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ASEAN Auto Sales Up 13% in Q3
ASEAN auto sales rose 13% in Q3 as EV and hybrid demand surged in key markets.
In brief
ASEAN auto sales rose 13% in Q3 as EV and hybrid demand surged in key markets. ASEAN auto sales reached 800,000 vehicles in Q3 2026, driven by electric and hybrid vehicle demand in Indonesia and Thailand. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
ASEAN Auto Sales
Auto sales in Southeast Asia topped 800,000 vehicles in Q3 2026 for the first time since last year's final three months.
EV and Hybrid Demand
Growing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles helped fuel recoveries across major markets in Indonesia and Thailand.
Chinese Brands Gain
Chinese brands gained ground in Indonesia and Thailand as electrified vehicle demand accelerated.
Here's the gist
ASEAN auto sales reached 800,000 vehicles in Q3 2026, driven by electric and hybrid vehicle demand in Indonesia and Thailand.
