Malaysia is now requiring all commercial and heavy-duty vehicles to be equipped with a speed limit device (SLD). Implementation of this rule will begin 1 October 2025 for all heavy-duty…
Antonina JosonJune 19, 2025
The Thai government plans to bolster its local EV industry despite pleas for looser car loans from industry experts. The kingdom’s auto industry leaders are appealing to the Thai government…
Antonina JosonJune 19, 2025
Vietnam’s auto market grows again for the fifth consecutive month this year. In May 2025, vehicle sales grew 13.2 per cent year-on-year with 29,210 units sold. This figure includes only…
Antonina JosonJune 19, 2025
AfMA extends our congratulations to Sam Kulenovic, Western Australia’s new Chapter Chair! Sam is replacing David Robinson of Western Power, who served as the Chapter Chair from 2023 up to…
Antonina JosonJune 12, 2025
A deadly bus crash in Gerik, Malaysia killed at least 15 and injured 12 earlier this week. The university bus carried 42 students when it collided with a mini van…
Antonina JosonJune 12, 2025
Experts from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) are urging Indonesia to shift to electric vehicles instead of biodiesels. The Indonesian government has announced plans to build…
Antonina JosonJune 12, 2025
China is facing an EV price war due to an oversupply of new vehicles and an aggressive pricing strategy initiated by BYD. In response, the Chinese government attempted to intervene…
Antonina JosonJune 12, 2025
Vietnam’s car market grew again in April 2025 with a 19 per cent increase year-on-year. Leading the charge are Japanese auto giant Toyota and Vietnam’s own VinFast. GENERAL OVERVIEW Vietnam’s…
Antonina JosonJune 5, 2025
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have significantly overtaken lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries in the electric vehicle (EV) market. THE REPORT In its…
Antonina JosonJune 5, 2025
