Lower car sales forecast for January


PETALING JAYA: After record sales in 2023, carmakers in Malaysia may begin the new year by selling fewer vehicles in January 2024, says TA Research.

The research house, which has a “neutral” view on the automotive sector, expects the total industry volume (TIV) in January 2024 to fall below December 2023’s 78,398 units.

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