Antonina Joson, Author at AfMA

News Technology

Hyundai to build AI vehicle manufacturing hub in Korea

Hyundai Motor Group is set to establish an AI vehicle manufacturing plant in Ulsan province, South Korea. Investing in the future Hyundai’s newest major investment of KRW 42 trillion (AUD $40 billion) covers the southeast region of…

Antonina JosonJuly 9, 2026

Fleet Management Southeast Asia

Malaysia revamps taxi industry with fleet facelift, MYR 10 million investment

The Malaysian government will invest MYR 10 million (AUD $3.5 million) to modernise the country's taxi industry through a new vehicle replacement program and upgraded technology. Teksi Madani On 3 July…

Antonina JosonJuly 9, 2026

News Technology

Kia and Hyundai develop ‘world’s first’ in-car sanitisation technology

Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai revealed their newest innovation, the world’s first in-car sanitisation technology. Plasma Care UVC Earlier this week, Kia and Hyundai announced the development of their latest…

Antonina JosonJuly 2, 2026

News Southeast Asia Sustainability

Thailand falling behind Asia-Pacific standards in clean energy

A renewable energy expert from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) revealed in a recent seminar that Thailand is “lagging behind” its Asia-Pacific counterparts. Power Development Plan FTI Chairman of the Renewable Energy Industry Group, Natee Sithiprasasana revealed…

Antonina JosonJuly 2, 2026

News Southeast Asia

ASEAN NCAP adds ADAS testing to its list of programs

The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has added a new program that evaluates advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to their list of tests. Analysing ADAS The ASEAN NCAP has launched a new…

Antonina JosonJuly 2, 2026

News Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s B50 fuel mandate in full swing

Indonesia’s new B50 fuel mandate launched last 1 July, raising the percentage of palm-based biodiesel to 50 per cent in biodiesel blends. Half and half The go signal was first announced by Energy Minister…

Antonina JosonJuly 2, 2026

News Technology

Singapore’s Carro is Australia’s latest second-hand car selling platform

Singapore-based used car market platform Carro announced its acquisition of Australia’s CarPlace. Across the ocean Last 18 June, Carro announced that it had acquired Australian online car market, CarPlace. Carro’s existing markets include; Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia,…

Antonina JosonJune 24, 2026

News Southeast Asia

Japanese OEMs to relocate production from Indonesia to Vietnam

Two Japan-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of auto components are set to relocate a portion of production to Vietnam from Indonesia. From Indonesia to Vietnam Two major Japanese auto parts OEMs…

Antonina JosonJune 24, 2026

Car Market Southeast Asia

Vietnam’s car sales jump 20 per cent in May

Vietnam’s car sales for the period of January to May 2026 reached 125,405 units, 20 per cent higher compared to the same period last year. General overview Data from the Vietnamese Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) revealed…

Antonina JosonJune 17, 2026

Car Market Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s car market contracts 10 per cent in May

A total of 66,053 new vehicles were registered in Malaysia in May 2026, declining 10.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and 15.1 per cent from the previous month. General overview While monthly registrations declined 21 per…

Antonina JosonJune 17, 2026