Mitsubishi Tests the i-MiEV in Thailand
13 Dec 2010, 15:08 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Mitsubishi is tightening its relationship with the Government of Thailand, announcing that it will begin a joint study for fleet testing of electric vehicles. Mitsubishi will begin initiatives for t...
Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Adds Third Location
13 Dec 2010, 13:17 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is beginning the construction of its third factory in Thailand and has conducted a Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony at the site, which was attended by dignitaries...
Honda CBR250R Mugen Revealed
1 Dec 2010, 16:12 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Japanese manufacturer’s latest sensation, the CBR250R, has already caused a stir in the motorcycle world, a fact that was not left unnoticed by Honda’s in-house tuner. Mugen has ther...
Toyota Starts Prius Production in Thailand
30 Nov 2010, 08:30 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Toyota Motor Thailand Company Ltd. (TMT), Toyota's sales and production company based in Samutprakan, Thailand, held a ceremony to mark the start of production of the Prius at the Gateway Plant...
Honda New Small Vehicle Prototype Coming to Thailand Motor Expo
9 Nov 2010, 08:12 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The world’s automotive producers are making efforts to developed new efficient vehicles that come to protect the environment and offer a high fuel efficiency that reduces transportation costs ...
2011 Honda CBR250R Full Details and Picture Galore
28 Oct 2010, 05:36 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese manufacturer Honda today took the wraps off a model that is set to conquer the world, filling in the huge gap between its 125cc and 600cc sportbikes. A model very much anticipated until now...
Naza Plans to Build GM Cars in Malaysia
6 Sep 2010, 13:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After back in March this year Malaysian company Naza Group announced it will distribute GM-built cars in the country, news of the company considering a possible assembly deal with the American giant...
Mazda and Ford JV to Invest $350M in Next Gen Pickup Truck
26 Aug 2010, 10:22 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Mazda and Ford joint venture AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) will be investing US$350 million in its pickup plant, supporting facility upgrade and supplier tooling for the production of next generation...
BMW May Build EVs in Thailand
2 Aug 2010, 07:19 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The good business environment in Thailand in making German manufacturer BMW consider starting building some of its future electric vehicles and hybrids in the country. According to just-auto.com...
Mitsubishi to Build 3rd Thai Plant
6 Jul 2010, 10:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The automotive friendly environment carmakers seem to find in Thailand has determined the Japanese from Mitsubishi to consider building their third facility in the country, one which, local media sp...
Ford Begins Thai Fiesta Production
6 Jul 2010, 09:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The roll out plan of Ford's global hit, the Fiesta, continued this week with the announcement that production of the model began at the AutoAlliance Thailand brand new facility in Rayong. Produ...
Ford Makes $450M Investment in New Thai Plant
24 Jun 2010, 07:20 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Ford’s expansion plans in the Asia-Pacific region are on the right track, as the American carmaker announced today it is investing US$450 million (THB 15 billion) in a new passenger vehicle ma...
Toyota to Close Thai Plant
14 May 2010, 14:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the four plants Toyota is operating in Thailand will shut down at the end of this month, as a result of the sharp drop in exports in the country. The plant in question, in Samrong, has been p...
Volkswagen Might Co-Develop Eco Vehicles With Suzuki in Thailand
12 Apr 2010, 12:10 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Earlier this year, Volkswagen acquired a 19.9% percent stake in Suzuki, a move that has determined the two companies to start developing common projects. The two automakers will probably join f...
2011 Ford Fiesta Debuts in Thailand
26 Mar 2010, 08:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / America manufacturer Ford is displaying the new Ford Fiesta sedan these days at the Bangkok Motor Show in Thailand. Ford displayed two models of the Thai-built car, a Highlight Silver four-door seda...
Nissan March Production Starts in Thailand
12 Mar 2010, 11:21 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Nissan Motor Thailand (NMT) has just officially announced that production on the new Nissan March in under way. The event was celebrated with more than 200 guests and employees, including representa...
Suzuki to Build Small Car Plant in Thailand
24 Nov 2009, 09:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Suzuki is the latest biggest carmaker that intends to continue its expansion with the help of a Thai plant, as the company now plans to establish a brand new factory to handle small car production. ...
2011 Mazda2 Sedan to Be Launched in Australia
20 Nov 2009, 10:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda2 will be launched in Australia in mid-2010, the company confirmed through the voice of its local managing director, while the hatchback version will be sourced from a new plant in Thailand. Bu...
Honda R&D Asia Pacific Officially Opened
18 Nov 2009, 10:43 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Honda’s new automobile research and development center, Honda R&D Asia Pacific, was inaugurated today, strengthening Honda’s presence in the Asia and Oceania regions. The site is sit...
Mazda2 Goes on Sale in Thailand
17 Nov 2009, 09:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After starting production of this particular model last month, Mazda officially launched in Thailand, with prices ranging in between THB 535,000 - 690,000 (that's around 16,110 and 20,700 US do...