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A visitor checks out bikes displayed at a Motor Expo. The sales of motorcycles throughout 2021 stood at around 1.61 million units. Pattarapong Chatpattarasill The Thai economic recovery is expected to boost motorcycle sales in the domestic market, but ...

Mercedes-Benz project looks to luxury EV niche

A visitor checks out luxury cars on display at last year’s Motor Expo. Mr Gustrau says Mercedes will focus on EVs in the premium segment. Mercedes-Benz Thailand is in talks with the Board of Investment (BoI) on its new ...

GWM partners with PTT to build EV charger network

Mr Suchat, left, and Mr Narong are jointly pushing ahead with the co-development of EV charging facilities to serve the growing EV industry. Chinese sport utility vehicle manufacturer Great Wall Motor (GWM) is co-building new electric vehicle (EV) charging ...

September car exports up amid rise in chip supply

More semiconductors are being supplied to the global auto industry, following a decline in demand for chips from the electronics sector, while car exports from Thailand reached their highest level so far this year in September, according to the ...

Domestic car sales rise 15.64% y/y in Sept

Usual traffic chaos on Henri Dunant Road in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok, on June 23, 2022. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut) Domestic car sales rose 15.64% in September from a year earlier to 74,150 units, helped by an economic recovery and ...

Real estate factors change Covid and environmental concerns among the issues driving innovation

Bangkok-based Sharge Management Co is expanding its EV charging business to serve motorists at high-rise buildings, including condos. Our way of life often changes because of external factors that we are helpless to influence. Factors such as global warming, ...

A comfy workhorse The latest Mitsubishi Triton has been repackaged amid tough competition

While the Thai pickup market is heating up with new and improved models from various automakers, Mitsubishi is hoping to maintain its market share with the 2022 Triton which comes with special packaging, adding some zest to this ageing ...

Chinese EV maker eyes November launch in Thailand

Chinese EV giant BYD (Build Your Dreams) has officially launched in the Thai market with the introduction of the ATTO 3. The ATTO 3 is priced at 1.199 million baht which includes an aftersales package worth 180,000 baht. It ...

Jackson Wang brings his magic to Bangkok next month, tickets out Friday The magic man returns to Bangkok once more

Having stolen countless hearts of Thai fans during his recent visit in July, Jackson Wang, who initially came to prominence as a member of the K-pop boy group GOT7 and later a solo artist in his own right, is ...

Japanese car maker Nissan to sell its Russia assets to Moscow

A Nissan Leaf electric automobile charges at a vehicle charging point in Moscow, Russia, on Aug 18, 2021. (Photo: Bloomberg) Japanese automaker Nissan will sell its Russian assets — including a factory in Saint Petersburg — to the Russian ...

Inside the Yamaha pit at Thailand MotoGP

The recent OR Thailand Grand Prix, also known as the MotoGP Thailand, drew close to 180,000 visitors this year, making it one of the largest events to be held at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram. This year, ...

The 'little' engine that could The new Ferrari hybrid may have a V6 engine, but it drives like a V12, boasts the carmaker

Ferrari has introduced its latest plug-in hybrid supercar that comes with as much as 830hp along with an all-electric range of 25km. The 296 GTS made its Thailand debut recently with official importer Cavallino Motors offering the new model ...

Q&A with Ferrari president Dieter Knechtel

Please give us five reasons to own a Ferrari First, I would say exclusivity. I mean there is not a volume approach to our business, so the Ferrari community remains a compact community that can enjoy the value of the ...

Diversification drive persists Non-oil businesses key to PTT's future

An electric vehicle receives a charge at a PTT petrol station. PTT is pushing ahead with a plan to build an EV assembly plant. National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is pushing ahead with non-oil businesses, which are ...

Royal Enfield expands into heart of Bangkok

Royal Enfield has expanded its footprint in Thailand by opening a new store, further strengthening its foothold in the country. Royal Enfield has expanded its retail presence in Thailand by opening its 15th exclusive shop, making it the company’s ...

Mitsubishi goes for the gold The Triton's new Athlete package adds muscle, but if you don't pay up you'll be left wanting more

As the Thai pickup truck market heats up with new and a large variety of special models, Mitsubishi is taking part in the race with its Triton. Positioned at the top of the Triton line-up is the Double Cab ...

Say hello to the new Ponies

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse expands the Mustang lineup. Michael Simari The introduction of Mustang Dark Horse is part of a broader launch of six new racing Mustangs that will compete globally in a variety of series, including GT3, ...

Continuing the heritage The seventh-generation Mustang has a new design and is packed with features

The seventh generation Mustang is the most exhilarating and visceral yet. Ford Mustang Ford has unveiled the seventh-generation Mustang that features an all-new design and is available with both 4-cylinder and V8 powerplants as well as hardtop and convertible ...

The return of MotoGP to Thailand

Thailand is preparing to host the 17th round of the MotoGP 2022 World Championship at Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram this weekend. Expecting speed fans from around the world, the city is moving forward with intensity in all ...

Toyota ends production in Russia, seeing no path to restart

A view shows traffic on the central Tverskaya street in downtown Moscow on July 11, 2022. (Photo: AFP) Toyota Motor Corp has decided to cease vehicle production permanently at its lone car plant in Russia, a rare move for ...

State urged to meet EV investors' needs

An electric vehicle charges at a station at Siam Square. WHA Corporation wants the Thai government to be receptive to investors’ demands. The electric vehicle (EV) industry will become a key economic engine for Thailand if the government is ...

Sharp increase in domestic car sales

People check out cars and pickup trucks on display at an edition of Motor Expo. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb) Domestic car sales in the first eight months this year increased by 19.6% year-on-year to 559,537 units as recovering tourism helped ...

Growing Asia's EV ecosystem Industry and government players need to adopt a new approach different from the conventional automobile industry, according to McKinsey

OWNERSHIP COST THE KEY CAPTURING VALUE RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS An electric vehicle being charged at Motor Expo 2021. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb) Asia's electric-vehicle market is poised for growth. Those who approach the challenges and opportunities with an ecosystem view can ...

Nouveau Classic On or off road, the Hunter 350 can handle it all

The new Hunter 350 is a remixed roadster with the character of a Royal Enfield reimagined in a stylish, compact-yet-muscular geometry that can handle busy city streets, suburban backroads and more. As the world of motorcycles moves from elaborate ...

Scaling roads and terrain The Ford Everest combines intelligent safety with comfort to provide a smooth ride

Along with the all-new Ranger pickup, Ford has also introduced its PPV (Pickup Passenger Vehicle) derivative, the Everest, featuring a more luxurious interior with seven seats. Both models were shown at this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show in March ...

Nex Point invests B6bn in 2nd plant Orders pouring in for EV buses and trucks

An electric bus assembled by Nex Point, which is increasing its annual production capacity with a second EV assembly plant. SET-listed Nex Point, an electric vehicle (EV) assembler, is allocating 6 billion baht to develop its second production facility ...

Famed film director Mom Noi dies aged 69

ML Pundhevanop Dhewakul, better known as Mom Noi, who died of lung cancer on Thursday. (boraan.th Facebook Page) Acclaimed Thai film director ML Pundhevanop Dhewakul died of lung cancer on Thursday night. He was 69 years old. He was ...

Call for EV chargers to harness solar power Micro grids would help handle demand

Visitors examine different types of EV chargers developed by Delta Electronics (Thailand) during the 2022 Asean Sustainable Energy Week at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. The growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) requires long-term planning to ...

Fast and furious The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS honours and builds on tradition

Porsche has introduced the 911 GT3 RS, the most extreme street-legal 911 that also serves as a tribute to the first 911 Carrera RS 2.7 model from half-a-century ago. According to Porsche, the show car seen in the photos ...

Shift fast for high-end Ducati

A total of five units of the limited-edition Ducati XDiavel Nera have been allocated for the Thai market, according to Ducati Thailand. The XDiavel Nera is a collaboration between Ducati and luxury furniture maker Poltrona Frau with only 500 ...

Go certified with Carsome

Carsome, the largest online used car platform in Southeast Asia, has opened its first vehicle refurbishment facility in Thailand. Located in Samut Prakan, the Carsome Certified Lab, the second-largest facility of its kind in Thailand, has a total area ...

BYD set to pursue state EV incentives

BYD is expected to be the latest Chinese automaker to take up the government's electric vehicle (EV) incentives when its sole distributor Rever Automotive Co signs an agreement with the Excise Department later this month for a tax reduction ...

Vietnam’s VinFast to ship EVs to N America, Europe

Advertising for VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker producing electric cars and SUV’s, is seen at Santa Monica Place where their showroom opened last week in Santa Monica, California, on July 18, 2022. (Photo: AFP) VinFast, an electric carmaker backed by ...

New kid on electric avenue

Chinese EV manufacturer Neta Auto is making its official debut in Thailand by launching the Neta V city car priced at 549,000 baht. The Neta V comes with a 95hp electric motor with 150Nm of torque, along with a ...

Look before you buy: Hertz offers EV rentals

ORA Good Cat Those who want to have an EV experience without having to purchase one can simple rent one from Hertz. Great Wall Motor (Thailand) recently delivered 20 units of the ORA Good Cat 400 TECH to Hertz ...

Stay in your lane The CX-8 features a refined ride that embodies the spirit of Mazda

Mazda's midlife update for the CX-8 crossover includes some significant safety upgrades along with adjusted trim levels for both the diesel and gasoline variants. First launched here in 2019, the 2022 CX-8 diesel is priced from 1.849 million to ...

Musk 'focused' on wide release of self-driving Teslas

Tesla CEO Elon Musk outlined his top priorities on Monday — including his goal of getting the electric auto maker's self-driving technology ready by year-end. Musk said he hopes it could be in wide release in the United States ...

Pattaya to get 1st hydrogen filling station PTT, partners set to open facility soon

Mr Noppadol is promoting more environmentally-friendly hydrogen fuel which has the potential to replace fossil fuel in the future. National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is preparing to co-launch Thailand's first hydrogen filling station next month in Pattaya ...

Improvements abound in EV-hybrid market

Lexus upgrades Hybrid crossover Lexus has introduced the UX 250h minor change coming with updated features for the 2022 model year. The hybrid crossover from Lexus now comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and dual USB ...

Honda's BR-V grows up Longer wheelbase, increased headroom and expected pleasant ride makes the MPV an easy choice, if the high price doesn't scare customers away

Honda has launched the second-generation BR-V subcompact MPV that comes with hefty pricing in exchange for major improvements all around. The BR-V retails at 915,000 baht for the E variant and 973,000 baht for the EL (977,000 baht in ...

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