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

has finally launched the 12th-generation Toyota Corolla in Malaysia after opening bookings and unveiling its specs in September. While it is officially referred to as the Corolla in the country, all units will still carry the “Altis” badging at the rear on the count of it being fully imported (CBU) from Thailand, where the model is marketed as the Corolla Altis. On January 7, 2020, Thailand Board of Investment (BoI) granted investment privil...

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

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 Hyundai Malaysia launches CKD facelifted 4th-generation Santa Fe with HEV option in November 2023 Chery Malaysia...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/30

eached 371,272 units, down 13.7% YoY. Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles May 2025 May 2024 Growth Y-o-Y (%) Jan.-May 2025 Jan.-May 2024 Growth YTD (%) Production 139,186 126,161 10.3% 594,492 644,951 -7.8% Domestic Sales 52,229 49,871 4.7% 252,615 260,365 -3.0% Export (CBU) 81,071 89,284 -9.2% 371,272 429,969 -13.7% Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), various media reports * Data is updated regularly, the...

Automotive Production Data  Updated at: 2025/06/30

eached 371,272 units, down 13.7% YoY. Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles May 2025 May 2024 Growth Y-o-Y (%) Jan.-May 2025 Jan.-May 2024 Growth YTD (%) Production 139,186 126,161 10.3% 594,492 644,951 -7.8% Domestic Sales 52,229 49,871 4.7% 252,615 260,365 -3.0% Export (CBU) 81,071 89,284 -9.2% 371,272 429,969 -13.7% Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), various media reports * Data is updated regularly, th...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2025/06/30

ransmission. 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. 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: 2025/06/20

Toyota, Daihatsu, and Mitsubishi Motors lead Indonesia’s CBU exports in January–May 2025 Announced on June 19, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO)’s recently released data outlined the export performance of completely built-up (CBU) vehicles from Indonesia by brand for the first 5 months of 2025.  Toyota led the export segment with 66,543 vehicles, followed by Daihatsu with 42,510 units and Mitsubishi Motors...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Binguo EV GSEV PF A 5-door hatchback EV with seating for 4 passengers. The imported CBU from Indonesia was launched in Jul. 2024. Production started at the EV Primus' Chonburi Plant in Dec. 2024. It was launched in Jun. 2025....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/06/20

ent of total 100,000 production units annually from its 2 plants Toyota celebrates 50 years of vehicle production in Malaysia Toyota unveiled a seven-seater MPV Previa (Estima in Japan) at Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2013. The Previa will be launched in the beginning of 2014 as a CBU import model from Japan with the price about MYR 270,000. Toyota also unveiled the Malaysian concept car of Camry Hybrid, which plans to introduce...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/18

in hybrids), for which the introduction of tax incentives was postponed in 2024, the government will cover the 3% luxury tax.   In November 2024, a regulation regarding exemption measures for import duties and luxury goods sales tax for imported EVs was revised. Imports of completely built-up EVs (CBU) and CKD parts are exempt from import duties and luxury goods taxes. However, certain investment criteria must be met to receive preferential trea...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/13