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Fuel crisis powers surge in EV interest in Asia
Reuters, Published on 01/04/2026
» Motorists across the Asia-Pacific region are switching to electric vehicles at a rapid pace, as rising fuel costs due to the Middle East war force consumers and companies to reconsider their reliance on petrol and diesel vehicles.
The Bangkok Motor Show, after the fuel shock
BitesizeBKK, Published on 01/04/2026
» The Bangkok International Motor Show still knows how to stage desire. This year’s edition, running from March 25 to April 5 at IMPACT Challenger, has all the familiar pleasures intact: polished bodywork under hard lights, crowds drifting from stand to stand, and the quiet thrill of being close to machines designed to look smoother, sharper and more complete than everyday life usually allows. The excitement is still there. What feels different now is the meaning attached to it. The car no longer arrives as a simple symbol of freedom or prestige. It enters a more unsettled conversation, one shaped by energy anxiety, changing consumer habits and a growing curiosity about what driving is supposed to look like next.
Singha Sparkling Water at BYD HYROX 2026: Welcoming the World's Fittest to Thailand
Published on 25/03/2026
» As the official sparkling water partner of HYROX Bangkok, "Singha Sparkling Water" co-hosted the world-class “BYD HYROX Bangkok 2026”, which took place from March 20 to March 22, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC). The event transformed BITEC into ASEAN's largest ultimate fitness arena, with an expected record-breaking turnout of over 18,000 global athletes.
Why the Iran war could be a 'game-changer' for EVs - and China's car industry
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/03/2026
» Surging oil prices driven by the US-Israel war on Iran could accelerate the global adoption of electric vehicles - a sector that helped China overtake Japan to become the world's largest seller of automobiles last year.
NIQ study: Quality expectations evolve across Thailand’s auto market
Published on 11/03/2026
» Bangkok — NielsenIQ (NIQ) (NYSE: NIQ), a leader in consumer intelligence, has released its 2025 Thailand Automotive Quality Study, based on insights from 3,479 new vehicle owners nationwide. As electric and conventional vehicle ownership expands across Thailand, consumer expectations are becoming more experience-driven. Buyers are placing greater emphasis on usability, reliability and consistent everyday performance across all powertrains.
Hyrox brings hybrid racing back to BKK
Life, Published on 09/03/2026
» Following last year's sold-out inaugural fitness event, BYD Hyrox Bangkok will return with a three-day takeover at Bitec, Bang Na-Trat Road, from March 20 to 22.
Thailand car production rises 10.53%
Reuters, Published on 24/02/2026
» Thai car production hit 118,386 units in January 2026, up 10.53% from a year earlier, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Tuesday, driven by local sales and electric vehicle (EV) output.
Robot makers to invest 10 billion baht in Eastern Economic Corridor
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/02/2026
» The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved more than 10 billion baht in investments from five Chinese companies to establish the country's first humanoid robot component production base in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
China to ban hidden car door handles in industry shift
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» BEIJING — China will ban hidden door handles on cars sold in the country from next year, phasing out the minimalist design popularised by Tesla over safety concerns.
Vietnam auto manufacturer to set up $130m EV battery plant with China's BYD
Reuters, Published on 27/01/2026
» HANOI — Vietnam auto manufacturer Kim Long Motor said on Tuesday that it was partnering with China's BYD (Build Your Dreams) to develop a US$130 million plant to produce batteries for commercial electric vehicles (EVs) in central Vietnam.