ximum output of 118 kW and the maximum torque of 385 Nm. These engines are mated to a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The new Ford Everest will be introduced to the global market in 2015. In Asia Pacific, it will be available in China, Australia, New Zealand, India, and markets across the ASEAN region. Ford will also introduce the rugged SUV to Sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa. The new Ford Everest will be manufactured by AutoAllianc...

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ation (THACO), in collaboration with Daimler Buses, held a launch event on May 8 in Chu Lai (Quang Nam), Vietnam to introduce the high-end Mercedes-Benz RS 1936 bus and announce its export to the Thai market. This event strengthens THACO’s role as the key production hub for Mercedes-Benz buses in ASEAN. Specifically developed for the Thai market, the bus is based on the Mercedes-Benz RS 1936 chassis and features a European-style design, strong ...

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d at THB 779,000. The new Fiesta is powered by a 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine or a 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine. On January 29, Ford Motor announced that its plant in Rayong officially started production of the EcoSport SUV. The Thai-built models will be for domestic sale and export to markets across the ASEAN region. On March 25 Ford unveiled the new EcoSport at the Bangkok International Motor Show. It is an urban compact SUV developed by Ford’s glo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

f BYD will reach a million to 1.2 million mark. Berjaya Corporation Berhad of Malaysia and BYD Auto have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build a passenger car assembly plant. BYD's right-hand drive F0 1.0 liter automobile will be assembled in Malaysia, targeting at Malaysian and ASEAN markets. The investment includes a feasibility study on the conversion of the F0's left-hand drive version to a right-hand drive version and rel...

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d.) SVOLT Energy Technology (Yancheng) Co., Ltd. FinDreams Battery Co., Ltd. (Formerly FinDreams Industry Co., Ltd.) MMTh Engine Co., Ltd. Siam GS Battery Co., Ltd. Daihatsu Blue Solutions S.A.S. Hyperbat Ltd Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. (ICPT) ASPİLSAN Enerji Industry and Trade Inc. Guangxi ASEAN FinDreams Battery Co., Ltd. Ningde Jiaocheng Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. Human Horizons (Jiangsu) Power Battery System Co., Ltd. T...

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Ningde Jiaocheng Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. SVOLT Energy Technology (Yancheng) Co., Ltd. EVE Energy Co., Ltd. Chongqing FinDreams Battery Co., Ltd. (Formerly Chongqing Zhongdi Lithium Battery Co., Ltd.) G-TEKT Corporation GS Yuasa International Ltd. Ultium Cells LLC - Warren Guangxi ASEAN FinDreams Battery Co., Ltd. Xi'an FinDreams Battery Co., Ltd. (Formerly Xi'an Zhongdi Lithium Battery Co., Ltd.) Qinghai FinDreams Battery Co., ...

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of Chinese automakers. In 2024, Skoda achieved an annual sales volume of 17,500 units in China, down 23.1% year-over-year. In 2025, sales continued to decline, ending up as low as around 15,000 units. Skoda has adjusted its global strategy by shifting focus to high-growth markets, such as India and ASEAN. From multiple press releases...

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BIMS 2026: DFLZM presents Forthing FRIDAY SUV and V9 MPV in Thailand Announced on March 23, 2026, Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor (DFLZM) showcased the FRIDAY SUV and Forthing V9 MPV at the Bangkok International Motor Show, following the Forthing brand’s recent market entry in Thailand.  Thailand is a core ASEAN market in DFLZM’s strategy, with plans to expand its sales and service network and deepen localization, including potential local production...

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Limited Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell Guangdong Teamgiant New Energy Tech Corporation Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell Guangxi Albemarle Lithium Co., Ltd. (Formerly Guangxi Tianyuan New Energy Materials Co., Ltd.) Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell Guangxi ASEAN FinDreams Battery Co., Ltd. Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell Guangxi CARENE New Energy Co., Ltd. Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/...

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vehicles (BEVs) with the Western European market as the focus, planning to establish a European branch in 2023. For the Asia-Pacific market, the Group will introduce ICE vehicles (including hybrid vehicles) and BEVs, establish production sites in Malaysia, Thailand, and Myanmar at least, radiate to ASEAN countries, and build Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia into core markets with a sales volume of 10,000 units. For the Middle Ea...

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te battery that offers a driving range of up to 401 km (NEDC). The Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iWD) features dual motors producing 155 kW of power and 292 Nm of torque, paired with an 81.8 kWh battery capable of delivering up to 501 km of range. The car has achieved a 5-Star safety rating from the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program. Based on multiple sources...

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ed to produce piston rings. Feb. 2005 Established China United Piston Ring Co., Ltd. jointly with YooSung Enterprise of Korea and Anqing Huanxin Group. It manufactures and sells piston rings in China. Feb. 2005 Established TPR Asian Sales (Thailand) Ltd., which sells the Group's products in the ASEAN region. It was established jointly with Manoyontchai and a local consulting company from Mizuho Group. Aug. 2006 Established TPR Vietnam Co.,L...

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Chery Corporate Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (CCMSB), Shah Alam plant Jaecoo: J7 (2024-), J7 PHV (2024-), J8 (2025-); Omoda: C9 (2024-), C9 PHV (2026-); Chery's plant in Malaysia, focusing on the manufacturing of Jaecoo models (CKD). Production started in 2024 - Production started in 2024 Chery Malaysia opens new plant in Shah Alam industrial zone; first in ASEAN to produce Jaecoo J7 SUV Chery Malaysia launches C9 by Jaecoo SUV; locally assembled Jaecoo J...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

d. in 2016, Farizon Auto is a new energy commercial vehicle brand. Myoung Shin Group is a Korean automotive parts supplier with large manufacturing sites in Korea and Brazil. The partnership will enable the companies to build a green industrial chain for the automotive industries in Korea and other ASEAN countries. Farizon Auto aims to sell 12,000 Xingxiang V-based customized models in Korea in the coming three years. Farizon Auto will launch the...

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etter of Intent for merger and acquisition (LOI for M&A) with WM Motor, planning to issue a certain number of new shares to acquire 100% of the equity held by its shareholders. For overseas expansion, WM Motor has launched various cooperative projects in such regions as the EU, the Middle East, and ASEAN. Some WM Motor models have already been WVTA- and SSTA-certified by the EU, e.g., the WVTA-certified EX5 and the SSTA-certified E5....

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/18

etter of Intent for merger and acquisition (LOI for M&A) with WM Motor, planning to issue a certain number of new shares to acquire 100% of the equity held by its shareholders. For overseas expansion, WM Motor has launched various cooperative projects in such regions as the EU, the Middle East, and ASEAN. Some WM Motor models have already been WVTA- and SSTA-certified by the EU, e.g., the WVTA-certified EX5 and the SSTA-certified E5. According to...

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laysia, with an enhanced standard equipment range specified exclusively for the Malaysian market. This production expansion is the first of its kind outside of Europe, firmly underscoring the brand’s commitment to Malaysia and recognition of the potential for more multi-faceted development in the ASEAN region. Pre-orders for the updated and enhanced Cayenne already start, while first deliveries are estimated to begin by March 2022. At a media b...

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s domestic and selected export markets, not the U.S. Its Asia-Pacific auto sales general manager said the company has not entered the U.S. market, adding that trade barriers could redirect focus to the region. The Rayong factory, inaugurated in July 2024, exported 10,250 vehicles in 2025 to Europe, ASEAN, and Oceania, with no shipments to the United States. (From an article of The Nation and a USTR Federal Register notice (March 2026, Sec. 301))...

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CAERI launches ASEAN NCAP-IVASA system framework with ASEAN NCAP On March 12, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI) launched the ASEAN NCAP-IVASA (Intelligent Vehicle Advanced Safety Assessment) system framework with ASEAN NCAP. The system framework assesses new vehicles equipped with intelligent features in the ASEAN market by developing typical assessment scenarios in line with ASEAN’s traffic characteristics and c...

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engine plant. It will have an annual automobile production capacity of 120,000 units and is expected to start operating in 2015 with about 1,200 employees (except for non-regular employee). The new Prachinburi plant will mainly produce sub-compact models for Thailand and for export to countries in ASEAN, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean, as well as other countries around the world. Announced on December 15, Honda Automobile (T...

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