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Mercedes-Benz accelerates shift to EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/02/2026
» Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) expects the domestic electric vehicle (EV) market to gain momentum under the government's new car tax policy set to take effect in 2026, aimed at promoting cleaner energy.
Honda's bigger threat comes from China's EV makers, not tariffs or chips
Reuters, Published on 11/11/2025
» TOKYO — Honda's downgrade to its full-year profit outlook underscores the immediate pressure from US tariffs and global chip shortages - but the deeper, longer-term challenge lies in intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers.
China's flying cars collide at air show
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/09/2025
» CHANGCHUN — Two flying cars from a unit of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng Inc reportedly collided when airborne at a rehearsal for the Changchun air show, raising fresh questions over the safety of the technology.
Volvo Cars swings into loss on EVs, tariffs
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» STOCKHOLM - Volvo Cars announced on Thursday it had swung into loss in the second quarter, after it took an impairment charge for its electric cars, booked restructuring charges and dealt with a slower, tariff-troubled market.
$7,000 single-seat EV a hit in Japan
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/05/2025
» In the rural suburbs of Hiroshima, a Japanese startup is trying to kickstart the country’s electric vehicle market with the smallest, cheapest car it can possibly make.
BYD jumps to record after unveiling 5-minute EV battery
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/03/2025
» HONG KONG — BYD (Build Your Dreams) Co shares jumped to an intra-day record after unveiling a line-up of electric vehicles (EVs) supported by ultra-fast-charging that the Chinese automaker says will allow them to charge almost as fast as it takes to refuel a regular car.
Osamu Suzuki, longtime head of Japanese automaker, dies at 94
Reuters, Published on 27/12/2024
» TOKYO - Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious pennypincher who led Japan’s Suzuki Motor for more than four decades and played a key role in turning India into a flourishing auto market, has died aged 94.
Move over Mercedes: Chinese cars grab Mexican market share
AFP, Published on 27/12/2024
» MEXICO CITY - The growing popularity of Chinese sport utility vehicles (SUV) and pickup trucks has shaken up Mexico's luxury car market, hitting sales of traditionally dominant brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW (Bavarian Motor Works).
Porsche Asia Pacific welcomes the electrifying new Taycan
Published on 16/09/2024
» Porsche introduces the new and extensively updated all-electric Taycan range to the Southeast Asian region with a thrilling launch event. The new Taycan receives the baton from its pioneering predecessor -- the brand's first all-electric sports sedan -- with a suite of upgrades across all areas.
Buyer's market
Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/09/2024
» More vehicles with fewer signs of wear entering the used car market is not always good news for sellers, although buyers certainly appreciate it.