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Toyota to expand diesel engine production capacity in Thailand

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Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) engine production subsidiary in Thailand, Siam Toyota Manufacturing Co., STM), will from 2015, expand the production capacity of diesel engines used in Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle Project (IMV) series vehicles to meet increasing demand in emerging markets.

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Kia set to export this all-electric SUV at a price that undercuts Tesla

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South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y. A global launch is set for next year, but will that include the US?

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SUVs became the largest and fastest-growing automotive segment in 2015; up 22% from 2014

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Global sales of SUVs surged 22% in 2015, supporting an overall increase in global sales of light vehicles of 1.7% in 2014-2015, according to data released by global market research company Euromonitor International. of light vehicle sales globally. of light vehicle sales globally. Portugal: +54.8%.

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BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US, even with a 100% tariff

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After discontinuing the production of vehicles powered entirely by internal combustion engines in March 2022, BYD has been at the forefront of the industry’s shift to EVs. BYD’s new EV plant in Thailand opened on July 4. of the light vehicle market during the same period, according to the latest S&P Global Mobility figures.

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Chevrolet unveils diesel TrailBlazer show vehicle in Dubai

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Chevrolet’s new TrailBlazer SUV made its global debut at the opening of the Dubai International Motor Show in the Middle East. The seven-seat show vehicle previews Chevrolet’s latest SUV offering, which will be sold around the world, beginning with Thailand in early 2012.

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Vinfast VF 8 dominates ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards | Autocar Professional

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VinFast’s D-segment SUV, the VF 8, has earned five out of six top safety awards from the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asia (ASEAN NCAP) in Thailand on May 28, 2024. VinFast’s global debut model also attained the highest scores in both the Best Overall and Best Motorcyclist Safety categories.

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BYD is now shipping its own EVs as first cargo ship heads to Europe

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After overtaking Tesla in global EV sales in the last three months of 2023, BYD looks to continue its expansion. China International Marine Containers Group (CIMC), which built the vessel, announced the news on WeChat Wednesday. BYD is already a leader in key auto markets like Thailand , Brazil, and Columbia.

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