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Mazda’s new large SUV, the CX-80, has received a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The rating applies to all petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid…

January 15, 2025 in News, Southeast Asia

Indonesia Introduces New Incentives for Low-Emission Vehicles Amid Car Sales Worries

Indonesia introduced new incentives for low-emission vehicles and hybrid automakers. Car makers and buyers can enjoy these benefits beginning January 2025. These incentives will be applied to hybrid cars, electric…

January 15, 2025 in News, Safety

High-Visibility Clothing May Interfere with Pedestrian Safety Technology

A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US shows that high-visibility clothing, designed to keep people safe, might actually make it harder for cars…

January 15, 2025 in News, Southeast Asia

Vietnam Gov’t to Reward Citizens Who ‘Snitch’ on Traffic Violators

Vietnam's government is set to reward its citizens who 'snitch' on traffic violators according to a new law enacted last January 1. Vietnamese citizens can earn up to 5 million…

January 15, 2025 in Safety, Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s First EV Proton e.MAS 7 Achieves 5 Star Safety Rating

Malaysia's first EV, the Proton e.MAS 7 achieved a 5-star rating from ASEAN’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The vehicle is Malaysia’s first locally produced electric vehicle and launched in…

January 8, 2025 in News

Honda and Nissan sign memorandum for merger in 2026

Honda and Nissan signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a merger in 2026. This move followed rumours that circulated last year after Nissan's performance declined significantly. The two companies…