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Singapore to consider separate license plates for EVs

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

Safety Southeast Asia

Perodua secures 5-star safety ratings for QV-E and Traz models

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

Southeast Asia Technology

EVE Energy completes final phase of Malaysia plant

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

Electric Vehicles Southeast Asia

Geely in talks to set up EV plant in Thailand

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

Safety Southeast Asia

Faulty door locks force Toyota to issue recall in Singapore

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

Safety Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s Proton Saga achieves 4-star safety rating

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 Market Southeast Asia

Vietnam’s car sales surge 95% in January

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

News Southeast Asia

Singapore slashes PARF rebates, may shake-up auto market

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

Electric Vehicles Southeast Asia

Financial incentives drive up annual EV usage in Malaysia 14-fold

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

News Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s automotive incentives for 2026 still unconfirmed

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

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