Malaysia’s automotive industry experienced a 3% decrease in total industry volume (TIV) in August 2026, with sales dropping to 71,428 units compared to the previous month, according to a recent research note by CGS International. This figure also represents a 2% decline from August 2025. The lower sales figures are attributed primarily to a higher base in July 2026 and the same period last year.

Despite the dip, August remained the third-strongest month for vehicle sales so far in 2026, with monthly TIV consistently staying above the 70,000-unit mark. Industry analysts indicate that the overall sales momentum is expected to continue positively in the latter half of the year.

The month-on-month decline was widespread across most major automotive brands, reflecting a general slowdown in sales activity. However, certain manufacturers bucked the trend. Proton reported an 18% increase in sales compared to July, while Jaecoo and Jetour saw gains of 15% and 2%, respectively, partially offsetting the broader decline.

Industry observers suggest that the sustained performance despite the month’s slip points to an underlying resilience in Malaysia’s automotive sector amid varying market conditions.