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Isuzu worries over Euro 5-6 parts limitations
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/02/2019
» Thai auto parts suppliers' ability to upgrade components for locally made vehicles to meet Euro 5 and 6 standards is limited, leaving automakers concerned about the higher production cost for cars in the near future, says Tri Petch Isuzu Sales, the local distributor of Isuzu trucks.
OIE promises Euro 5 compliance by 2021
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 31/01/2019
» The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) has ordered car manufacturers and distributors to comply with the Euro 5 standard on all Thai-made and imported vehicles sold locally by 2021, while hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) must also comply with Euro 6.
FTI edgy on negative factors in outlook
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 24/01/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has a conservative outlook on the country's automotive industry in 2019, saying there are ample negative factors to pressure both domestic sales and exports.
Honda shies from all-electric option
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/01/2019
» Thailand is unready for 100% electric motorcycles because regulations for lithium-ion battery recycling are insufficient to promote eco-friendlier motorbikes, says a key Honda official.
BKS sees lacklustre future sales
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/01/2019
» Bangkok Komatsu Sales Co (BKS) is downbeat on local sales of construction machinery in fiscal 2018 ending in March, even as Thailand accelerated many megaprojects that are driving momentum in the sector.
FTI sees stagnant car output in 2019
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/12/2018
» Thailand's automotive industry is expected to maintain output in 2019 at 2.15 million cars, even as domestic and external factors become volatile, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industrial sentiment at highest level in 66 months
Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 19/12/2018
» The Thailand Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) hit its highest level in 66 months in November as manufacturers increased production in readiness for the long New Year holiday, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
K-Research: EVs to see production boom in 2019
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 13/12/2018
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) forecasts the number of electric vehicle (EV) families will increase sharply in 2019, even as the overall car market in the country dips slightly.
Experts forecast car sales at 1m units this year and next
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/12/2018
» Thailand's car market in 2019 will exceed 1 million units sold but with much lower growth than in 2018, say auto experts who view market sentiment as sustainable and healthy.
Honda eyes 5% growth in sales after uneven 2018
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/12/2018
» Honda Automobile Thailand aims for a 5% rise in local sales in 2019 after a mixed performance this year.