Proton posts second-highest monthly sales of 2026 in July
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton recorded its second-best monthly sales performance of 2026 in July, delivering 18,442 vehicles, up 14.9% from June, driven by steady demand for its internal combustion engine (ICE) and electrified vehicle (xEV) models.
Govt mulls levy on EV sales to fund public charging network
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is considering imposing a levy on every electric vehicle (EV) sold to establish a fund for expanding Malaysia's public EV charging network, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.
Perodua slashes Axia prices by up to RM4,700
KUALA LUMPUR: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has reduced the price of its Axia model, Malaysia's most affordable compact car model, by up to RM4,700, effective immediately.
BYD July sales signal challenge to reach target
SHENZHEN: BYD Co Ltd's vehicle sales rose 22% in July year-on-year, kicking off a crucial second half (2H) where it needs to sharply lift shipments to meet its annual deliveries target.
China’s slow EVs register fast exports growth
IN a gated community outside Phoenix in the United States, a family rolls to the neighbourhood pool in a small, open-sided electric vehicle (EV). A rancher in Texas uses the same machine to haul feed across the property.
Proton-Geely collaboration strengthens Malaysia's automotive industry competitiveness
TANJONG MALIM: The strategic cooperation between Proton Holdings Bhd and Geely Holding Group continues to strengthen the position of the national car manufacturer in the automotive industry through technology transfer, intellectual property (IP) development, increased local content and a strengthened local vendor ecosystem.
Industry seeks clarity ahead of EV bike launch
Indonesia's plan to launch a national electric motorcycle brand within weeks is prompting industry players to seek clarity over the programme, as the government moves to redirect long-delayed purchase incentives for electric vehicles (EV) to the new initiative.
BMW to cut several thousand jobs in latest blow to German auto sector
BERLIN: BMW said on Wednesday it will cut several thousand jobs in Germany by the end of 2027 under a voluntary redundancy programme, the latest German carmaker to axe staff in response to squeezed profits and weak demand.
Auto sales likely to shift up a gear
The automotive sector is on track for a stronger second half of financial year 2026 (2H26) as improving demand, supportive government policies and rising adoption of electrified vehicles (EVs) help sustain sales momentum.
Automotive market on reset mode, not decline
Indonesia's automotive market is not in decline but undergoing a reset.
