exports: 143,557 units (revised)  Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles Feb. 2026 Feb. 2025 Growth Y-o-Y (%) Jan.-Feb. 2026 Jan.-Feb. 2025 Growth YTD (%) Production 117,952 114,044 3.4% 236,338 221,147 6.9% Domestic Sales 48,242 49,313 -2.2% 122,218 97,395 25.5% Export (CBU) 81,195 81,236 -0.1% 139,600 143,557 -2.8% Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), various media reports * Data is updated regularly, the...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2026/03/31

exports: 143,557 units (revised)  Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles Feb. 2026 Feb. 2025 Growth Y-o-Y (%) Jan.-Feb. 2026 Jan.-Feb. 2025 Growth YTD (%) Production 117,952 114,044 3.4% 236,338 221,147 6.9% Domestic Sales 48,242 49,313 -2.2% 122,218 97,395 25.5% Export (CBU) 81,195 81,236 -0.1% 139,600 143,557 -2.8% Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), various media reports * Data is updated regularly, the...

Automotive Production Data  Updated at: 2026/03/31

in February 2013. The tractors will be delivered in November. On October 12, Ssangyong Motor Co., part of the India based Mahindra Group, announced that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with China’s Shaanxi Automobile Group for a joint venture that will establish local production plant for CBU vehicles as parts of its efforts to grow in China. The joint venture, which will become SsangYong's first overseas production base in a 50:50 part...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

-Benz also launched the diesel variant of new C-Class in India. The new C 220 CDI STYLE diesel is priced at INR 3.99 million and the new C 220 CDI AVANTGARDE diesel is priced at INR 4.29 million (ex-showroom Delhi). The diesel variants of the new C-Class will be available as completely built units (CBU) only. Mercedes-Benz announced on June 11, 2015 that it has started production of the GLA compact SUV at its plant in Chakan, Pune, India on a com...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

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

ally assembled Jaecoo J7 PHEV rolls off production line in Malaysia; local launch in February Chery ready to export vehicles from Malaysia to Southeast Asian market in 2025 Jaecoo J8 SUV launched in Malaysia with FWD and AWD choices, locally assembled Omoda C9 PHEV launched in Malaysia with initial CBU units, followed by CKD models from Shah Alam On June 18, Chery Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd officially opened the Chery Corporate Malaysia factory, which...

OEM Plants  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

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 CKD BMW X1 and X4 get EEV incentives in Malaysia BMW unveils new locally assembled X1 and X4 Kia launches local...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/18

d-made all-new 11th generation Honda Civic introduced in Vietnam Honda Thailand temporarily closes Ayudthaya and Prachin Buri plants due to parts shortage Honda Thailand to focus on Prachinburi plant; to stop car production at Ayutthaya plant Honda e:N1 e-SUV officially goes on sale in Thailand as CBU version (no more CKD) Honda holds opening ceremony for new Prachinburi plant Honda plans for 2017 sales uptick 2017 Facelifted Honda City launche...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/16

eport, the company plans to reduce one of the two production lines at the plant, when the new Prachinburi plant starts full operations in 2016. Honda Automobile (Thailand) shipped vehicles and auto parts worth a total of THB 83.1 billion in 2015, up 19% year-on-year. Exports of completely built-up (CBU) vehicles rose by 44% to THB 38.0 billion due to strong demand for Honda cars in countries such as Australia and Mexico. The City, HR-V, and CR-V ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/16

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: 2026/03/16

down 10.8% in FebruaryAccording 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 passenger car sales wer...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2026/03/12

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

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: 2026/03/06

rations 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: 2026/03/06

Good Cat Lemon PF An electric subcompact 5-door hatchback. The imported CBU from China was launched in Oct. 2021. The Thailand-built (CKD) model was launched in Jan. 2024. Its production ended in Jan. 2026. Discontinued in Mar. 2026....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Good Cat GT Lemon PF An electric subcompact 5-door hatchback. A sporty version model of Good Cat. The imported CBU from China was launched in Nov. 2022. The Thailand-built (CKD) model was launched in Jan. 2024. Its production ended in Jan. 2026. Discontinued in Mar. 2026....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/03/06

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. SAIC Motor Corporation Limited will launch the MG6 sedan in the July-September quarter in 2014. The company will start accept...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/06

, the introduction of new models, and improved investment activity, although economic and financial constraints will continue. Toyota's sales target in Thailand for 2026 is 243,000 units, up 6.0% from the previous year, and its production plan is 634,000 units, up 12%. Exports of finished vehicles (CBU) are expected to increase 19% y/y to 425,000 units driven by higher demand in Asia and the Middle East. Honda has set a sales target of 76,000 uni...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/03

e export model lineup in addition to the current "Kelisa" and "Myvi" models. Such models as a small car "Kelisa," an SUV "Kembara" and a small MPV "Kenari" are placed on the market in Singapore as of 2006. The "Myvi" (locally called "Sirion") model will be exported in the form of Complete Built-Up(CBU) to Indonesia from 2007. Its export plan is 300 units a month. With an investment of 300 million ringgit the yearly production capacity will be en...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/02