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
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
Malaysian-based manufacturer Proton recently secured a four-star safety rating from the ASEAN NCAP for its 2025 Saga sedan. BACKGROUND The Saga is part of Proton’s series of subcompact city cars…
Antonina JosonFebruary 25, 2026
Car sales in Vietnam for the month of January have surged by 94.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY). VAMA MEMBERS In January 2026, car sales in Vietnam amounted to 58,919 units. From these total…
Antonina JosonFebruary 25, 2026
Singapore has cut its Preferential Additional Registration Fee rebates (PARF) this year, sending waves of concern through its auto industry. PARF REBATES While Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums remain unchanged, the LTA…
Antonina JosonFebruary 25, 2026
Last 12 February, BMW issued a global recall of 575,000 vehicles for fire risk issues with these models’ start motors. STARTER MOTOR RISK The German automaker issued its latest global…
Antonina JosonFebruary 18, 2026
