Announced on October 13, 2025, Hyundai Motor Group has established a new Corporate Lab within its Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS), in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).
Situated inside the Group’s p

Announced on October 9, 2025, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded an SGD 8.14 million contract to a consortium of MKX Technologies, MOGOX (Zhidao Network Technology, Beijing), and BYD (Singapore) to pilot Level 4 autonomous electric buses.
Starting in the second half of 2026, six 16-seat autonomous

On September 23, 2025, Thailand’s SET-listed AAPICO Hitech PCL (AH) announced the establishment of a new fully owned subsidiary in Singapore.
The new entity, Able Investment (2025) Pte. Ltd., is structured as a holding company with a registered capital of SGD 1 million (approximately THB 25.5 million).
The establishm

Announced on September 22, 2025, WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) and Grab will roll out Ai.R, Singapore’s first consumer-facing autonomous shuttle service, in Punggol. 
The service will operate 11 WeRide vehicles, five-seater GXRs and eight-seater Robobuses, along two fixed routes connecting residential areas to key hubs such a

On September 20, 2025, Pony.ai, a global frontrunner in autonomous driving, announced its expansion into Singapore in partnership with ComfortDelGro, the nation’s largest transportation service provider. 
Initially, the autonomous mobility service will operate on designated routes in the Punggol area. Launch is expec

On September 17, 2025, Proton officially re-entered the Singapore market with the launch of Proton e.Mas 7 electric SUV, distributed locally by Vincar Group, marking the Malaysian brand’s first return in over 10 years.
In Singapore, the e.Mas 7 is available in two variants, reflecting the Malaysian lineup: the Prime

On September 12, StarCharge presented its V2G Products at IAA Mobility 2025 to accelerate the expansion of its products in European markets. It is looking forward to joining forces with all partners to accelerate the green energy transition and a sustainable, zero-carbon future.
StarCharge has been deeply engaged in

On September 8, GIRAFFEVISION announced that it will present its latest HUD solutions and immersive visual interaction experiences at IAA Mobility 2025. It will present GIRAFFEVISION HUD 2.0, designed to reduce driver distraction and serve as an advanced alternative to traditional instrument clusters. HUD 2.0 feature

On August 26, Permanent Magnets Limited (PML) announced that its subsidiary Quantum Magnetics Private Limited (QMPL) has signed a joint venture agreement with Lorentic Pte. Ltd. (Lorentic). Lorentic and PML will hold 49.02% shares each in the joint venture. 
The JV will set up the Neodymium magnet assemblies’ plants.

On August 18, NIO announced its plans to enter Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica in 2025 and 2026. In Singapore, NIO will partner with Wearnes Automotive, a leading luxury automotive retailer in the Asia-Pacific region. Starting in 2026, the two parties will introduce small, smart high-end EV, firefly, in Singapo

On August 12, 2025, WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) announced that its Founder and CEO, Dr. Tony Han, has joined Singapore’s 17-member Steering Committee on Autonomous Vehicles (AV), chaired by the Acting Transport Minister. 
The committee brings together representatives from government, academia, industry, and labor to shape p

Announced on August 5, 2025, HDFX served as the official event organizer for the launch of EcoSwift’s Battery Charge and Swap Station (BCSS), the first public charging and battery-swap station for electric heavy commercial vehicles in Singapore.
Held in Tuas, the immersive event featured a life-sized 3D replica of th

On July 29, 2025, Jiangxi Jiangling Group New Energy Vehicle (JMEV) inaugurated its Singapore showroom and introduced the right-hand-drive ELIGHT, signaling a key advancement in its Southeast Asian expansion. The event was attended by senior JMEV executives and local partner Valor Auto.
The ELIGHT offers a 2750 mm wh

On July 25, 2025, AVATR made its official debut in Singapore with the launch of the AVATR 11, priced from SGD 278,999. The brand also displayed the exclusive AVATR 012, limited to only 700 units worldwide, highlighting its commitment to premium electric mobility.
AVATR is a premium intelligent EV brand under the Chan

Announced on July 17, 2025, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) has launched Southeast Asia’s first fully driverless Robobus service at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), Singapore, operating without a safety officer on board. 
Approved by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) after a year of safe trials, the Robobus now serves the public o

Announced on July 16, 2025, BYD has unveiled the Sealion 6 DM-i, its first plug-in hybrid SUV in Singapore, with a special launch price of SGD 212,888.
Designed to balance performance, efficiency, and comfort, the Sealion 6 DM-i delivers a premium driving experience. Its sleek design is highlighted by signature doubl

On July 9, 2025, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced further progress in expanding EV charging infrastructure at non-landed private residences (NLPRs).
To date, the LTA has co-funded the installation of 2,000 EV chargers across 673 NLPRs under the EV Common Charger Grant (ECCG), which aims to acceler

Announced on July 8, 2025, Grab and Korean autonomous tech company Autonomous A2Z (A2Z) launched their first pilot of an autonomous electric shuttle bus in Singapore. The bus will transport Grab employees between the company’s one-north headquarters and the nearby MRT station, operating on a fixed 3.9 km route.
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Announced on May 28, 2025, Kia has officially launched the new all-electric EV5 in Singapore, marking a significant milestone as the first Kia vehicle assembled locally at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS).
Behind every EV5 is a next-generation, intelligent cell-based manufacturing system,