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Domestic car sales in Thailand experienced a glimmer of hope in April, marking a 1% year-on-year increase—the first boost in nearly two years, as reported by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). This slight recovery comes as a welcome surprise amid a…
Citroen India has made its foray into the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle market with the introduction of the C3 hatchback. Customers will have the opportunity to equip this model with a retrofitted CNG kit through the company’s certified retrofit…
Rezvani, a boutique manufacturer of exotic automobiles, has made a name for itself by designing vehicles reminiscent of fighter jets. The brand has recently unveiled its latest creation, the Rezvani Knight, a car modelled after the Lamborghini Urus. Notably,…
Royal Enfield, a leading motorcycle brand, has announced its foray into the electric motorcycle market with the introduction of its new brand, Flying Flea. The first model under this brand will be the C6, scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of the…
The latest sales figures reveal a significant dip in vehicle sales, with a total of 20,766 passenger vehicles sold in April—evidently a 7% decline compared to March. The commercial vehicle sector mirrored this trend, seeing sales drop to 8,619 units, also…
In an electrifying twist in the automotive landscape, BYD has officially claimed the title of Singapore’s top-selling car brand for the first time this year, outpacing Japanese giant Toyota. With its sights firmly set on global expansion, the Chinese electric…
VinFast, Vietnam’s rising star in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, is gearing up to revolutionize the automotive landscape in the Philippines. In an exciting announcement, the company revealed a partnership with four key Philippine firms to roll out over…
Vietnam’s electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is revving up its presence in the Philippines with an ambitious plan to establish over 100 authorized service centers by 2025. This initiative is the result of a strategic partnership with four significant…
Honda Vietnam is riding a wave of success, announcing substantial sales growth for April across both its motorcycle and automobile divisions. The figures reveal an impressive year-on-year increase of 6.9% in motorcycle sales and a remarkable 18.9% in car…
Proton Makes a Charge into Singapore’s EV Market In a strategic comeback, Malaysia’s national carmaker Proton is re-entering the Singaporean automotive scene after a decade, unveiling its first electric vehicle, the e.MAS 7. Set to start at approximately…
Luxury automaker addresses claims stemming from a controversial incident involving a customer’s vehicle Mercedes-Benz is taking a proactive stance in response to recent allegations concerning an incident involving a customer’s S 450 L that caught fire. The…
Legal Proceedings Delayed for Duy Manh vs. Mercedes-Benz Amid Controversial Fire Incident In a notable turn of events, the Go Vap District People’s Court in Ho Chi Minh City has postponed a hearing involving renowned singer Duy Manh and automotive giant…
VinFast Sees Strong Revenue Growth Amid Global Market Challenges Company Reports Significant Increases in Deliveries and Revenue VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has demonstrated impressive revenue growth in its unaudited financial…
Ducati Vietnam will close its Hanoi showroom – the only one serving northern Vietnam – on Tuesday, citing market challenges. While the Hanoi dealership would cease operations, Ducati would continue to offer maintenance and repair services in the city, a…
Honda has launched its first electric scooter produced in Vietnam, the ICON e:, after years of dominating the gasoline-powered motorbike segment. The bike was introduced to the media on Thursday and will hit the market early next month, when its prices will…
Volvo has unveiled its first all-electric sedan, the ES90 for the global market. Built on the carmaker’s SPA2 platform, the ES90 is the sixth all-electric model in Volvo’s portfolio after the EX90, EM90, EX40, EC40 and EX30. The carmaker has stated that the…
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