Central Auto Distributors Bhd (CADB), a subsidiary of PEKEMA and the exclusive distributor of Dongfeng Cars in Malaysia, has announced a significant development in the country’s electric vehicle (EV) sector. They have officially appointed 23 authorised dealers in preparation for the launch of the Dongfeng Box EV, which is set for Q4 2024.
Key Features of the Dongfeng Box:
- Range: 430km on a single charge, making it an ideal choice for urban and light passenger transport.
- Safety: Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) with lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, collision warning, and an automatic parking system.
CADB Experience Centres:
- Cyberjaya and Kota Damansara now host CADB’s Experience Centres, giving customers hands-on access to explore the Dongfeng Box. These centres also serve as key hubs for education and training on EV technology.
Road Testing:
The Dongfeng Box recently completed a rigorous R&D phase, including 45,000km of local road tests across Peninsular Malaysia. Tests like the Adaptive Durability Test (DAT), Electric Road Test (ERT), and ADAS Test ensured the vehicle is well-suited for Malaysian roads, leading to improvements in navigation, safety, and comfort systems.
Datuk Hj Mohamed Nazari Bin Noordin, President of PEKEMA, expressed enthusiasm about these developments, highlighting the company’s dedication to offering environmentally friendly, high-quality EVs tailored to Malaysian customers’ needs.
The newly appointed 23 first batch dealers will serve as the backbone of CADB’s distribution and service network, provide sales and after-sales services across five main regions in Malaysia:
| STATE | DEALER NAME | CITY/TERRITORY | NO. OF DEALER |
|
CENTRAL |
HAMAWANGSA KREDIT SDN BHD
PROMINENT MOTOR SDN BHD ADK GLOBAL SDN BHD NASSER AUTO SPORT SDN BHD ZIE GARAGE MOTORS SDN BHD PANTHER CAR CO MALAYSIA SDN BHD |
TTDI
KAMPUNG PANDAN SEPANG SUBANG JAYA KG BARU AMPANG AMPANG |
12 |
| SWEETCARS GALLERY SDN BHD | BATU CAVES | ||
| AUTO EVOLUTION SDN. BHD. | BANDAR SUNWAY | ||
| WAJAR KUASA SDN BHD | BUKIT TINGGI, KLANG | ||
| SMS AUTO WORLD SDN BHD | USJ, SUBANG | ||
| PANTAI BHARU HOLDINGS SDN BHD | JALAN MERU, KLANG | ||
| FADASON SDN BHD | SETIA ALAM, KLANG | ||
| TOTAL | |||
|
NORTHERN |
LBI MOTOR SDN BHD
DK AUTO CAR (M) SDN BHD FADASON SDN BHD |
ALOR SETAR
SEBERANG JAYA GEORGETOWN |
5 |
| PANCA ABADI AUTOMOBIL SDN BHD | BAYAN LEPAS | ||
| JENDELA UNGGUL SDN BHD | IPOH | ||
| TOTAL | |||
| SOUTHERN | FF GALAXY SDN BHD
HAMAWANGSA KREDIT SDN BHD |
JOHOR JAYA
BATU PAHAT |
2 |
| TOTAL | |||
| EAST COAST | LBI MOTOR SDN BHD
NOBLE COUNTRY SDN BHD |
KOTA BHARU
KUANTAN |
2 |
| TOTAL | |||
| SARAWAK | BEST AUTO NIAGA SDN BHD | KUCHING | 1 |
| TOTAL | |||
| SABAH | PERNIAGAAN SHIRBA SDN BHD & FALIDA MOTORS | KOTA KINABALU | 1 |
| TOTAL | |||
| GRAND TOTAL | 23 |