Antonina Joson, Author at AfMA

Car Market Electric Vehicles

VinGroup’s GSM electric taxi services expand to Sweden

VinFast parent group VinGroup is expanding its electric taxi ride-hailing services to Sweden through its sub-brand, Green and Smart Mobility (GSM). Cross-continent plans On 8 April, the Vietnam Embassy in Sweden posted pictures of…

Antonina JosonApril 15, 2026

News Southeast Asia

Indonesia begins discussions on new EV incentives

The Indonesian government is in talks with various industry players and regulators to create incentives for electric vehicles (EVs). The talking stage According to the Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, the government…

Antonina JosonApril 15, 2026

Car Market Electric Vehicles

China’s NEV market to enter ‘knockout stage,’ says BYD chief

In a recent event, BYD Chairman Wang Chuan-fu said that China’s NEV market is about to enter a “brutal knockout stage” after its intense price war last year. Looking back on 2025 Wang spoke at BYD’s 2025…

Antonina JosonApril 15, 2026

Car Market Southeast Asia

Chinese brands soar in sales in Singapore’s car market

Sales from several China-based auto brands such as Chery, Zeekr, MG, and GAC have soared in Singapore’s car market this February. Market overview Overall car sales in Singapore amounted to 4,007…

Antonina JosonApril 8, 2026

News Southeast Asia

Korea commits to investing in Indonesia’s EV supply chain

Korea and Indonesia have deepened their partnership by further developing the latter’s EV and battery supply chains. More than just nickel and batteries Like its Southeast Asian neighbours, Indonesia aims…

Antonina JosonApril 8, 2026

Car Market News Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s new EV policy to boost industry, not create ‘EV supermarket’

Malaysia’s new electric vehicle (EV) policy is designed to strengthen the country’s automotive industry rather than turn it into a “supermarket” for imported EVs, according to industry experts. The new…

Antonina JosonApril 8, 2026

AfMA Fleet Management

The 2026 Australasian Fleet Education & Leadership Summit is on the way!

The AfMA Fleet Summit is fast approaching! We’re only a month away from one of the most important gatherings in the fleet industry calendar. The upcoming Summit will feature over 80 exhibitors and 50 speakers with more than 25 educational…

Antonina JosonApril 2, 2026

Electric Vehicles Safety

Chery’s iCAUR V23 achieves 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating

Chery’s iCAUR V23 has achieved a 5-star safety rating from the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP). General overview After achieving a 5-star rating for its OMODA 5 model, Chinese…

Antonina JosonApril 2, 2026

Car Market Southeast Asia

Vietnam’s auto sales growth hampered by February holidays

Data released by the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) revealed that its members sold just short of 20,000 vehicles in February. General overview Vietnam’s car market initially started the new…

Antonina JosonApril 1, 2026

News Southeast Asia

Rising fuel prices trigger panic-buying in Thailand

As fuel prices rise worldwide, citizens of Thailand have begun panic-buying fuel. In response, the Thai government ordered a series of measures to curb fuel anxiety. Fuel prices in Thailand For more…

Antonina JosonApril 1, 2026