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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 25 AUGUST 2024 6 COMMERCIAL Motors Inc. becomes Stellantis distributor for Leapmotor in Malta MOTORS Inc., a leading local automotive local distributor, is proud to announce that it has been chosen as its official local importer. Leapmotor is a cut- ting-edge electric vehicle (EV) brand, to be soon introduced to the Maltese market. The intro- duction of Leapmotor vehicles in Malta is part of a broader expansion strategy by Leapmo- tor International. This venture aims to establish Leapmotor as a key player in the global elec- tric vehicle market. This strate- gic partnership marks an excit- ing new chapter in sustainable mobility for Malta, bringing in- novative and affordable electric vehicles to customers. Leapmotor, a joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmo- tor is a technology-driven EV company based in Hangzhou, China. The brand has rapidly emerged as a major player in the global automotive indus- try, particularly in the electric vehicle sector. The company is known for its commitment to innovation, with a strong focus on intelligent driving, electric motor control, and battery sys- tem development. Leapmotor's vehicles are equipped with in- dustry-leading technologies, in- cluding the first mass-produced Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) technol- ogy and a unique Eight-in-One Electric Drive System. Motors Inc. will initially in- troduce to the Maltese market Leapmotor's flagship models, the C10 SUV and the T03 ur- ban commuter. Leapmotor will be launching two new models a year for the next three years. The C10 is Leapmotor's first global product, built accord- ing to global design and safety standards. The C10 is based on Leapmotor's self-developed LEAP3.0 technology architec- ture, featuring industry-leading intelligent electric technolo- gy such as central integrated electronic and electrical archi- tecture, cell-to-chassis (CTC) technology, and its flagship intelligent cockpit. It is a fully equipped, family-centric D-seg- ment vehicle with best-in-seg- ment premium ride and han- dling experience, featuring 420 km WLTP range, and is able to meet the 5-star E-NCAP rat- ing standard. After winning the "2023 International CMF De- sign Award" for its technologi- cal and natural aesthetic design, it recently won the 2024 Gold Award from the French Design Awards (FDA) and the 2024 Gold Award from the US MUSE Design Awards. The T03 is a small five-door, A-segment urban boutique commuter car with B-segment interior space. The T-03 features a 265 km WLTP range is stylish in de- sign and comfortable to drive. The T03 has been ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power Initial Quali- ty Study in the small BEV seg- ment. Matthew Fenech Motors Inc. CEO - "We are thrilled to bring Leapmotor's innovative electric vehicles to Malta.This partner- ship aligns with our commit- ment to providing sustainable, high-quality mobility solutions to our customers. Leapmotor's advanced technology and dedi- cation to excellence make them the perfect partner for Motors Inc., and we are confident that these vehicles will resonate well with the Maltese market. In- deed, we believe that the price quality proposition will be un- beatable!" As Leapmotor importer in Malta, Motors Inc. will ensure that the local customers receive the highest level of service and support, from vehicle purchase to after-sales care. The company is committed to making Leapmotor's electric ve- hicles a popular choice for Mal- tese drivers seeking an afforda- ble environmentally friendly and technologically advanced transportation solutions. For more information about Leapmotor vehicles and Motors Inc.'s offerings, please visit the official Leapmotor Malta page. MeDirect makes digital wallets accessible for card users MEDIRECT Bank customers can now connect their deb- it card to their Google Wallet, giving them the opportunity to start using Google Pay to make online and contactless in-store purchases through their smart- phone or smartwatch. This development is a first step in making digital wallets available to all MeDirect customers as access to other digital wallets will also be enabled in the com- ing weeks. MeDirect first launched its card services just over a year ago, offering a free Mastercard debit card. Customers benefit from features such as instant transaction viewing and man- agement via the bank's mobile app or online banking platform. Additionally, MeDirect's deb- it card service also includes multicurrency accounts where customers can use accounts in different currencies without incurring additional foreign exchange fees and an advanced anti-fraud detection system, ensuring both convenience and security. Pawel Malukiewicz, Group Head – Channels and Custom- er Experience and Chief Prod- uct Officer at MeDirect, said, "Digital Wallets are convenient and safe, allowing you to shop online and in-store without needing to worry about having your physical card with you. As customers become more accus- tomed to using digital wallets, it was important for MeDirect to make this functionality availa- ble as quickly as possible. Go- ing forward, we will continue to develop our card services to ensure we continue to build our position as the preferred bank for customers in Malta." More information on MeDi- rect's card services, including how to connect the MeDirect debit card to a digital wallet, is available from https://www. medirect.com.mt/pay/cards/ Google Pay and Google Wallet are trademarks of Google LLC.