y for Chinese automakers. For instance, BYD Auto has been unable to establish local manufacturing, resulting in high import duties. Consequently, BYD models in India are significantly more expensive than in other countries. Interestingly, Tesla has chosen to enter India through Completely Built-Up (CBU) imports, which also face high import duties. Tesla is offering only the Model Y in two variants: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range RWD. The c...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

ed 459,357 units, down 11.5% YoY. Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles Jun. 2025 Jun. 2024 Growth Y-o-Y (%) Jan.-Jun. 2025 Jan.-Jun. 2024 Growth YTD (%) Production 130,223 116,289 12.0% 724,715 761,240 -4.8% Domestic Sales 50,079 47,662 5.1% 302,694 308,027 -1.7% Export (CBU) 88,085 89,071 -1.1% 459,357 519,040 -11.5% Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), various media reports * Data is updated regularly, th...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2025/07/31

ed 459,357 units, down 11.5% YoY. Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles Jun. 2025 Jun. 2024 Growth Y-o-Y (%) Jan.-Jun. 2025 Jan.-Jun. 2024 Growth YTD (%) Production 130,223 116,289 12.0% 724,715 761,240 -4.8% Domestic Sales 50,079 47,662 5.1% 302,694 308,027 -1.7% Export (CBU) 88,085 89,071 -1.1% 459,357 519,040 -11.5% Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), various media reports * Data is updated regularly, th...

Automotive Production Data  Updated at: 2025/07/31

Rocky DNGA PF A B-segment SUV. It is also provided to Toyota on an OEM basis as the Raize. It is built at the Karawang Plant. It has a 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo engine or 1.2L 3-cylinder engine. The exterior was facelifted in Aug. 2022. A hybrid version will be launched in 2026 as the imported CBU from Japan....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/07/25

esia officially inaugurates first production and export of all-new Yaris Cross Daihatsu announces 174 new cases of irregularities found; shipments of all models suspended Toyota and Daihatsu Indonesia resume vehicle deliveries for domestic market on December 22 Toyota Indonesia exports over 285,000 CBU cars to around 100 countries in 2023 GIIAS 2025: Toyota debuts Indonesia-made new bZ4X BEV Toyota Motor announces temporary suspe...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/24

a targeting to produce 100,000 units of Carnival, Sorento, Sportage, Niro in next 5 years Malaysia’s first-ever CKD unit of Porsche Cayenne rolls off Sime Darby’s assembly facility in Kulim Locally assembled Kia Carnival 8-seater and 7-seater MPV launched in Malaysia, 11-seater Carnival remains CBU for now Kia launches locally-made all-new 4th generation Sorento SUV in Malaysia Mazda launches locally-assembled CX-30 SUV in Malaysia Chery meet...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/15

(Morris Garages) informed that it recently unveiled its global pure electric SUV - the MG eZS, scheduled for launch across international markets soon. To be introduced in India by December this year, MG eZS will be one of the first global pure electric SUVs in the country. It will be launched as a CBU initially, MG plans to localize it later on. The eZS will also house the carmaker’s iSMART Next-Gen, which will debut in India starting with th...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/14

in Vietnam up 20.3% in JuneAccording to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on July 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 20.3% year-over-year to 31,977 units in June . CKD volume was 14,355 units and CBU volume was 17,622 units.VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in June were up 17.3% y/y to 25,793 units. VAMA members passenger car sales were up ...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Auto sales in Vietnam up 20.3% in June According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on July 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 20.3% year-over-year to 31,977 units in June . CKD volume was 14,355 units and CBU volume was 17,622 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in June were up 17.3% y/y to 25,793 units. VAMA members passenger car sa...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

the eco-car phase 2 with the upgraded version of Yaris. On April 23, 2019, Toyota Vietnam Motor Company (TMV) officially introduced the all-new Camry, the 8th generation Camry for Vietnam market comes with 2 available options, 2.5Q and 2.0G. According to TMV, this 2019 all-new Camry, is imported as CBU model from Thailand instead of CKD model. At its Vietnam plant, TMV will assemble another model in the current product line. This plan has been ca...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/07

Group suspend business operations in Malaysia until March 31, 2020 GAC GS3 Emzoom SUV’s CKD production in Malaysia already starts GAC GS3 Emzoom SUV (CKD) launched in Malaysia; deliveries to begin by July Subaru to end CKD operation in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia; shifts to imported CBU from 2025 Tan Chong Motor group to market/manufacture Wuling vehicles in Malaysia, starting with TQ Wuling Bingo First Malaysian assembled Euro 5 ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/04

ng Motor will release the Leaf EV and the Serena S Hybrid. Euromobil Sdn Bhd, the sole importer and distributor of Audi cars, said in a statement that any modification and installation of non-approved parts by Audi AG will void the warrant unless installation of Audi genuine parts. The current Audi CBU offered by Euromobil includes the A4, A6, A8, TT, Q5 and Q7. Tan Chong Motor Assemblies announced a new MPV model "Grand Livina Tuned by Impul". T...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/04

its to be sold locally). Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles Dec. 2024 Dec. 2023 Growth Y-o-Y (%) Jan.-Dec. 2024 Jan.-Dec. 2023 Growth YTD (%) Production 104,878 126,921 -17.4% 1,468,997 1,834,986 -19.9% Domestic Sales 54,016 68,291 -20.9% 572,675 775,745 -26.2% Export (CBU) 76,346 90,305 -15.5% 1,019,213 1,117,539 -8.8% Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), various media reports * Data is updated regularly...

Automotive Production Data  Updated at: 2025/07/04

2.6% to 340,142 unitsAccording to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on January 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 18.4% year-on-year to 31,598 units in December. CKD volume was 12,862 units, and CBU volume was 18,736 units.The December sales were down YoY due to the end of the 50% exemption of registration fees for domestically produced vehicl...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2025/07/03

its to be sold locally). Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles Dec. 2024 Dec. 2023 Growth Y-o-Y (%) Jan.-Dec. 2024 Jan.-Dec. 2023 Growth YTD (%) Production 104,878 126,921 -17.4% 1,468,997 1,834,986 -19.9% Domestic Sales 54,016 68,291 -20.9% 572,675 775,745 -26.2% Export (CBU) 76,346 90,305 -15.5% 1,019,213 1,117,539 -8.8% Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), various media reports * Data is updated regularly...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Vietnam’s CBU vehicle imports rise 43.3% in Jan–May 2025 amid demand-supply imbalance Reported on June 27, 2025, the number of imported cars of all types registered for customs clearance in Vietnam in May 2025 reached 19,042 units, equivalent to USD 426.38 million. Cars with 9 seats or fewer accounted for 74.6% of the total, with 14,214 units (USD 251 million). In May 2025, most CBU vehicles registered for import into Vietnam came from 3 main...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

n operations On January 24, Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia (MDI), the local distribution arm of Daimler AG, launched a locally produced E-Class sedan. The sedan is assembled at its Wanaherang plant from completely knocked down (CKD) kits, following the introduction of the completely built up (CBU) version in August 2016. On August 28, Daimler Trucks Asia (DTA) announced the start of KD production of Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty trucks in its Wa...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/27

evious model. However, an extended wheelbase provides a more sedan-like design. The company has set its monthly sales target at 250 cars. Honda introduced the new "Jazz". Its sales target is set at 20,000 units by the end of 2008. The new "Accord" was launched. Imported from Thailand in the form of CBU, the new model is compliant with emissions standard "Euro 4." A new higher class 3,500cc version equipped with VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/20

e as Jetour’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) R&D hub, supported by contributions from Jetour Indonesia, Jetour Thailand, and Jetour Australia. On April 9, Jetour Auto Malaysia officially launched the Jetour Dashing SUV, with prices starting from RM109,800. The model is initially available in fully-imported (CBU) form (100 units). Local assembly (CKD) of the Dashing is scheduled to begin in May at the Berjaya Assembly plant in Johor. Riding on the Kunlun p...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/20

ally. This investment includes production of BEV (around 6,000 units annually), HEV (around 50,000 units annually), and electrified vehicle batteries (around 65,805 batteries per year). Reported on February 8, the MG5 sedan is reportedly making its launch in Vietnam this month, arriving as imported CBU units from Thailand....

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/20