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Eco EV turned down by 3 car makers
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 15/03/2019
» Three Japanese car makers have passed on joining the government's scheme to promote electric vehicles, Eco EV, because they are not ready to adopt the new technology and have asked for a one-year extension, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Honda objects to Eco EV tech standards
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/03/2019
» Honda Automobile Thailand has joined the chorus opposing the government's Eco EV programme, saying the simple and cheap EV technology the government is recommending is not suitable for the Japanese car maker's vehicles.
Toyota primed for 2nd eco-car phase
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/03/2019
» Toyota Motor Thailand is ready to implement its 10.41-billion-baht eco-car project in 2019, the deadline year for Board of Investment (BoI) incentives.
Royal Enfield unveils plan for domestic production
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 22/03/2019
» Royal Enfield, a maker of classic motorcycles, plans to assemble its bikes in Chachoengsao province from June onward, marking the first step in shifting production beyond India.
Japanese, Chinese company reps to be 'matched' with EEC
Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 22/03/2019
» Representatives of 200 Japanese and Chinese companies will be in Thailand on April 2 to study five infrastructure projects in the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), the EEC Office said on Friday.
Car makers jittery on post-poll instability
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/03/2019
» Car makers are voicing concerns over potential post-election instability and wage increases that could challenge Thailand's automotive market, despite this year's healthy sales projections.
PTT, Gulf team up on EEC ports
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 04/04/2019
» PTT Plc, the national oil and gas conglomerate, is wagering on a consortium with Gulf Energy Development Plc to develop two megaprojects in the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), saying the companies could create good synergy in the long run.
Yamaha to boost sales despite murky view
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/02/2019
» Thai Yamaha Motor Co, the local unit of the Japanese motorcycle maker, plans to beef up sales this year to 285,000 units, a 5.6% rise, amid cloudy sentiment in the local motorcycle market.
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.
EA allots B1.5bn for electrified boats, cars
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 15/02/2019
» SET-listed Energy Absolute Plc (EA) plans to allocate 1.5 billion baht for its new electrified boats and cars, expected to be available in the local market in the fourth quarter.