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Chinese EV makers' price wars will sow doubts over quality
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/06/2024
» BEIJING - Price competition among Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers abroad is not sustainable since consumers will start to doubt the quality and reliability of the cars if they are frequently discounted, according to Bain & Co.
Chinese EVs face new tariffs in Europe
Published on 12/06/2024
» BRUSSELS - The European Union is preparing to apply additional duties of up to 38.1% on imported Chinese electric vehicles starting next month, a move likely to draw possible retaliation from China.
Auto loan rejections hurting industry
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2024
» Auto loans from banks are probably 100-200 billion baht lower than expected so far this year because of concerns over non-performing loans, which threatens to affect the entire automotive supply chain, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
PM not worried by Suzuki Motor exodus
Published on 08/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed confidence that other auto manufacturers will not withdraw their production bases from Thailand, following the decision of Suzuki Motor Corporation to do so.
Premium cars cannot avoid plunge in sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/06/2024
» The decline in domestic car sales is having a broad impact on the automotive industry, even dampening the premium car segment, which typically resists downturns in consumer spending, according to Mercedes-Benz (Thailand).
Suzuki to stop making cars in Thailand to focus on EV shift
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/06/2024
» Suzuki Motor Corp will halt production of cars and trucks in Thailand by the end of next year to focus resources on producing electric and hybrid vehicles elsewhere, the company said Friday.
Europe, US 'fearful' of Chinese EVs
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/06/2024
» CHONGQING - Foreign countries are “afraid” of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), BYD (Build Your Dreams) Co Chairman Wang Chuanfu said in a swipe at European and United States efforts to constrain imports of China-made cars.
Changan vows to buy parts locally
Business, Published on 07/06/2024
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile plans to buy auto parts from local suppliers under deals valued at 3.6 billion baht to help promote the EV supply chain in Thailand, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Classic car import rules may be eased
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2024
» The Foreign Trade Department is seeking comments on a proposed amendment that would allow certain kinds of classic cars to be imported to Thailand for promotions and special events.
Producers maintain motorcycle output target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/06/2024
» Thailand's motorcycle manufacturing output is expected to reach its target of 2.12 million units this year despite a decrease in production during the first four months of 2024, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).