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  1. Great Wall Motor is the parent company of Haval, which produces models like the Haval GWM H10, utilizing platforms shared with Wey V9X.

Great Wall Motor begins local assembly of WEY G9 in Malaysia

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 9
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What happened

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Great Wall Motor established local production of the WEY G9 in Malaysia, which is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). This vehicle is Malaysia’s first locally assembled Chinese luxury new energy multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), produced at a completely knocked down (CKD) facility in Melaka. GWM Malaysia chief operating officer Roslan Abdullah noted that local supply chains allow for faster parts provision and stronger service readiness.

From thestar.com.my

Why it matters

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The local assembly of the PHEV in Malaysia could accelerate the adoption of new energy vehicles in Southeast Asia. Furthermore, this local production may attract foreign direct investment and boost the domestic manufacturing sector in Malaysia.

Great Wall Motor is the parent company of Haval, which produces models like the Haval GWM H10, utilizing platforms shared with Wey V9X.

From thestar.com.my

Who's involved

  • MalaysiaHost country for the new local assembly facility.
  • RoslanChief operating officer of GWM Malaysia, who oversaw the launch.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Southeast AsiaSpeculative

    May see increased demand for new energy vehicles due to the local assembly of the PHEV.

  • MalaysiaSpeculative

    Could experience an increase in domestic manufacturing sector revenue from the local assembly.

  • ChinaSpeculative

    Might strengthen its regional market penetration in ASEAN through local production.

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