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Trade-in scheme to boost pickup sales
Business, Published on 25/06/2025
» The state's pickup trade-in scheme is expected to help stimulate domestic pickup sales, which have been plummeting as the automotive sector slows, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thailand car production rises for first time in nearly 2 years
Reuters, Published on 24/06/2025
» Car production in Thailand rose 10.32% in May from a year earlier, with the first annual rise in 22 months helped by higher pickup truck output for export markets, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Tuesday.
Hozon, Chinese EV giant behind NETA, files for bankruptcy - what it means for Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 23/06/2025
» On June 19, China's state-owned media outlet CCTV reported that Zhejiang Hozon New Energy Automobile, the parent company of electric vehicle brand NETA, had officially filed for bankruptcy. The filing came after a creditor sued the company over an unpaid debt of approximately 5.3 million yuan (about US$730,000), amid total liabilities exceeding 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion).
Tesla launches long-discussed robotaxi service
AFP, Published on 23/06/2025
» NEW YORK - Tesla began offering robotaxi services on Sunday in the US city of Austin, Texas, an initial step that Elon Musk's backers believe could lead to the company's next growth wave.
EV subsidy suspensions to be clarified
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Thai government is looking to revise the rules for subsidy payments to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, as it seeks to clarify the conditions for suspending payments to firms unable to meet local production requirements.
EV promotions adjusted to address glut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/06/2025
» The government is stepping up efforts to adjust the conditions of electric vehicle (EV) promotion measures to address a potential oversupply.
Troubled EV firm Neta may have to repay Thai subsidies
Published on 11/06/2025
» Electric vehicle (EV) importers participating in the Thai government’s subsidy programme are required to return any subsidies received if they fail to comply with the conditions, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
French Tesla customers sue over brand becoming 'extreme right'
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» PARIS — Around 10 French clients with leases on Teslas are suing the US carmaker, run by Elon Musk, because they consider the vehicles to be "extreme-right" symbols, the law firm representing them said on Wednesday.
Car industry seeks easier loans amid weak sales
Published on 10/06/2025
» Thai automobile sales executives are urging the government to quickly devise new measures that could nudge banks to grant more auto loans to prospective buyers, seeking to lift both the new and used car markets.
Why China's auto, tech giants threaten Tesla’s self-driving future
Published on 10/06/2025
» AUSTIN — Chinese electric-vehicle makers led by BYD (Build Your Dreams) beat Tesla in the competition to produce affordable electric vehicles (EVs). Now, many of those same fierce competitors are pulling into the passing lane in the global race to produce self-driving cars.