五十铃D-Max系列在2023年获得了多项更新，为这款在本地大受欢迎的皮卡提供了及时的升级，以提升其吸引力以及巩固其作为马来西亚最畅销皮卡之一的地位。 

最引人注目的就是旗舰的 X-Terrain 车型以及 Premium 车型导入了全新的车身颜色，包括了全新的Islay Gray Mica ，为车辆呈现更为别致以及时尚的外观。这两个车型还有另外一个全新的颜色即为Dolomite White Pearl，这个颜色比起之前的白色更具光泽及丝滑。最后就是Biarritz Blue Metallic也取代了之前的Sapphire Blue，在 Automatic Premium，Auto Plus 及Automatic Standard 也都有这个颜色。 

在外观部分的新车拥有着全新设计的水箱护罩，轮圈设计以及焕然一新的车身装饰，使车辆拥有更有运动的设计风格。 

在内部，座椅同样采用了最新的设计，并且在大多数的车型中都采用了时尚的黑色。在旗舰车款X-Terrain上面新的设计以及 Café Brown 色软质材质让整个内装有着非常鲜明的对比。 

“五十铃D-Max已经取得了巨大的进步，它是一款拥有高度创新、精致、安全且功能强大的皮卡，并且拥有非常漂亮以及具现代化的外观设计。在2023年我们通过多项改进来提升它的吸引力，”大马五十铃首席执行官岡添俊介表示。 

除了焕然一新的外观，X-Terrain车型现在也配备了行车记录器，可以让你在驾驶的时候提供更高的安全性，并且从清晰度一流的前后摄像头捕捉清晰的画面。整合在 ADAS 模块中的前置镜头可以拍摄清晰度惊人的1440P影片，而后置摄像头则是可以录制1080P全高清的影片。影片可以保存到记忆卡或者是用过应用程序下载到手机上。

 X-Terrain的脚步空间也增加了全新的环境照明功能。除了在进入皮卡的时候为成员提供便利之外，蓝色色调也为车辆的质感以及档次有着极大的提升。

 考虑到便利性，X-Terrain、Premium 和 Auto Plus 都配备了改良版本的无线充电基座，这个基座具备了最大15W的充电功率，可实现更快速的充电，另外X-Terrain和Premium 车型还获得了一个额外的USB Type-C 端口，以便在需要的时候可以快速进行充电。 

对于需要车辆出色越野能力的五十铃D-Max用户还有一个好消息，就是整个4X4车系中都增加了电子后差速器功能。Diff Lock可以让你在越野的时候高枕无忧，因为具备了额外的牵引力，尤其是你在非常崎岖又或者是湿滑的路面，这一点是至关重要的。 

进一步更新的还有无钥匙进入功能，以及Single Cab车型的12V电源插座，至于在3.0L Premium Automatic 车型中也有着经过升级优化的悬吊设定，可以承受更高的重量，从之前的580公斤提升到775公斤，提升了195公斤，非常适合东马用户的需求。 

“今年五十铃D-Max的大部分更新都是五十铃以及其经销商紧密合作的结果。通过对客户需求的深入了解，我们能够及时改进以及满足Isuzu D-Max用户的需求和愿望。”大马五十铃首席营运官十川憲吉说。

Indonesia’s economic boom provides opportunities to make the most of buses to move its population across cities and islands across the nation.

Being the fourth most populated country, Indonesia is also a bus powerhouse. Indonesia’s bus imports are projected to reach $114 million by 2026. This is a sharp increase from $93 million in 2021. On average, demand has grown 9.1 percent year on year since 1994.

Besides increasing imports, exports are expected to reach $107 million by 2026, up from $83 million in 2021. On average, supply grew 9.6 percent year on year since 1995. Indonesia is placed 25th on the list of bus-exporting countries in 2021. Speaking to Asian Buses was Eka Lovyan, Chief Operation Officer, Indotruck Utama and Harry Iskandar, Country Manager, Volvo Buses Indonesia, to provide insights into this bustling and booming market. The market is generally split into two categories: the front-engine buses and those with the engine mounted in the rear, being 8 12 meters to 13.5 meters. Prior to the pandemic, between 1 500 and 1 800 units of the latter type of buses would be imported, while in the last year this number dropped to as low as 500 units.

 Lovyan agreed in the statement that Indonesia is a vastly different country from other nations in Southeast Asia, being large and fragmented with thousands of islands. He also noted that there is a shift in the way people travel throughout the country, whereby previously air travel was the preferred choice. Nowadays however, more and more routes open up with more and more buses plying these routes, making transportation with buses more accessible and affordable. “Certainly, in many places we cannot compete with the use of private transportation or trains.” A surge in bus uses can be observed in bigger cities, especially in Jakarta, where Trans Jakarta is pushing for more public transport. City buses are becoming more and more popular, slowly competing with vans, transporting up to ten passengers, similar to Jeepneys in the Philippines. Intercity buses still hold an impression of being not very comfortable by most passengers, although some places have been connected since the 1960s.

The increased use of buses goes hand in hand with the improvement of infrastructure on the main islands. Many highways are being upgraded, and the shift to a new capital will be a major boost for the bus industry. Not only are the planners for the new capital city gearing the place up for more buses to move commuters, but it is also planned right away for electric buses. Currently, the mandated emission standard is EURO IV. However, Volvo is already offering all buses in EURO V standard, being already one step ahead. In Indonesia, PETRONAS is a major supplier of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), which is now seeing price reductions and expansions in availability.

“What we also notice is that the government is pushing for more school buses to be deployed. Currently, most parents would drop off and pick up their children using private cars and picking them up as well later on.” As one can imagine, the move to school buses would be a great relief to the over-burdened road network. In big cities, city councils are now enforcing policies that allow for use of private cars only on alternate days. Naturally, this would require alternatives offered to allow people to commute more effectively. In Jakarta, some 4 000 buses are currently in operation; it is said that that this number is to be increased to 10 000.

Being the distributor for Volvo buses, PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional Tbk (Indomobil), has started additional collaboration with Volvo Buses in 2022 to locally assemble buses. The assembly facilities are to reduce import duty and allow for the opportunity to offer cleaner technology in a more competitive way. Thus, Indomobil and Volvo Buses work closely with customers and develop vehicle solutions that can bring them closer to the business objectives of their customers. With the CKD facility, Indomobil hopes to break into the mass market as well, offering a wider range of products.  Lovyan added that this, as it also constitutes a significant investment from Volvo Buses, sends a clear message to the market about the seriousness of the two partners in Indonesia. Here, Volvo is hoping to capitalise on their reputation for quality and safety.

The decision to enhance the partnership with Indomobil was motivated by the fact that the company already has an extensive service network. Currently, Indomobil is also adding service stations along the most popular intercity routes to ensure seamless running of the vehicles. In Jakarta, Volvo buses are sold with full service and maintenance contracts, guaranteeing 24-hour emergency breakdown service. “The very extensive service network is really making this the best possible partner in the country,” added Lovyan. This network will be forming the backbone of the operation as the country is now connecting cities and highways in a bid to offer better connectivity for the transport of both, passengers and goods.

With the renewed momentum, Indomobil might be up against strong competitors, however, this may also be an advantage. Being the youngest, one may actually be able to deduct the market trends from what others are selling, piggybacking on their mistakes and thus being able to accelerate the introduction of the right products. Financing also depends on the ability to demonstrate that the credit is secure and having a strong brand, Volvo, as partner certainly helps in securing financing of the buses for operators. Now that customers are also able to compare all European bus chassis, Lovyan notices that customers are making a switch to the Volvo brand. Iskandar also has strong confidence that Volvo Buses would be the preferred business partner to the customers in Indonesia.

What Indomobil has observed is that the creation of new highways, paired with the introduction of new, comfortable buses, has elevated the standing of the profession of bus drivers with more younger people looking to being a bus driver. It is also becoming more common to see female drivers on long distance routes. Besides being an alternative to air travel, buses are now also more and more popular among tour operators ferrying tourists, companies, such as mining operations, to move their workers about. The use in such application is, according to Iskandar, a manifestation of the believes of customers in the quality and safety promise made by the Swedish brand.

Indonesia, like many other countries, is realising that the chokehold on cities can only be alleviated by reducing the number of cars on the roads. This can be achieved by offering suitable public transportation solutions. This, as often highlighted by Volvo, has to be done by means of integrated systems, comprising of buses, trains, MRT and LRT. “Many of Indonesia’s cities would benefit greatly from having BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) systems and we hope that we can play an integral role in the movement towards better transport efficiency in the country,” Lovyan said in closing.

It is with a lot of anticipation when we finally receive a new asset. Trucks are no different and putting them to the task finally gives the owner a chance to see if the vehicles live up to expectations. In January, Novan Hing, Managing Director of Soong Ki Trading Sdn Bhd, received his first MAN truck in a spectacular hand-over event (Asian Trucker reported). After six months, it is now time to hear from him how the truck performs.

“We purchased a total of five trucks from MAN and this vehicle has been commissioned now for six months. So far, everything has been very good.” Hing told Asian Trucker that prior to purchasing these trucks, the company has had a journey that took them from using re-built trucks to new ones. However, prior to this batch, it was different brands that the company has been using. Having used re-built trucks, Soong Ki Trading soon realised that the joy over the lower cost is far outweighed by the hassle of having to deal with the increased downtime. Hing mentioned that there are always minor issues that have to be dealt with, however, the new MAN trucks have performed to expectations thus far.

With a change in the focus of the business, Soong Ki Trading’s trucks also needed to change. Initially, the business operated tipper trucks, whereas now, the operation is more focused on haulage, needing different truck models. Overall, Hing observed two things happening: uptime has been significantly improved with new trucks and drivers are more motivated. The latter is important to him as the drivers remain the most important component in any transportation business.

Evaluating the various brands available in the market, Hing opted for the German marque based on two factors: reputation as being highly reliable and the access to an extensive service network. He told Asian Trucker “We need to ensure that there is sufficient support for the vehicles and MAN has proven that they can offer this service.” Overall, Hing said that the biggest advantage of using these trucks is an upgrade in the company’s image as a result of improved uptime. Downtime and breakdowns being the worst possible scenarios as they are typically very visible and clients would take note of those operators that are deemed unreliable as a consequence of such incidents.

Hing is anxious about the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) though. “We have to remember that modern trucks feature a lot more technology. These trucks have a lot more sensors and computing power, so I would think that a repair or any scheduled maintenance could be a bit more costly. Hopefully, the spare parts won’t be too expensive.” With long service intervals, Hing is looking at two or three stops for service, considering that his trucks will clock in about 100 000 kilometres a year. For him, this is good news as previously, his reconditioned trucks would have to be taken out of operation more often as they required more care and repair.

The premium brand MANN-FILTER now offers a comprehensive product portfolio in original equipment quality for the new F-Max truck from Ford. In addition to oil, fuel, and urea filters, the range also includes drying agent boxes. Air and cabin air filters are set to follow at a later date.

Fuel Filters Protect Against Wear and Corrosion
In the commercial vehicle segment, filters have to meet strict demands. Operational reliability is essential. The MANN-FILTER WK 11 045 z prefilter reliably separates water and coarse particles from the diesel. It works in perfect harmony with the WK 11 046 main filter to offer maximum protection for the sensitive injection system and contribute to economical engine operation.

Oil Filter Ensures Clean Oil
A functioning oil circuit is essential for combustion engines. A prerequisite for its smooth performance is engine oil that is carefully cleaned and always available. The W 11 024 oil filter for the F-Max reliably removes residues and impurities from the oil circuit and thus helps minimize engine wear.

Urea Filter Protects SCR System
Urea filters for SCR systems filter dirt particles from the urea solution AdBlue, protect system components against wear and failure, and are resistant to corrosion and ammonia. The compact MANN-FILTER U 5001 KIT with a compensating element resistant to urea solution is available for the F-Max. It reduces the free volume in the housing and absorbs compressive forces when the urea-water solution expands at sub-zero temperatures of less than – 11° C or 12° F. The flexible compensating element thus prevents damage to the system and the filter. The filter guarantees the required purity of the urea-water solution, even if refilling has to take place under harsh everyday conditions in the yard or on the road.

Range of Drying Agent Boxes
Various systems in commercial vehicles, such as the brake system and air suspension, work with compressed air. To work properly, the compressed air must be dry, clean, and oil-free. MANN-FILTER drying agent boxes dehumidify and clean this air. Dirt and soot particles are reliably removed from the system. The ability of the box to adsorb water prevents the compressed air system from freezing and the system components remain free from corrosion. In the integrated coalescing filter, the fine oil droplets combine to form a homogeneous liquid phase. This reliably removes oil from the compressed air system.

For the F-Max, workshops and dealers can choose between three different MANN-FILTER drying agent boxes in original equipment quality, depending on the requirements. The TB 1374/13 x drying agent box offers the basic functions of drying and particle filtration, the TB 1394/16 x provides enhanced protection thanks to the integrated coalescing filter, and the premium solution TB 1396 x Gold delivers maximum drying performance even under the toughest operating conditions.

Hydraulic Filter for Clean oil in the Power Steering
The H 601/4 hydraulic filter completes the MANN-FILTER product range for the Ford F-Max. It filters dirt particles from the hydraulic oil in the power steering and protects the sensitive components from wear.

For all filters, always comply with the service interval according to the manufacturer's specifications to maintain complete filter performance.

Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) launched the Allianz Truck Warrior, a new supplemental benefit that provides roadside assistance to Allianz Goods Carrying Vehicle (comprehensive) policyholders involved in accidents or breakdowns. This is also the first coverage of its kind in Malaysia which opened for issuance since 12th January 2023. 

With Allianz Truck Warrior, policyholders can expect roadside assistance services up to three times a year, towing of their goods carrying vehicles up to 100km roundtrip by our dedicated fleet of tow trucks for superior service guarantee, on-site repair service for breakdowns and flood relief allowance of up to RM5,000 per flood event. How one can enjoy all these benefits? Simple, just buy our motor insurance policy and add on RM120 to get Allianz Truck Warrior. 

“Did you know that the average cost of towing a lorry when it breaks down, is approxtimately RM800 and the cost increases based on distance? With Allianz Truck Warrior, we offer you a solution that solves all the haggling, waiting, negotiating at only RM120! No more waiting for a tow truck and risk having your productivity adversely affected by this as we will be there, on time when you need us. On top of that, towing is up to 100km (round trip) and on-site repair service are available for breakdowns plus you are entitled to flood relief worth RM5,000,“ said Horst Habbig, Chief Sales Officer, Allianz General. 

He further added that to qualify for the coverage, the vehicle has to fulfil the following criteria; the goods carrying vehicle has to have an A and C permit with Comprehensive Cover, up to 7.5 tons Gross Vehicle Weight or more popularly known as Berat Dengan Muatan (BDM), and the age of the vehicle is up to 20 years. 

“At Allianz Malaysia, size doesn’t matter, big or small, we tow it all! Based on statistics from Insurance Services Malaysia Report, there are approximately 670,000 goods carrying vehicles which was insured in 2021. Therefore it only makes sense for us to extend this our services to goods carrying vehicle and for us, the circle is now complete – we cover cars, motorcycle and goods carrying vehicles. We have bridged the gap and are proud to say that we stand alone in this field,“ summarised Habbig

Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) telah melancarkan Allianz Truck Warrior, sebuah manfaat tambahan yang menyediakan bantuan tepi jalan untuk pemegang polisi Kenderaan Barangan Allianz (komprehensif) yang terlibat dalam kemalangan atau mengalami kerosakan. Manfaat ini juga merupakan perlindungan pertama seumpamanya yang mula dikeluarkan pada 12 Januari 2023. 

Dengan Allianz Truck Warrior, pemegang polisi boleh menikmati perkhidmatan bantuan tepi jalan sehingga tiga kali setahun, penundaan kenderaan barangan mereka sehingga 100km dua hala dengan trak tunda berjenama Allianz, perkhidmatan pembaikan di lokasi kejadian untuk kerosakan dan elaun bantuan banjir sehingga RM5,000 untuk setiap kejadian banjir. Bagaimanakah anda boleh memperolehi manfaat tersebut? Anda hanya perlu membeli polisi insurans motor kami dan tambahkan RM120 untuk mendapatkan Allianz Truck Warrior. 

“Tahukah anda bahawa purata kos menunda sebuah lori apabila ia rosak adalah dalam RM800 dan kos tersebut meningkat berdasarkan jarak? Dengan Allianz Truck Warrior, kami menawarkan anda dengan sebuah penyelesaian yang menyingkirkan tempoh menunggu, tawar-menawar dan rundingan dengan hanya RM120! Anda tidak perlu menunggu lama untuk sebuah trak tunda dan produktiviti anda tidak akan terjejas teruk kerana kami akan membantu anda, tepat pada masa yang anda perlukan. Di samping itu, penundaan sehingga 100km (dua hala) dan perkhidmatan pembaikan di lokasi boleh didapati untuk kerosakan serta anda layak untuk bantuan banjir sehingga RM5,000,“ kata Horst Habbig, Ketua Pegawai Jualan, Allianz General. 

Tambah beliau lagi, untuk melayakkan diri mendapat perlindungan tersebut, kenderaan tersebut harus memenuhi syarat-syarat berikut; kenderaan barangan tersebut mesti mempunyai permit A dan C dengan Perlindungan Komprehensif, sehingga 7.5 tan Berat Dengan Muatan, dan usia kenderaan tidak melebihi 20 tahun. 

“Di Allianz Malaysia, besar atau kecil, kami tunda semuanya! Berdasarkan statistik daripada Laporan Perkhidmatan Insurans Malaysia, terdapat dalam 670,000 buah kenderaan barangan yang diinsuranskan pada tahun 2021. Oleh itu, perkhidmatan tambahan yang kami tawarkan ini adalah sesuatu yang boleh dimanfaatkan pemilik kenderaan barangan, dan ini melengkapkan rangkaian perkhidmatan kami – kami melindungi kereta, motosikal, dan kenderaan barangan. Kami telah merapatkan jurang dan berbangga kerana menjadi satu-satunya penanggung insurans yang menawarkan perkhidmatan tambahan ini,“ rumus Horst.

Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd (ATM) introduces the JMC Vigus Pro All-Essential White Series. The latest move by ATM is to address the demands of the ever-increasing competitive business community, including the corporates and the small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the most affordable 4x4 pick-up automatic vehicle in the market.

At a competitive and affordable price of just RM99,888, the JMC Vigus Pro White Series is the best-priced automatic transmission 4x4 workhorse in the 1-tonne pick-up segment, making it the All-Essential Workhorse for corporates and SMEs.

The JMC Vigus Pro White Series is the extension of the successful JMC Vigus Pro Premium Series. With the latest offering, the JMC Vigus Pro family now has two options for the customers – White Series cater for business and trade owners who seek cost-effectiveness, and the Premium Series for discerning owners.

“The key to Angka-Tan Motor’s success has always been about understanding the demands of customers and the market. After our successful launch of the JMC Vigus Pro in 2021, we received a lot of feedback from the business community. They demand a reliable and robust 4x4 workhorse that is competitively priced, and at the same time, is versatile to help the businesses deliver good performance – the JMC Vigus Pro All-Essential White Series is the answer,” said Tan Keng Meng, CEO of Warisan TC Holdings Bhd and Executive Director of Angka-Tan Motor.

The JMC Vigus Pro White Series is focused to offers the best of the essentials focusing on performance without the excessive features. The White Series still come with the remarkable and powerful PUMA 2.0L TDI diesel engine, the first-in-class ZF 8-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and the BorgWarner four-wheel-drive system. The PUMA 2.0L TDI diesel engine delivers exceptional performance on and off the road. With its advanced fuel injection system and turbocharging technology, the engine provides impressive power and efficiency, ensuring a smooth and responsive driving experience.

Meanwhile, the ZF 8-speed automatic transmission offers seamless gear shifts and optimal torque delivery, enhancing both performance and fuel efficiency. As for the BorgWarner four-wheel drive system, it offers a low-range transfer box for off-road and SUV applications. This system allows drivers to switch between two- and four-wheel drive modes, providing improved traction and off-road capabilities. The low-range transfer box includes additional gears for a lower gear ratio, enhancing torque and enabling the vehicle to conquer challenging terrains. BorgWarner’s system incorporates electronic or mechanical controls to engage or disengage four-wheel drive, ensuring reliable performance and flexibility in various driving conditions, making it the must-have pick-up truck for all businesses.

With the competitive price, JMC Vigus Pro White Series is covered by a 3-year or 100 000km warranty. The interior trimming comes with air-breathing fabric seats. The leatherette seats and other accessories such as DVR, tinting, door visor, kicking plate and tailgate assist remain with the Premium Series, with a 5-year or 150 000km warranty.

At the same time, Angka-Tan Motor has also introduced a new colour for the JMC Vigus Pro Premium Series. Starting today, customers will be able to have the option to own a Metal Grey JMC Vigus Pro Premium Series. The new colour complements JMC Vigus Pro Premium Series’s existing offerings, including Metallic Silver, Stylish Black and Arctic White. In terms of the JMC Vigus Pro White Series, it is available in the Arctic White colour, catering to business usage.

ATM now offers additional accessories to meet customers’ various demands. Customers can choose accessories such as roller shutters, providing convenience and security for their cargo. Alternatively, the canopy is available, offering versatility and protection. All accessories come with one year warranty.

All the JMC Vigus Pro is locally assembled at the state-of-the-art Tan Chong Motor plant in Serendah, Selangor. It is available for viewing and test drives at 30 ATM dealerships nationwide, complemented by a network of 20 Tan Chong Ekpress Auto Servis aftersales service workshops. The company planned to expand its dealerships and service workshops to reach out to more customers moving forward.

To celebrate the launch of the JMC Vigus Pro White Series, Angka-Tan Motor is kicking off the Test Drive and Win Contest. Customers who participate in a test drive will have a chance to win BHP Petrol Vouchers worth a total of RM20 000. Additionally, every purchase of a Vigus Pro will grant customers 10 entries into the contest. The lucky winner will be announced in Q1 2024.

Angka-Tan Motor私人有限公司（简称ATM）推介了JMC Vigus Pro All-Essential White Series主力车。ATM 的最新举措是为了满足企业和中小企业 (SME) 等竞争日益激烈的商业界的需求，为市场上推出最实惠的四驱皮卡车。

JMC Vigus Pro White Series的价格极具竞争力且实惠，价格仅为 RM 99,888，是 1 吨皮卡车车型中价格最优惠的自动变速四驱主力车，绝对是各企业和中小企业必备的主力车。

JMC Vigus Pro White Series是 JMC Vigus Pro Premium Series的延伸车款。凭借最新产品，JMC Vigus Pro 系列现在为客户提供了两种选择：White Series专为寻求最佳成本效益的企业和贸易业主而设，而Premium Series则适合精益求精的企业主。

Warisan TC控股首席执行员兼 Angka-Tan Motor执行董事,陈庆民（Tan Keng Meng）表示：“Angka-Tan Motor成功的关键在于了解客户和市场的需求。我们在2021年成功推出JMC Vigus Pro后，收到来自企业界的大量反馈。借此，我们了解到他们需要一款可靠、坚固、价格优惠的四驱主力车，同时也必须具备多功能，为企业主带来最佳效能。因应需求，JMC Vigus Pro All-Essential White Series应运而生。”

JMC Vigus Pro White Series聚焦提供最优质的必备元素，注重性能且不附冗余功能。White Series依然配备性能卓越的2.0L Puma TDI 柴油引擎、一流的 ZF 8速自动变速箱，带手动模式，以及BorgWarner 四轮驱动系统。 PUMA 2.0L TDI 柴油引擎在公路和越野条件下均可发挥卓越性能。凭借先进的燃油喷射系统和涡轮增压技术，引擎可提供令人印象深刻的动力与效率，为驾驶者带来平稳且灵活的驾驶体验。

同时，ZF 8速自动变速器可提供无缝换档和最佳扭矩传递，提高性能和燃油效率。BorgWarner四轮驱动系统提供适用于越野和运动型多用途车款（SUV）应用的低档分动箱。这个系统让驾驶者可因应路况切换两轮或四轮驱动模式。低档分动箱包括额外的齿轮，可降低传动比，增强扭矩并使车辆能够应付各种不同挑战性的地形。BorgWarner的系统采用电子或机械控制装置来接合或脱离四轮驱动，确保在各种驾驶条件下都可保持可靠的性能和灵活性，使其成为所有企业必备的皮卡车。

凭借极具竞争力的价格，JMC Vigus Pro White Series附带3年或10万公里保修。内饰配备透气材质座椅。 Premium Series则保留了人造皮革座椅和其他配件，如DVR、隔热膜、遮阳板、踢板和尾门辅助装置，并提供5年或15万公里保修。

同时，Angka-Tan Motor汽车还为JMC Vigus Pro Premium Series推出新颜色。今日起，顾客可以选择拥有金属灰色 JMC Vigus Pro Premium Series车款。新颜色车款让 JMC Vigus Pro Premium Series选择更为丰富，现有颜色选择还包括金属银、时尚黑和碧雪白。JMC Vigus Pro White Series则主打碧雪白颜色，迎合商务用途。

ATM也提供额外的配件满足顾客的各种需求。顾客可以选择卷帘等配件，让货物运送过程更为便捷与安全。另外，顾客也可以使用多功能且具保护作用的顶篷。所有配件均享有一年保修。

所有 JMC Vigus Pro 均在雪兰莪州双文丹最先进的 Tan Chong Motor 车厂组装。这个车款将在全国 30 家 ATM 经销商处展示并提供试驾。日后维修则可通过Tan Chong Ekspress的售后服务网络，在全国20家维修中心进行维护。放眼未来，公司计划扩大其经销商和服务车间，以接触更多的客户。

为庆祝JMC Vigus Pro White Series上市，Angka-Tan Motor举办了试驾赢奖活动。凡参与试驾的顾客将有机会赢取总价值 RM20,000 的 BHPetrol 汽油礼券。此外，每购买 Vigus Pro 客户即可获得 10 次参加比赛的机会。幸运获奖者将于 2024 年第一季度公布。

The 2023 edition of Automechanika Shanghai proved exceedingly dynamic with all domains of the automotive supply chain coming together for marketing, trade, knowledge sharing and education. Participants praised the resources that were used to connect foreign and domestic buyers and suppliers, with the ultimate goal of building networks in the international business environment. In this regard, the organised networking opportunities and exhibition tours, amidst other services, were crowd favourites; local participants were afforded valuable opportunities to gain insightful perspectives on foreign markets, while international attendees could build a comprehensive understanding of the domestic automotive industry.

In the same way, activities on the show floor as well as fringe events fostered a sense of collaboration in addition to a shared vision for a sustainable and connected future. For example, the Innovation4Mobility Showcase delved into key pockets of the supply chain; Four Showcase Areas included the Innovation4Mobility Mainstage, Future Mobility Area, Green Repair Area and Customising x Tech Area. The concept revolved around the interplay between digitalisation, connectivity, sustainability, new energy, and aftermarket services, stemming from the growing demand for new mobility solutions and environmental protection in the automotive industry.

Amplifying these trends even further, the concurrent fringe programme saw a total of 77 fringe events take place over the course of four days. A crowd favourite was the debuting International Automotive Industry Conference 2023 Presented by Automechanika Shanghai. The conference series (including one main conference and five related events) covered all the major global automotive forecasts, policy updates and opportunities moving into 2024 and beyond.

In terms of participation, the turnout of visitors at the fairground broke an all-time record set at the previous 15^th edition, growing by 16 percent to reach a total of 185,284. Internationalism grew by 19 percent with players representing 177 countries and regions like Australia, Brazil, Germany, India, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, and the UAE (amongst the highest representation).

Furthermore, the show hosted 5,652 exhibitors from 41 countries and regions, including 16 pavilions from France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, and the US.

As a result, the global participation garnered strong recognition; feedback uncovered that these attendees relished in the interactions between domestic and overseas markets as many global buyers and suppliers were able to reconnect in-person for the first time in Shanghai since 2019. As a result, the convergence greatly contributed to a successful end-of-year gathering, offering an even bigger focus on electrification, connectivity and sustainability.  

The show received vast attention from both the trade and mass media, with viewership surpassing the 40 million mark in domestic and overseas channels. 

MAN Truck & Bus has received the "Truck Innovation Award 2024" from the International Truck of the Year jury. The commercial vehicle manufacturer was honoured for its research and development projects in the field of autonomous driving - ANITA and ATLAS-L4. In his laudatory speech, jury chairman Gianenrico Griffini, representing 25 international truck trade journalists, emphasised "the advanced characteristics of both projects, the contribution to hub-to-hub and intermodal transport automation, and the fruitful project cooperation between MAN Truck & Bus, logistics providers, component suppliers, research institutions, and public infrastructure operators" as essential for the Truck Innovation Award 2024 to be presented to the MAN projects ANITA and ATLAS-L4 for autonomous driving.

“The award is not only a great honour for ANITA and ATLAS-L4 and the partners involved. It is also an acknowledgement of the achievements of all our colleagues at MAN, who have been driving automated driving forward with great expertise and passion for many years. Alongside digitalisation and CO2-free drives, this is the third key pillar in the transformation to the climatefriendly, safe, efficient and intelligently networked transport of the future. From 2030, we want to offer autonomous trucks in series production for transport on defined routes between logistics hubs," says Dr Frederik Zohm, Executive Board Member for Research and Development at MAN Truck & Bus.

Autonomous trucks are particularly useful for transport on motorways between logistics centres (hub-to-hub): they increase safety by helping to avoid rear-end collisions caused by fatigue, are always particularly energy-efficient and stabilise the logistics flow thanks to their independence from individual driving time breaks. They can also help to alleviate the driver shortage by freeing up drivers for more varied and attractive transport tasks in regional and distribution transport.

ATLAS-L4: autonomous driving on the motorway

"In the ATLAS-L4 project, we are developing autonomous driving on the motorway specifically for the hub-to-hub use case. We are using the framework of the law on autonomous driving passed in Germany in 2021, which already allows the use of driverless lorries on defined routes with technical supervision. We want to test a corresponding prototype vehicle on the road by the end of 2024," says Sebastian Völl, Project Manager Autonomous Driving at MAN Truck & Bus. Since January 2022, MAN Truck & Bus, Knorr-Bremse, Leoni, Bosch, Fernride, BTC Embedded Systems, Fraunhofer AISEC, Technische Universität München, Technische Universität Braunschweig, TÜV SÜD, Autobahn GmbH and the Würzburg Institute of Transport Sciences (WIVW GmbH) have been working together on the research and development project "Autonomous Transport on Motorways and Expressways at Level 4" (ATLAS-L4), which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection.

ANITA: Autonomous Driving in a Container HubTogether with Deutsche Bahn, Fresenius University of Applied Sciences and Götting KG, MAN investigated the integration of autonomous trucks within logistics hubs as part of the "Autonomous Innovation in Terminal Operations" (ANITA) research and development project, which is also funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection. To this end, MAN developed a self-driving lorry that autonomously handles container loading from road to rail with the help of digital mission planning. After six months of practical tests conducted jointly with the partners at the DB Intermodal Services container depot and the DUSS container terminal in Ulm, it was clear at the end of the project in September 2023 that the autonomous truck was up to 40 per cent more productive than conventional vehicles and thus showed great potential to make environmentally friendly combined road and rail freight transport more efficient, predictable and flexible. "The special thing about ANITA was the complete digital integration of the autonomous lorry into the terminal process. This is a general prerequisite for the use of autonomous trucks in logistics," says Amelie Jacquemart-Purson, ANITA project manager at MAN Truck & Bus.

Second Truck Innovation Award for MAN Truck & Bus
This is the second time that the prestigious Truck Innovation Award 2024 has gone to an MAN automation project. In 2019, the automated construction site safety vehicle AFAS won the coveted industry prize at its very first edition. 

About the international Truck of the Year
The International Truck of the Year (IToY) award was initially launched in 1977 by the British journalist and legendary editor of TRUCK magazine Pat Kennett. Today, the 24 jury members represent leading commercial vehicle magazines throughout Europe. Moreover, in the last few years, the IToY Group has extended its influence by appointing 'associate members in the growing truck markets of China, India, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Iran, New Zealand, Israel, and Malaysia. The combined truck operator readership of the 24 IToY full-jury members' magazines and those of its ten associate members exceeds 1 100 000.

Barisan Isuzu D-Max telah diberikan beberapa kemaskini bagi tahun 2023, membolehkan trak pikap yang sangat laris itu mengukuhkan lagi kedudukannya sebagai sebuah trak pilihan ramai. 

Paling utama adalah pengenalan warna baharu bagi varian flagship X-Terrain dan Premium melalui warna baharu Islay Gray Mica yang menyuntik penampilan lebih bergaya kepadanya. Kedua-dua varian itu juga turut ditawarkan dengan dua warna putih — Dolomite White Pearl dengan tona lebih menarik berbanding warna lama Silky Pearl White. Satu lagi warna baharu ialah Biarritz Blue Metallic yang menggantikan Sapphire Blue, ditawarkan hanya untuk varian Automatic Premium, Auto Plus dan Automatic Standard. 

Turut memberikan penampilan berbeza kepada trak pikap ini adalah rekaan gril, rim dan kemasan badan yang baharu, yang menjadikannya lebih sporty dan dinamik. 

Di dalam, tempat duduk menerima sentuhan rekaan baharu dan disudahi dengan warna hitam menawan bagi sebahagian besar barisan variannya. Bagi X-Terrain flagship, rupa baharu kerusinya menampilkan kontras Cafe Brown bagi kebanyakan permukaan lembut yang ada. 

“Isuzu D-Max telah mengorak langkah bermakna dengan menjadi trak pikap yang inovatif, canggih, selamat dan tangkas yang hadir dengan penampilan ranggi dan moden. Bagi tahun 2023, kami meningkatkan lagi kemaskini yang diberikan kepada trak ini,” ujar Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Isuzu Malaysia, Shunsuke Okazoe.

Selain daripada penampilan baru yang lebih segar, X-Terrain kini datang dengan perakam video digital untuk memudahkan lagi pengguna merakam situasi semasa ketika pemanduan melalui kamera depan dan juga belakang. Kamera berkenaan dipasang ke dalam modul ADAS dan merakam imej video 1440P yang jelas di depan, sementara di belakang pula dengan definisi rakaman tinggi 1080P. Video boleh disimpan di dalam kad memori sedia ada atau dimuat turun ke telefon menggunakan aplikasi. 

Ciri baharu lainnya termasuklah lampu suasana di bahagian kaki di dalam X-Terrain. Selain memudahkan penglihatan pengguna untuk naik dan turun dari trak, ia juga merupakan satu sentuhan menarik bagi sebuah trak pikap seperti D-Max. 

Untuk lebih kemudahan, varian X-Terrain, Premium dan Auto Plus kini dilengkapi dengan pengecas tanpa wayar dengan output 15W dan membolehkan pengecasan lebih cepat. Dua varian teratas juga menerima ciri tambahan slot USB-C bagi pengecasan pantas. 

Berita baik bagi pelanggan Isuzu D-Max yang memanfaatkan keupayaan pemanduan off-road; semua varian dengan ciri 4x4 kini datang dengan ciri tambahan differential-lock belakang kawalan elektronik. Diff-Lock berkenaan memberikan kelegaan fikiran ketika melalui jalan off-road memandangkan ia menyediakan cengkaman tambahan di permukaan tidak rata atau licin. 

Kemaskini lain yang diberikan termasuklah ciri kawalan tanpa kunci jarak jauh baharu dan soket 12V untuk varian Single Cab. Sementara itu, varian 3.0 liter Automatic Premium menerima tetapan suspensi yang diperbaharui untuk menampung lebih beban, naik dari 580 kg kepada 775 kg — pertambahan sebanyak 195 kg, untuk memenuhi keperluan penggunaan di Malaysia Timur. 

“Kebanyakan kemaskini yang diberikan untuk Isuzu D-Max tahun ini adalah hasil daripada kerjasama erat antara Isuzu dengan pengedarnya. Melalui kesefahaman yang erat terhadap keperluan pelanggan, kami berhasil untuk membawakan peningkatan yang memenuhi keperluan dan kehendak pengguna Isuzu D-Max,” jelas Ketua Pegawai Operasi Isuzu Malaysia, Kenkichi Sogo.

Emerging from the pandemic with record sales, Hino has found an approach that ensured sustainability during a global crisis. Managing Director of Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HMSM),Atsushi Uchiyama, discussed with Asian Trucker how the brand managed to not only stay relevant, but to enhance their brand value in such tough times.

AT: Last year you have posted a sales record and a record in service intake. Why do you think people spent more on their trucks last year?
AU: What I notice is that passenger cars have also seen record sales last year, which can be traced back to the SST exemption. When we are looking at commercial vehicles, the situation is different. A lot of vehicles sold last year where from the backlog of the previous years. During the lockdowns in the years 2020 and 2021, there was strong demand for trucks, as a result of the increased need for transportation for courier services and to support online shopping. Even in lockdown, people still need food. However, due to the MCO (Movement Control Order), we could not operate as usual and even had to stop production for several months. In summary, we had high demand, but could not satisfy it.

Generally, Malaysia is a very strong domestic market and the demand for trucks has always been high. To support the truck owners, we have also initiated a number of activities. HINO believes that one can not just sell the vehicles without having supportive activities to accompany the sales. A new warranty program covering our trucks for five years was launched in 2020. In addition, we launched a membership program which gave our customers access to an extended warranty of up to seven years and special promotions and parts, for instance free brake linings.

All our vehicles are now also equipped with telematics. Customers might be busy and not notice that the vehicles are due for service. Based on this insight, we have implemented the position of CSO, Customer Satisfaction Officer, in all our dealerships. This dedicated person will utilise the telematics data and call the customer whenever a service is due. Thanks to these initiatives, together with the increased sales of our trucks, lead to the increase in service intakes.

AT: What were the key factors for staying successful whereby no staff left or was made redundant during the pandemic? What made them stay and how come you did not downsize as that is an easy option to counter a crisis?
AU: We need to look again at the market conditions during the pandemic. Hino is a leader in light and medium duty commercial vehicles, and these were in high demand during the crisis, as we mentioned before. This meant that we managed to continue selling trucks, thus keeping the cash flow going and people busy. Plus, we have between 60 000 to 100 000 units on the road, which still needed to be serviced. Customers would come back to us for their regular inspections, thus again requiring us to keep the headcount and adding to the cash flow. Hino group has a policy that we do not retrench people, as they are our most important assets. Whenever one has to train new staff, it is a lengthy and costly process. Hence it is better to retain staff for when business booms again as one then has the right resources.

AT: Hino is upgrading dealers across Malaysia to 3S outlets. What is the rationale behind this move?
AU: There are only three or four 1S dealers left in our network. There is a good reason to upgrade to being a 3S outlet: margins on vehicle sales alone will not be enough to sustain a business and it is the follow up jobs will make money for the 3S outlets. Upgrading from 1S to 3S is allowing dealers to forge long term relationships with clients and this way have a more sustainable business. While we encourage our dealers to upgrade to become 3S outlets, we will not force them. From our data, we can tell that it is a beneficial move, however some are happy just selling the vehicles. And it is those dealers that we also have to thank for as they have put all these vehicles on the road that I mentioned before, those that we now serviced during the pandemic.

AT: Your tenure here is an interesting timing: you have seen Malaysia pre-pandemic and all through it, then the recovery. How has the market changed in your view?
AU: What we see is that customers are much more conscious about cost. This is in two parts: firstly the vehicle itself. Many transport companies are under pressure to drive down cost. A lower price for the truck is one way to achieve that. Beyond that, they are looking for ways to reduce cost in the operation of the trucks. Here we see that our customers are becoming more sophisticated in pinpointing where there are opportunities to find extra money. This is not just a Malaysian issue, but a global one.

For instance, customers are looking for ways to reduce the money spend on maintenance. An easy way is to buy non-genuine products. However, we know that this is a fallacy as such parts are typically not as good as the original parts we sell. Our customer will find that the uptime is much better with genuine parts than with counterfeit parts for instance and that they make more money using our services.

For this year, we are going to focus on another activity that is aimed at delivering the best value for our customers. Traditionally, one would look at sales figures and service intake. However, we want to get away from that, comparing the perception of our service network with that of our competition. Sure, we need to plan and thus sales numbers are important, but such number does not reflect the satisfaction of a buyer. Called “Best in town” we will evaluate dealers based on the criteria such as employee satisfaction and benchmark against the network of our competitors in the same area.

AT: What is your view on the implementation of e-mobility in Malaysia?
AU: The Malaysian government has made it clear that the approach is to first introduce and promote the introduction of electric buses first. It is generally acknowledged that the charging infrastructure would have to be implemented first. What we can expect is that Klang Valley will be the first area to be equipped with charging stations and then it will expand into other business centres.

We realise that we need to do more than just sell vehicles. For instance, we might be dealing with the buyer, the owner of the truck, but we may not have had any contact with the user, the driver. Hino Malaysia wants to change that by having on-boarding processes in place for drivers, and also organising more professional handovers. This will go hand in hand with a standardisation of our service delivery across all network partners. We acknowledge that this is a huge undertaking, but it will be beneficial for our customers.

In Japan Hino has introduced an e-truck for last mile deliveries last year. It is our home market and we will need to learn about electric trucks and how they can best be used first at our doorstep before we start offering them in other markets. Hino needs to gain experience first before we can confidently offer such vehicles here for instance. Currently, we have clients that want to experience this kind of new vehicles, but we have to ask for patience.

In the meantime, Daimler Truck, Mitsubishi Fuso, Hino and Toyota Motor Corporation concluded an MoU on accelerating development of Advanced Technologies and integration of Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors.

AT: You added the 200 Series to the line-up. How has the response been?
UA: By now, we have received orders for about 100 units of this vehicle. It is an interesting option as it suits the new needs of transporters for smaller vehicles, perfectly fit to handle the last mile transport and missions that derive from online shopping, due to a shift in consumer behaviour. Unfortunately, we are running at full capacity in our assembly plant and those that have ordered the Hino 200 series trucks will have to wait a bit.

Welcome to our Bus News in 2023!

德国戴姆勒卡车 （Daimler Trucks） 马来西亚总经销商Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd (HSTD) 自豪地宣布即将于 2024 年推出 FUSO Canter Euro 5 轻型卡车。这不仅仅是又一款产品，更是我们对环境责任和卓越运营的持续承诺的象征。随着 Canter 迎来 60 周年纪念，FUSO TF Canter Euro 5 承诺将伟大传统与持续创新融为一体。 

Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd 首席执行官 Derrick Sim 表示：“在当今 ESG（环境、社会和治理）意识不断提高的环境下，我们的 FUSO TF Canter Euro 5 不仅仅符合排放法规；它凭借其强大、出色的环保设计体现了可持续性。这款下一代卡车具有更清洁的排放、无与伦比的燃油效率以及更大的载重能力。我们向客户保证，他们的每一次旅程都会变得更加环保。未来充满希望，而我们很高兴很快就能推出这款型号。”

FUSO Canter 的传承已跨足 60 余年，并成为全球无数企业的支柱。Canter 诞生于 1963 年，其灵感源自马匹迈步时的优雅与力量，并专门为适应艰难挑战而设计。它不负众望 —— 从迅速的末端交付到充斥着复杂地形的冷链运营，至今已有超过 450 万辆卡车正赋能企业，并成为它们的坚强后盾。 

为了纪念这款标志性卡车诞生 60 周年，FUSO Canter 60 周年纪念大赛于今年年初举办，并将持续到 2023 年 12 月。本月的抽奖是一系列三次幸运抽奖中的第二次，奖品总价值达 90 万令吉。第二次抽奖的参与资格适用于在 2023 年 1 月 1 日至 2023 年 8 月 31 日之间购买卡车并将其注册于道路交通局 (JPJ) 的购买者。最后一次抽奖将在 2024 年第一季度举行，并适用于在 2023 年 1 月 1 日至 2023 年 12 月 31 日之间注册的卡车购买者。 

FUSO Canter 60 周年纪念大赛标志着其 60 周年的承诺、创新和卓越表现，而高达 90 万令吉的奖金池更是我们对忠实客户的致敬。回顾我们最初的大奖 —— Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200，今天我们自豪地宣布第二轮抽奖结果。 

Sim 表示：“每个幸运抽奖参与者都代表了对 Canter 传奇的信任。恭喜 PAD MARKETING SDN BHD 赢得 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200 以及其他十家赢得 FUSO 代金券的幸运者。诚挚期待能在未来与您们继续同行，”。

The ninth Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and After-market Services (CAPAS) will take place from 18 to 20 May 2023 at the Chengdu Century City New International Exhibition & Convention Center. With 620 exhibiting companies converging across 48,000 sqm of exhibition space, the show will offer insight into business opportunities and new prospects for automotive development in Southwest China.

Mr James Yu, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, anticipates that: “By leveraging more resources and engaging with premium brands across the supply chain, CAPAS will help promote automotive manufacturing and distribution, meeting substantial consumer needs in the region. With a heavier focus on new energy vehicles and connected mobility, the fair will emphasise advanced technologies, innovative products and new services.”

Leading Brands Join the Fair with Impressive Exhibits
Establishing strong credibility in the local market, CAPAS will gather a list of leading brands, including Botny, Carzone, CRC, FARET, Goodyear, Honeywell, Phoenix, Ruili, Ruiming, TUNAP and Tuopu across the show floor. Key areas include the Parts & Components Zone, Accessories & Customising Zone, Repair, Supply Chain & Chain Stores Zone, New Energy & Connected Mobility Zone, Commercial Vehicle Zone and Tyres Zone. Furthermore, CAPAS will offer a wide variety of services and value-added activities for targeted business matching on a national and international level.

Exhibitor Highlights
This year, Carzone, a leading automotive aftermarket service provider in China, will launch their new garage solutions for the “Repair Workshop”, “Tyre Caring”, and “CC Car Maintenance”, offering up expertise in car maintenance, safety, and engine and gearbox repair. The company believes that workshops need to adapt their services in line with the industry’s overall advancement in order to capture the new market opportunities in the rising new energy market. Leveraging CAPAS’ network of workshops in Southwest China, the company looks to expand their solutions in the region.

CAPAS also provides a window into the needs and characteristics of Southwest China’s automotive consumer market and distribution for overseas companies. An international brand, Honeywell, is known for its cutting-edge braking system services and maintenance products. By attending the fair, this exhibitor hopes to connect with a large pool of target customers and expand upon information channels in the region.

Local Pavilions Look to Connect with Target Customers 
Automotive manufacturing is one of the leading industrial sectors in Sichuan, with the province having its own advantages for industrial development. The show will host 160 exhibitors and 14 local pavilions from Chongqing and cities in Sichuan. Highlighted exhibitors include Chuannan Shock Absorber, CRRC_Sichuan, Geely Commercial Vehicles, Kaiyi Auto, Prof.Ouyang Minggao Academician Workstation and the Sichuan New Energy Vehicle Innovation Center, to name a few.

This year, government agencies and associations have invited participants from Anhui, Guangxi, Guangzhou, Jilin, Quanzhou and Tianjin to the show in an attempt to explore trade opportunities and strengthen Sichuan-Chongqing communication with other provinces across China.

For example, the Tianjin Automotive Parts Manufacturing Industry Association will stage the Tianjin pavilion. Here, Faret Auto Radiator (Tianjin) Co Ltd will showcase a heat management pioneer in the intelligent low-carbon era with self-developed cooling plate designed for new energy power battery.

Besides, the Guangzhou Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT-Guangzhou) is organising the Guangzhou pavilion housing innovative technologies for precision gears and worms presented by Guangzhou Dena Technology, Enplas, and other specialised and sophisticated SMEs from Guangzhou.

Opportunities in New Energy Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle Sectors Explored in Fringe Programme Events
CAPAS has been promoting cooperation across the entire supply chain of new energy vehicles and connected mobility in Southwest China. To achieve this, the show has an extensive coverage of both passenger and commercial vehicles, providing a comprehensive range of products and technologies, from car sales, parts and components, to aftermarket supplies, customisation and maintenance.

Co-organised by the Chengdu Green Intelligent Connected Automobile Industry Ecosystem Alliance (CDAIA), the New Energy & Connected Mobility Zone will see participation from 12 car brands, including DPCA, FAW-VOLKSWAGEN, Geely, Hongqi, LYNK & CO, SHUDU, SINOTRUK and Volvo. One of the zone’s exhibitors, Chengdu Guangtong, will showcase the company’s cloud-based logistics management solutions. Their platform offers real time monitoring for fleets on the road, providing analyses on vehicles’ status and battery data, effectively increasing the operational safety and reliability. At the same time, CiDi will bring their Intelligent Processing Unit (IPU) and Traffic Perception Computing Units (TPCU) to the show floor. These cutting-edge technologies offer intelligent solutions for connected car pilot tests, smart cities and highways.

On top of this, the zone will feature a technical training programme on power battery detection and maintenance. In addition, the zone will give visitors a glimpse of diverse solutions and services in the new energy aftermarket for powertrain and chassis maintenance by sharing technical information on equipment, tools, parts and components and charging piles.

This year’s show has attracted 50 buyer groups. In addition to Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, the fair will also welcome delegations from Guangdong, Hebei, Henan and Shandong. The exhibition is also receiving new support from a number of international and local industry associations include Automotive Professional Committee of Sichuan International Chamber of Commerce, European American Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Jinan Automotive Maintenance Industry Association and Zigong Automotive Maintenance Industry Association. At the same time, the fair also maintains close cooperation with more than 200 associations from ASEAN countries, who will extend invitations to many high-quality buyers in the region.

As of today, apart from China, confirmed online pre-registered buyers come from over 30 overseas countries and regions, including Australia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea, the UAE and the UK.

As usual, the CAPAS fringe programme offers participants a value-added trade fair experience by providing networking and business exchange opportunities. This year’s highlighted activities include New Energy Vehicles from OE to Aftermarket – Factory Tours, Dealers’ Networking Dinner, Business Matching, Workshop Elites Networking Banquet, VIP Buyers Programme and more.

The ninth Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and After-market Services (CAPAS) will take place from 18 to 20 May 2023 at the Chengdu Century City New International Exhibition & Convention Center. With 620 exhibiting companies converging across 48,000 sqm of exhibition space, the show will offer insight into business opportunities and new prospects for automotive development in Southwest China.

Mr James Yu, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, anticipates that: “By leveraging more resources and engaging with premium brands across the supply chain, CAPAS will help promote automotive manufacturing and distribution, meeting substantial consumer needs in the region. With a heavier focus on new energy vehicles and connected mobility, the fair will emphasise advanced technologies, innovative products and new services.”

Leading Brands Join the Fair with Impressive Exhibits
Establishing strong credibility in the local market, CAPAS will gather a list of leading brands, including Botny, Carzone, CRC, FARET, Goodyear, Honeywell, Phoenix, Ruili, Ruiming, TUNAP and Tuopu across the show floor. Key areas include the Parts & Components Zone, Accessories & Customising Zone, Repair, Supply Chain & Chain Stores Zone, New Energy & Connected Mobility Zone, Commercial Vehicle Zone and Tyres Zone. Furthermore, CAPAS will offer a wide variety of services and value-added activities for targeted business matching on a national and international level.

Exhibitor Highlights
This year, Carzone, a leading automotive aftermarket service provider in China, will launch their new garage solutions for the “Repair Workshop”, “Tyre Caring”, and “CC Car Maintenance”, offering up expertise in car maintenance, safety, and engine and gearbox repair. The company believes that workshops need to adapt their services in line with the industry’s overall advancement in order to capture the new market opportunities in the rising new energy market. Leveraging CAPAS’ network of workshops in Southwest China, the company looks to expand their solutions in the region.

CAPAS also provides a window into the needs and characteristics of Southwest China’s automotive consumer market and distribution for overseas companies. An international brand, Honeywell, is known for its cutting-edge braking system services and maintenance products. By attending the fair, this exhibitor hopes to connect with a large pool of target customers and expand upon information channels in the region.

Local Pavilions Look to Connect with Target Customers 
Automotive manufacturing is one of the leading industrial sectors in Sichuan, with the province having its own advantages for industrial development. The show will host 160 exhibitors and 14 local pavilions from Chongqing and cities in Sichuan. Highlighted exhibitors include Chuannan Shock Absorber, CRRC_Sichuan, Geely Commercial Vehicles, Kaiyi Auto, Prof.Ouyang Minggao Academician Workstation and the Sichuan New Energy Vehicle Innovation Center, to name a few.

This year, government agencies and associations have invited participants from Anhui, Guangxi, Guangzhou, Jilin, Quanzhou and Tianjin to the show in an attempt to explore trade opportunities and strengthen Sichuan-Chongqing communication with other provinces across China.

For example, the Tianjin Automotive Parts Manufacturing Industry Association will stage the Tianjin pavilion. Here, Faret Auto Radiator (Tianjin) Co Ltd will showcase a heat management pioneer in the intelligent low-carbon era with self-developed cooling plate designed for new energy power battery.

Besides, the Guangzhou Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT-Guangzhou) is organising the Guangzhou pavilion housing innovative technologies for precision gears and worms presented by Guangzhou Dena Technology, Enplas, and other specialised and sophisticated SMEs from Guangzhou.

Opportunities in New Energy Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle Sectors Explored in Fringe Programme Events
CAPAS has been promoting cooperation across the entire supply chain of new energy vehicles and connected mobility in Southwest China. To achieve this, the show has an extensive coverage of both passenger and commercial vehicles, providing a comprehensive range of products and technologies, from car sales, parts and components, to aftermarket supplies, customisation and maintenance.

Co-organised by the Chengdu Green Intelligent Connected Automobile Industry Ecosystem Alliance (CDAIA), the New Energy & Connected Mobility Zone will see participation from 12 car brands, including DPCA, FAW-VOLKSWAGEN, Geely, Hongqi, LYNK & CO, SHUDU, SINOTRUK and Volvo. One of the zone’s exhibitors, Chengdu Guangtong, will showcase the company’s cloud-based logistics management solutions. Their platform offers real time monitoring for fleets on the road, providing analyses on vehicles’ status and battery data, effectively increasing the operational safety and reliability. At the same time, CiDi will bring their Intelligent Processing Unit (IPU) and Traffic Perception Computing Units (TPCU) to the show floor. These cutting-edge technologies offer intelligent solutions for connected car pilot tests, smart cities and highways.

On top of this, the zone will feature a technical training programme on power battery detection and maintenance. In addition, the zone will give visitors a glimpse of diverse solutions and services in the new energy aftermarket for powertrain and chassis maintenance by sharing technical information on equipment, tools, parts and components and charging piles.

This year’s show has attracted 50 buyer groups. In addition to Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, the fair will also welcome delegations from Guangdong, Hebei, Henan and Shandong. The exhibition is also receiving new support from a number of international and local industry associations include Automotive Professional Committee of Sichuan International Chamber of Commerce, European American Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Jinan Automotive Maintenance Industry Association and Zigong Automotive Maintenance Industry Association. At the same time, the fair also maintains close cooperation with more than 200 associations from ASEAN countries, who will extend invitations to many high-quality buyers in the region.

As of today, apart from China, confirmed online pre-registered buyers come from over 30 overseas countries and regions, including Australia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea, the UAE and the UK.

As usual, the CAPAS fringe programme offers participants a value-added trade fair experience by providing networking and business exchange opportunities. This year’s highlighted activities include New Energy Vehicles from OE to Aftermarket – Factory Tours, Dealers’ Networking Dinner, Business Matching, Workshop Elites Networking Banquet, VIP Buyers Programme and more.