Malaysia’s national carmaker Perodua is taking the wheel in the electric vehicle (EV) era and with a local focus. At the Malaysia Autoshow 2025, Perodua President and CEO Zainal Abidin Ahmad announced that the company’s first electric model, the eMO will be locally assembled with more than 60% of its parts obtained from the country. This move underlines the government’s …

China is stepping up its game in Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) battery industry after a major exit by South Korea’s LG-led consortium. LG and its partners have pulled out of a massive US$7.7 billion project meant to build a full EV battery supply chain in Indonesia — giving China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt a clear path to take charge. LG Energy …

On April 22, 2025 Nissan revealed an advance preview of its next fourth-generation Elgrand, a high-end minivan to be introduced in fiscal year 2026. The new model features a fresh design and cutting edge hybrid technology, intended to re-write the rules for the premium MPV segment. Streamlined Design and Improved Features: The new Elgrand features a more elegant exterior with …