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Mercedes-Benz accelerates shift to EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/02/2026
» Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) expects the domestic electric vehicle (EV) market to gain momentum under the government's new car tax policy set to take effect in 2026, aimed at promoting cleaner energy.
FTI eyes 1.5m auto units as domestic demand increases
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/01/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has announced a vehicle manufacturing target of 1.5 million units for 2026, a modest increase from 1.45 million units last year, driven by expectations of stronger domestic demand and growing production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Ferrari offers luxury hybrid car locally
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/11/2025
» Italian automaker Ferrari has launched its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in Southeast Asia, choosing the Thai market for its debut, just as the government prepares to impose a higher rate of excise tax on cars, including luxury supercars, from 2026.
Mercedes-Benz tweaks pricing strategy to spur premium car sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/08/2025
» German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) is adopting a new pricing method by offering discounts on premium cars to lift domestic sales in the stagnant market.
Lamborghini eyes middle-aged women
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/06/2025
» Automobili Lamborghini, an Italian manufacturer of luxury sports cars, wants to sell more cars to Thai women in their 40s, but is delaying a plan to debut its electric super cars until 2029.
Ultra-luxury car sales set to decline this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2025
» Domestic car sales in the ultra-luxury vehicle segment are expected to fall this year due to a slowdown in the automotive industry and the Thai economy, causing people to delay their purchases, says Inchcape (Thailand), the distributor of British car brands Land Rover and Jaguar.
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.
Mercedes-Benz anticipates another gloomy sales year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/02/2025
» German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) expects another tough year for the Thai car market, caused by difficulties for consumers in accessing car loans as well as high interest rates which led to a 23% decrease in newly registered premium cars last year.
BDMS plans B25bn senior project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/01/2025
» BDMS Wellness, a unit under Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Plc, is developing a 25-billion-baht BDMS Silver Wellness & Residence project to serve the elderly in Thailand, aiming for people to take better care of their health.
Thai luxury car sales fell 25% in 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/01/2025
» Domestic sales of luxury cars in Thailand were estimated at 30,000 in 2024, down 25% from 40,000 the year before, as prospective buyers have been unable to avoid the impact of the sluggish economy, says Wearnes Automotive Thailand, the importer of Lotus Cars, the British premium sports car maker.