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West Asia war may have adverse implications for auto industry
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (277+ words) New Delhi: The ongoing West Asia conflict could pose near-term risks to India's automobile sector, potentially impacting production costs and vehicle demand, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers President Shailesh Chandra said on Tuesday. Despite the industry closing FY26 on a strong…...
New car-sharing service from Blue SG team to launch under Flexar brand on Apr 15, fleet not fully electric
16+ hour, 46+ min ago (560+ words) The launch of Flexar comes after Blue SG paused its services in August 2025. While Blue SG offered an all-electric fleet, Flexar will not. Launched in 2017, Blue SG was Singapore's first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) car-sharing service. It had suspended operations…...
Mideast war revs up electric car demand in Asia
13+ hour, 45+ min ago (171+ words) Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Electric car sales have shot up as Southeast Asia buyers try to avoid Mideast war-linked fuel hikes Electric vehicle sales have jumped in Southeast Asia as cost-conscious buyers have poured into dealerships looking to dodge the…...
Laos advocates use of EV trucks to counter soaring fuel price
19+ hour, 3+ min ago (607+ words) The government is stepping up efforts to reduce fuel dependence by encouraging the use of electrically-powered trucks, through a nationwide cooperation agreement signed in Vientiane this week. View all posts by Vientiane Times " VIENTIANE " The government is stepping up efforts…...
Mideast war revs up electric car demand in Asia - Companies
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (662+ words) lectric vehicle sales have jumped in Southeast Asia as cost-conscious buyers have poured into dealerships looking to dodge the fuel price spikes driven by the Middle East war. Asian nations have been particularly hard hit due to a sharp fall…...
Vin Fast Transforms Dealerships Into Car Rental Hubs
22+ hour, 25+ min ago (154+ words) Car Guide. PH Vin Fast Transforms Dealerships Into Car Rental Hubs Vin Fast is really aggressive and taking charge Vin Fast! Vin Fast needs to find a way to stand out and survive the local industry so all these non-standard…...
Used electric vehicle sales spike after Middle East conflict
10+ hour, 41+ min ago (242+ words) The average number of used electric vehicle sales each day has increased by more than 20% since the start of the Middle East conflict. According to analysis of daily sales carried out by Marketcheck, an average of around 787 used electric vehicles…...
GSM Launches Green SM Platform, A Multi-Service Technology Platform, In Indonesia And The Philippines
21+ hour, 20+ min ago (202+ words) From April 13, 2026, Vin Fast EV owners and renters in Indonesia and the Philippines can register to operate on the Green SM Platform. -- BACA JUGA: Kajati Bengkulu Victor Antonius Diganti Saiful Bahri, Jaksa Agung Mutasi 14 Kajati BACA JUGA: Fraksi Gerindo DPRD…...
Vingroup plans 60, 000 EV fleet as part of $6. 5 billion Maharashtra push
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (157+ words) Vietnam's Vingroup has signed an Mo U with the Maharashtra government to explore investments worth $6. 5 billion across urban infrastructure, electric mobility, and renewable energy, marking a deeper push into India's growth markets. The proposed investments include $5 billion for integrated townships…...
Electric motorbike sales accelerate as high fuel prices drive shift in Vietnam
10+ hour, 12+ min ago (406+ words) HANOI: Vietnam witnessed a robust motorcycle market in the first quarter of 2026, driven by rising demand for electric scooters. But despite high fuel costs, sales of gasoline-powered motorbikes continued to post steady growth. According to statistics of the Vietnam Association…...