Antonina Joson, Author at AfMA

News Southeast Asia

BYD Malaysia to announce major development and assembly plans

BYD Malaysia will announce its development plans regarding its Malaysian expansion by next week. A halt in progress Malaysian auto news outlet AutoBuzz reported that BYD Malaysia halted its plans to establish a local assembly plant in March this…

Antonina JosonSeptember 10, 2026

Southeast Asia Sustainability

Toyota proposes for Vietnam to recognise hybrids as low emission

Toyota is proposing that the Vietnamese government recognise hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) as low-emission vehicles and grant priority access in low-emission zones. Recognising hybrids Toyota Vietnam general director Hirata Osamu and representatives from other Japan-based companies met with…

Antonina JosonSeptember 10, 2026

News

Hyundai to release over 100 models, including range-extended EV by 2030

Hyundai announced that it plans to release 100 models globally by 2030, including an extended range electric vehicle (EREV) by 2027. Hyundai’s goals Hyundai Motor Company announced its goal to launch over 100 vehicle…

Antonina JosonSeptember 10, 2026

Southeast Asia Technology

AMAP and Malaysian tech company partner to expand spatial tech in ASEAN

China-based map service AMAP has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Tuxuri Sdn. Bhd to expand geospatial intelligence in Southeast Asia. Creating space Multinational Alibaba’s location services arm, AMAP,…

Antonina JosonSeptember 3, 2026

Electric Vehicles Southeast Asia

Thailand to revamp vehicle excise tax scheme based on CO2 emissions

The Thai government is planning to restructure its vehicle excise tax scheme by basing it on carbon emissions rather than vehicle fuel type. From fuel to carbon Thailand’s Finance Ministry has proposed to…

Antonina JosonSeptember 3, 2026

Fleet Management Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s Chandra Asri buys Cycle & Carriage from JC&C

Indonesian company PT Chandra Asri Pacific will buy Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s (JC&C) businesses in Singapore and Malaysia. Shifting focus PT Chandra Asri Pacific is set to buy a group of subsidiaries under…

Antonina JosonAugust 27, 2026

News Southeast Asia

Dealers to dispose of deregistered cars under LTA’s new proposal

Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) is proposing that dealers take responsibility for the disposal of deregistered cars and provide proof of disposal, rather than the vehicle owners. Authorised Exporter Scheme…

Antonina JosonAugust 27, 2026

News Southeast Asia

Honda urges Thai government to lower tariffs on imported cars

Honda urged the Thai government to review and reduce import taxes on completely built-up (CBU) vehicles. Call for reduction Honda Automobile Thailand Co Ltd. President and CEO Koji Iwanami called for the…

Antonina JosonAugust 20, 2026

Car Market Southeast Asia

Vietnam starts Q3 with 26.1% rise in car sales

Vietnam’s car sales rose by 26.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in July, starting Q3 with a significant increase. Sales overview According to sales data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) and non-VAMA members (VinFast…

Antonina JosonAugust 20, 2026

Fleet Management News Southeast Asia

VinFast to collaborate with TÜV Rheinland to develop vehicle testing

Vietnamese car manufacturer VinFast will partner with TÜV Rheinland to develop vehicle testing, inspecting, and certification services in Southeast Asia. The agreement On 17 July, electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast announced that it had…

Antonina JosonAugust 13, 2026