-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...

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lhi ex-showroom). The company will launch the M3 sedan, the M4 Coupe, the M5 sedan and plug-in hybrid car i8 in 2014. BMW Group India launched the 5th generation M3 Sedan and the new M4 Coupe, which are priced INR 11,900,000 for M3 and INR 12,100,000 for M4 (ex-showroom Delhi). They are imported as CBU. BMW also plans to launch a plug-in hybrid car i8 in 2014. BMW India plans 15 new launches in 2015. These include the new M6 Gran Coupe, new M6 Co...

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one such market which has undergone a significant transition, shifting away from welcoming imports to actively protecting its long-standing national automotive brands, Proton and Perodua. Effective since July 2026, the government has introduced stringent regulatory barriers on Completely Built-Up (CBU) Electric Vehicles (EVs). Under the new rules, imported BEVs must meet both a minimum Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) floor price of RM200,000 (...

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d, with capacity utilization below 60%. Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles Jul.2026 Jul.2025 GrowthY-o-Y (%) Jan.-Jul.2026 Jan.-Jul.2025 GrowthYTD (%) Production 117,383 110,616 6.1% 834,595 835,331 -0.1% Domestic Sales 59,196 49,303 20.1% 406,162 351,997 15.4% Export (CBU) 74,169 72,439 2.4% 495,313 531,796 -6.9% Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), various media reports* Data is updated regularly, these ...

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d, with capacity utilization below 60%. Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles Jul.2026 Jul.2025 GrowthY-o-Y (%) Jan.-Jul.2026 Jan.-Jul.2025 GrowthYTD (%) Production 117,383 110,616 6.1% 834,595 835,331 -0.1% Domestic Sales 59,196 49,303 20.1% 406,162 351,997 15.4% Export (CBU) 74,169 72,439 2.4% 495,313 531,796 -6.9% Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), various media reports* Data is updated regularly, these ...

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Ghandhara Industries signs agreement with UD Trucks for Pakistan market On August 17, Ghandhara Industries Limited signed an agreement with UD Trucks Corporation to import, market, and distribute completely built-up (CBU) UD Trucks in Pakistan. The company expects to begin importing and distributing UD Trucks in the country from the first quarter of calendar year 2027. The partnership will expand Ghandhara Industries’ commercial-vehicle portfol...

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lthough June remained below the April level. Among VAMA members, hybrid vehicle sales increased 53.3% YoY in April, 59.2% in May, and 97.1% in June, while passenger and commercial vehicle sales showed mixed performance across the three months in Q2.   In June, CKD sales reached 12,541 units, while CBU volumes totaled 18,563 units.   Based on MarkLines Data Center figures, Toyota (excluding Lexus) led the market in June with a 20.9% share, follo...

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a Daihatsu launch the All New Terios Custom Daihatsu announces renewal of Karawang plant, Indonesia PT Astra Daihatsu Motor achieves 9-million-unit production in Indonesia Indonesia-made Daihatsu Gran Max Euro 4 launched in Malaysia, replaces Euro 2 version Toyota Indonesia exports over 49,000 CBU cars in Q1/2021 Daihatsu launches all-new Xenia, first DNGA-based B-segment MPV in Indonesia Toyota Indonesia holds world premiere of all-new Avan...

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plant, Indonesia PT Astra Daihatsu Motor achieves 9-million-unit production in Indonesia Daihatsu launches all-new Sigra MPV in Indonesia News Astra Daihatsu Ayla Officially Launched Daihatsu Rocky, Toyota Raize confirmed to be launched in Indonesia on March 30 Toyota Indonesia exports over 49,000 CBU cars in Q1/2021 All-new Toyota Raize SUV officially makes first overseas launch after Japan in Indonesia Daihatsu officially launches locally-ma...

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% will be obtained by issuing shares to minority shareholders. 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...

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EVAT outlines its stance on Thailand's CBU EV import duty restructuring Announced on August 20, 2026, via a social media post, the Thai Electric Vehicle Association (EVAT) clarified its position on the restructuring of import duties on completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles, saying it has been in ongoing discussions with government agencies and is still compiling its proposal in consultation with member companies. EVAT said it continues to s...

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or producing 95 PS and 176 Nm. BAIC claims a CLTC driving range of 425 km. BAIC Indonesia targets sales of 1,000 T1 units by the end of 2026 and aims for a 16% market share in the premium hatchback crossover EV segment. The company said the model will initially be imported as a completely built-up (CBU) vehicle, while targeting local content through CKD of up to 60% by 2027. Announced on June 22, PT Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM) said the Geely EX5...

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ersion Honda Vietnam introduces brand-new Honda Jazz Honda plans made in Thailand HEVs BoI Thailand approves Honda HEVs Honda Automobile Thailand approved for HEV and battery production Honda Thailand to start making hybrids after BoI approval Honda e:N1 e-SUV officially goes on sale in Thailand as CBU version (no more CKD) Honda ends vehicle production at Ayutthaya Plant, Thailand Honda to launch all-new “CR-V” in Japan on February 27 (Produ...

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for HV continues to expandAccording to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on August 11, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufacturers' sales) in Vietnam were up 6.2% year-over-year to 33,707 units in July. CKD volume was 13,798 units and CBU volume was 19,909 units.VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in July were down 5.0% y/y to 25,246 units. VAMA members passenger car sales were do...

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Auto sales in Vietnam up 6.2% in July, showing signs of recovery; demand for HV continues to expand According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on August 11, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufacturers' sales) in Vietnam were up 6.2% year-over-year to 33,707 units in July. CKD volume was 13,798 units and CBU volume was 19,909 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in July we...

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ts 2026 Indonesia allocation within one day, with 132 units reserved as of August 6, exceeding the 100-unit allocation for 2026. Orders opened on August 5 at IDR 438 million (OTR Jakarta), with customer deliveries to begin in stages from the end of August. The compact EV is imported from Japan as a CBU model and has a maximum output of 70 kW (95 hp) and maximum torque of 162 Nm, with a 29.6 kWh lithium-ion battery and an NEDC-rated range stated a...

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Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), Santa Rosa, Laguna Plant Innova (2005-), Vios (2007-), Hilux (Jeepny PUV Class 1) (planning), Tamaraw (2024-); Instrument panels (2017-), Bumpers (2017-); Side members (2019-) , Stamped parts Toyota's Santa Rosa plant in Philippines - Number of Employees: 3,742 (as of Dec. 2022) - Operations started in 1997 as Toyota's second plant in Philippines. CBU production was transferred from Bicutan plant in 2005, to conso...

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or producing 95 PS and 176 Nm. BAIC claims a CLTC driving range of 425 km. BAIC Indonesia targets sales of 1,000 T1 units by the end of 2026 and aims for a 16% market share in the premium hatchback crossover EV segment. The company said the model will initially be imported as a completely built-up (CBU) vehicle, while targeting local content through CKD of up to 60% by 2027. The launch marks BAIC Indonesia’s entry into the BEV segment, expandi...

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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...

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nufacturing Plant (AMP-2) has begun semi knocked-down (SKD) assembly of vehicle 'kits' pre-manufactured at the company's U.S. AMP-1 facility in Casa Grande, Arizona, and is expected to have an annual capacity of 5,000 cars. In the second phase, Lucid aims to transition AMP-2 to complete build unit (CBU) production after the middle of the decade, with an additional annual capacity of 150,000 cars to build 155,000 total vehicles per year. On Septem...

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