China’s EVE Energy developed all-solid-state battery cells that can power the likes of flying cars and robots. The batteries are 10-Ah cells, which can be combined into 60-Ah cell batteries,…
Malaysian automaker Proton opened its first electric vehicle (EV) factory in Tanjong Malim on the 4th of September. This plant will only manufacture EVs, a first for the peninsula and…
The ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) awarded the Nissan Almera 2025 a 4-star rating under its 2021-2030 protocol. The same model of a different year was previously assessed by…
A fleet of 959 Thai-manufactured BYD Dolphins is currently on its way to Europe on the BYD Zhengzhou. These vehicles will be sold to Germany, Belgium, the UK, and the…
Vietnam announced in July 2025 that it will ban petrol-powered two-wheelers starting next year under the name Directive 20. Starting July 1 2026, the government will start its policy in…
Data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) revealed that Malaysia’s current vehicle market fell 4.7 per cent year-on-year. Overall, July’s new vehicle sales amounted to 443,777 units sold cumulatively and…
At the launch event of the newest SEAL model, BYD announced the construction of a new production plant in Perak, Malaysia. THE NEW FACILITY BYD’s upcoming Malaysia plant will begin…
Thailand’s new car sales reached 49,102 units in July. This figure is expected to improve further, boosted by rising electric vehicle (EV) sales. SALES AND PRODUCTION Data from the Federation…
Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment recently proposed to tighten vehicle emission standards in its major cities. The new standards will be applied mostly to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh…
Southeast Asia’s ride-hailing king, Grab announced that it partnered with autonomous driving tech company WeRide to deploy robotaxis for its fleets across the region. Though this is a major move…