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Proton unveils made-in-Malaysia EV brand
Published on 13/06/2024
» Proton, the Malaysian carmaker backed by the Chinese automaker Geely, has unveiled the country’s first homemade electric vehicle brand.
Chinese EV makers' price wars will sow doubts over quality
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/06/2024
» BEIJING - Price competition among Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers abroad is not sustainable since consumers will start to doubt the quality and reliability of the cars if they are frequently discounted, according to Bain & Co.
BOI targets computer chip investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/06/2024
» The Board of Investment (BOI) is planning to increase investments in computer chips to support the rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand, moving in tandem with the state's plan to set up a national semiconductor board.
Chinese EVs face new tariffs in Europe
Published on 12/06/2024
» BRUSSELS - The European Union is preparing to apply additional duties of up to 38.1% on imported Chinese electric vehicles starting next month, a move likely to draw possible retaliation from China.
Factory closures a growing concern
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2024
» Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) has expressed growing concern over the weakening of Thailand's manufacturing sector after a surge in factory closures.
Funding of B8bn for researchers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/06/2024
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) has allocated 8 billion baht for the country to bolster its supply of young researchers, aiming to support S-curve industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs) and quantum technologies.
PM not worried by Suzuki Motor exodus
Published on 08/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed confidence that other auto manufacturers will not withdraw their production bases from Thailand, following the decision of Suzuki Motor Corporation to do so.
Premium cars cannot avoid plunge in sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/06/2024
» The decline in domestic car sales is having a broad impact on the automotive industry, even dampening the premium car segment, which typically resists downturns in consumer spending, according to Mercedes-Benz (Thailand).
Suzuki to stop making cars in Thailand to focus on EV shift
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/06/2024
» Suzuki Motor Corp will halt production of cars and trucks in Thailand by the end of next year to focus resources on producing electric and hybrid vehicles elsewhere, the company said Friday.
Europe, US 'fearful' of Chinese EVs
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/06/2024
» CHONGQING - Foreign countries are “afraid” of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), BYD (Build Your Dreams) Co Chairman Wang Chuanfu said in a swipe at European and United States efforts to constrain imports of China-made cars.