Notably, while the sales of domestically assembled vehicles fell 3 per cent, and of imported completely built-unit (CBU) cars rose 17 per cent, reflecting a shift in market preferences and supply.
In November alone, VAMA members sold 39,338 vehicles, up 4 per cent from the previous month, but down 11 per cent compared to the same period last year.
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Of the total vehicles sold in the month, 28,557 were passenger cars, up 5 per cent month-on-month. Commercial vehicles reached 10,273 units (up 1 per cent), while special-purpose vehicles fell 3 per cent to 488 units.
Sales of locally assembled vehicles rose 7 per cent to 18,370, and imported CBU sales inched up 1 per cent to 20,968.
November marked the ninth consecutive month that VAMA members sold more imported cars than locally produced ones.
Sedans, SUVs, crossovers, and MPVs totalled 24,604 units during the month, with SUVs remaining the best-selling category with 9,870 vehicles, reflecting steady demand for high-clearance models. Lexus, Thaco Premium, and Peugeot also posted positive results in several key models.
