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Honda objects to Eco EV tech standards
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/03/2019
» Honda Automobile Thailand has joined the chorus opposing the government's Eco EV programme, saying the simple and cheap EV technology the government is recommending is not suitable for the Japanese car maker's vehicles.
Eco EV turned down by 3 car makers
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 15/03/2019
» Three Japanese car makers have passed on joining the government's scheme to promote electric vehicles, Eco EV, because they are not ready to adopt the new technology and have asked for a one-year extension, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
FTI ready to lobby for Euro 5-6 perks
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 12/03/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to lobby the next administration for more tax incentives for automakers, in response to the current government's policy to upgrade vehicle fuel standards to Euro 5 and 6, a move the FTI finds unclear and unattractive.
Rizen undeterred by light EV deliveries
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 08/03/2019
» Despite limited deliveries of electric vehicles, Rizen Energy Co, the importer and distributor of China's BYD EVs, is keen to introduce two new models in 2019 with an expectation of over 100 cars sold.
BMW leaps on China export opportunity
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/02/2019
» BMW Group Thailand plans to export more locally assembled cars to China this year to expand the footprint of the Rayong plant.
Auto output up 8% in January
Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/02/2019
» Automotive output in January stood at 179,595 units, up year-on-year by 8.06%, on increased production for domestic and overseas markets, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Thursday.
EA allots B1.5bn for electrified boats, cars
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 15/02/2019
» SET-listed Energy Absolute Plc (EA) plans to allocate 1.5 billion baht for its new electrified boats and cars, expected to be available in the local market in the fourth quarter.
Isuzu worries over Euro 5-6 parts limitations
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/02/2019
» Thai auto parts suppliers' ability to upgrade components for locally made vehicles to meet Euro 5 and 6 standards is limited, leaving automakers concerned about the higher production cost for cars in the near future, says Tri Petch Isuzu Sales, the local distributor of Isuzu trucks.
Yamaha to boost sales despite murky view
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/02/2019
» Thai Yamaha Motor Co, the local unit of the Japanese motorcycle maker, plans to beef up sales this year to 285,000 units, a 5.6% rise, amid cloudy sentiment in the local motorcycle market.
Mercedes-Benz ready to rev up EV assembly
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 08/02/2019
» Mercedes-Benz Thailand aims to start local manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) after already completing its application for Board of Investment (BoI) incentives covering all global EV line-ups: plug-in hybrid EVs, battery EVs and lithium-ion batteries.