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Toyota to increase production capacity in Indonesia

Green Car Congress

affordable multipurpose vehicle for the Asian market. began in 2004 and was followed by the “Fortuner” SUV in 2005, making Indonesia an. began in 2004 and was followed by the “Fortuner” SUV in 2005, making Indonesia an. Toyota began import and sales activities in Indonesia in 1971, marking 40 years of. business there this year.

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Mitsubishi Motors premiering new fuel-efficient Mirage and Concept PX-MiEV II plug-in hybrid; smart house

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The Mirage’s design focused on compactness, affordability, and high fuel efficiency in order to fit the needs of emerging markets as an affordable entry-level model as well as needs of advanced markets for fuel efficiency and low-CO 2 emissions. The new Mirage is due to go on sale first in Thailand in March 2012.

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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. Meanwhile, Kia has bigger (or, smaller and more affordable) plans.

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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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Report: Mitsubishi Planning Dealer Expansion, More Models for U.S.

The Truth About Cars

With new vehicle prices having surpassed parody, any automaker building affordable vehicles may soon find themselves getting a lot of attention from customers who just want something that will work for under $40,000 and that’s basically all Mitsubishi sells. Truly affordable sporting vehicles seem to be evaporating.

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Electric 2025 Geely EX5 heading Down Under to win over Tesla Model Y buyers

EV Central

Chinese car giant Geely Auto has announced it will use its 2025 EX5 electric SUV to spearhead an Australian launch, challenging dominant mid-sized SUVs like the Tesla Model Y. That will change following the announcement it would soon sell the Geely EX5 in Norway, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia and other markets.

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

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According to the official VFACTS figures, there were 3330 examples of the battery electric SUV sold in Australia last month. Chinese cars sit number three behind Japan and Thailand in terms of popularity in Australia. Add in 604 Model 3 sedan sales and Tesla claimed eighth overall in July with 3934 sales.