GWM Indonesia launches Thailand-made ORA 03 EV, local assembly to follow Announced on June 26, 2025, GWM Indonesia has officially launched the ORA 03, a smart and stylish all-electric vehicle that blends retro-futuristic design with advanced technology. The ORA 03 is now available at a price of IDR 379 million. A special early bird offer brings the price down to IDR 369 million, valid until GIIAS 2025 concludes on August 3. Customers who place th...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

Nissan Thailand begins line integration at Samut Prakan plant to drive efficiency Announced on June 26, 2025, Nissan has begun the line integration project at its manufacturing site in Samut Prakan, Thailand, marking the milestone with a ceremony at Plant Line #1 to celebrate 50 years of production. Scheduled for completion in Q2 FY2025, the new integrated line will produce current models, including the Almera, Kicks e-POWER, Navara, and Terra, a...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

GAC AION UT EV officially launched in Thailand; Local production to start by 2025 On June 24, 2025, GAC International officially launched and announced pricing for its electric SUV, the AION UT, at an event in Thailand. Local production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2025 at GAC’s Thai plant, where the localization rate has reached 51%. The AION UT received strong interest, with over 4,500 pre-orders during the Bangkok Motor Show, ranking ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

NETA Thailand under Excise Dept.’s close watch amid parent firm uncertainty Reported on June 25, 2025, Thailand’s Excise Department revealed that the situation involving Neta Thailand is under close watch, with continuous discussions being held involving the department and relevant parties. NETA's parent firm in China, Zhejiang Hozon New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., has initiated bankruptcy proceedings, prompting concerns over potential impac...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

FTI backs government’s trade-in scheme to revive pickup sales in Thailand Reported on June 25, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has expressed strong support for the government’s proposed trade-in scheme aimed at reviving sluggish pickup truck sales. The FTI projects the program could boost sales by 50,000–100,000 vehicles and recommends extending it to passenger cars. With around 2 million registered vehicles in Thailand that h...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

ble are Level 2 driver assistance features such as ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), ICA (Intelligent Cruise Assist), LDW (Lane Departure Warning), and LCC (Lane Centering Control). As a global model, the Poer Sahar Hi4-T entered the Australian market this May and will be launched in countries such as Thailand and Mexico later. From a GWM press release and information on the GWM website 1/2...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Registrations of electric mobilities in Thailand up 70.7% in May 2025 Announced on June 24, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported data from the Department of Land Transport that notes all kinds of 100% purely electric mobility registrations of 13,935 units in May 2025, up 70.7% YoY. Registrations of electric private passenger cars and electric motorcycles accounted for 11,827 units and 1,843 units, respectively. In the first 5 mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

May vehicle production in Thailand up 10.3% (Flash Report) On June 24, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that vehicle production in May 2025 totaled 139,186 units, up 10.3% YoY. This represents the first rise in 21 months, driven by a sharp increase in the production of BEVs and PHEVs. Of the total vehicle production, 37.28% was for domestic sales, while 62.72% was allocated for export markets. According to data from FTI mem...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

May motorcycle production in Thailand up 9.6% On June 24, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that motorcycle production in May 2025 reached 210,349 units (177,309 CBUs and 33,040 CKDs), up 9.6% YoY. In the first 5 months of 2025, production totaled 1,064,381 motorcycles (865,858 CBUs and 198,523 CKDs), an increase of 5.0% YoY.  Motorcycle exports in May 2025 totaled 67,056 units, up 26.3% YoY. For January – May 2025, moto...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Bosch, Thai Industry Minister hold talks on EV component investment in Thailand Announced on June 17, 2025, Thailand’s Minister of Industry has met with executives from Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies (Thailand) to discuss the promotion of advanced automotive parts manufacturing, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs). Bosch plans to invest in the local production of key EV components in Thailand, such as traction motors and e-axle techn...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

tance of maintaining a balanced mix of mild-hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Malaysia in the short to medium term, even as the parent company stays on course to become a fully electric brand by 2030. According to the Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia & Thailand, over 80% of Volvo’s current sales in Malaysia consist of PHEVs or BEVs, although mild-hybrids will remain available as long as there is de...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

h no internal combustion engine (ICE) variant planned. Meanwhile, the 2025 S90 facelift will not be introduced in Malaysia to replace the current S90, of which local stocks have already been exhausted and CKD production has ceased for 2025, according to the Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia & Thailand. Despite the phase-out of the S60 and S90 in Malaysia, Volvo remains committed to serving sedan buyers, hinting at the introduction of new mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

King Gen seeks exclusive rights to import and distribute Farizon EVs in Thailand Reported on June 20, 2025, King Gen PCL (KGEN) is seeking exclusive rights to import and distribute Farizon, a new energy commercial vehicle brand under Geely Holding Group, in Thailand. With existing operations in logistics and EV charging services, KGEN sees significant growth opportunities in the country’s expanding EV market. At the 2025 International Automotiv...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Wuling starts delivering Thai-assembled Binguo EV, equipped with locally-made battery Announced on June 14, 2025, Wuling Thailand has officially begun deliveries of the Thai-assembled Wuling Binguo EV to its dealers. The vehicle supports the globally recognized CCS2 charging standard, ensuring convenient use across public charging stations in Thailand.  It is also equipped with high-quality batteries manufactured in Thailand by NV Gotion Co., Lt...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Escalating EV price war prompts Thailand to review import-offset regulations Reported on June 16, 2025, Thailand’s Finance Ministry and the Board of Investment (BOI) are reportedly reviewing domestic production requirements under the EV subsidy scheme to address market oversupply, intensifying price wars, and broader challenges facing the EV industry. Under current rules, EV manufacturers receiving government subsidies for imported EVs must est...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

GlobalData blog: Thailand’s automotive market faces critical challenges amidst shifting regional landscape Thailand’s position in the ASEAN automotive landscape is facing increasing pressure as regional dynamics shift. The country experienced a staggering 26% YoY decline in Light Vehicle (LV) sales in 2024, and the outlook for 2025 remains bleak, with a further contraction of 7% YoY experienced in Q1 compared to an already depressed base duri...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Suzuki Thailand plans to launch Indonesia-made Fronx and India-made e Vitara in 2025 Reported on June 6, 2025, Suzuki Motor (Thailand) has confirmed plans to import the Suzuki e Vitara, the brand’s first fully electric SUV, manufactured in India, and set to launch in Thailand in Q4 2025. Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant is positioned as a key export hub for markets including ASEAN, Europe, and Japan. Based on the eVX concept showcased at the 20...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Mitsubishi XFORCE HEV registers strong demand, exceeds booking target in Thailand On June 9, 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Thailand announced that the all-new XFORCE HEV has received an outstanding response from customers nationwide following its local media launch on March 20. Bookings exceeded 4,000 units ahead of the model’s full official launch in June, surpassing the company’s initial target of 3,000 units. Delivery of the first batch of XFORC...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

BOI actively propels Thailand’s role as ASEAN’s auto and electrified vehicle hub Announced on June 9, 2025, the Board of Investment (BOI) is actively driving investments to maintain Thailand’s position as ASEAN’s top automotive hub amid global shifts. The focus includes all electrified vehicle technologies (HEV, PHEV, REEV, BEV) and collaboration with key agencies. Global automakers like BYD, MG, GWM, Changan, and Hyundai have set up regi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

y, a top speed of 75 km/h, and a range of up to 80 km per charge. Safety features include a CBS braking system and dual shock absorbers. The model is now available at a special price of THB 45,740, reduced from THB 65,000. At the launch, EM Motor positioned the Legend Pro as a key step in advancing Thailand’s e-mobility standards. The company also introduced its long-term EM Ecosystem strategy, covering in-house battery production using cell-to...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10