Perodua expects more competitive auto business environment

KUALA LUMPUR: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) expects a more challenging business environment with stiffer competition in the country. “We are maintaining our sales target of 194,000 this year, and whoever takes the top position is irrelevant,” president and CEO Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said in response to a question of Proton being a threat to Perodua. Up to the end of last month, Perodua had sold about 82,000 units, up 6.5% from 77,000 units in 2012. Aminar: ‘Competition is good and it pushes everyone to outperform each other. “This is already post-election, I hope this won't get politicised. If Proton is able to sell more, it will raise the total industrial volume. “Competition is good and it pushes everyone to outperform...

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Perodua opens second body and paint hub

SERI KEMBANGAN: Perodua has opened its second body and paint hub (B&P hub) in Balakong, Seri Kembangan - after the Subang hub - to better serve its customers in the Southern part of the Klang valley . “With the inception of centres such as these, customers are provided with an avenue to repair and restore their vehicles," said Perodua president and chief executive officer Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh at the recent opening ceremony of the B&P hub in Balakong. The RM2.2 million Perodua B&P Hub is a specialised facility offering heavy repair works for its vehicles as well as paint services for those who want a brand new coat for their Perodua vehicles, particularly for vehicles involved in collisions. Perodua president and chief...

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