Minjun ParkAutomotive
Chinese Automakers Surge Overseas as Domestic EV Sales Slip in July
Exports of Chinese electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles climbed 147.8 per cent in July while home market deliveries fell 5 per cent.
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Minjun ParkAutomotive
BYD and Bus Cap Plan Electric Commercial Vehicle Plant in Malaysia
The Shenzhen agreement evaluates a local assembly plant in Perak alongside potential regional exports of electric buses and trucks across Southeast Asia.
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
FAW Toyota Launches Updated bZ5 Electric SUV in China
The 2027 model brings software and powertrain updates to Toyota’s entry coupe SUV, which currently starts at 129,800 yuan.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
Chinese EV Makers Face Rising Component Costs as AI Drains Supply
Memory chips and circuit boards are seeing price spikes and supply deficits of up to 30 per cent as tech hardware suppliers prioritize data centre clients.
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
Nissan Streamlines Vehicle Engineering to Match Fast Chinese Product Cycles
The Yokohama automaker is standardizing powertrains and vehicle software across model lines to counter Chinese competitors launching cars in two years.
Sarah ChenAutomotive
Hyundai Opens Pre-Sales for China-Built Ioniq V Sedan from $17,680
The mid-size electric vehicle carries an 800-volt charging architecture and CATL batteries ahead of an official showroom debut in September.
Sarah ChenAutomotive
China’s Chery Automobile to Open UK Research and Development Centre This Year
Chinese car manufacturer Chery Automobile is establishing a new research and development centre in the United Kingdom, set to open in late autumn 2026. The facility will be located at UTAC Millbrook in Bedfordshire, focusing on vehicle chassis and…
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Xiaomi SU7 Electric Vehicle Surpasses Half Million Deliveries Amid Strong EV Sales
Xiaomi’s SU7 electric vehicle has achieved a significant milestone, exceeding 500,000 unit deliveries. This strong performance highlights the rapidly expanding electric vehicle market, particularly within Asia, as tech giants venture into automotive…
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
Asian EV Sales Surge Amidst Global Oil Price Hike and Policy Shifts
Electric vehicle sales are experiencing a global surge, particularly across Asia, driven by rising oil prices following geopolitical tensions. Countries like South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Malaysia are seeing significant increases in EV…
Wei ZhangReal Estate
Fire Engulfs Cars at Kuala Lumpur’s KL Gateway Mall
A fire broke out in the parking garage of KL Gateway Mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on August 17, 2026. The incident resulted in the destruction of a BMW and damage to a Perodua Axia, though no injuries were reported.
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Premium Automobiles Faces $9,400 Fine Following Audi Service Center Explosion in Singapore
Singapore’s car retailer Premium Automobiles has been issued a fine of SGD12,000 (approximately US$9,400) following a significant explosion at its Audi service center, which left a gaping hole in a wall and prompted the evacuation of around 100 people. On…
Sarah ChenAutomotive
Tata Motors Take A Dig At Mahindra As Nexon EV Crosses 35,000 Unit Sales
Tata Motors recently announced that its popular Nexon EV has crossed the 35,000 unit sales mark. Tata Motors posted the achievement on its social media channels, while also taking a dig at the upcoming Mahindra XUV400. Tata Motors posted an image that read…
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Mercedes Readies Plants To Produce Electric Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz is adjusting its network of plants to manufacture a new range of luxury electric vehicles as it prepares to switch to electric by the end of the decade. Mercedes aims to halve CO2 emissions per passenger car over the life cycle by the end of…
Maria Santos
New CarPlay Update Is Classic Apple Before It Invades A New Product Category
The funny thing about Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) was that the most interesting piece of software the Cupertino-based giant showcased may not reach the hands of consumers till 2024. And no, it isn’t the much-talked-about VR and augmented…
Minjun ParkAutomotive
REE Unveils Leopard, A Fully Autonomous Concept Vehicle
REE Automotive revealed its autonomous concept vehicle based on a brand new ultra-modular EV platform design. The full-scale concept is geared for customers including last-mile autonomous and electric delivery companies, delivery fleet operators, e-retailers,…
Maria SantosAutomotive
Android Automotive Will Be In 10 Cars By End Of 2021
Google has already announced at wireless Android Auto is soon going to be going to a legion of cars by mainstream manufacturers. At Google IO 2021, it also announced a new digital car key feature that works via NFC and ultra-wideband. It is also saying that…