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Nissan shortlists Thailand for EV facility
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 08/01/2018
» Japanese car maker Nissan Motor Co has shortlisted Thailand as a key candidate for its EV manufacturing facility in Asia-Pacific, even as the local market for electric vehicles (EV) remains tepid.
Thai Volvo predicts strong 2018 sales tally
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/01/2018
» Swedish brand Volvo Car Thailand has a positive outlook on sales performance for 2018, predicting sales of 1,500 vehicles after posting a strong performance last year.
Mazda move to give jolt to Thai hybrids
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/01/2018
» Thailand's electric vehicle market may finally come to life after Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor Corporation announced it would invest 11.4 billion baht to equip its Rayong plant to produce hybrid electric cars (HEVs).
Mercedes-Benz makes late EV entry
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/01/2018
» German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz Thailand has finally decided to join the government's electric vehicle (EV) scheme after staying on the sidelines for five years.
Toyota prepares to launch BoI-backed hybrid model
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 17/01/2018
» After being granted electric vehicle (EV) privileges from the Board of Investment (BoI), Toyota Motor Thailand plans to make its hybrid model at the company's plant in Chachoengsao, to be introduced in early March.
Mazda hails expansion of Thai operations
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/01/2018
» Mazda Motor Corporation has positioned its operations in Thailand as an important global hub after raising production capacity for SkyActiv engines earlier this year.
BMW applies for PHEV, to localise in 2019
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 30/01/2018
» BMW Group is the second European carmaker to apply for the Board of Investment (BoI)'s plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) scheme in Thailand, indicating the local market's potential as a part of the region's electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
TDRI warns over next-generation shift
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 31/01/2018
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) is warning auto parts supply chain players to prepare for the transition to next-generation cars, saying some components will no longer be necessary for electric vehicles (EVs).
Mitsubishi on the EV sidelines
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 01/02/2018
» Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Thailand remains on the sidelines of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing capabilities, even as its competitors have joined the government's EV scheme.
Suzuki seeks HEV privileges from BoI
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/02/2018
» Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation has applied for the government's electric vehicle (EV) scheme to produce hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).