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Shippers to look further afield
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 02/07/2014
» Local car makers are being urged to ramp up their exports outside Asean, as countries in the region have their own manufacturers fully tapping the domestic market.
Nissan early with new plant
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 12/06/2014
» Operations at Nissan's second Thai factory will begin next month, ahead of schedule despite the unfavourable economy and political troubles. The plant will produce the 12th generation of pickup trucks, an all-new Nissan NP300 Navara.
Shipments of car parts expected to grow by 10%
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 03/04/2014
» Thailand's automotive parts shipments are expected to grow by 10% this year to US$13.18 billion, mainly boosted by the weak baht and accelerated exports by local manufacturers to stave off tepid demand at home.
Toyota rolls out redesigned Corolla Altis
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 15/01/2014
» Defying the boiling political stand-off, Toyota Motor Corporation yesterday launched the new Corolla Altis, eyeing sales of 4,000 cars a month.
Nissan predicts stable sales next year in Thai market
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 22/10/2013
» Japanese carmaker Nissan expects its Thailand sales to exceed 100,000 units in 2014, saying the Thai economy will remain stable in the year to come.
Local rubber firm eyes China bump
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 07/09/2013
» CS Rubber Industry Co, a Thai-Taiwanese rubber compound maker, is looking to spend 500 million baht to expand monthly production to 5,000 tonnes next year from 1,200 tonnes now, mainly to serve China's automotive industry.
Volvo plant launches Quester
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/08/2013
» Volvo Group, the Swedish manufacturer of buses, trucks and construction equipment, yesterday launched the first heavy-duty truck model _ Quester _ made at its assembly plant on Bang Na-Trat Road to capitalise on the growing Asean market.
Parts maker lays out plans
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 01/07/2013
» TFP Group, the decorative auto parts and accessories maker, expects flourishing sales over the next three years triggered by regional economic integration.
Nissan's new Thai factory set to house test course
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 02/05/2013
» The Japanese car maker Nissan expects to launch its first test course outside Japan at its planned second production plant on Bang Na-Trat Road in Samut Prakan by mid-year.