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Toyota sends EV plans to BoI
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 23/01/2019
» Toyota Motor Thailand has submitted its investment plan for the government's electric vehicle (EV) scheme to localise manufacturing of new eco-friendlier vehicles here.
Nissan keen on local plant
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/01/2019
» Thailand has been chosen as the first manufacturing hub outside Japan for Nissan's electric vehicles, says the regional executive for Nissan in Asia and Oceania.
Mazda applies for incentives to produce full EVs
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/01/2019
» After being granted investment privileges for manufacturing hybrid electric vehicles (EVs), Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to apply for production of full EVs in Thailand.
Honda shies from all-electric option
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/01/2019
» Thailand is unready for 100% electric motorcycles because regulations for lithium-ion battery recycling are insufficient to promote eco-friendlier motorbikes, says a key Honda official.
Automotive industry at a turning point
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 07/01/2019
» The year 2019 is shaping up to be a challenging one for Thailand's automotive industry in terms of keeping its competitiveness, both regionally and globally, as other developing countries venture into the high-value sector to create local jobs.
K-Research predicts mild car export growth in 2019
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/01/2019
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) forecasts Thailand's car exports in 2019 to grow by 1-4% to 1.15-1.18 million units as the country faces myriad negative factors from Europe and North America.
K-Research: EVs to see production boom in 2019
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 13/12/2018
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) forecasts the number of electric vehicle (EV) families will increase sharply in 2019, even as the overall car market in the country dips slightly.
Experts forecast car sales at 1m units this year and next
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/12/2018
» Thailand's car market in 2019 will exceed 1 million units sold but with much lower growth than in 2018, say auto experts who view market sentiment as sustainable and healthy.
Honda eyes 5% growth in sales after uneven 2018
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/12/2018
» Honda Automobile Thailand aims for a 5% rise in local sales in 2019 after a mixed performance this year.
GM: Layoffs in America no issue in Thailand
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 06/12/2018
» US car maker General Motors Thailand says its local operation in Rayong will see no impact from the layoff programme in North America, noting that the local plant has enjoyed a stable situation since the Detroit-based firm restructured in early 2015.