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Lamborghini preps electric 'super car'
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/05/2024
» Automobili Lamborghini, an Italian manufacturer of luxury sports cars, plans to bring its new electric "super car" to Thailand, debuting it globally in 2028 as part of efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions.
China's Chery lands BOI perks for Rayong EV plant
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/04/2024
» Thailand continues to attract investment in its electric vehicle (EV) industry, with Chery Automobile being the latest Chinese EV manufacturer to have been granted investment incentives by the Board of Investment (BOI) to build a factory in Rayong province.
EV sales expected to miss target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/04/2024
» Electric vehicle sales in Thailand are expected to miss the estimate of 130,000 units this year as prices are likely to keep changing, attributed to a price war among Chinese EV makers, says Hyundai Mobility Thailand, a subsidiary of the Korean automaker.
Taking a closer look at the EV expansion
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/03/2024
» Domestic sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) skyrocketed last year by 603% year-on-year to 73,568 units, with the trend expected to continue this year, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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.
Changan set to produce electric SUVs locally
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/12/2023
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile plans to start producing sport utility vehicles (SUVs) from its Rayong factory in the first quarter of 2025, a move expected to intensify competition in the fast-growing Thai EV market.
Car exports heat up as local sales lag
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/11/2023
» Automotive exports from Thailand increased by 12.2% year-on-year to 105,726 units in October, driven by growing demand for pickups, especially in the Middle East, but domestic sales remained sluggish because of high household debt.
Changan plans to sell EVs from Rayong plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2023
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile plans to start selling EVs from its Rayong plant in 2025, increasing annual production capacity to 200,000 units to serve fast-growing EV demand.
Motorcycle outlook rosy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/09/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects total motorcycle production this year will exceed the target of 2.1 million units.
Korean EV makers meet BoI to discuss opportunities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/08/2023
» A group of electric vehicle (EV) businesses from South Korea and the mayor of Yeonggwang-gun, Korea's leading e-mobility city, recently met with the Thai Board of Investment (BoI) to seek EV investment opportunities here.