In April, GAC Aion announced plans to launch in Indonesia as well as set up a local assembly (CKD) plant in the country by the end of the year. Indonesia will be the third ASEAN market to introduce the battery electric vehicle (BEV) brand after Thailand and Malaysia. Ahead of its expected launch at this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) which is happening this week (18-28 July), GAC Aion gave the Indonesian media a preview of one of its upcoming models. The Aion ES is an

CY Foong

Jul 15, 2024

Thailand is set to introduce the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 by the end of 2024, according to Headlight Magazine. The publication also noted that availability might be limited to just 50 units. Detailed specifications and pricing information have yet to be disclosed. As a refresher, the Land Cruiser 250 Series, also known as the Prado in some regions, focuses on simplicity and durability. Built on the GA-F platform shared with the larger Land Cruiser 300 Series, it offers improved off-road and on-ro

Shaun

Jul 15, 2024

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) ended the month of June with 7,600 units of Toyota and Lexus models sold, down 9.8% from last month’s 8,422 units sold. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) will be announcing its total tally for new vehicle sales tomorrow, and many are expecting June’s figure to be the weakest this year. Year-to-date, UMWT closed the first half of 2024 with 47,000 units sold, down 3.4% from the same 6-month period last year. For the month of July, UMWT is offering a ‘Peace of Mind

Hans

Jul 15, 2024

You may recall in May 2024, Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru jointly announced a series of upcoming internal combustion engines – with each one tailored to what they do best. This means Subaru will make a new generation 'boxer' mill as Mazda breathes new life into the rotary engine. Toyota will then focus on a series of small to medium capacity four-cylinders. Engines for the electrification era What these companies have in common – other than being part of the Toyota conglomerate – is the mindset of d

Sanjay

Jul 15, 2024

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Korea are expected to become affordable as they feature reconditioned batteries from 2027, The Korea Herald reports. This initiative is part of the Korean government’s strategy to support the used battery industry. In a meeting chaired by South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok, the Korean government introduced a plan to address the environmental challenge posed by waste batteries. This plan includes new regulation

Shaun

Jul 15, 2024