Malaysia recently began strict enforcement of its Vehicle Entry Permits (VEP) in its border with Singapore. Though thousands of vehicles registered for the VEP, 42,000 permits are still unactivated. WHAT…
Thailand will introduce revised tax incentives for manufacturers of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). The revised excise taxes will be effective in 2026 and overhauls an existing tax policy for…
Grab, the dominant ride-hailing app in Southeast Asia, launched an additional fleet of 10 BYD vehicles to its services. This EV fleet is exclusive to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport…
The GAC Group, otherwise known as Guangzhou Automobile Co., Ltd., began operations at a new assembly plant in Jakarta, Indonesia last 20 June. Additionally, the group also established its official…
Thailand’s car sales and production both increased slightly in May 2025. This is the second consecutive month showing an improvement in auto sales, following years of continuous decline. On the…
Japanese car brands’ performance bounce back from a slow April in Indonesia’s car market, while overall sales are down by 15.1 per cent year-on-year. The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries…
Malaysia is now requiring all commercial and heavy-duty vehicles to be equipped with a speed limit device (SLD). Implementation of this rule will begin 1 October 2025 for all heavy-duty…
New Energy Asia (NEA), a partnership between several organisations, is set to bring more electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions to Southeast Asia. The organisations included in this joint venture are;…
The Thai government plans to bolster its local EV industry despite pleas for looser car loans from industry experts. The kingdom’s auto industry leaders are appealing to the Thai government…
Vietnam’s auto market grows again for the fifth consecutive month this year. In May 2025, vehicle sales grew 13.2 per cent year-on-year with 29,210 units sold. This figure includes only…