GIIAS 2025: Daihatsu Indonesia prepares diverse lineup, highlights HEV and EV concepts Announced on July 23, 2025, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) will showcase 18 units at GIIAS 2025 in Jakarta (July 23–August 3), under the theme “The Future of Joyful Mobility.” The lineup includes commercially available models, concept cars, and upcoming releases. ADM revealed that the previously mentioned HEV to be brought to GIIAS will be the Rocky hybrid...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

BMW launches first-ever carbon footprint tracker in updated My BMW and MINI apps On July 21, BMW Group updated its My BMW App and MINI App to give users more ways to track and personalize their driving data. A key new feature lets drivers view their personal carbon footprint for the first time. This feature works with all types of BMW vehicles, i.e., gasoline, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric, and is launching in select European models. The car...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

JPJ reports Top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia in H1 2025 Reported on July 11, 2025, data from Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) revealed the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) brands registered in Malaysia during the first half of 2025. The top four rankings remained unchanged, with BYD leading the pack with 5,400 units registered. Proton followed in second place with 4,003 units of its eMas 7, while Tesla secured third with 2,397 unit...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

Six new EV models to be released in Japan in FY 2025 Japanese automakers will release an electric vehicle (EV) one after another in the fiscal year that ends in March 2026 (FY 2025). Six new Japanese EV models including three models jointly developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., and Suzuki Motor Corporation, will be released in FY 2025, which is more than the figure in FY 2022 when EVs debuted in the country. Honda Motor...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

BMW Group India sold 7,774 passenger vehicles in H1 2025 On July 3, BMW Group India reported that it sold 7,774 BMW and MINI vehicles, along with 2,569 motorcycles under BMW Motorrad during the January–June 2025 period. BMW accounted for 7,477 units and MINI for 297 units. The electric vehicle (EV) sales stood at 1,322 units, marking a 234% yoy increase over the same period last year. EVs now account for 18% of BMW Group India’s total passeng...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

equesting a 10 percent import tax rate for SKD units for a period of 12 months. Currently, SKD units are taxed at the same rate as fully imported electrified vehicles, with the rate set at 30% for hybrids, 28% for plug-in hybrids, and 25% for fully electric vehicles.  The request, currently under review by Camex, aims to ensure competitiveness during the first 12 months of SKD assembly operations. Without this reduction, BYD may continue importi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

X-Electrical vehicle enters Argentina On June 28, it was reported that the Italian-Chinese-Hong Kong company X-Electrical Vehicle (XEV) has entered the Argentine market with its mini electric model, the Yoyo Pro. It is designed in Italy and manufactured in China. The first units arrived in Buenos Aires, imported by Malek Fara’s company Black Sapphire, now the official representative of the brand in Argentina. The Yoyo Pro is a two-seater city c...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

Tata Motors, India launches Ace Pro mini truck with gasoline, CNG, and EV options On June 23, Tata Motors launched the all-new Tata Ace Pro, a four-wheel mini truck aimed at the small cargo mobility segment, priced at INR 399,000. The Ace Pro is available in three variants—gasoline, bi-fuel (CNG + gasoline), and electric. The gasoline variant features a 694cc engine delivering 30 bhp and 55 Nm of torque. The electric version is built on Tata Mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

ACMobility, Philippines launches its farthest EV charging station in Ilocos Norte Announced on June 13, 2025, ACMobility is operating at 96 locations across the Philippines as of May 2025, with a total of 226 EV charge points, and continues to expand. Among its latest additions are new charging sites in Makati, Paranaque, Bulacan, Pagudpud, Baguio, Antipolo, Cavite, Cebu, and Iloilo. ACMobility has recently opened its northernmost EV charging sta...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

VinFast delivers 11,496 EVs in Vietnam in May 2025 On June 11, 2025, VinFast reported delivering 11,496 electric vehicles in Vietnam in May 2025, bringing its YTD domestic sales to 56,187 EV units.The VF 5 remained the top-selling model for the month with 4,232 units. Close behind, the VF 3 mini SUV sold 3,950 units, while the VF 6 and VF 7 recorded sales of 1,393 and 773 units, respectively. Larger SUVs VF 8 and VF 9, along with service-focused ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

BYD, Proton, Tesla lead Malaysia’s EV Registrations (by brand) in January – May 2025 Reported on June 11, 2025, data from the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) revealed the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) brands registered in Malaysia between January and May 2025. BYD remained at the top with 4,355 units registered, followed by Proton with 3,399 units of the eMas 7 (excluding 233 units exported). Tesla came in third with 1,810 units, ahe...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

HARMAN debuts display powered by Samsung Neo QLED in Tata Harrier.ev On June 11, HARMAN, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced its new display will launch in the all-new Tata Harrier.ev, marking the first in-vehicle integration of Samsung’s proprietary Neo QLED technology, exclusively licensed to and optimized by HARMAN for automotive applications. The display delivers vivid colors and striking contrast that bring home-theate...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

BYD confident on approval to reduce import tariff on SKD vehicles to 10% in Brazil On May 30, BYD Brazil's VP Alexandre Baldy expressed confidence in the approval of the company’s request to reduce the import tariff on SKD (semi-knocked down) vehicles to 10% for the first 12 months of operation. The Dolphin Mini EV will be the first model assembled at the Camaçari plant, potentially followed by the hybrid Song Pro. While the Brazilian automoti...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

GSM expands in Laos with launch of Xanh SM Platform and 2 VinFast EV models 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 in GSM’s “Go Green Global” vision. After ov...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

BYD and Proton dominate Malaysia’s EV Registrations (by brand) in Jan–Apr 2025 Reported on May 14, 2025, data from the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia between January and April 2025.  BYD led the market with 3,207 units registered, followed by Proton with 2,537 units of the eMas 7. Tesla came in third with 735 units, ahead of BMW with 587 units, Denza with 395 units, XPeng with 380...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

Folofly and ASF enter into capital alliance to start OEM supply and joint development of commercial mini EVs An electric vehicle (EV) venture, Folofly Inc. (Folofly, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto Prefecture), announced on April 24 a capital alliance with a commercial mini-EV manufacturer, ASF Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo). The size of the investment in ASF has not been disclosed. This will allow Folofly to purchase the ASF 2.0 on an OEM basis, and the c...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

Renault opens reservations for all-electric 5 Turbo 3E On April 22, Renault opened reservations for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, a fully electric, high-performance “mini-supercar.” It features 540 hp, 4,800 Nm of torque, and an 800V system. Power comes from in-wheel motors, giving faster torque delivery than traditional EVs. Renault 5 Turbo 3E has a carbon-fibre body, weighs under 1,450 kg, and accelerates to 0–100 km/h in under 3.5 seconds. It...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

JPJ: Malaysia’s top 20 EV registrations (by brand) in Q1/2025 revealed; BYD, Proton, Tesla lead charge Reported on April 11, 2025, the data released by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) revealed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia in the first 3 months of 2025.  BYD led the market with 2,159 units registered, followed by Proton with 1,738 units of the eMas 7. Tesla secured third with 627 units, while BMW landed in fourth wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/15

BMW Group India sales grew by 7% in Q1 2025 On April 3, 2025, BMW Group India announced that it delivered 3,914 cars (BMW and MINI) and 1,373 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) between January and March 2025 (Q1), reflecting a 7% YoY growth. BMW sold 3,764 units, while MINI accounted for 150 units. Monthly sales in January, February, and March reached their highest-ever levels. In the electric vehicle (EV) segment, BMW delivered 646 BMW and MINI EVs in Q...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

BYD surpasses 100,000 sales milestone in Brazil since its arrival in 2022 On March 12, it was reported that BYD has sold 108,400 units in Brazil since its arrival in 2022. Around 75% of the vehicles were sold in 2024, when the Chinese company accelerated shipments in the country with the Mini Dolphin EV, the King sedan, and new versions of the Song and Yuan SUVs. The brand now offers 12 hybrid and electric models, including the Shark hybrid picku...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14