AMMAN — On Wednesday, the head of the Jordan
Free Zones Investors Commission (JFZIC),
Mohammad Al-Bastenji stated that the general decline in car prices,
especially electric cars after usage, is ‘natural’ and subject to the laws of
supply and demand, pointing out that electric cars enable their owners to save
at least JD200 monthly by reducing fuel bills and maintenance costs,
emphasizing the significant financial benefits of this choice.
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In a press statement, Bastenji noted that
attention was drawn to the fact that Chinese cars, which have gained widespread
popularity in Jordan, offer ‘a high level of safety and technology’ at prices
within reach of everyone, highlighting the importance of this for broad
segments of citizens, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
Bastenji affirmed that China, with its
advanced technology, has come to dominate most global car industries,
indicating that electric vehicles are indeed the future of transportation.
Additionally, Bastenji responded strongly to
rumors aiming to damage the reputation of electric cars imported through the
free zones, expressing surprise at complaints from some individuals who
acquired their cars through bank facilities with interest, completely
overlooking the impact of bank interest on the total cost.
He stressed that comparisons in prices should
be for the same make and model year of the car itself and not comparing it with
a car of the same category manufactured three or four years ago.
At the same time, he affirmed the ‘leading’
role played by the government in supporting this transition, commending the
wise policies that have reduced fees on these vehicles and positioned Jordan at
the forefront of supporters of clean energy. He highlighted the government's
role in monitoring and supervising markets, where effective decisions have been
made to protect consumers through the imposition of warranty systems.
Regarding the specifications of imported
vehicles, Bastenji confirmed that cars entering the Jordanian market,
especially those imported outside of official dealerships, adhere to the
technical specifications of their original countries, including the CCC
specification for Chinese cars.
He emphasized the opportunities provided by
the diversity of specifications for citizens to benefit from price
competitiveness, especially in light of Chinese government support for the
vehicle industry, expressing surprise at complaints about declining car prices
compared to the usual demands for reduction.
He reiterated that consumer goods, such as
cars, should remain accessible to citizens without unnecessary restrictions.
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