 14,465 84,229 83,664 1% Thailand 282,841 337,874 620,715 556,525 12% Vietnam 107,498 77,333 184,831 192,922 (4%) TOTAL 1,588,961 847,310 2,436,271 2,308,028 6% For further information on ASEAN Automotive Federation, logon to: http://asean-autofed.com/index.html. NAZA KIA MALAYSIA “TC WARRANTY PLUS” FOR APPOINTS NEW CEO NISSAN OWNERS AZA Kia Malaysia, the official dis- tributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia TAN Chong Insurance Business and a subsidiary of Naza Corpora- Stream (TCIBS), the insurance tion Holdings, announced on 6th division of Tan Chong Motor September 2017, the appointment of Holdings Berhad, has officially NMr. Ivan Kuan Thai Woon as its Chief Executive launched on 28th August 2017 an Officer with immediate effect. With this appoint- extended warranty programme for ment, Mr. Kuan will oversee the Kia brand and NISSAN owners – TC Warranty Plus. report directly to the Group CEO of the Automotive TC Warranty Plus programme Group, YBhg. Dato’ Samson Anand George. (in three packages) provides a Mr. Kuan brings with him vast experience in sales warranty extension to its regular and distribution channel management including marketing and brand man- 3-year warranty (private use agement exercises. His career in the automotive industry began in a family vehicles only) for NISSAN owners business, securing vital distributorships and expanding the network of the and takes effect after the Original business. His last position at MyEG Trade Sdn. Bhd. saw the development Manufacturer’s Warranty period of the car leasing portfolio under the brand. n of three years or 100,000km (whichever comes first) has lapsed. MAZDA According to Mr. Say Teck Ming, Senior General Manager of TCIBS, STRENGTHENS “Due to high demand of extended warranty programme after the PRODUCTION PERODUA launch of the 7-year unlimited mileage warranty by ETCM, this SYSTEM IN TO ACHIEVE new programme offers extra coverage and give owners an added MALAYSIA 202,000 SALES peace of mind with regards to sudden expenses when unforeseen THIS YEAR circumstances occur.” n MAZDA Motor Corporation announced that its sales and production company in Malaysia, Mazda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., has PERODUA sold 99,700 vehicles in the YBhg. Datuk (Dr) Aminar said strengthened its production system and first six months of 2017, an increase of that the increase in sales for the first unveiled a locally made all-new CX-5, a 2.4% compared to the same period last half of the year was due to aggressive model it began producing on 29th August year of 97,400 units; with the Perodua sales campaigns initiated by almost this year. Mazda Malaysia held a ceremony Axia as the number one model sold for all automotive players as well as new ALL-NEW HONDA to mark the occasion, and representatives the year so far.