BMW India launches M2 CS in India at INR 16.6 million On March 18, 2026, BMW India launched the new M2 CS for INR 16.66 million, to be sold as a CBU in limited numbers. The M2 CS uses an upgraded 3.0‑litre S58 inline-six with M TwinPower Turbo, producing 390 kW and 650 Nm, enabling 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a 302 km/h top speed, with an 8‑speed M Steptronic and rear-wheel drive. ​Compared to the standard M2, it is 30 kg lighter and 50...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Omoda C9 PHEV launched in Malaysia with initial CBU units, followed by CKD models from Shah Alam On March 18, 2026, the Omoda C9 PHEV was launched in Malaysia, priced at MYR 208,800 (OTR, excluding insurance). The model arrived as a limited 50 fully imported (CBU) units, followed by locally assembled (CKD) production units in Shah Alam. The C9 PHEV uses a Super Hybrid System with a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), allowing the engine ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Auto sales in Vietnam down 10.8% in February According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on March 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 10.8% year-over-year to 19,278 units in February. CKD volume was 9,220 units and CBU volume was 10,058 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in February were down 8.8% y/y to 15,665 units. VAMA members ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

-up as we have seen in 2019. Today we cannot offer an electric mid-size SUV, we are enjoying great sales for an ICE GLC, it leads the pack, but we will launch in the middle of this year the long-wheel base electric GLC. A2: [Olla Kälenius] A segment where we have been enjoying good business is the CBU (completely build-up) imports of the GLE. This vehicle will turn local this year, with a specific Chinese version of the vehicle. This is importan...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

e, with production likely from 2027 at the earliest. The effort will leverage Geely’s investment in Tanjung Malim’s Automotive Hi-Tech Valley and existing facilities linked to Proton. This move comes as Malaysia’s tax-free window for fully imported EVs ends and a MYR 250,000 minimum price for CBU models is enforced, making local assembly crucial to maintain competitive pricing and narrow the cost gap between imports and CKD units. In additi...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/16

the Staria MPV into local assembly at Sime Motors’ Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah. HMY also teased a B-segment MPV scheduled for Q4 2026, widely expected to be the Hyundai Stargazer. The company has yet to confirm whether the model will be locally assembled from launch or introduced initially as a CBU import. Alongside its product expansion, HMY plans to grow its dealership network from 12 to 25 outlets in 2026, underscoring its long-term commit...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Auto sales in Vietnam up 95.2% in January According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on February 11, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 95.2% year-over-year to 36,875 units in January. CKD volume was 18,034 units and CBU volume was 18,841 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in January were up 89.9% y/y to 29,774 units. VAMA members pass...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

cted to feature hybrid powertrains with DHT120 transmissions, with the trio set to replace the PIES range (Persona, Iriz, Exora, and old Saga). Proton is also advancing its Global Modular Architecture (GMA) for electrified models, which will underpin five eMas PHEV and BEV models. In the shift from CBU to CKD, the eMas 7 CKD is already in production at Tanjung Malim, and the eMas 5 is slated to be the next locally assembled EV. Meanwhile, mid-cyc...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

oyota has set its 2026 domestic sales target at 243,000 vehicles, up 6.0% YoY, representing a 38.6% market share. Passenger car sales are projected at 80,550 units (down 2.0% YoY), while commercial vehicle sales are expected to rise 10.0% YoY to 162,450 units. On the export side, Toyota anticipates CBU exports of 425,000 units, a 19% increase over 2025, driven by stronger demand in Asia and the Middle East. The company also plans a total producti...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

cle sales totaled 147,780 units, down 3.7% YoY, though it remained the segment leader with a 38.7% market share. The Hilux lineup remained central to performance, with the launch of the Hilux TRAVO lifting Toyota’s pickup share to a record 48.7% since the start of the IMV program. Toyota’s 2025 CBU exports increased by 6% YoY to 358,135 units, while total vehicle production (for both domestic sales and exports) rose 5% YoY to 564,933 units. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

on in 2026.  Vehicle production is expected to reach 1.5 million units in 2026, up 3.05% from 1,455,569 units recorded in 2025. Of the 2026 total, 950,000 units are expected for export, while 550,000 units are projected for the domestic market. Motorcycle production is projected at about 2 million CBU units, a 1.37% rise from 1,972,902 CBU units recorded in 2025. Production for export in 2026 is forecasted at 400,000 units, while production for ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

PRO-NET opens bookings for Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV On January 13, 2026, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) officially opened bookings for the all-new Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV, its first PHEV and Malaysia’s first "dual-powered EV". This followed a 25-hour total livestream drive, covering over 1,100 km from Penang to Johor Bahru. The China-imported (CBU) vehicle’s price is expected to range from MYR 110,000 to MYR 130,000. It features inte...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

Auto sales in Vietnam up 49.0% in December, full year 2025 up 10.5% to 375,736 units According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on January 13, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 49.0% year-over-year to 47,067 units in December. CKD volume was 23,826 units and CBU volume was 23,241 units. 2025 annual sales were up 10.5% to 375,736 units. CKD volu...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

,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)...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

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