New Challenges and the Road to Mutual Progress · (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore,...
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2007
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of ASEAN. Similarly, the history of steadily expanding cooperative ties between member companies of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and their ASEAN partners is now close to half a century old. Those years were marked by some difficult times ― the Asian economic crisis of 1997, for example ― but throughout, JAMA members remained firmly committed to ASEAN, consistently striving, through automobile production, sales, and exports, to advance investment, create jobs, and transfer technology to the countries of ASEAN. This booklet outlines the more recent activities of JAMA and its member companies in the ASEAN region. In 2006, new vehicle sales in the ASEAN market (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand) totalled 1.72 million units. While this represented a decline from 2005, sustained expansion of the ASEAN auto market is anticipated in the years ahead, with the region expected to play an increasingly critical role in the global market as a center of robust growth. Also in 2006, JAMA member companies and their local partners in ASEAN produced 1,859,391 motor vehicles, exported 562,284 units, and created 94,417 jobs. The past several years have seen the motor
industries in ASEAN neighboring countries increasing their competitive strength, underscoring the urgency of greater global competitiveness for ASEAN’s automotive sector. With this goal in mind, there are high hopes that ASEAN, backed by the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), will be regionally integrated at the earliest possible time. For its part, JAMA will continue to actively promote bilateral as well as multilateral economic partnership agreements, a key step towards further development for the motor industries of ASEAN and Japan. ASEAN is making bold moves to surmount the hurdles on the path to greater growth. Such moves include the abolition of regional tariffs, harmonization of automotive technical regulations, mutual recognition of certification, the streamlining of customs procedures and distribution systems, the fostering of supporting industries and human resources, stronger protection of intellectual property, the promotion of safety, greater environmental protection, and other strategies aimed at promoting sound and sustainable mobility. In this emerging era of new challenges, JAMA members intend to strengthen their ties with ASEAN, moving forward hand in hand with their local partners to support the continued advancement of the automobile industry and the economic wellbeing of this vital corner of the world.
New Challenges and the Road to Mutual Progress
F o r e w o r d
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C o n t e n t s
Foreword 2
Contents 3
2006 Production & Other Facilities in ASEAN 4
Production & Export Statistics in ASEAN 10
JAMA's Activities in ASEAN 11
The History of Japanese Automakers in ASEAN 14
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Bangka
INDONESIABandung
Surabaya
Denpasar
Semarang
Yogyakarta
Kuala Lumpur
Ujung Pandang(Makassar)
Medan
Padang
Kuantan
Johor Bahru
Samarinda
Balikpapan
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Banjarmasin
SINGAPORE
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368
2,600
389
977
586
404
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3,645
5,143
1,315
169
382
773
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2003
1977
1974
1973
2001
1996
1991
1971
2002
1983
1997
1973
Taruna, Zebra, F, Ceria, Xenia, Toyota Avanza, engines
medium & heavy-duty trucks and buses
CR-V, Jazz
Panther, Elf, F-series
Colt T-120SS, Colt L300
Canter, Fuso
Livina, X-TRAIL, Serena
trucks and buses
Baleno, Carry, Futura, Jimny,Grand Vitara, Karimun, Aerio, APV
Kijang Innova, Kijang P/U, engines
automatic transmissions, engine valves
engines
casting parts
engines, body parts
95,437 units
3,324 units
21,586 units
15,940 units
16,332 units
24,493 units
3,436 units
1,380 units
51,902 units
46,480 units(*2)
124,097 units(*3)
260,000 units(*4)
7,575,912 units(*5)
18,258 units
130,800 units(*6)
12,495 units(*7)
196,432 units(*8)
17,318 units
24,901 units
Daihatsu
Hino
Honda
Isuzu
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Fuso
Nissan
Nissan Diesel
Suzuki
Toyota
Honda
Isuzu
Isuzu
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Fuso
P. T. Astra Daihatsu Motor
P. T. Hino Motors Manufacturing Indonesia
P. T. Honda Prospect Motor
P. T. Pantja Motor
P. T. Krama Yudha Ratu Motor (KRM)
P. T. Nissan Motor Indonesia
P. T. Astra Nissan Diesel Indonesia
P. T. Indomobil Suzuki International
P. T. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia
P. T. Honda Precision Parts Manufacturing
P. T. Mesin Isuzu Indonesia
P. T. Asian Isuzu Casting Center
P. T. Mitsubishi Krama Yudha Motors & Manufacturing (MKM)
■AUTOMOBILE PRODUCTION COMPANIES ●COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
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RP 338.85 billion
US$ 47.8 million
US$ 70 million
RP 92 billion
RP 12,000 million
US$ 56 million
RP 62.84 billion
US$ 45 million
RP 19.5 billion
RP 541,440 million
RP 13 billion
RP 107 billion
RP 11,451 million
68.13%
90%
51%
12.5%
0%(*1)
75%
12.5%
90%
95%
100%
38.2%
77.5%
32.3%
0%
Established EmployeesProductionCompany Capital InvestmentAutomaker Products Headquarter’s Stake
2006 Production & Other Facilitiesin ASEAN
I n d o n e s i a
(*1) Assembly Consignment (*2) CBU (*3) engines (*4) automatic transmissions (*5) engine valves (*6) cylinder blocks (*7) cylinder heads (*8) front hubs and bearing holders
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BekasiBekasi
Bukit IndahBukit Indah
JakartaJakarta14 15
1 54 69 1087
Jakarta
Rawang Pekan
Shah Alam
Melaka
Johor Bahru
Kuala LumpurPetaling Jaya
arStr. of M
alacca
Sumatera
Ma
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Pe
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Borneo(Kalimantan)
Gulf ofThailand
Palawan
BRUNEI
MALAYSIABandar Seri Begawan
Sandakan
Nha TrangPhnom Penh
Ho Chi Minh(Saigon)
Can Tho
Rach Gia
Sihanoukville
Medan
Phuket
George Town(Penang)
Ipoh
Songkhla
Kota Bharu
Kuantan
Kuala Lumpur
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Established EmployeesProductionCompany Capital InvestmentAutomaker Products Headquarter’s Stake
Delta, Hijet maxx
Kancil, Kelisa, Kenari, Rusa, Kembara, Myvi
Dutro, Validus, buses
Accord, Civic, City, CR-V
TF, N*R, F*R, CXZ
Saga, Wira, Satria, Putra, Perdana, Arena
Canter, Fuso
Sentra, Cefiro, Vanette, Serena, X-TRAIL, Frontier
small, medium & heavy-duty trucks and buses
Camry, Corolla, Hiace, Hilux, Vios, Innova, Fortuner, engines
engines
bumpers, instrument panels, others
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7,861
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1,423
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11,000
300
1,140
1,076
2,797
1,265
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2000
1997
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2005
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1968
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1992
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197,774 units
1,940 units
25,163 units
6,127 units
123,046 units
1,001 units
18,946 units
2,114 units
54,211 units
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344,800 units(*4)
194,900 units(*5)
Daihatsu
Daihatsu
Hino
Honda
Isuzu
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Fuso
Nissan
Nissan Diesel
Toyota
Daihatsu
Honda
Daihatsu Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Perodua Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
Hino Motors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Malaysian Truck and Bus Sdn. Bhd.
Perusahaan Otomobile Nasional Sdn. Berhad (Proton)
DaimlerChrysler Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Tan Chong Motor Assemblies Sdn. Bhd.
Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd.
Perodua Engine Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
Honda Autoparts Manufacturing (M) Sdn. Bhd.
■AUTOMOBILE PRODUCTION COMPANIES ●COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
RM 20 million
RM 140 million
RM 15 million
RM 170 million
RM 100 million
RM 549.2 million
RM 134.7 million
RM 1 million
RM 7.5 million
RM 40 million
RM 25.8 million
28.5%
26% (*1)
58%
51%
20%
0%
0%
0%
0% (*2)
26% (*3)
51%
Malaysia
Indonesia
(*1)(*3) Perodua Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. and Perodua Engine Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. are 51% owned by PCSB (Perodua Auto Corporation Sdn. Bhd.), a holding company in which Daihatsu acquired a 51% equity stake.(*2) Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd. is 100% owned by UMWT (United Motor Works Toyota), an affiliate company in which Toyota acquired a 50% equity stake. (*4) bumpers (*5) instrument panels and others
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Bekasi
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JakartaRawangRawang PekanPekan
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MelakaMelaka
Johor BahruJohor Bahru
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BRUNEI
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Iloilo
Baguio
DavaoZamboanga
Sandakan
PHILIPPINES
Manila
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13,069 units
7,468 units
8,938 units
502 units
2,804 units
3,008 units
200 units
14,213 units
115,000 units
181,429 units
292,781 units
180,712 units(*3)
Hino
Honda
Isuzu
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Fuso
Nissan
Nissan Diesel
Toyota
Honda
Isuzu
Mitsubishi
Toyota
■AUTOMOBILE PRODUCTION COMPANIES ●COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
P 187.5 million
P 707 million
P 1,000 million
P 1,640 million
P 154 million
P 1,845 million
P 1,570 million
P 2,423 million
P 810.8 million
P 442 million
P 350 million
P 1,000 million
14.9%
74.24%
35%
51%
0%
0% (*1)
5.36%
1.6%
34%
100%
0% (*2)
5%
95%
trucks and buses for Category IV-V
Civic, City, CR-V
N-series, Hi-Lander, F-series, Mu-7, pick-ups
Pajero, L300, Adventure
Canter, Fuso
Datsun, Safari, Caravan
Sunny, Cefiro, X-TRAIL
front & rear engine buses
Camry, Corolla, Innova
manual transmissions
transmissions
transmissions, engines, axles
transmissions, constant velocity joints
Pilipinas Hino Inc.
Honda Cars Philippines Inc.
Isuzu Philippines Corporation
Mitsubishi Motors PhilippinesCorporation (MMPC)
Universal Motors Corporation
Nissan Motor Philippines Inc.
Columbian Motors Corporation
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp.
Honda Parts Manufacturing Corp.
Isuzu Autoparts Manufacturing Corporation
Asian Transmission Corporation (ATC)
Toyota Autoparts Philippines Inc.
2006 Production & Other Facilitiesin ASEAN
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(*1) Technology Tie-up (*2) Isuzu Autoparts Manufacturing Corporation is 100% owned by IMA (Isuzu Motors Asia) Ltd., an affiliate company in which Isuzu acquired a 100% equity stake. (*3) transmissions
Established EmployeesProduction Capital Investment Headquarter’s Stake
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Metro ManilaMetro Manila
LagunaLaguna
5 RizalRizal
Santa RosaSanta RosaBinanBinan
MaktiMakti
CanlubangCanlubang
BangkokPathumthani
Ayutthaya
Chonburi
Rayong
Samutprakarn
Samrong-Tai Gateway
Mekong
Ma
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Pe
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Hainan
Gulf ofThailand
Gulf ofTongking
Gulf ofMartaban
South ChinaSea
AndamanSeaA
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Nicobar Is.
Palawan
Tonle Sap
BRUNEI
Haikou
Sandakan
Da Nang
Qui Nhon
Nha Trang
HueUdon Thani
NakhonRatchasima
UbonRatchathani
(Rangoon)Yangon
Phnom Penh
Chiang MaiLuang Prabang
TakMoulmein
Ho Chi Minh(Saigon)
Can ThoRach Gia
Sihanoukville
Banda Aceh
Phuket
George Town(Penang)
Ipoh
Songkhla
Kota Bharu
Vientiane
VIETNAM
LAOS
CAMBODIA
THAILAND
MYANMAR(BURMA)
Bangkok
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164,034 units
2,433 units
29,871 units
1,011 units469,395 units201,570 units
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30,255 units
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464,590 units (*2)
■AUTOMOBILE PRODUCTION COMPANIES ●COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
Bht. 2,000 millionBht. 5,460 millionBht. 8,500 millionBht. 5,000 million
Bht. 7,000 million
Bht. 500 million
Bht. 1,930.91 millionBht. 13.33 millionBht. 1,896 millionBht. 7,520 millionBht. 1,025 million
Bht. 700 million
Bht. 1,400 million
Bht. 135 million
Bht. 850 million
80%75.94%
6.7%45%
99.79%
100%
75%75%0%
86.4%1.4%
20%
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27.8%
96%
medium & heavy-duty trucks and busesAccord, Civic, City, CR-V, Jazzpick-ups, N-series, F-seriesMazda BT-50, Ford Ranger, Everest
Lancer, Strada, Space Wagon, Triton
Canter, Fuso
Frontier Navara, FrontierTeana, Tiidamedium & heavy-duty trucks and busesCamry, Corolla, Vios, Wish, Hilux Vigo, Fortunerdiesel engines
stamped body panel service parts
engine unit (assembly)
Design/manufacturing of stamping die and body ass'y jig for autobody. Parts production of stamping and sub-ass'y using above-mentioned dies and jigs.diesel/gasoline engines, propellar shifts, casting (blocks, heads)
HinoHondaIsuzuMazda
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Fuso
Nissan
Nissan DieselToyotaIsuzu
Honda
Nissan
Toyota
Hino Motor Manufacturing (Thailand) Ltd.Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd.Isuzu Motors Co., (Thailand) Ltd.AutoAlliance (Thailand) Co., Ltd.Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.(MMTh)Mitsubishi Fuso Truck (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MFTT)Siam Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd.Siam Motors & Nissan Co., Ltd.Nissan Diesel (Thailand) Co., Ltd.Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.Isuzu Engine Manufacturing Co., (Thailand) Ltd.
Asian Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Nissan Powertrain (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (*1)
SNN Tools & Dies Co., Ltd.
Siam Toyota Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
CompanyAutomaker Products
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Thailand
Established EmployeesProduction Capital Investment Headquarter’s Stake
(*1)Thai Automotive Industry Co., Ltd. became Nissan Powertrain (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in December 2004. (*2) diesel/gasoline engines (*3) Start production in June 2007. No. of employees as planned.
Metro Manila
Laguna
Rizal
Santa RosaBinan
Makti
Canlubang
2
10
65
4
13
37112
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BangkokBangkokPathumthaniPathumthani
AyutthayaAyutthaya
ChonburiChonburi
RayongRayong
SamutprakarnSamutprakarn
Samrong-TaiSamrong-Tai 98
GatewayGateway9
Mekong
Hainan
Gulf ofThailand
Gulf ofTongking
Gulf ofMartaban
South ChinaSea
AndamanSea
Palawan
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Haikou
KLao Cai
Da Nang
Qui Nhon
Hue
Udon Thani
NakhonRatchasima
(Rangoon)Yangon
Phnom Penh
Bangkok
Moulmein
Can Tho
Mandalay
VIETNAM
LAOS
CAMBODIA
THAILAND
MYANMAR(BURMA)
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■AUTOMOBILE PRODUCTION COMPANIES
(*1) Inclusive motorcycle business. (*2) Started production in 2006.
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1996
1996
1995
1995
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645 units
1,651 units(*2)
2,428 units
1,080 units
1,389 units
1,296 units
13,976 units
Daihatsu
Hino
Honda
Isuzu
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Fuso
Suzuki
Toyota
US$ 12.3 million
US$ 8.11 million
US$ 62.9 million
US$ 15 million
US$ 16 millon
US$ 21.7 million
US$ 49.14 million
26%
51%
42%
35%
25%
0%
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70%
Hijet, Citivan, Terios
medium & heavy-duty trucks and buses
Civic
F-series, N-series, Hi-Lander
Lancer, Pajero, Jolie, Grandis
Canter
Carry, Wagon R+, Vitara, APV
Camry, Corolla, Hiace, Land Cruiser, Innova, Vios
Vietindo Daihatsu Automotive Corporation
Hino Motors Vietnam, Ltd.
Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd.(*1)
Isuzu Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Vina Star Motors Corporation (VSM)
Vietnam Suzuki Corporation
Toyota Motor Vietnam Co., Ltd.
2006 Production & Other Facilitiesin ASEAN
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V i e t n a m
Established EmployeesProduction Capital Investment Headquarter’s Stake
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HanoiHanoi
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City
Yangon
Dong NaiDong Nai
Vinh PhucVinh Phuc
Mekong
Salween
Irrawaddy
HainanBay ofBengal
Gulf ofTongking
Gulf ofMartaban
Haikou
Nanning
Ha NoiHai Phong
Lao Cai
Da Nang
HueUdon Thani
UbonRatchathani
Chiang MaiLuang Prabang
TakMoulmein
Kunming
Vientiane
CHINA
LAOS
THAILAND
MYANMAR(BURMA)
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5
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JAMA Singapore
(*1) Initially established as Toyota Motor Management Service Singapore Pte. Ltd., which was changed to its actual name in 2001.
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1983
1988
2001
2005
2005
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Isuzu
Honda
Honda
Honda
Nissan
Nissan
Toyota
US$ 187 million
S$ 2 million
S$ 500 million
S$ 3.4 million
US$ 10 millon
US$ 5 million
S$ 6 million
100%
27.5%
26%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Isuzu Motors ASIA Ltd.
Singapore Safety Driving Centre Ltd.
Bukit Batok Driving Centre
Honda ICVS Singapore Pte. Ltd.
NISSAN Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Nissan International Finance Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.(*1)
CompanyAutomaker Function
S i n g a p o r e
Vietnam
Myanmar
331998 321 unitsSuzuki
■AUTOMOBILE PRODUCTION COMPANY
US$ 6.7 million 60%Carry, Wagon R+Myanmar Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd.1
CompanyAutomaker Products
M y a n m a r
Established EmployeesProduction Capital Investment Headquarter’s Stake
Established Employees Capital Investment Headquarter’s Stake
Singapore
Selling and buying of complementary parts in the region.Works as holding company for regional business entities and their business management.
Education at the moment of obtaining motorcycle riding or automobile driving licenses and safety training for companies and communities.
Education at the moment of obtaining motorcycle riding or automobile driving licenses and safety training for companies and communities.
Management of the Intelligent Community Vehicle System.
Regional marketing and sales, franchise management (training, CS improvement, VI compliance), public relations and order processing center (production orders).
Settlement service, risk management, treasury consulting service, group finance and payment factory.
Support of marketing operations in Asia (excluding China).
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Ho Chi Minh City
1 YangonYangon
Dong Nai
Vinh Phuc
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Exports from ASEAN Continue to Rise
Production in ASEAN Shows a Small Decline
In line with ASEAN vehicle market trends, production of passenger cars, trucks and buses by JAMA member companies and their local partners in ASEAN totalled 1,859,391 units (including export units) in 2006, a dip of 8.2% from the previous year.
Production & Export Statistics in ASEAN
Despite the drop in production, exports (including intra-ASEAN exports) of motor vehicles produced in ASEAN by JAMA member companies and their local partners climbed to 562,284 units in 2006, an increase of 38.6% over the previous year.
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600,000
500,000
400,000
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Units Produced
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400,000
600,000
800,000
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1,200,000
1,600,000
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ASEAN Total
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JAMA's Activities in ASEAN
Bilateral and Multilateral Economic Partnerships with ASEAN Countries
JAMA advocates the establishment of economic partnership agreements (EPAs) with ASEAN countries and the region as a whole; it also actively supports negotiations by the Japanese government in that direction. In 2006, general accords were reached with Indonesia and Brunei. JAMA has high hopes for the early implementation of those and other accords previously hammered out with Thailand and the Philippines. JAMA is confident that expanded trade and investment between Japan and ASEAN countries as facilitated by EPAs will strengthen the interrelationships among the motor industries in those countries and thereby promote the further development of ASEAN’s automotive sector as a whole.
The 9th AMEICC Working Group on the Automobile Industry (WGAI) Meeting
The 9th meeting of the AMEICC (AEM-METI(*1) Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee) WGAI was held in Vientiane, Laos, in August 2006. During its special seminar on “Growing economic partnership in East Asia and the direction of cooperation between Japan and the ASEAN automobile industry,” JAMA Chairman Fujio Cho briefed seminar participants on Japan’s proposals for improving the ASEAN automobile industry’s efficiency and competitiveness by means of market integration, amid the growing momentum of regional economic partnerships and the expansion of emerging markets. In addition, a Japanese government-proposed concept of comprehensive economic partnership for East Asia was introduced and ASEAN participants showed interest in it. ASEAN governments were also urged to forge a business environment attractive to investors. The plenary meeting reported on and discussed motor industry policies, the dispatch of technical experts, the harmonization of automotive technical regulations, mutual recognition of certification and fuel quality improvement as well as aid for Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.(*1) ASEAN Economic Ministers-Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan)
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The 6th AAF/TC3 – JAMA Meeting
JAMA's Activities in ASEAN
Cooperation in the Organization of Motor Shows in the ASEAN Region
JAMA co-hosted the annual AAF/TC3(*2) Meeting — a bilateral consultation between type approval and certification experts from ASEAN’s and Japan’s automobile industries — for the sixth time in Chiang Mai, Thailand in January 2006. At the meeting, JAMA presented the EURO4 fuel specifications, whose adoption it is recommending, and advised the ASEAN countries to establish a vehicle type-approval system that can incorporate the UN/ECE Regulations which have been designated for international harmonization. The AAF/TC3 members concurred that improvements still need to be made in various areas to facilitate the harmonization of automotive technical regulations and certification procedures, and reaffirmed their intention to continue to work closely with their relevant government authorities in those areas.(*2) ASEAN Automotive Federation/Technical Committee 3
Auto industry associations in ASEAN organize a number of motor shows in the region to showcase cutting-edge vehicle technologies and advanced automotive design and, also, to provide a platform for the industry to address common issues. At Indonesia’s July 2006 International Automotive Conference organized by GAIKINDO (the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries), JAMA was invited to speak on the topic of advancing the development of ASEAN’s automobile industry in a worldwide context. JAMA’s speaker stated that to develop further as a global production base, ASEAN’s automotive industries need to strengthen their overall competitiveness by harmonizing production and distribution systems and fostering business-conducive environments. JAMA Singapore was also invited to speak at the biennial Singapore Motor Show in November, to provide perspectives on JAMA’s experience in organizing the Tokyo Motor Show and to highlight the contributions such shows make to the sound development of the automobile industry.
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The 11th Asian Regulation & Certification Experts (RACE) Meeting
The 11th Asian RACE Meeting was convened in Jakarta, Indonesia in November 2006. Initiated by JAMA, this industry forum’s purpose is to exchange opinions and establish a consensus on vehicle regulations and certification issues in Asia; and to facilitate the incorporation of the industry’s views in policy-making, the RACE Meeting’s discussions are reported to the JASIC/Asia Government and Industry Meeting which is held the following day. In addition to the participation of Asian industry representatives, the ASEAN Secretariat was also invited in an observer capacity.
Meeting participants were informed that Malaysia and Thailand had formally acceded to the UN/ECE 1958 Agreement in April and May 2006 respectively, and that, also in 2006, Malaysia and India had officially joined the 1998 Global Agreement. The Meeting concluded that the creation of a more efficient vehicle certification system will require the establishment of a type-approval system based on the UN/ECE Regulations.
A search for biofuel solutions has been ongoing in the ASEAN region in recent years in response to limited fuel supplies. To help ensure the marketing of safer and more efficient biofuels, JAMA has been advocating the formulation of appropriate specifications for their use. With support from JAMA, a METI-Japan study on biofuels and their impact on vehicle engine performance was concluded in February 2006, and specifications for the use of FAME (fatty acid methyl esters) and ethanol were established accordingly. Between August and October, JAMA dispatched experts to the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia to share the results of this study with industry representatives and relevant government authorities.
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Aggregate automobile production at MMC Sittipol Co.,
Ltd. of Mitsubishi in Thailand reaches 1 million units.
Nissan opens Siam Nissan Casting Co., Ltd., its
production base for cast engine parts in Thailand.
Nissan starts production at a new factory of Nissan
Motor Philippines Inc. (NMPI), its production and sales
base.
Daihatsu increases capital investment in P. T. Astra
Daihatsu Motor in Indonesia.
Honda starts exporting the Thai-made Accord to
Australia and New Zealand.
Mitsubishi constructs a new plant of Asian
Transmission Corporation in the Philippines.
Suzuki concludes a joint venture contract for
motorcycle and automobile production with Myanmar
Suzuki Co., Ltd.
Toyota starts exporting its models made in Thailand.
Hino integrates its two affiliates in Thailand, Thai Hino
Motor Sales, Ltd. and Thai Hino Industry Co., Ltd., into
the newly created Hino Motors (Thailand) Ltd.,
investing capital of 713 million bahts.
Independent automobile distributorship in the
Philippines becomes Suzuki Philippines Inc., a wholly-
owned local subsidiary selling passenger cars and
commercial vehicles.
Daihatsu establishes Perodua Auto Corporation Sdn.
Bhd. in Malaysia.
Honda achieves an aggregate production level of 10
million units for motorcycles, automobiles and power
products in Thailand.
Nissan increases capital investment in P. T. Ismac
Nissan Manufacturing in Indonesia, with a name
change to P. T. Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI), and
integrated production and sales operations.
Subaru starts sales of its models through GM Auto
World in the Philippines.
Subaru starts sales of its models through GM Auto
World in Indonesia.
Toyota establishes Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
in Singapore.
Daihatsu increases capital investment in P. T. Astra
Daihatsu Motor in Indonesia.
Honda begins exporting the Thai-made Fit Aria to
Japan.
Suzuki holds a capital majority in P. T. Indomobil
Suzuki International in Indonesia.
Hino (Indonesia) establishes a new sales company, P. T.
Hino Motors Sales Indonesia, in April to take over sales
operations from P. T. Hino Indonesia Manufacturing,
which previously handled both manufacturing and sales
and which then becomes, also in April, P. T. Hino
Motors Manufacturing Indonesia (HMMI).
Hino (Thailand) establishes a new company, Hino
Motor Manufacturing (Thailand) Ltd. (HMMT), in June
as a separate manufacturing division of Hino Motors
Thailand Ltd. (HMT), which previously handled
manufacturing and sales. In July, HMT becomes Hino
Motors Sales (Thailand) Ltd. (HMST).
Hino obtains permission under the AICO scheme in
September to begin a mutual industrial
complementation arrangement between Thailand and
Malaysia, as a result of the abolition of the nationalized
production law in Thailand in January 2001.
Honda opens a new automobile production factory in
Pegoh, Malaysia. This factory also produces and
exports constant velocity joints to Asia.
Honda opens a new automobile production factory in
Karawang, Indonesia and starts exporting its
Indonesian-made Stream to Thailand.
Honda opens a new manual transmission plant in the
Philippines and expands its exports to Europe and
North America.
Honda opens a hi-tech automatic transmission plant in
Indonesia and starts exporting to ASEAN countries and Europe.
Mitsubishi’s production and sales arm in Thailand,
MMC Sittipol Co., Ltd., becomes Mitsubishi Motors
(Thailand) Co., Ltd. in order to reinforce sales and
marketing through a common company name.
Mitsubishi also posts aggregate exports of over 500,000
units for one-ton pickup trucks.
Suzuki establishes Suzuki Automobile (Thailand) Co.,
Ltd. as a distributor of automobiles in Thailand.
Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) is split into two companies
to handle sales and manufacturing (TAM for sales,
TMMIN for manufacturing).
Toyota establishes Toyota Technical Center Asia Pacific
Thailand Co. Ltd. (TTCAP-TH) in Thailand as a
technical development center in Asia.
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Honda opens a new Automobile Technical Training
Center in Thailand in August. The Center undertakes
the training of not only automobile sales and service
personnel in Thailand, but also ASEAN instructors. It
is also open to 3rd party users such as vocational
schools.
A new production and administration company, Isuzu
Motors Co., (Thailand) Ltd., is established in Thailand
in September 2004 by the combination of its local
administration company, Isuzu (Thailand) Co., Ltd.,
and its local production company, Isuzu Motors Co.,
(Thailand) Ltd. At the moment of the establishment,
Isuzu Motors Co., (Thailand) Ltd. receives an
additional amount of 7 billion bahts to its capital, which
becomes 8.5 billion bahts.
Mitsubishi annual auto export total to Thailand
surpasses 80,000 units, setting new record high.
Mitsubishi announces the new automobile developed
independently by PROTON at Malaysia in February,
and starts sales of it in April.
Mitsubishi spins off local operation in 2004,
establishing Mitsubishi Fuso Truck (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
(MFTT) as truck/bus specialized production and sales
company in Thailand.
Nissan invests more than 10 billion bahts in Siam
Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd. The number of Siam
Nissan’s employees is expected to at least double by
2008 from about 2,000 at present.
Toyota starts exporting the Indonesia-made Avanza to
Thailand.
Toyota launches IMV (Innovative International Multi-
purpose Vehicle) project by starting production of pick-
up trucks and SUVs in Thailand and mini-vans in
Indonesia.
Perodua Auto Corporation Sdn. Bhd., Daihatsu’s joint
venture company in Selangor, Malaysia for automobile
production and sales, launches the national car Myvi
to be added as an upper class model to its actual line-
up.
Honda announces the establishment of Honda R&D
Asia Pacific Co., Ltd in Thailand (established on
December 1, 2005) to strengthen product development
capabilities throughout the Asia & Oceania region.
Mitsubishi’s new and exclusive sales network in
Malaysia; Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a
joint venture company between Mitsubishi Corporation
and Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON), is
established in March 2005, and starts its sales in July 2005.
Mitsubishi (Thailand) announces that its automobile
export exceeded 700,000 units by March.
Mitsubishi Fuso transfers its truck and bus operation in
Malaysia to DaimlerChrysler Malaysia (DCM) from
January 1, 2005.
Nissan newly installs Upsetter line (two lines in total)
in Thailand.
Nissan announces an incremental 29 billion bahts (757
million US dollar) investment to expand and upgrade its
existing facility and prepare it for development into a
world-class production hub for exports. Expansion and
upgrade plans include the addition of new jig robots,
tooling, computer systems, expansion of new
production and assembly lines, stamping, body and
paint shops.
Toyota starts production of IMV models in the
Philippines in February and Malaysia in March.
Toyota announces that its production capacity increases
up to approximately 550,000 vehicles annually and
construction of a new plant in Thailand in April.
Toyota announces that its Karawang plant production
capacity increases up to approximately 100,000
vehicles annually in Indonesia in April.
Honda establishes in April a new manufacturing
company in Thailand for the production of stamped body
panel service parts. It will start production in June 2007.
Honda expands the annual engine production capacity
to 300,000 units in Thailand. In addition, a new engine
component parts manufacturing factory will be
operational by April 2007.
Honda commences in August the automobile operation
in Vietnam with production of the Civic.
Honda starts exporting in December its Thailand made
CR-V models to Australia.
Mitsubishi’s aggregate automobile exports from
Thailand reach 900,000 units.
Mitsubishi increases its factory production capacity in
Thailand from 180,000 to 200,000 units to deal with an
increase in production volume.
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