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

BYD, Proton, Tesla lead Malaysia’s EV registrations (by brand) in first 2 months of 2025 Reported on March 10, 2025, the data released by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia in the first 2 months of 2025.  BYD took the top place with 1,139 units registered, followed by Proton with 1,001 units of the eMas 7. Tesla ranked third with 456 units, followed by BMW (311 units), XPeng (155 un...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

BMW planning to grow 6% in Chilean market in 2025 On February 24, BMW reaffirmed its commitment to the Latin American market, particularly in Chile, where it aims to grow by 6% in 2025. Despite a challenging 2024 for the Chilean automotive industry, BMW maintained its leadership in the premium segment, selling over 2,700 units, achieving a 0.9% market share, and increasing sales by 4% compared to 2023. MINI, also part of BMW Group, sold over 300 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

9% to 8,029 units (9.6% market share), BMW sales dropped 20.1% to 4,724 units (5.6% share), Ford sales plummeted 24.2% to 4,433 units (5.3% share), Peugeot sales surged 28.1% to 4,264 units (5.1% share) and Kia sales fell 3.2% to 4,257 units (5.1% share). The best-selling cars in February 2025 were MINI Cooper (2,074 units), Tesla Model 3 (1,990 units), Tesla Model Y (1,861 units), VW Golf (1,688 units) and VW Tiguan (1,635 units). Compared to la...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

BYD and state government ministry in Mexico sign MoU to boost electromobility On February 25, it was announced that Nuevo León’s state Ministry of Economy and BYD signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate access to electric and hybrid vehicles for drivers using ride-hailing platforms such as Uber and Didi. Through this agreement, operators will have the opportunity to acquire vehicles like the BYD Dolphin Mini EV and BYD King DM-I, co...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

SGMW launches Hongguang MINI EV 4-Door hatchback On February 22, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) launched the Hongguang MINI EV 4-Door hatchback. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 44,800 to CNY 50,800. The exterior and interior designs of the Hongguang MINI EV 4-Door are sweet and cute. For interior space, the model adopts a 4-door 4-seater design and offers a trunk volume of 123L. It measures 3,256mm long, 1,510mm wide...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

Wuling signs MOU with PT PLN’s subsidiary for EV charging stations in Indonesia Announced on February 22, 2025, PT PLN (Persero), through its subsidiary, PT Haleyora Power, signed an MOU with PT SGMW Motor Indonesia (Wuling) to provide easy home charging services for Wuling EV owners within a maximum of 7 days from the date of submission, accelerating development of the EV ecosystem in Indonesia. The signing of the MoU was carried out on the si...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

BMW UK reevaluates plans for MINI EV production amid industry uncertainty On February 22, multiple sources reported that BMW is reconsidering its plan to restart battery-electric Mini production in the UK due to uncertainties in the automotive industry. This marks a shift from its 2023 announcement, where the company committed GBP 600 million to upgrade the Oxford plant for electric models, supported by a UK government grant. The production of EV...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/24

IIMS 2025: Honri Boma EV launched in Indonesia; Planned to be assembled in Tangerang Announced on February 18, 2025, PT Utomo International (UTOMOCORP) has launched the Honri Boma electric MPV in Indonesia at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS 2025). Priced from IDR 199 million (OTR Jakarta), the Honri Boma has a compact body that is suitable for big city streets and is agile. Its overall dimensions are (LWH) 3,517x 1,495x 1,660 mm and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

JPJ: BYD, Proton, BMW lead Malaysia’s EV registrations (by brand) in January 2025 Reported on February 12, 2025, the data released by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia in January 2025.  BYD topped the list with 505 units registered, followed by Proton with 421 units of the eMas 7. Third is BMW with 230 units, followed by Zeekr (101 units), Xpeng (81 units), MG (53 units), GWM (43 u...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

JPJ: Proton eMas 7 tops Malaysia’s EV registrations (by model) in January 2025 Reported on February 12, 2025, the latest data shared by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV models registered in Malaysia in January 2025.  Launched in December 2024, the Proton eMas 7 topped the list with 421 units registered. According to Proton, current bookings have exceeded 4,000 units. Local deliveries to customers have started ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

IIMS 2025: VinFast launches VF3 in Indonesia; Announces free charging for its EVs locally Announced on February 13, 2025, the VinFast VF 3 mini e-SUV has officially been opened for sales in Indonesia at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2025.  The VinFast VF 3 comes with compact dimensions of (LWH) 3,190x 1,679x 1,652 mm. With a range of 215 km on a full charge and a rapid charging capability from 10% to 70% in 36 minutes, this compa...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

urnaround its performance and create a leaner, more resilient business, outlining targets for fiscal year 2026 (FY 2026) and key initiatives. Nissan plans to optimize its cost structure and reduce fixed and variable costs by a total of approx. JPY 400 billion in FY 2026, which will reduce its break-even point in the automotive business in FY 2026 from 3.1 million units to 2.5 million units. This will enable a stable operating margin of 4%.  1) T...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14