locally assembled (CKD) by Volvo Car Manufacturing Malaysia in Shah Alam. Reported on January 6, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has started taking order books for the CKD locally assembled Volvo EX30. Deliveries are scheduled to start in the second week of January. This followed the launch of EX30 in the CBU imported version that took place in September 2024. The China-made batch has been fully sold. The base Plus variant is no longer available in this...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/21

, a seasonal correction, and renewed growth after the Lunar New Year period. Hybrid vehicles recorded strong growth in February and March, particularly in March, while passenger cars and commercial vehicles showed mixed performance across segments.   In March, CKD sales reached 15,693 units, while CBU volumes totaled 23,011 units.   Based on MarkLines Data Center figures, Toyota (excluding Lexus) led the market in March with a 21% share, follow...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/21

les globally, Toyota Kirloskar Motor reiterates its commitment to hybridization in India by announcing the launch of its two hybrid models- the new Camry Hybrid and the Hybrid Pioneer: All-new Toyota Prius. The Camry Hybrid is made by Bangalore plant, however the all-new hybrid Prius is imported as CBU. On March 15, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the launch of its premium & global sedan – The New Corolla Altis. It is available in two e...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/19

es in Vietnam up 7.9% in AprilAccording to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on May 12, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 7.9% year-over-year to 31,937 units in April. CKD volume was 13,924 units and CBU volume was 18,013 units.VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in April were up 5.6% y/y to 24,479 units. VAMA members passenger car sales were up ...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Auto sales in Vietnam up 7.9% in April According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on May 12, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 7.9% year-over-year to 31,937 units in April. CKD volume was 13,924 units and CBU volume was 18,013 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in April were up 5.6% y/y to 24,479 units. VAMA members passenger car sale...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Thailand-assembled JAECOO 5 EV MAX+ to begin deliveries in May, targeting 6,000 units by June Announced on May 11, 2026, the JAECOO 5 EV remained Thailand’s top EV by vehicle registrations for six consecutive months, from November 2025 to April 2026, underscoring strong market demand.  The company said all imported (CBU) JAECOO 5 EV units have been fully delivered following robust customer response. Omoda & Jaecoo Thailand is now preparing to ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

sales and aftersales are under Warisan Tan Chong Automotif (WTCA), a subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings which entered into an exclusive agreement with GAC Motor International on November 30, 2021. While the GS3 launched in Malaysia (which is the brand’s first right-hand drive model) is currently a CBU import from China, GAC unveiled that it plans to take advantage of the Tan Chong Group’s 5 factories in 4 countries of ASEAN to accelerate the l...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Malaysia revises rules for CBU electric vehicle imports effective July 1 Announced on May 6, 2026, Malaysia’s imports of fully assembled electric vehicles (CBU EVs) under the Franchise AP scheme will be subject to 2 main conditions from July 1, including a minimum Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of RM200,000 and a revised motor output threshold of 180 kW, down from 200 kW. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said the f...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

BMW Group India launches M440i xDrive convertible On May 4, 2026, BMW Group India launched the all-new M440i xDrive Convertible for INR 10.9 million, available as a Completely Built-Up (CBU) unit. It is powered by the B58 inline 3-litre 6-cylinder engine producing 374 hp and 500 Nm of torque, paired with a 48V mild hybrid setup and an 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, the car sprints from 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 25...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/04

global depositary receipts to reduce debt of $4.5 billion. Jaguar has said that it will launch the diesel version of its luxury sedan XF in India, priced at Rs 48.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The XF is powered by a 3.0 litre V6 cylinder, and will be sold in the country as a completely built unit (CBU) imported from the U.K. The Tata Motors group reported consolidated revenues including Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) for the year ended March 31, 2011, ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/01

y V23 (Pop Purple limited-edition) Chery V23 (Pop Purple)’s interior Omoda & Jaecoo   Omoda & Jaecoo’s two highlight models, the Omoda C5 and the Jaecoo 5, have been confirmed for local assembly at their Rayong plant, which is now scheduled to officially open on April 20. Compared to their CBU versions imported from China, the CKD models feature a range of updates across the exterior, interior, battery, and performance.   The new OMODA ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

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: 2026/04/28

ergy, amounts to 554.8 million yuan. Foton Mobilindo, an Indonesian dealership of Beiqi Foton Motor, unveiled a plan to build a plant at a cost of US$100 million in Indonesia or Thailand, as a manufacturing base of the company in the ASEAN region. At present Foton Mobilindo sells complete built-up (CBU) units of the AUMARK dump truck imported from China. While it imports complete knock-down (CKD) parts for the View-XLC light duty vans from China,...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/28

land’s long-term competitiveness. Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles Mar. 2026 Mar. 2025 Growth Y-o-Y (%) Jan.-Mar. 2026 Jan.-Mar. 2025 Growth YTD (%) Production 133,413 129,915 2.7% 369,751 351,062 5.3% Domestic Sales 59,865 55,798 7.3% 182,083 153,193 18.9% Export (CBU) 80,394 80,914 -0.6% 219,994 224,471 -2.0% Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), various media reports * Data is updated regularly, the...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2026/04/27

and’s long-term competitiveness. Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles Mar. 2026 Mar. 2025 Growth Y-o-Y (%) Jan.-Mar. 2026 Jan.-Mar. 2025 Growth YTD (%) Production 133,413 129,915 2.7% 369,751 351,062 5.3% Domestic Sales 59,865 55,798 7.3% 182,083 153,193 18.9% Export (CBU) 80,394 80,914 -0.6% 219,994 224,471 -2.0% Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), various media reports * Data is updated regularly, the...

Automotive Production Data  Updated at: 2026/04/27

y be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. 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 Toyota Indonesia suspends shipments of engines/vehicles involved with certification issues GIIAS 2025: Toyota...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/22

  beyond production and sales by prioritizing customer trust, service standards, parts availability, and local talent development. The first batch of locally produced vehicles from this plant will be handed over to the Thai Red Cross Society. Announced on May 11, Omoda & Jaecoo said all imported (CBU) JAECOO 5 EV units have been fully delivered following robust customer response. The company is now preparing to begin deliveries of the Thailand-...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/20

e fourth quarter reached 17.5%, achieving profitability on a quarterly basis for the first time. This is primarily due to a structural optimization of the product mix resulting from increased sales of high-profit models such as the next-generation ES8. At the same time, with the introduction of the CBU (Cell Business Unit) from early 2025, precise cost management was promoted, resulting in a significant reduction in sales, management, and researc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/20

GAIKINDO shares Indonesia Q1 2026 export overview: Toyota leads CBU shipments On April 12, 2026, the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) released an infographic outlining Indonesia’s automotive export performance for January–March 2026.Based on this infographic and monthly statistics published by GAIKINDO, Toyota topped both the CBU and component export segments, while Mitsubishi Motors led the CKD segment. Following a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

Auto sales in Vietnam up 21.9% in March According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on April 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 21.9% year-over-year to 38,704 units in March. CKD volume was 15,693 units and CBU volume was 23,011 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in March were up 20.2% y/y to 31,351 units. VAMA members passenger car...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/13