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Grab and May Mobility collaborate on next-gen autonomous mobility in Southeast Asia
On October 23, 2025, May Mobility, Inc., a leading autonomous vehicle (AV) developer, and Grab Holdings Limited, Southeast Asia’s largest superapp, revealed a multi-year collaboration to bring AV services to the region. As part of the deal, Grab is investing in May Mobility to support its growth beyond the U.S. and J
Suzuki maintains 2025 car sales target in Thailand amid slow market, plans new models for ASEAN
Reported on September 26, 2025, Suzuki Motor Thailand maintained its target of selling 8,000 vehicles in 2025, up around 41% YoY.
At the launch of the all-new Fronx, the company expressed hope that Thailand’s new government will introduce stimulus measures to revive consumer spending. It also urged banks and finance
Charge+ joins XPeng to expand high-powered EV Superchargers in Southeast Asia
Announced on September 23, 2025, Charge+ has teamed up with XPENG Motors to roll out a network of high-powered supercharging stations across Southeast Asia.
The partnership plans at least 20 DC supercharging hubs in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, offering up to 480kW DC power. XPENG EVs with 5C Superch
ABTC 2025 held in Thailand, positioning ASEAN as hub for battery innovation / clean energy future
On August 28–29, 2025, the 3rd ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC 2025) took place in Phuket, Thailand, organized by the Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association (TESTA) with support from ENTEC and NSTDA. The event served as a key platform for advancing ASEAN’s battery and energy storage industry, with a
Subaru sales plunge 64% in H1 2025 in Philippines, Forester Hybrid expected to drive recovery
Reported on August 28, 2025, Motor Image Philippines has faced a challenging 2025, with Subaru vehicle sales in the Philippines dropping 64% YoY in H1 2025, according to parent Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL). Exact numbers were not disclosed in TCIL’s interim results.
The brand attributes the decline to prefe
IPG Automotive expands in ASEAN through AVeTS partnership
Reported on August 27, 2025, Malaysia-based Automated Vehicle Test Solution (AVeTS) Sdn. Bhd. has distributed IPG Automotive’s simulation solutions in the ASEAN region since June 2025, offering local technical support and direct access to software and hardware.
IPG Automotive’s CarMaker platform enables virtual testi
WeRide and Grab partner to deploy Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles across Southeast Asia
Announced on August 15, 2025, Grab committed to a strategic equity investment in WeRide to accelerate the rollout of Level 4 Robotaxis and autonomous shuttles across Southeast Asia.
The partnership aims to integrate WeRide’s autonomous technology into Grab’s fleet management, enhance operational efficiency, and suppo
HESB–HFC form New Energy Asia JV to drive EV charging advancements in Malaysia and ASEAN
Announced on June 13, 2025, New Energy Asia Sdn. Bhd, a newly-formed joint venture between HICOM Engineering Sdn Bhd (HESB) (a DRB-HICOM subsidiary) and Hangzhou Flash Charging New Energy Co Ltd (HFC) (a Lotus Technology Inc. subsidiary), has launched a comprehensive range of high-quality EV charging equipment for Ma
ASEAN agrees not to retaliate on U.S. Tariffs; Seeks deeper EV and Chip cooperation
On April 10, 2025, Thailand’s Commerce Ministry joined a special ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting via teleconference with all 10 member states and Timor-Leste.
Led by Malaysia, the meeting addressed President Trump’s tariff policy. ASEAN agreed not to retaliate, issued an 8-point joint statement, and launched the ASE
Grab joins 4 tech firms to study autonomous vehicles in Southeast Asia
Announced on March 10, 2025, Grab has signed MoUs with 4 prominent autonomous technology firms: Autonomous A2Z, Motional, WeRide, and Zelos.
These partnerships aim to study the impact and potential role of autonomous vehicles (AVs) within Southeast Asia’s unique transportation landscape to enhance the transportation
Chery ready to export vehicles from Malaysia to Southeast Asian market in 2025
Reported on February 19, 2025, Chery Corporate Malaysia Sdn Bhd revealed its plans to start vehicle exports to the Southeast Asian market in 2025, making it the first Chinese automaker to export from Malaysia.
In the initial phase, exports to Vietnam will include Jaecoo ICE and PHEV models, which will be followed by
AAF: Philippines notes 2nd highest growth in auto production among ASEAN countries in Jan-Nov 2024
Reported on February 11, 2025, data released by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Automotive Federation (AAF) showed that the Philippines posted the second fastest growth in motor vehicle output in ASEAN during January to November 2024 with 116,650 units, an increase of 14.7% YoY.
Myanmar posted the
Grab – BYD enter regional partnership to expand EV fleet offering across Southeast Asia
Announced on January 15, 2025, Grab and BYD have formed a regional partnership to expand access to up to 50,000 BYD electric vehicles (EVs) to Grab’s driver-partners across Southeast Asia, while increasing the availability of green vehicles to Grab users.
Both parties will also collaborate to facilitate deep IoT inte
Holoride, Germany secures investment from Fuel Ventures Asia, Singapore to drive B2B expansion in Asian market
On December 18, Holoride Technologies Group Pte. Ltd., a provider of motion-based in-car applications from Germany, secured investment from Fuel Ventures Asia, Singapore. The investment supports Holoride's transition to a B2B model, its expansion to platforms such as smartphones, tablets, wearables, and infotainment
Hyundai Autoever – MapmyIndia’s JV to provide vehicle maps and navigation services to Southeast Asia
Announced on December 16, 2024, Hyundai Autoever will work with MapmyIndia to provide high-quality vehicle maps and navigation services to Southeast Asia.
Through their joint venture, PT Terra Link Technologies, established in Jakarta, Indonesia, Hyundai Autoever plans to build maps for 6 countries, including Indone
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