Key Automotive Trends for 2025

Electric vehicles are set to dominate the market, with a 17% growth in shipments in 2025 and over 50% of all models expected to be electric by 2030, as predicted by Gartner.

Chonburi - Chachoengsao: Champions for the largest number of new factories in January 2022

New factories were licensed in January 2022, totaled 162 factories, in which Chonburi and Chachoengsao were the largest numbers at the same 13 new factories opened.

Japan Machine Tool Orders: February 2024

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) has reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in February 2024 amounted to 110.96 billion yen ($755 million), a decr…

Toyota Develops New Efficient 1500cc and 2000cc Engines for Electrification

Toyota achieved record profits in fiscal year 2023 due to stable new car sales, particularly hybrid vehicles, in North America, Europe, and Japan. Continuous product improvements a…

Thailand’s January 2025 Auto Production Plunges 24.63% Amid Domestic and Export Decline

Thailand's total vehicle production in January 2025 stood at 107,103 units, marking a sharp decline of 24.63% compared to January 2024. The drop was observed in both domestic and e…

Japanese Tire Makers Invest Aggressively: Four Firms to Surpass 600 Billion Yen

Tires Expand Through Aggressive Investments: Four Companies to Reach 600 Billion Yen, Boosting Production of High-Value-Added Products

Okamoto Unveils Quick Touch Technology at METALEX 2024

Okamoto is introducing a groundbreaking solution at METALEX 2024. The new Quick Touch technology simplifies and accelerates the grinding process, offering unparalleled accuracy and…

Samut Sakhon: Champion for the largest number of new factories in November 2021

Samut Sakhon was the province where 33 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,380 million baht.

Thailand's Car Production Down 28% in November

In November 2024, Thailand produced a total of 117,251 cars, a decrease of 28.23% from the 163,337 units produced in November 2023. The decline was driven by a 20.67% decrease in e…

Thailand’s Motorcycle Sales Drop 9.35% in 2024, BEV Plummets Over 50%

The Automotive Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that Thailand’s total motorcycle sales in 2024 reached 1,683,239 units, marking a 9.35% decline fro…

Japan's Machine Tool Orders Surpass 140 Billion Yen for the First Time in 21 Months in December 2024

JMTBA reported that total machine tool orders in December 2024 reached 143.09 billion yen (approximately U$942.13 million), marking a 19.9% increase from November.

Japan's Machine Tool Orders in November 2024: Thailand Leads with 27% Growth

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in November 2024 amounted to 119.327 billion yen ($756.71 million), repr…

Mazda investing 5,000 Million Baht to established xEVs manufacturing and electrified B-SUV with an annual capacity of 100,000 units

Mazda investing 5,000 Million Baht to established xEVs manufacturing and electrified B-SUV with an annual capacity of 100,000 units, targeting to drive business with Customer-Centr…

Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue Forecast to Grow 14% in 2025

Global semiconductor revenue is projected to grow 14% in 2025 to total $717 billion, according to the latest forecast from Gartner

Japan's Machine Tool Orders Rebound in February 2025, with Thailand Up 6.4%

JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in February 2025 reached 118.198 billion yen (approx. USD 801.03 million), marking a 1.8% increase from January. …

Thailand BOI Issues Incentives to attract World-Class Events; Expands PCB Manufacturing Incentives to Cover the Entire Supply Chain

Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the BOI, also approved a revision of the types of businesses qualified to receive incentives granted to manufact…

Chonburi: Champions for the largest number of new factories in March 2022

Chonburi was the province where 26 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,894 million baht.

Polyplastics to Launch 40% Glass-filled Recycled DURAFIDE (R) PPS

Polyplastics to Launch 40% Glass-filled Recycled DURAFIDE (R) PPS Based on New Post-industrial Recycling System

Thailand Car Production Drops 16.62% in July 2024 Due to Domestic Car Sales Crash

Thailand's vehicle production in July 2024 reached 124,829 units, a 16.62% drop year-on-year. This was primarily caused by a 40.85% decrease in domestic sales.

Japan's Machine Tool Orders Slip Again in August 2024

Japan's machine tool orders fell for the second consecutive month in August, according to the latest JMTBA data. The total value of orders placed in August stood at 110.770 billion…