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Scania to miss target as market shrinks
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 22/11/2019
» Scania Siam, the local distribution arm of the Swedish bus and truck maker, says the company is unlikely to meet its sales target for 2019 because of a contraction in Thai commercial vehicle sales.
TAI pushes 19 measures for EV progress
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 03/09/2019
» The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) has suggested 19 measures for the Industry Ministry to promote the government's electric vehicle (EV) scheme as it is concerned the country will lose competitive advantage against Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam.
Volvo set on innovation
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/10/2018
» Volvo Group's business strategy to drive growth is innovation in automated driving, electromobility and connected vehicles, considered three pillars in the automotive industry.
Thailand's in the running for races
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 04/06/2018
» Thailand has hosted more than 2,000 races in the past three years. Thai running societies now count 116,200 members on Facebook. But Thai runners know there's room for improvement to attract more foreign runners.
Isuzu moves test course to suburb
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/05/2018
» Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co, the local distributor of Isuzu trucks, has relocated its test course for four-wheel-drive (4WD) models, moving from Chon Buri to Pathum Thani at a cost of 150 million baht.
Edison Motors lays electric bus groundwork
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 22/12/2017
» South Korean bus manufacturer Edison Motors is working on a partnership with Thai government agencies to conduct a feasibility study for electric bus use in Bangkok next year.
Bosch seeking to gain traction online via Lazada
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 03/10/2017
» The Thai unit of a German auto parts maker, Robert Bosch Limited (Bosch), is upbeat about online sales via Lazada -- a subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group -- expecting double-digit growth next year.
Haupcar pioneers car-sharing service
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/01/2017
» Bangkok's notorious traffic, disconnected transport modes and rapid urbanisation have triggered the establishment of various smartphone-based taxi service providers in recent years.
BRG set to ramp up luxury car business
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 07/12/2016
» BRG Group, an independent distributor of luxury cars in the grey market, is gearing up for expansion of sales outlets and service centres in metropolitan areas despite unfavourable market sentiment.
Renovations for Grand Palace area
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 29/11/2016
» The Crown Property Bureau (CPB) plans to spend 2 billion baht to develop the Tha Chang and Tha Tien Pier areas around the Grand Palace into a new tourism area and rental spaces.