Financial incentives offered by the Malaysian government drive up annual electric vehicle (EV) usage in the country by 14-fold in 3 years. THE UPTICK Malaysia’s Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry…
Antonina JosonFebruary 18, 2026
China is set to become the first country to issue a ban on retractable or “hidden” door handles on vehicles. SAFETY RISKS From 1 January 2027, cars in China must be fitted with door handles that can…
Antonina JosonFebruary 11, 2026
Toyota has pledged to boost its global production rate for hybrid cars by 30 per cent within the next two years. GLOBAL BOOST Earlier in February, Nikkei Asia reported that Toyota announced…
Antonina JosonFebruary 11, 2026
The Indonesian government is yet to confirm automotive incentives for the upcoming year. PROPOSAL SENT Director General of Indonesia’s Metal, Machinery, Transport Equipment, and Electronics Industry, Setia Diarta, said that a proposal has already been…
Antonina JosonFebruary 11, 2026
Vietnamese automaker VinFast and Indonesia’s Subang Regency Government have signed a strategic cooperation to develop a toll road in the province. A NEW ROAD AHEAD The agreement, announced in January, involves VinFast Indonesia, the Subang Regency Government, and toll…
Antonina JosonFebruary 5, 2026
Malaysia’s Proton is offering a trade-in incentive of up to MYR 4,000 (AUD 1,453) for vehicles 20 years and older. CASH FOR OLD CARS According to the company’s official statement earlier this year, the option to trade-in with Proton is…
Antonina JosonFebruary 5, 2026
Singapore’s rental car population hit an all-time high in 2025, making up almost 15 per cent of the country’s total vehicle fleet. RENTAL VS OWNERSHIP Singapore rental car market has…
Antonina JosonFebruary 5, 2026
BYD recently signed an agreement with Vietnamese manufacturer Kim Long Motor to construct a production facility for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. THE NEW BATTERY PLANT BYD and local manufacturer Kim Long…
Antonina JosonFebruary 5, 2026
Honda has unveiled a refreshed version of its iconic ‘H’ logo, marking a new era for the iconic Japanese brand. A NEW ERA Honda last refreshed its signature metallic H…
Antonina JosonJanuary 29, 2026
