,836 units. The number of Malaysian car production for November increased 2.2% over the previous year to 62,829 units. New car production for the first eleven months of 2025 decreased 6.4% from the same period in 2024 to 680,173 units. According to MAA, sales were still high amid a rush to purchase CBU battery EVs ahead of the expiry of tax exemptions at the end of December, as announced under the 2026 Budget. The strong momentum is expected to c...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

BMW Group launches MINI Convertible in India On December 12, 2025, BMW Group India launched the all-new MINI Convertible in India for INR 5.85 million. Bookings are open, and deliveries are set to commence immediately, as the model is being imported as a completely built-up unit (CBU). The new MINI Convertible S is powered by a petrol engine featuring MINI TwinPower Turbo technology, producing 150 kW (204 hp) and 300 Nm, paired with a 7-speed dou...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

Auto sales in Vietnam down 11.0% in November According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on December 9, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 11.0% year-over-year to 39,338 units in November. CKD volume was 18,370 units and CBU volume was 20,968 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in November were down 14.9% y/y to 33,689 units. VAMA memb...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

e of future growth, particularly in EVs. 4. Market Dynamics and Consumer Choice The consolidation of Japanese operations will reshape Thailand’s domestic market: Fewer locally built models: With rationalized lineups, some nameplates will be discontinued locally or shifted to Completely Built-Up (CBU) imports, potentially at higher price points. Brand repositioning: Japanese brands are likely to emphasize core segments (e.g., Pickups, key SUVs)...

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ries will also set up a new bus manufacturing line for the assembly of Zhongtong's buses. This new assembly line will be in addition to its existing bus body fabrication facility, enabling the Company to locally manufacture these buses in Pakistan. The company expects to launch Completely Built-Up (CBU) luxury buses in Pakistan starting in the first quarter of 2026. Local assembly of Zhongtong's buses at its facility is expected to start by mid-2...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

. The number of Malaysian car production for October decreased 9.3% over the previous year to 65,226 units. New car production for the first ten months of 2025 decreased 7.2% from the same period in 2024 to 617,355 units. According to MAA, the swell was attributed to a rush by consumers to purchase CBU battery EVs after the Budget 2026 announcement did not mention any extension of the CBU EV tax exemption, which comes to a conclusion at the end o...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

ber 14, 2025, Malaysia’s government plans to launch the essential list and localization incentives aimed at boosting both the local automotive supply chain and export potential, according to the Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI). To grow the EV sector, the current fully-imported (CBU) tax exemption, due to expire December 31, 2025, will be revised to encourage local assembly and parts production, with CBU EV prices expected to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

GAIKINDO reports 427,033 CBU vehicle exports from Indonesia in Jan–Oct 2025 On November 17, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) released infographic data highlight strong momentum in Indonesia’s vehicle exports throughout 2025. Between January and October, Indonesia exported 427,033 CBU (Completely Built-Up) vehicles (up 9.1% YoY), 52,813 CKD (Completely Knocked-Down) sets (up 33.0% YoY), and over 120.44 millio...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

rcycles shipped overseas by 2027, with the Fronx accounting for 30% of car exports and the Satria 60% of motorcycle exports. Southeast Asia is the initial market, with domestic content at 63% for the Fronx and 82% for the Satria. By 2025, Suzuki aims to ship 40,000 cars and 30,000 motorcycles, both CBU and CKD. Since 1993, it has exported over 0.8 million cars and 1.5 million motorcycles to 100+ countries across Asia, Latin America, the Middle Ea...

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Auto sales in Vietnam down 2.2% in October According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on November 12, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 2.2% year-over-year to 37,910 units in October. CKD volume was 17,129 units and CBU volume was 20,781 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in October were down 9.3% y/y to 31,844 units. VAMA members p...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

p is expected to arrive in its PHEV configuration, currently the only version available. While BYD has confirmed that a fully electric variant is in development, it has yet to be unveiled. Given that pickup trucks are tax-exempt in Malaysia, the Shark 6 may initially be offered as a fully imported (CBU) model before transitioning to local assembly (CKD) at a later stage. (From BYD Cars Malaysia social media updates and an article of Paul Tan on N...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

BMW India launches all-electric MINI countryman SE All4 On November 7, BMW India launched the new MINI Countryman SE All4, an all-electric, all-wheel-drive SUV available as a completely built-up unit (CBU) priced at INR 6.69 million. The MINI Countryman SE All4 is powered by dual electric motors, delivering 313 hp and a maximum torque of 494 Nm. Its All4 dynamic all-wheel-drive system enables it to handle a variety of terrains and adventure condi...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

Capital Smart Motors, Pakistan launches NEV local assembly plan On November 5, multiple sources reported that Capital Smart Motors (CSM) officially announced the commencement of its manufacturing and assembly operations in Pakistan, establishing new energy vehicle (NEV) completely knocked down (CKD) production plant. This move transitions CSM from its initial Completely Built-Up (CBU) import operations to local assembly, aimed at reducing vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

3rd-gen Mazda CX-5 coming to Malaysia in Q3 2026 as CBU, CKD to follow; 2nd-gen to remain on sale Reported on November 5, 2025, Bermaz Auto’s executive chairman confirmed that the all-new, third-generation Mazda CX-5 is slated to arrive in Malaysia by Q3 2026. The model will initially be imported as a fully built-up (CBU) unit, with local assembly (CKD) expected to follow around 12 to 16 months later. This timeline is consistent with earlier pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

. The e.MAS 5, which is a B-segment vehicle with C-segment spaciousness, has received more than 5,000 bookings since bookings opened on October 4, 2025. Its overall dimensions are (LWH) 4,135x 1,805x 1,580 with a 2,650-mm wheelbase. Malaysia’s first affordable EV will initially be fully imported (CBU) before it becomes a locally assembled (CKD) at the Proton Tanjung Malim plant later. The vehicle is equipped with a CATL LFP battery with 30.12 k...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Malaysia’s Budget 2026 omits extension for imported EV tax cut; MAA urges continued support Reported on October 13, 2025, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) highlighted the absence of an extension for import and excise duty exemptions on fully imported (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) in Budget 2026. While supporting the government’s focus on locally assembled (CKD) EVs, MAA urged continued incentives for CBU EVs to build consumer awaren...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

Auto sales in Vietnam down 16.1% in September According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on October 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 16.1% year-over-year to 30,688 units in September. CKD volume was 14,427 units and CBU volume was 16,261 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in September were down 17.9% y/y to 26,291 units. VAMA m...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

Hyundai Motor Malaysia opens bookings for locally-assembled STARIA MPV Reported on October 8, 2025, Hyundai Motor Malaysia officially opened bookings for the locally-assembled STARIA turbodiesel MPV, a model designed to elevate space, comfort, and versatility.  Priced from around MYR 179,888 to MYR 267,888, it maintains parity with the previously fully-imported (CBU) version. This is Hyundai’s first locally-assembled (CKD) model since Hyundai...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

aunched G6 facelift, are currently imported from China. The company is also reviewing plans to import additional units ahead of the expiry of government incentives. Without these incentives, vehicle prices could rise by at least 20–30%, the company noted. Under the current policy, fully imported (CBU) EVs are exempted from import and excise duties until the end of 2025, while locally assembled (CKD) EVs enjoy excise and sales tax exemptions thr...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

GAIKINDO releases Indonesia’s CBU export data by brand for Jan–Aug 2025 On September 19, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) released data on Indonesia’s completely built-up (CBU) vehicle exports for the January–August 2025 period, totaling 335,063 units broken down by brand. Toyota remained the top exporter with 114,280 units shipped, followed by Daihatsu with 76,738 units and Mitsubishi Motors with 67,399...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26