Deconstructing CKD: Why local assembly is a win for Malaysia but doesn’t guarantee cheaper car prices
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BYD Malaysia recently announced that the company will be partnering Sime Motors’ Inokom Corporation to produce vehicles in Kulim, Kedah. This is the latest development in Malaysia’s push for local assembly (CKD), but what does CKD actually mean for car buyers and the wider automotive industry? (Paul Tan's Automotive News, 18:20)
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Photo: Paul Tan's Automotive News Paul Tan's Automotive News·News·EN·23 Oct, 18:20 MYTDeconstructing CKD: Why local assembly is a win for Malaysia but doesn’t guarantee cheaper car prices
BYD Malaysia recently announced that the company will be partnering Sime Motors’ Inokom Corporation to produce vehicles in Kulim, Kedah. This is the latest development in Malaysia’s push for local assembly (CKD), but what does CKD actually mean for car buyers and the wider…
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