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China’s Zeekr expands Malaysian dealer network to 11 outlets, targeting 18 by year-end

China's Zeekr has expanded its Malaysian dealer network by signing agreements with three new partners, namely Quantum Motors, Wheelcorp Premium, and Ghee Hua Co, bringing its retail presence to 11 outlets.

Thailand secures $4.1B in EV supply chain investment, featuring investments from China, Korea, Japan

Thailand has secured more than $4.1 billion in investment pledges across its electric vehicle supply chain, spanning 198 projects covering battery electric vehicles, hybrid systems, battery manufacturing, critical components, and charging infrastructure.

Singapore’s car marketplace Carro acquires Australian used car platform CarPlace, expanding to 8 markets

Carro, Asia Pacific's leading online automotive marketplace, has acquired CarPlace, a leading Australian used car platform operated by Autoleague, one of Australia's largest automotive groups, giving Carro a physical presence in three of Australia's four largest markets.

Malaysia’s Carsome car e-commerce platform posts 85% EBITDA surge in Q1/2026 to $7.3M

Carsome Group Inc, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, recorded its EBITDA jumping 85 percent year-on-year to MYR29 million ($7.3 million) as Southeast Asia's largest used car e-commerce platform accelerated its push toward sustained profitability.

Zeekr emerges Malaysia’s top premium EV brand in Jan-Apr 2026

Zeekr Intelligent Technology Malaysia remained Malaysia’s top premium electric vehicle (EV) brand in the first four months 2026, according to vehicle registrations data from Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) as of April 2026.

Toyota to build $360M factory line in Vietnam to manufacture hybrid vehicles

Japan's automotive manufacturer Toyota is set to invest $360 million in building a hybrid vehicle line within its factory in Vietnam, Toyota Vietnam CEO Hirata Osamu said.

Malaysia’s Carsome delivers $23M EBITDA in FY2025, 16% gross profit growth

CARSOME Group Inc. reported FY2025 EBITDA of $23 million, more than doubling year-on-year, reflecting continued margin expansion and cost discipline across its core markets.