BANGKOK -- Sales of new cars in Southeast Asia's six major markets increased for a third straight year in 2018, rising 6% and breaking the previous record set in 2013.
But slowdown seen on trade-war fallout and rising interest rates

A motor show held near Bangkok in November. New-car sales in Southeast Asia increased for a third straight year in 2018. (Photo by Hiroshi Kotani)
BANGKOK -- Sales of new cars in Southeast Asia's six major markets increased for a third straight year in 2018, rising 6% and breaking the previous record set in 2013.