UMW Toyota welcomes clearer specs for EEV under NAP 2014

by **Cals** Wed 22 Jan 2014, 08:17

Posted on 22 January 2014 - 05:36am

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PETALING JAYA (Jan 22, 2014): UMW Toyota Motor welcomes the various measures taken by the government under the National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2014, saying it is pleased that the government has provided a clearer view of specifications for energy-efficient vehicles (EEVs).

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd president Datuk Ismet Suki (pix) said: "UMW Toyota Motor will be reviewing our current as well as future model line-ups to meet the defined EEV specifications. We will continue to support the government's effort to make Malaysia an EEV hub by introducing the Camry CKD Hybrid by the end of this year."

On vendor development, he said, "We welcome the NAP 2014 targets to develop the local vendors to become global and regional level component manufacturers and suppliers and this indicates well for the future of the Malaysian automotive industry."

Ismet added that UMW Toyota Motor will continue to provide the best in pricing.

"With an array of technological advancement features and designs, we believe there is a Toyota and Lexus for every type of customer which is in line with the NAP 2014 objectives of offering competitive prices for new models and variants to safeguard consumer's interest," he said.

"UMW Toyota Motor welcomes government's initiative to implement Voluntary Vehicle Inspection policy in order to enhance the awareness on the need to ensure roadworthiness of the cars. The detail criteria, mechanism and appointment of inspection agency should be discussed further with industry players. We are also in the opinion that distributor facilities should be allowed to conduct mandatory inspection" Ismet concluded.
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