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Car Market Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s car sales bounce back as EV sales surge

Indonesia's February passenger car sales increased by 12.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY). MARKET OVERVIEW Data released by the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) revealed that new passenger car sales in Indonesia reached…

Antonina JosonMarch 18, 2026

Electric Vehicles Southeast Asia

BYD to expand retail network and set up flagship store in Malaysia

BYD’s official Malaysian distributor, BYD Sime Motors will expand its current retail network and open a flagship store named “BYD Mansion” in 2026. CURRENT NETWORK BYD Sime Motors’ current network…

Antonina JosonMarch 11, 2026

News Southeast Asia

VinFast to supply fleet of 20,000 vehicles to Indonesia

VinFast has agreed to supply two companies in Indonesia with a fleet of 10,000 vehicles each A FLEET OF 20,000 Vietnamese EV maker VinFast Auto signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)…

Antonina JosonMarch 11, 2026

Electric Vehicles News Southeast Asia

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

Car Market Electric Vehicles News

Australia’s EV market share climbs to 11.8%

Battery electric vehicle (EV) sales accounted for 11.8 per cent of Australia’s new car market in February 2026, with 7,715 EVs sold during the month. Data from the Federal Chamber…

Anby AlcomendasMarch 11, 2026

News Sustainability

Industry groups launch campaign to keep EV tax discount

A coalition of automotive and finance organisations has launched a campaign urging the Federal Government to retain Australia’s Electric Car Discount as the policy undergoes review. The campaign, titled “Keep the EV Tax Discount”, includes…

Anby AlcomendasMarch 11, 2026

News Sustainability

NZ reviews future of Clean Car Standard

The New Zealand government is considering whether to retain, modify, or potentially scrap the Clean Car Standard as part of a broader review of vehicle emissions policy. Transport Minister Chris…

Anby AlcomendasMarch 11, 2026

Car Market Electric Vehicles News

New EV registrations in NZ pass 100,000

New Zealand has reached a new milestone in the shift toward lower-emission transport, with registrations of NZ-new battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles surpassing 100,000. The Motor Industry Association (MIA)…

Anby AlcomendasMarch 11, 2026

Education Fleet Management

Fleet Insurance Costs Are Rising — Here’s the Metric That Will Decide Your Renewal

Fleet insurance conditions across Australia have shifted. Premium increases, tighter underwriting, and reduced insurer appetite mean one number now carries more weight than ever: Loss ratio. For fleet leaders, this…

Monalisa MarinMarch 11, 2026