The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has downgraded the Proton X90’s safety rating from 5 stars to 1 star following the removal of several safety features. Foregoing…
Antonina JosonMarch 25, 2026
New car sales and vehicle production both declined by 20 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in Malaysia for the month of February. General overview Data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) revealed that both sales…
Antonina JosonMarch 25, 2026
Thailand Post will adopt electric vehicles (EVs) across its last-mile delivery fleet, replacing existing fuel-powered vehicles. Fuel for electricity To conserve fuel, Thailand Post is converting its current fuel-powered fleet of…
Antonina JosonMarch 25, 2026
Australia’s used car market declined by 4.3 per cent decline in February, with 213,856 vehicles sold during the month. The latest Automotive Insights Report from the Australian Automotive Dealer Association and AutoGrab shows sales…
Anby AlcomendasMarch 18, 2026
Vehicle safety bodies are encouraging carmakers to reintroduce physical buttons for key in-vehicle controls, citing concerns that touchscreen-heavy dashboards may increase driver distraction. The organisations say future safety assessments will reward vehicles that…
Anby AlcomendasMarch 18, 2026
Australia’s battery materials recovery industry could grow into a $6.9 billion sector by 2050 as electric vehicle battery volumes increase, according to a new national industry report. The report, commissioned by the…
Anby AlcomendasMarch 18, 2026
Nearly all electric vehicle owners in New Zealand say they would buy another EV, according to new research from Consumer NZ. The organisation’s latest car reliability and satisfaction survey found that 96 per…
Anby AlcomendasMarch 18, 2026
BYD Group is the latest company to join the automotive standards body, International Automotive Task Force or IATF. WHAT IS THE IATF? The IATF is a “group of automotive manufacturers and their respective…
Antonina JosonMarch 18, 2026
Fuel prices in Vietnam remain volatile even after government measures cut prices last week. PRICE FLUCTUATIONS From 5 to 14 March, Vietnam’s fuel prices changed as much as five times; four of which…
Antonina JosonMarch 18, 2026
