Electric Vehicles & Mobility

Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors explore merger

Japanese automakers Nissan Motor, Honda Motor and Mitsubishi Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the possibility of Mitsubishi Motors’ participation, involvement, and synergy sharing in relation to the business integration through the establishment of a joint holding company outlined in an MOU signed between Nissan and Honda.

TM, Perodua join forces to drive EV development in Malaysia

Malaysian telecommunications firm Telekom Malaysia (TM) has announced a strategic partnership with automaker Perodua to advance electric vehicle (EV) development, digital innovation, and sustainable growth in Malaysia.

Gentari partners CIMB to drive green mobility and value chain decarbonization across ASEAN

Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd has partnered local bank CIMB Group Holdings Berhad to drive green mobility and value chain decarbonization across ASEAN.

Nissan and Honda plan merger to maintain global competitiveness

Japanese multinational automobile manufacturers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor have officially began merger talks to maintain global competitiveness.

Analysts foresee increased localization investment in Malaysia’s EV sector next year

Analysts have foreseen electric vehicle (EV) transition pace to pick up in Malaysia next year, underpinned by government policies and incentives.

Toyoda Gosei acquires stake in EV Motors Japan

Japan-based automotive components manufacturer Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has acquired a stake in EV Motors Japan Co., Ltd. (EVM-J), a startup engaged in the development and sales of commercial electric vehicles such as trucks and buses.

Mober, BDO sign commercial EV fleet financing in the Philippines to boost green logistics

Mober, the Philippines-based green logistics firm, has partnered with Philippine bank BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) to finance the acquisition of 60 new electric vehicle (EV) trucks.

Malaysia’s Gentari expands green mobility offerings in Thailand through new collaborations with Evolt Technology, Thai EV

Malaysia-based Gentari, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility, is strengthening its presence in Thailand via new collaborations with Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Evolt Technology and EV firm ThaiEV to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging network and introduce its vehicle-as-a-service offering in the country.

Auto Bavaria partners Affin to expand EV charging infrastructure for electrified mobility in Malaysia

Auto Bavaria, an authorized dealership for premium automaker in Malaysia, has on Wednesday announced a strategic collaboration with Malaysian financial services provider Affin Group to enhance the country’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Maybank sees VinFast Indonesia faces intense competition across BEV segment

Maybank Investment Bank said Tuesday that it sees VinFast Indonesia faces intense competition across battery electric vehicles (BEV) segment in Indonesia due to its relatively weak brand recognition.