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Startup investor targets Thai tech firms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/05/2025
» Thai-born Silicon Valley investor Jeep Kline has launched the impact fund Raisewell Ventures, which invests in the US and Southeast Asia using Thailand as a strategic hub for innovation.
At Ford, Quality Is Now Problem 1
Business, Nora Eckert, Published on 08/08/2022
» Josh Halliburton joined Ford Motor Co. in January to help improve its shaky quality record. Within months it was clear how big a challenge he faced.
Tesla Set the Model for Selling EVs That Others Want to Follow
Business, Mike Colias, Published on 14/03/2022
» As car companies go electric, some are trying to wrest control from dealers on how those vehicles will be priced and sold, aiming to make the experience closer to the direct-selling model used by Tesla Inc.
Tesla Gets Approval to Start EV Production in Germany
Business, William Boston, Published on 07/03/2022
» Tesla Inc. has secured local approvals in Germany to formally begin electric-vehicle productions at its new plant outside Berlin, a key pillar of chief executive Elon Musk's push to rapidly boost output and sales.
BMW Takes Control of China Venture, Sees Big Profit Gains
Business, William Boston, Published on 14/02/2022
» Bayerische Motoren Werke AG said it has taken majority control of its Chinese joint venture, securing its grip on its operations in the world's biggest auto market.
Stellantis ramps up electrification investment
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/07/2021
» Stellantis will invest more than US$30 billion (£21.8bn) in new electrification and software technology by the end of 2025, with a commitment to offering electric vehicle (EV) models from all of its 14 brands and investing in five battery factories. Vauxhall-Opel will become an all-electric brand in Europe by 2028.
Growing confidence keeps shares rising
Business, DARANA CHUDASRI and NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE, Published on 12/06/2021
» Recap: Global shares extended their record highs with the MSCI All Country World Index poised for a fourth weekly advance amid growing confidence. European shares rallied after the European Central Bank raised its inflation forecast and renewed its pledge of aggressive emergency bond-buying. Emerging market shares rallied while Thai stocks continued to climb.
Auto Makers Charge Ahead With Electric-Vehicle Plans
Business, Ben Foldy, Published on 21/07/2020
» Pressure is building on General Motors Co., Volkswagen AG and other major auto makers to deliver on their electric-vehicle plans, as investor enthusiasm for the technology has grown in recent months.
Fiat defies virus fears to showcase electric 500 in Milan
Business, Reuters, Published on 06/03/2020
» MILAN: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV defied fears over Italy's coronavirus outbreak to showcase an electric version of its 500 city car on Wednesday, as it strives to catch up with rivals in low-emissions driving while heading into a merger with Peugeot maker Groupe PSA.
Backdoor drivers: Hackers threatening connected cars
Business, Jesus Alcocer, Published on 02/03/2018
» California-based cybersecurity provider Fortinet is partnering with Japanese semiconductor maker Renesas Electronics to explore ways of protecting driverless cars from cyber-attacks that could result in intruders taking control of vehicles.