Our Man In ASEAN
By: Tony Pugliese
Jakarta-based Tony Pugliese's regular updates, news and analysis from the ASEAN countries of south-east Asia
BANGKOK SHOW: Domestic economy rebound boosts sales to record
27 March 2013
The 34th Bangkok International Motor Show got under way with a press preview on 26 March against a backdrop of record domestic sales in the country - driven by a domestic economy rebounding strongly from the devastating floods at the end of 2011.
THAILAND: Mitsubishi to expand Thai operations
13 February 2013
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) plans to invest THB1bn (USD33.6m) to increase production capacity of its Mirage small car to 200,000 units this year in response to strong domestic and overseas demand.
January 2013 management briefing: World markets (2)
28 January 2013
In this month's management briefing we review the latest developments and prospects for demand in the world's major vehicle markets. This instalment takes a look at the ASEAN markets of south-east Asia.
ANALYSIS: ASEAN sales up 27% in Q3
25 October 2012
New vehicle sales in the ASEAN region’s six largest markets increased by over 27% to 918,216 units in the third quarter of 2012, from 721,543 units in the same period of last year, writes Tony Pugliese.
ANALYSIS: ASEAN sales jump 40% in Q2
26 July 2012
New vehicle sales in the ASEAN region’s six largest markets increased by over 40% to 834,421 units in the second quarter of 2012, from 590,529 units a year earlier, with the top two markets accounting for most of the growth.
ANALYSIS: ASEAN sales rise by 5% in Q1
26 April 2012
New vehicle sales in the ASEAN region’s six largest markets increased by 5% to 733,090 units in the first quarter of 2012, due primarily to strong growth in the region’s two main markets – Thailand and Indonesia.
ANALYSIS: ASEAN sales up by 3.8% in 2011
24 January 2012
New vehicle sales in the ASEAN region’s six largest markets fell by 15.4% to 584,790 units in the fourth quarter of 2011, from 691,517 units a year earlier, writes Tony Pugliese.
INDONESIA: Ford 'soon' to build cars in Indonesia
9 January 2012
Ford Motor has confirmed it is looking to build an assembly plant in Indonesia “in the near future”, as the market continues to show strong growth potential.
MALAYSIA: Proton restarts alliance talks with GM
9 January 2012
Malaysia’s Proton Holdings has confirmed it is in alliance talks yet again with General Motors, although it stressed that these are still at a preliminary stage.
November 2011 management briefing: ASEAN – part 2
24 November 2011
In this month's management briefing Tony Pugliese takes a close look at the growing automotive markets and industry in the ASEAN area of southeast Asia. Part 2 looks at trends in vehicle manufacturing, focusing on OEM developments in Thailand and Indonesia.
November 2011 management briefing: ASEAN – part 1
15 November 2011
In this month's management briefing Tony Pugliese takes a close look at the growing automotive markets and industry in the ASEAN area of southeast Asia. Part 1 examines the region's national vehicle markets.
ANALYSIS: ASEAN Q3 sales recover
26 October 2011
New vehicle sales in the ASEAN region’s six largest markets increased by 13.4% to 707,798 units in the third quarter of 2011, from 624,073 units a year earlier, according to data compiled by Tony Pugliese.
PHILIPPINES: Flat sales in September
13 October 2011
New vehicle sales in the Philippines were flat in September at 12,555 units, compared with around 12,600 units sold a year earlier, according to data released by Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc (Campi).
MALAYSIA: Genii may acquire stake in Group Lotus
12 October 2011
Luxembourg-based investment firm Genii Capital is looking to acquire a stake in UK sportscar and engineering firm Group Lotus, according to reports in the UK press quoting high-level sources within the company.
THAILAND: Thai sales up 20% in August
20 September 2011
New vehicle sales in Thailand jumped by over 20% to 79,043 units in August, from 65,724 units sold a year earlier, according to data gathered by Toyota Motor Thailand.
INDONESIA: Vehicle sales rise 13% in August
19 September 2011
New vehicle sales in Indonesia increased by over 13% to 73,279 units in August, from 64,762 units a year earlier, according to data released by industry association Gaikindo.
MALAYSIA: Malaysia vehicle sales drop 6% in July
23 August 2011
New vehicle sales in Malaysia fell by 6% to 50,252 units in July, compared with 53,483 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
THAILAND: Thai market up by 11% in July
22 August 2011
New vehicle sales in Thailand increased by 11% to 72,902 units in July, from 65,672 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
THAILAND: Thailand plans first-time buyer incentives
22 August 2011
The Thai government is considering excise tax cuts on small cars to help first-time buyers and also help stimulate demand for the country’s fledgling “eco-cars” industry.
INDONESIA: ASEAN Q2 sales dip 4% to 602,000
29 July 2011
New vehicle sales in the ASEAN region’s six largest markets fell 3.7% to 602,452 units in the second quarter of 2011, compared with 625,720 units a year earlier, according to data collected from industry sources across the region.
