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Premium car sales likely unchanged
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/02/2025
» Sales of premium cars in Thailand are likely to remain unchanged in 2025 as people's purchasing power is weak and they face difficulty in accessing auto loans, a situation which is expected to subdue the car market, says BMW Group Thailand.
BMW to announce local EV battery plant plan
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/02/2024
» BMW Group Thailand is planning to build an electric vehicle battery factory in Thailand this year to support its sales of battery EVs and plug-in hybrid EVs, competing with Chinese EV supply chains.
BMW unit to settle EV plant plan by year-end
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/10/2023
» BMW Group Thailand will finalise its plan to build an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Thailand within this year as the Munich-based premium car manufacturer joins other automakers worldwide in seeking to take advantage of opportunities in the EV industry, which is being strongly backed by the government.
BMW observes growing corporate demand for EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/05/2023
» BMW Group Thailand has recorded a growing preference for electric vehicles (EVs) among its corporate customers, with EV sales in this group increasing by 11.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023.
Car producers still optimistic for 2022
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2022
» Tourism was not the only industry relieved when Thailand reopened its borders to foreigners on Nov 1 last year, with automakers also applauding the move to welcome back international visitors.
New EV output target under review
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/03/2021
» The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee is considering setting a new electric vehicle (EV) production target, with EVs making up half of all car manufacturing by 2030.
BMW predicts buoyant premium sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2021
» BMW Group Thailand expects an increasing trend in premium car purchases in the Thai market this year after the impact of the pandemic caused sales to dip slightly last year.
BMW sticks to assembly investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/11/2020
» BMW Group Thailand is continuing its investment in car assembling facilities in Thailand, even as the outbreak impact lead to a slight decrease in nine-month sales by 5% to 8,190 units year-on-year.
Motor show lifts makers' spirits
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/07/2020
» Car makers hope that the Bangkok International Motor Show, which was delayed for three months, will spark a buying mood among car lovers after the industry was hit hard by the coronavirus in the first half of the year.
Roadmap sees Asean EV hub by 2025
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/03/2020
» The government has announced plans to transform the country into the electric vehicle and motorcycle hub of Asean within five years via state measures to boost demand, though some critics continue to doubt Thailand’s ability to create a full-fledged EV ecosystem.