EP Manufacturing (EPMB) has announced it has signed a 10-year vehicle assembly agreement with BAIC International Development, which is a subsidiary of BAIC Motor. Under the terms of the agreement, EPMB via its subsidiary, PEPS-JV Melaka (PJVM), will assemble and produce (CKD) BAIC vehicles in Malaysia.
The initial models slated for production include the BJ40 Plus and X55II SUVs, both of which are scheduled to debut in 2025 and will be produced at EPMB’s upcoming automotive plant in Melaka that will have a production capacity of 30,000 units annually.
In an official release, EPMB said it will serve as a vehicle assembler, with BAIC providing relevant technical support and training as well as guidance and supervision on the assembly and manufacturing process. The Chinese automaker will also be responsible for the sales and marketing of vehicles in the ASEAN region.
“I’m happy to note the positive momentum our company is gaining. EPMB is navigating a new agenda with new horizons. The strategic collaborations with OEMs from China signifies our commitment to chart a course towards better profitability for our stakeholders,” said Hamidon bin Abdullah, executive chairman at EPMB.
EPMB’s inked agreement to assemble BAIC vehicles comes just a few months after it signed an eight-year contract to assemble Great Wall Motor (GWM) vehicles (initially the Haval H6 and Haval Jolion) in Malaysia. The Melaka plant will handle production of both BAIC and GWM vehicles.
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Contract? What you gonna do if they bailed? Do you think you can go after them in the middle kingdom?
Did you think japanese cars can do better when got kena safety rating fails and always got recalls but problems can’t solved
True. But yet, people still buy japanese cars till regret then they know
Not sure about Japanese but in middle kingdom definitely yes.
Bring it in
BAIC OK bagus, next build xiaomi su7 here
Mantap ni
Waiting for japanese fanboys to talk trash when japanese cars are unsafe to drive but with outdated looks
So many players in cars market segment but my salary still mehhh…