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Addressing the skills gap
Published on 17/06/2024
» Recent decisions by two Japanese automakers to close their plants in Thailand affect the country's standing as a leading global car producer, once dubbed the "Detroit of Asia".
Chinese EVs bet they can dethrone Japan brands in Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/04/2024
» TOKYO - Standing in front of a large crowd at last month’s Bangkok International Motor Show, an executive from Hozon New Energy Automobile Co promised to double sales in Thailand to 30,000 electric vehicles (EVs) this year.
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).
EV sales rise at motor show
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2024
» Bookings for electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to keep growing throughout the Bangkok International Motor Show, thanks to the launch of new EV models and sales promotion campaigns, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Chinese manufacturers fuel EV market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/03/2024
» The local electric vehicle market will continue to grow rapidly, driven by more investment from Chinese EV makers in Thailand, causing manufacturers to cut prices to attract consumers, according to major car companies.
Toyota chief says battery EV potential limited
Published on 23/01/2024
» Toyota Motor Corp chairman Akio Toyoda believes the market share of battery electric vehicles will reach 30% at most, with the rest taken up by hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell and fuel-burning cars.
With new plant, Great Wall Motor targets electric vehicle growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/01/2024
» Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) aims to grow its electric vehicle business in Asean after developing an EV production base in Thailand, which is scheduled to start selling locally-made EVs this month.
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.
Battery-powered trucks may fuel EV uptick
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/12/2023
» Battery-powered trucks could fuel the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry as the authorities consider granting a new EV incentive package to truck manufacturers, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
EA expects 20% jump in revenue next year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/12/2023
» SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA), a renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) developer and operator, expects its revenue to grow by at least 20% in 2024, mainly thanks to rising demand for EVs in Thailand.