Tan Chong Motor influence the Malaysian automotive industry through its parts manufacturing division, APM Automotive Holdings Berhad (APM). The 2000s was a decade of diversification in the Tan Chong Motor portfolio. Since its founding, the Tan Chong name had become synonymous with Datsun and Nissan vehicles in Malaysia, but in mid-2003, the company adopted the Renault brand in line with the Renault–Nissan Alliance. A new subsidiary, TC Euro Cars Sdn. Bhd. (TCEC) was created to market, distribute and provide after-sale services for Malaysian-market Renault cars. The Renault brand was handled by Quasar Carriage Sdn. Bhd. prior to the advent of TCEC. Additionally, local
Nissan Quest and Villager owners has come to a consensus that the Rich Porter NS60 distributor, which is compatible with '99–02 Quests and Villagers as well as with '96-04 Nissan Pathfinders, is less likely to fail than its factory-made counterpart. By the end of this generation, both Honda and Toyota marketed solely long-wheelbase minivans. In 2001, "Automotive News" reported that 29,232 Nissan Quests were sold, representing a 32% decrease from the previous year. No Quest models were marketed for the 2003 model year. Development began in 1999 on the V42 alongside a proposed Ford replacement. In 2000, decisions were made by Ford