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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

Electrek

Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader.

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Volvo Group launches Quester heavy-duty truck range for growth markets

Green Car Congress

Combined with sourcing and manufacturing on the Asian mainland, UD Trucks will be able to deliver a modern, affordable vehicle range with superior performance tailored to the cost-conscious growth markets of the world, the company said. The production of Quester will start during the third quarter of 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

Baua Electric

Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. Kia revealed a new EV lineup at its first EV Day in October.

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Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 lead the way as Chinese-built electric vehicle sales soar in Australia

EV Central

It is also a big reason the popularity of Chinese-made cars is exploding in Australia, as both the Model 3 and Model Y are made in Shanghai. Chinese cars sit number three behind Japan and Thailand in terms of popularity in Australia. Tesla’s tally is obviously the key to the 385.4

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The Neta V Launched In Malaysia & Is Now The Most Affordable EV In The Country

CleanTechnica EVs

The Chinese firm Hozon Auto officially launched the Neta V in Malaysia at the recently held Malaysia Auto Show. The Neta V is a compact crossover from its Neta Auto electric vehicle brand. Some of the other models in Neta’s stable are the Neta U and Neta S. Neta has delivered over 220,000 electric cars […]

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BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

Baua Electric

BYD is now set to begin production at its new EV plant in Thailand in the third quarter as it looks to accelerate overseas sales. BYD set to begin EV production in Thailand in Q3 After showcasing its full range of brands at the Bangkok Auto Show this week, BYD said it will kick off EV production in the country in Q3.

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Toyota sales slide as aggressive price cuts by BYD, Chinese EV makers take effect

Baua Electric

in Asia (269,317), with 13% and 11% declines in two of its most critical markets, China and Thailand. Toyota’s sales decline in Asia comes as Chinese EV makers, including BYD’s aggressive price cuts , are squeezing foreign automakers out of the market. The Chinese EV maker is now No. Last month, Toyota’s sales fell 7.2%

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