Showing 1 - 10 of 17
Honda to scale back on EVs, Nissan plans workforce reduction
Reuters, Published on 20/05/2025
» TOKYO — Honda Motor said on Tuesday that it was scaling back its investment in electric vehicles (EVs) given slowing demand and would be focusing on capturing growing demand for hybrids with new models.
Auto parts makers urged to seek new opportunities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/03/2025
» The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) is encouraging local auto parts makers to seek new business opportunities given the sluggish automotive industry, producing components for railway infrastructure development.
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.
China’s EV makers are facing a reality check in Southeast Asia
Published on 03/03/2025
» On a recent Thursday morning in Hanoi, Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD began the day with a showroom devoid of customers. Just a few kilometres away, a dealership for upstart Vietnamese EV maker VinFast Auto was buzzing, with would-be buyers pouring over new models.
Drivers satisfied with after-sales service
Business, Published on 26/02/2025
» Thai drivers say they are more satisfied with after-sales service provided by mass market auto brands despite a grim sales outlook for automakers this year, according to new consumer research.
Battery vs hydrogen in the race to zero emissions
Published on 03/05/2024
» Automotive leaders' current focus on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicles (HICEVs) might seem like the main event. However, it's merely the opening act of a much grander arena: the fight against climate change.
Toyota pilots EV pickups in Pattaya
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024
» PATTAYA - Toyota has launched a public transport pilot project in this beach resort city with nine fully electric Hilux Revo pickup trucks.
Tesla tosses out the assembly line
Published on 28/03/2024
» Tesla Inc has a plan to fend off cheaper competition from China with a $25,000 electric car. But first it has to overhaul a 100-year-old manufacturing process pioneered by Henry Ford.
Toyota to mass-produce Hilux EV by 2025
Published on 26/03/2024
» Toyota plans to mass-produce a battery-electric Hilux pickup truck by the end of 2025, the president of its Thailand unit said on Tuesday.
The next two-wheel revolution
Published on 06/03/2024
» In today's fast-changing world, technology has become an essential part of our daily lives, revolutionising the ways we communicate, work and live. Technology also holds powerful keys to help tackle some longstanding public health and environmental issues.