industrial sites, where almost all fast chargers are rated at 120 kW or higher. Looking ahead, Charge+ aims to deploy 30,000 charging points globally by 2030, supported by an SGD 21 million green loan from DBS Bank in 2024, while developing a 5,000 km cross-border charging corridor across Southeast Asia. (From Charge+ press release dated March 30, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

NORMA Group, Germany, to cut 400 jobs worldwide by 2028 On March 31, NORMA Group announced that it will cut 400 jobs worldwide by 2028. The company plans to generate annual savings of up to EUR 42 million by 2028 compared to the 2024 cost base. The Group optimized its global footprint over the past year. In the Asia-Pacific region. The company consolidated its production sites in China and its distribution centers in Australia.  In the Americas,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

. Founded in September 2025 as a spin-off from Continental’s automotive division, the European company focuses on developing intelligent, connected, and software-driven vehicle technologies. Its Thailand operations aim to strengthen collaboration with local partners and customers across Southeast Asia. The company operates through four primary divisions: Autonomous and Commercial Mobility (ACM), Architecture and Network Solutions (ANS), Safety ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

PLANET and NV Gotion reach MOU for EV and energy storage partnership in Thailand Announced on March 26, 2026, Planet Communication Asia PCL (PLANET) and NV Gotion Co., Ltd. (NV Gotion) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 20 for the joint development of electric vehicle (EV) solutions and battery energy storage systems (BESS), supporting clean energy adoption in Thailand and the ASEAN region and contributing to PLANET’s New...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

tional investment of over THB 4 billion by Triumph Motorcycles (Thailand) Co., Ltd. to expand production capacity for motorcycles above 500 cc, including engines and major components, at its Amata City Industrial Estate facility in Chonburi. Around 95% of output will be exported to the UK and other Asian markets, with the remainder for domestic sales. Triumph has operated in Thailand since 2009, with total investment exceeding THB 13 billion acro...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

holding company, ARCHION Corporation, on April 1. The companies explained that the exchange of directors is not essential for the business integration, but its purpose is to strengthen the ARCHION group’s governance. On April 1, Mr. Robert Peter Duerst (54 years old), who worked for Daimler Truck Asia, will join Hino as a director. Mr. Duerst will also become ARCHION’s Management Strategy and PMI Project Officer. Hino’s Business Integration...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

ion motors of electric vehicles (EVs) into oxides with a purity of more than 99.5%, and then reducing them to metals with a purity of 99.9%.  Posco International will also make a full-scale effort to build a global raw material procurement system through investments in overseas bases. In Southeast Asia, the company plans to promote a rare earth separation and refining project totaling USD 30 million (JPY 4.76 billion) with a Malaysian company, a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

res, and Zoho, among others, makes performance electric motorcycles, i.e., the F77 and X-47 Crossover, and currently operates over 40 experience centres nationally, with a target of 100 cities by the end of 2026. Ultraviolette also exports to 12 European countries and plans to expand further across Asia and Latin America. Based on Ultraviolette Automotive's press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Neapco, US, completes acquisition of IFA Group, Germany On March 26, Neapco Holdings LLC announced the official close of its acquisition of IFA Group, uniting two driveline organizations with deep technical expertise and distinctive product portfolios. The acquisition will support the evolving needs of customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, with annual sales approaching USD 2 billion. The unified organization enhances Neapco’s abilit...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

-up in rhetoric from both sides, and greater uncertainty over energy supply. Since the G LVSF publication, we have lowered the global market forecast by around 400-500k units, with this split between further downward revisions to the Middle East, as well as lowering other regions such as Europe and Asia to account for some impact from higher energy prices. This new, relatively more cautious market position will underpin our forthcoming production...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

BIMS 2026: NIO firefly RHD EV launched in Thailand, Thonburi BlueSky named distributor Announced on March 24, 2026, NIO’s high-end small EV brand firefly entered the Thai market at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), launching its right-hand drive (RHD) model from THB 799,000. Thailand becomes its second RHD market in Southeast Asia after Singapore, with both serving as key regional anchors. firefly has appointed Thonburi BlueSky ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Jiuzi taps into Vietnam with plan for over 100 electric trucks, continues Southeast Asia expansion Announced on March 23, 2026, Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: JZXN) has secured initial agreements with partners in Vietnam and plans to supply more than 100 electric heavy-duty trucks, signaling its move into the Southeast Asian commercial EV market. Vietnam’s economic growth and increasing focus on sustainable transport make it a key market for the...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

The National Auto Parts Industry (INA) warned that the situation could also influence the availability and pricing of certain raw materials and strategic metals used in automotive components. Companies are monitoring developments closely and strengthening communication with suppliers in Europe and Asia to mitigate potential disruptions. Industry representatives indicated that longer shipping routes, higher fuel consumption and increased insuranc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

BOI promotes Thailand’s EV and battery opportunities to investors during March Hong Kong roadshow Announced on March 13, 2026, Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) highlighted EV and battery supply chain opportunities at The Battery Show Asia 2026 in Hong Kong during its roadshow held from March 11 to 12, which also featured the “Thailand: Investment Gateway and Global Talent Hub” seminar. The BOI Secretary General emphasized Thailand’s...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Faurecia Clarion Electronics Headquarters will be located in Japan. The move involves relocating key decision makers who were previously based in the company’s offices in Japan and France. This organizational change aims to ensure regulatory compliance, reinforce FORVIA’s presence in Japan and Asia, and support the company’s ongoing transformation to improve agility and governance in line with its long-term global objectives. (From a press...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

t achieving cross-industry “co-creation.”TPR is advancing its global operations in the powertrain segment, centered on three core product groups - piston rings (see photo 2), cylinder liners (photo 3), and valve seats and valve guides (sintered products)—across Japan, China, India, Southeast Asia, and North and South America. At the same time, the company is pursuing strategic initiatives toward 2030 in its frontier segment, which includes...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

ayong facility is being used to circumvent tariffs by routing exports through Thailand. The response comes as the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) investigates global “excess capacity” under Section 301, including concerns over final vehicle assembly shifting to Southeast Asia. BYD said its Thai plant mainly serves domestic and selected export markets, not the U.S. Its Asia-Pacific auto sales general manager said the co...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

NVIDIA GTC 2026: WeRide targets Southeast Asia growth with Robotaxi GXR and Grab On March 16, 2026, WeRide presented its Robotaxi GXR at NVIDIA GTC 2026 and outlined plans to expand its rollout in Southeast Asia, a core growth market, in partnership with Grab.  The model is based on NVIDIA’s DRIVE Hyperion platform with the AGX Thor chip and WeRide’s HPC 3.0 system, lowering autonomous system costs by 50% and total ownership costs by 84%, su...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

units for BYD; 40,852 units for Geely; 28,304 units for Chery; 20,393 units for Tesla China; 14,138 units for SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle; 9,769 units for Leapmotor; 9,568 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 8,888 units for Dongfeng Motor Corporation; 6,031 units for Changan Auto; 4,918 units for Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific; 3,978 units for smart; 3,648 units for XPeng; 3,544 units for Polestar; 1,742 units for Changan Mazda; 1,626 units for Great Wall Motor;...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

spots and brings 360° visibility around the trailer for incident review, driver coaching, and operational follow-up. The Netradyne and HT LinkVue integration is now available to all fleets with commercial trailers. Netradyne empowers thousands of commercial fleets across North America, Europe, and Asia to reduce risk, improve driver performance. (Netradyne release on March 12, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14