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Thai BYD dealerships to triple in two years
Published on 19/01/2024
» The sole Thai distributor of BYD, the world’s biggest electric vehicle maker, will triple its dealerships in the country in two years, it said, helping to cement the Chinese automaker’s dominant position in its top overseas market.
EV sales seen doubling as first homegrown models hit market
Published on 18/01/2024
» Thailand’s electric vehicle sales may double this year as Chinese manufacturers prepare to roll out their first locally manufactured models and about $2.4 billion in government incentives boosts consumer demand.
North Korea to send new class of missiles to Russia
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/01/2024
» SEOUL - North Korea is looking to step up its military cooperation with Russia by sending Moscow new types of tactical guided missiles, while Pyongyang may soon conduct fresh tests of its own missiles designed to deliver nuclear strikes, South Korea’s defence minister said.
EV seizures set to increase
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/01/2024
» Concerns over non-performing loans (NPLs) in the automotive industry have expanded to the electric vehicle (EV) segment as some buyers may not be able to pay instalments for their EV, amid a rapid sales increase.
Predictions for 2024
Life, James Hein, Published on 03/01/2024
» I hope you all had a great holiday break and are ready to dive into whatever 2024 brings us. Once again I will try and guess what we will see this year. The first one is easy, a bigger focus on artificial intelligence and even more marketing using the term AI. I wonder if we will see Turbo-AI appear. There will be more funds diverted to the growth of AI in many of the major manufacturers. I'm not convinced we will reach General AI this year but it is a possibility.
Chinese EV maker BYD poised to dethrone Tesla
Published on 02/01/2024
» The Chinese automaker BYD sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles in the fourth quarter, meaning Tesla will need a record showing to maintain its global market leadership when it releases sales figures later on Tuesday.
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
Record sales help Toyota keep global crown
Published on 27/12/2023
» TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp is poised to keep its title as the world’s best-selling carmaker, beating Volkswagen for the fourth consecutive year after steady demand across North America and Europe helped sales and production reach new records in November.
Chongqing Sokon keen on EV investment in Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/12/2023
» Competition in the local electric vehicle (EV) market is intensifying, with Chinese manufacturer Chongqing Sokon Motor the latest to announce a plan to produce commercial EVs here in a joint investment with a local firm.
BKI aims to grow premiums by 8-10%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/12/2023
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI) targets growing its premiums by 8-10% to 32.5 billion baht in 2024 with a net profit of more than 3 billion based on the improving economy, although domestic and global challenges remain.