Volkswagen sets up shop in Malaysia to handle direct sales here
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Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) Sdn Bhd will be the official distributor of Volkswagen cars in the domestic market.
VPCM is managed by European automotive retail specialist, Porsche Holding Salzburg, the car distributor said in a statement.
The announcement comes after a series of consolidation exercises within Volkswagen Malaysia over the past six months.
Alin Tapalaga, one of two managing directors to lead VCPM, said the company would be increasing the Completely Knocked-Down model line-up, and continue to import Completely Built-Up models into the country.
Moving forward, Volkswagen Group Malaysia will concentrate its business interest in Malaysia on the Audi brand, as well as its vehicle assembly operation in Pekan, Pahang.
Meanwhile, VPCM is introducing a five-year manufacturer warranty for all Volkswagen cars purchased from today, while launching the new Jetta and all-new Passat within the next few months.
The Volkswagen franchise in Malaysia was previously handled by DRB-Hicom Bhd.
Questions & Answers
Q.Who will be responsible for distributing Volkswagen cars in the Malaysian domestic market?
Who will be responsible for distributing Volkswagen cars in the Malaysian domestic market?
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) Sdn Bhd will be the official distributor for Volkswagen cars. This new entity is managed by European automotive retail specialist, Porsche Holding Salzburg.
Q.What will Volkswagen Group Malaysia focus on following these changes?
What will Volkswagen Group Malaysia focus on following these changes?
Volkswagen Group Malaysia will now concentrate its business interests on the Audi brand. It will also continue with its vehicle assembly operation located in Pekan, Pahang.
Q.What immediate benefits or changes can customers expect from VPCM?
What immediate benefits or changes can customers expect from VPCM?
VPCM is introducing a five-year manufacturer warranty for all Volkswagen cars purchased from today. They will also be launching the new Jetta and the all-new Passat within the next few months.
Q.Who previously managed the Volkswagen franchise in Malaysia?
Who previously managed the Volkswagen franchise in Malaysia?
The Volkswagen franchise in Malaysia was previously handled by DRB-Hicom Bhd. The current announcement follows a series of consolidation exercises within Volkswagen Malaysia.
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