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TCIL equips for 4 Subaru cars
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 24/04/2019
» Hong Kong-listed Tan Chong International Ltd (TCIL) plans to localise its assembly line for four Subaru car models in the near future after starting operations at its 5-billion-baht plant in Thailand.
Mazda drags feet on B10, B20 biodiesel upgrades
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 12/04/2019
» Japan-based Mazda feels reluctant to upgrade its locally made pickups to be either B10- and B20-compatible, which would trigger an excise tax reduction and mean cheaper biodiesel fuel prices for drivers, both government schemes.
FTI uneasy over car loan measures
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/04/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) disagrees with new measures from the Bank of Thailand to control auto loans, saying they would pressure new car sales based on panic changes.
Car orders accelerate at Bangkok motor show
Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 08/04/2019
» The latest edition of the Bangkok International Motor Show has concluded with a rise in car orders, but a drop in deposits placed for motorcycles.
PTT, Gulf team up on EEC ports
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 04/04/2019
» PTT Plc, the national oil and gas conglomerate, is wagering on a consortium with Gulf Energy Development Plc to develop two megaprojects in the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), saying the companies could create good synergy in the long run.
Car makers jittery on post-poll instability
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/03/2019
» Car makers are voicing concerns over potential post-election instability and wage increases that could challenge Thailand's automotive market, despite this year's healthy sales projections.
Toyota primed for 2nd eco-car phase
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/03/2019
» Toyota Motor Thailand is ready to implement its 10.41-billion-baht eco-car project in 2019, the deadline year for Board of Investment (BoI) incentives.
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).
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.