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2024 car output target could be trimmed
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/05/2024
» The country's car manufacturing target for 2024 may be downgraded as production continues to dip, with a sluggish economy affecting car sales, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Toyota pilots EV pickups in Pattaya
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024
» PATTAYA - Toyota has launched a public transport pilot project in this beach resort city with nine fully electric Hilux Revo pickup trucks.
Car firms warned of new Australia rule
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2024
» Auto exports to Australia may be affected by a new trade barrier expected to be imposed on new cars shipped to the country next year, warns the Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAIA).
Car production drops 19.3% on EV imports
Reuters, Published on 26/03/2024
» Car production in Thailand fell 19.3% in February from a year earlier to 133,690 units, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Tuesday, largely due to a decline in production of pickup trucks and more imported electric vehicles (EVs).
Isuzu allocates B32bn for Thailand investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/03/2024
» Yokohama, Japan-based automaker Isuzu Motors plans to spend ¥1 trillion (240 billion baht) to fuel its investments through 2030, with part of the budget allocated for battery cell and electric pickup manufacturing in Thailand, which will serve as the company's electric vehicle (EV) export base.
Car production drops in Jan as local sales slow
Reuters, Published on 22/02/2024
» Car production in Thailand fell 12.46% in January from a year earlier to 142,102 units as domestic sales slumped, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Thursday.
New incentives put focus on trucks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/02/2024
» The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV Board) on Wednesday approved incentives to motivate companies to transition their commercial fleets of large trucks and buses to battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Minister nudges industry towards sustainability for exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/02/2024
» The Thai automotive industry is being urged to speed up the transition to new global regulations, which emphasise sustainability and clean energy, while leveraging free trade agreements (FTAs) to hone their competitive edge.
Auto sector faces bumpy sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2024
» The automotive industry is expected to have unequal sales growth this year, driven by motorists' changing lifestyles and choices by lenders.
Drop in motorcycle output likely to persist
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/02/2024
» Thailand's motorcycle production is expected to total 2.12 million units this year, driven by sales in the domestic market, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).