BYD Group is the latest company to join the automotive standards body, International Automotive Task Force or IATF. WHAT IS THE IATF? The IATF is a “group of automotive manufacturers and their respective…
Antonina JosonMarch 18, 2026
Indonesia's February passenger car sales increased by 12.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY). MARKET OVERVIEW Data released by the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) revealed that new passenger car sales in Indonesia reached…
Antonina JosonMarch 18, 2026
BYD’s official Malaysian distributor, BYD Sime Motors will expand its current retail network and open a flagship store named “BYD Mansion” in 2026. CURRENT NETWORK BYD Sime Motors’ current network…
Antonina JosonMarch 11, 2026
VinFast has agreed to supply two companies in Indonesia with a fleet of 10,000 vehicles each A FLEET OF 20,000 Vietnamese EV maker VinFast Auto signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)…
Antonina JosonMarch 11, 2026
Singapore’s Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Transport (MOT) are evaluating a potential policy to introduce separate license plates for electric vehicles (EVs). DISTINGUISHING AND EXTINGUISHING Second Minister for…
Antonina JosonMarch 11, 2026
Two of Perodua’s new models, the QV-E and Traz, secured 5-star safety ratings from the ASEAN NCAP in December 2025. THE QV-E Labelled as “Malaysia’s first homegrown electric vehicle (EV),” the QV-E is Perodua’s first EV. The car…
Antonina JosonMarch 11, 2026
China-based battery manufacturer EVE Energy has completed the final phase of its facility in Malaysia, advancing its overseas expansion. PLANT COMPLETED After more than 2 years of construction, EVE Energy’s battery…
Antonina JosonMarch 4, 2026
Geely is considering setting up an EV factory in Thailand through its local arm, Geely Riddara. ELECTRIC PICK-UPS Geely Riddara Thailand was the only brand offering electric pick-ups in Thailand until competitors recently…
Antonina JosonMarch 4, 2026
Toyota has issued a recall on around 1,300 units of its Prius model in Singapore over a potential short-circuiting issue with the model’s rear door switches. FAULTY SWITCHES Toyota’s authorised dealer in…
Antonina JosonMarch 4, 2026
