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Easing of chip shortage boosts output
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/06/2023
» Thailand's car manufacturing increased by 16.4% year-on-year in May to 150,532 cars thanks to the easing of the global semiconductor shortage, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Volvo boosts EV line
Life, Published on 19/06/2023
» Volvo is planning to start selling rear-wheel-drive variants of the C40 and XC40 single-motor electric cars in Thailand.
Electric vehicle sales soar by 474%
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/06/2023
» More than 32,000 electric vehicles (EV) were sold during the first five months of this year, according to the Department of Land Transport.
Car show unfazed over new lending law
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/06/2023
» A new law to ensure supervision of auto hire-purchase and leasing of cars and motorcycles should not affect the Thai automotive industry, which is expected to flourish in the second half of this year, says the organiser of the 2023 Fast Auto Show Thailand.
EVs to get a special zone at FAST Auto Show
Life, Published on 12/06/2023
» This year's FAST Auto Show Thailand, to be held at BITEC from July 5-9, will feature a special area dedicated to electric vehicles.
China's largest EV maker eyes SE Asia dominance
Kyodo News, Published on 30/05/2023
» BYD Co, China's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, has begun to penetrate the Southeast Asian market to challenge the stronghold held by Japanese automakers in the region.
More Thais open to buying battery-powered vehicles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/05/2023
» Some 31% of Thais are projected to choose a battery electric vehicle (BEV) as their next vehicle, the highest proportion within Southeast Asia, although internal combustion engine-powered cars remain the leading vehicle of choice among consumers in the region, according to a survey by business advisory Deloitte Thailand.
Toyota plant to face industry inspection
Business, Published on 11/05/2023
» Industry officials plan to inspect the Toyota factory in Chachoengsao this week to assure car buyers safety standards are followed by the giant Japanese automaker.
China's EV price war expected to continue after discounts fail to ignite car sales
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/05/2023
» The ongoing price war in China's automobiles market is likely to continue as previous rounds of heavy discounts have failed to spur sales, dimming the earnings outlook for most of mainland China's carmakers.
Excise requests extra B3bn for EV subsidy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/05/2023
» The Excise Department plans to ask for an additional government budget of 3 billion baht to subsidise the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the state EV subsidy scheme, in line with the rising sales volume, says deputy director-general Kriengkrai Pattanaporn.