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EON allocates 62 vehicles for Putra Heights incident victims

Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) has provided 62 vehicles for the use of victims of the Putra Heights incident for one month without any charges.

The donation consists of 40 vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and multipurpose vehicles from EON’s retail brands, such as Proton, Mitsubishi, and Volkswagen, as well as from EON’s vehicle rental subsidiary, Avis Malaysia.

In addition, 22 units of vehicles consisting of pickup trucks, including four units of electric vehicles (EV) from the smart brand are also provided for the use of government agencies and organizations that provide assistance to the victims.

EON’s Chief Executive Officer, Akkbar Danial, stated, “Many families not only lost their homes but also lost their primary means of transportation due to the fire incident.”

“As the largest multi-brand vehicle distributor in the country, EON feels grateful to be in a position to provide some relief during this difficult time.”

“On behalf of EON Group, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all the affected victims. We pray for the speedy recovery of those who have been injured, and hope that all those impacted have the strength, courage, and support needed to rebuild their lives.”

He, who is also the head of the automotive distribution unit at DRB-HICOM, added, “For the time being, EON will provide vehicles to the affected victims and NGOs at no charge for one month. This assistance may be extended depending on specific needs.”

Akkbar also expressed gratitude to the Office of the Chief Minister of Selangor, the Department of Social Welfare, and the Subang Jaya Municipal Council for supporting EON in this initiative and urged various parties to take immediate action to ensure the welfare of the local community following this unfortunate incident.

EON opens revamped Proton 3S centre in Banting

EDARAN Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad (DRB-HICOM) has launched its revamped Proton EON 3S centre in Banting, Selangor.

The new centre, which previously only operated as a showroom, has now been upgraded to offer 3S services, namely sales, after-sales service and spare parts replacement.

With a total of RM6 million invested in refurbishment and upgrades, the Proton EON Banting 3S centre offers customers enhanced experience through digital sales and after-sales services within a comfortable and modern enlarged showroom.

The upgraded showroom spans an impressive 18,775 square feet build up area capable of displaying eight units of Proton vehicles.

Complementing the showroom is an advanced service centre covering 12,347 square feet, equipped with 10 service bays featuring state-of-the-art technology for efficient and reliable servicing of various Proton models.

Customers also stand to benefit from EON’s digitalisation push with the introduction of Workforce Management (WFM) platform that enables customers to get appointments for car servicing online and enjoy real-time service updates. Those who are car hunting can even book for new vehicles online via www.eon.com.my.

The showroom is open from 8:30am to 5:30pm Mondays to Saturdays, and 10:00am to 4:00pm Sundays and public holidays. Its service centre operates from 8:30am to 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays, and 8:30am to 1:00pm on Sundays.

EON opens smart‘s first 3S centre in Glenmarie

EDARAN Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) is embarking on a new chapter with the official opening of its first 3S smart dealer in Glenmarie today. This also signifies EON’s presence in the electric vehicle (EV) market.

With a spacious 4,362 square feet area, the showroom can accommodate three cars in the main display area and one unit for delivery space. Additionally, for the comfort of visitors and customers, it is equipped with a dedicated waiting area complete with a café, discussion space, children’s playroom, and complimentary WiFi.

For post-sales services, the 3,716 square feet service area includes four service bays, two of which are dedicated to servicing and maintenance, one for tire alignment, and one for high-voltage service. There are also eight customer parking spaces, two 22kW AC chargers, and one 60kW DC charger.

Akkbar Danial, Chief Automotive Distribution Officer of DRB-Hicom, stated: “We expect the opening of this 3S smart dealer to play a crucial role in meeting the increasing demand for the smart #1 and make a significant impact in the local EV market.”

EON has invested nearly RM4 million in this Glenmarie smart showroom. It operates from Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and on Sundays and public holidays, it is open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

For further information, visit www.eon.com.my.