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Chinese carmakers reduce discounts after Beijing's warning, but no end in sight to price war
Published on 08/08/2025
» Chinese carmakers have refrained from offering steep discounts to align with Beijing's efforts to protect a vital industry, but an end to the prolonged price war remains elusive, as the sector grapples with overcapacity and weak consumer demand for high-ticket items.
Why China's auto, tech giants threaten Tesla’s self-driving future
Published on 10/06/2025
» AUSTIN — Chinese electric-vehicle makers led by BYD (Build Your Dreams) beat Tesla in the competition to produce affordable electric vehicles (EVs). Now, many of those same fierce competitors are pulling into the passing lane in the global race to produce self-driving cars.
Neta Auto banks on new investors
Published on 15/05/2025
» A new investor group is expected to take over debt-ridden Neta Auto, looking to revive the Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker in China and Thailand, says the head of the local subsidiary.
Honda-Nissan merger talks gain momentum
Published on 18/12/2024
» TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co is in talks with its Japanese rival Honda Motor Co to merge, in a deal that would help the ailing company survive, while also creating the world’s third-largest automaker with a better chance of withstanding the industry’s challenges.
BYD to overtake Volkswagen ventures as China's top producer
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/11/2024
» HONG KONG — BYD (Build Your Dreams) is set to overtake perennial market leader Volkswagen as China's biggest carmaker in 2024 after outselling the German company's joint venture units in the first 10 months, as the growing popularity of battery-powered cars strengthens its market dominance.
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.
Foxconn EV venture targets Thailand or India
Published on 01/08/2023
» TAIPEI: A planned Foxconn venture to build a standardised electric vehicle platform is targeting Thailand or India for the production of a small battery-powered car under development, the unit’s chief executive says.
Ministry still upbeat on export recovery
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/07/2023
» Despite economic uncertainties among Thailand's trading partners, China's slower than expected economic recovery, the vulnerable European economy, Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the drought associated with the El Niño weather phenomenon, the Commerce Ministry remains confident that the export outlook over the coming months will continue to show a gradual recovery.
Auto review: Forked lightning
Life, Published on 15/05/2023
» Maserati has introduced its first all-electric SUV, which marks the Italian brand's official entry into the EV world.
EVs unstoppable in China
Published on 22/04/2023
» SHANGHAI: This year’s Shanghai Auto Show signalled the end of the petrol engine era in China, as domestic electric vehicle brands drive change across the indistry and leave foreign companies in the dust, analysts and industry insiders say.