On May 18, Dongfeng Forthing launched a New Energy business vehicle of the Lingzhi sub-brand. This makes Lingzhi a brand offering fuel-, electricity-, and gas-based multi-energy business vehicles below CNY 100,000.
The new model is available in one battery electric and three range-extended electric variants. The batt

On May 15, Leapmotor launched the 2026 C10 midsize SUV. The model is available in three battery electric and two range-extended electric variants, with prices ranging from CNY 122,800 to CNY 142,800.
Adopting a technological and natural aesthetic exterior design, the 2026 C10 offers six exterior color and two interio

On May 19, Mitsubishi Motors announced that it has decided not to proceed with an investment in Ampere. 
The company remains committed to exploring potential avenues for continued collaboration, including the potential OEM vehicles provided by Renault and Ampere.
Mitsubisi Motors announced the maximum investment of E

Announced on May 16, 2025, DeepWay has recently signed a distribution agreement with a key partner in Thailand and secured its first batch of orders in the market.
A key focus of the collaboration was DeepWay’s right-hand-drive electric trucks and power trailer models. The company presented the Thai delegation with a

Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) announced that new car sales of 60,527 units in April increased by 1.0% over the same month in 2024. PV (passenger vehicles) sales increased 1.5% to 55,971 units. CV (commercial vehicles) sales decreased 4.6% to 4,556 units.
New car sales for the first four months of 2025 decrea

Announced on May 15, 2025, PT Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (HMMI) recently hosted the Hyundai EV Ecosystem Tour 2025, showcasing its role in Indonesia’s first fully integrated EV production ecosystem alongside HLI Green Power, and Hyundai Energy Indonesia (HEI).
Hyundai highlighted its local EV manufacturing

On May 14, 2025, Thailand-based AAPICO Hitech PCL (AH) presented its consolidated financial results for Q1 of fiscal year 2025, ended March 31, 2025.
Total revenue declined by 9.9% YoY to THB 6,830.6 million, while sales and service income alone dropped 9.5% to THB 6,746.2 million, primarily due to a 5.8% decrease in

On May 18, Nissan Mexicana issued a press release addressing rumors about the closure of two of its plants in the country.
Nissan stated that these rumors are purely speculative and not based on official information. The company also emphasized the consolidation of production for the Nissan Frontier/Nissan Navara pic

Announced on May 19, 2025, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) will suspend promotion for certain business types, particularly those at risk of oversupply or with potential environmental impacts.
The suspension, either full or partial, affects sectors such as specific vehicle parts manufacturing, including lead-ac

Announced on May 17, 2025, Vingroup’s subsidiary Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM), the operator of Xanh SM, Southeast Asia’s first all-electric ride-hailing service, has officially launched the Xanh SM Platform in Laos.
Laos is GSM’s second international market after Vietnam, and the expansion marks a key milestone

Announced on May 16, 2025, Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam (HTV) reported total sales of 4,470 vehicles in April 2025, up 4.5% YoY.
The Hyundai Creta led the sales chart with 1,059 units sold, followed by the Hyundai Accent with 568 units, and the Hyundai Tucson in third place with 506 units. Next in the rankings were the

Reported on May 19, 2025, Chinese EV battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is expected to begin production in Indonesia by March 2026, according to Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources.
CATL has already secured offtake agreements with buyers in Europe and the U.S.

On May 16, it was reported that German company Knipping Automotive inaugurated its third facility in Huamantla, Tlaxcala.
This inauguration is part of an expansion involving nearly MXN 350 million and the creation of 150 formal jobs. The plant specializes in high-performance plastic solutions for the automotive indus

On May 19, BYD announced the launch of Brazil’s largest and most innovative EV charging network through a strategic partnership with EZVolt and Tupi Mobilidade.
The initiative introduces the country’s first integrated EV charging platform, allowing BYD drivers to access thousands of charging stations from multiple pr