{
  "id": 15668650,
  "title": "New vehicle sales jump 19pc in September",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/new-vehicle-sales-jump-19pc-in-september",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T22:30:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/10/1559350/new-vehicle-sales-jump-19pc-september"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's automotive industry witnessed a significant increase in new vehicle sales in September 2026, with a 19% rise year-on-year to 69,609 units, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). However, consumer demand softened slightly compared to the previous month, as buyers adopted a cautious approach ahead of the anticipated 2027 Budget announcement. The drop in sales was observed in both passenger and commercial vehicle segments, with passenger vehicle sales declining by 2.5% from 71,428 units in August.\n\nPassenger vehicle sales experienced a substantial surge of 21.5%, climbing from 53,352 units in September 2025 to 64,835 units in September 2026. In contrast, commercial vehicle sales decreased by 7.1%, falling from 5,138 units to 4,774 units during the same period. For the first nine months of 2026, the industry's total volume expanded by 4% to 602,633 units, compared to 579,336 units in the corresponding period of the previous year.\n\nThe production numbers also saw an upward trend, with total vehicle output increasing by 10% year-on-year to 64,482 units in September 2026, up from 58,413 units in the same month of the previous year. Passenger vehicle production climbed by 12% to 61,134 units, while commercial vehicle output decreased by 9% to 3,348 units. Cumulatively, the production figures for the January-to-September period grew by 2% to 562,207 units, reflecting a 2% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The MAA anticipates a recovery in vehicle sales in October, propelled by year-end promotions.",
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