DigiKey to Highlight Automation Offerings and Services at SPS 2024

DigiKey is set to highlight its automation offerings and services at SPS 2024 from November 12-14 in Nuremberg, Germany.

Automotive Industry Stumbles! Vehicle Production Down 25.48% in September

In September 2024, Thailand's total vehicle production reached 122,277 units, marking a 25.48% decrease compared to September 2023, with the decline impacting both export productio…

ASEAN-Japan Collaborate on Next-Generation Vehicle Strategy, with a Roadmap to 2035

Japanese manufacturers hold a significant market share in ASEAN, but Chinese automakers have been gaining ground in recent years. By deepening cooperation with ASEAN, Japan aims to…

Toyota's Move Could Reshape the Steel Market

The hot-rolled steel market, once stable, is now facing a potential decline. Toyota's recent price cut on automotive steel has sparked concerns.

Foundation for Industrial Development Thai-German Institute (TGI), Mobile Innovation Company Limited (MI), and NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) Sign Groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding

The Foundation for Industrial Development Thai-German Institute (TGI), represented by President Mr. Somchai Jakkareen, Mobile Innovation Company Limited (MI), represented by Presid…

Thailand's Auto Production Plunges 20% in August 2023

Thailand's automotive production experienced a substantial decline in August 2024, with a total of 119,680 units produced—a 20.56% decrease compared to the same month in 2023.

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 R&D Spending Hits New High Toyota Leads

Japanese companies have significantly increased their research and development (R&D) spending for the 15th consecutive year. Toyota Motor Corporation has maintained its position as…

Toyota Freezes Parts Prices to Ease Supplier Burden

Toyota has decided to keep prices unchanged for parts procurement in the second half of the 2024 fiscal year, including for large-scale suppliers, to alleviate the burden of risin…

Suzuki to Develop New Vehicle with 100kg Less Weight, to Be Launched in Early 2030s

Thailand Car Production Drops 16.19% in June 2024 Due to Decrease in Domestic Sales Production

Thailand's vehicle production in June 2024 totaled 116,289 units, marking a 20.11% decline from the previous year and a 7.82% drop from May. The main factor was a significant reduc…

Thailand Car Production Drops 16.19% in May Amidst Economic Slowdown and EV Readiness Concerns

Thailand's vehicle production in May 2024 reached 126,161 units, a 16.19% decline from last year. The decrease is attributed to subdued domestic sales, sluggish economic growth, an…

Car Painting Revolution: CO2 Emissions Slashed

Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. announced a revolutionary “paint transfer sheet” that significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions in the automobile painting process.

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…

Car Production in April dropped by 11.02% to 104,667 units.

In April 2024, Thailand's total vehicle production amounted to 104,667 units, a decrease of 11.02% due to a decline in the production of passenger cars and pickup trucks for domest…

DigiKey Officially Registers as an Importer of Record in Japan, Offering Japanese Customers a Localized Experience

DigiKey officially registers as an Importer of Record (IOR) in Japan, enabling Japanese customers to eliminate the need for customs clearance and payment of duties and consumption …

Car Production in March 2024 totaled 138,331 units

In March 2024, Thailand produced 138,331 cars, down 23.08% from March 2023. This drop was due to reduced domestic production and sales, particularly in pickup trucks and passenger …

Car Production in February 2024 totaled 133,690 units

In February 2024, Thailand produced a total of 133,690 vehicles, a decrease of 19.28% from the same period last year. This was due to a decrease in both exports and domestic sales,…

Industrial Robot Orders Decline by 24% in 2023, Marking First Decrease in Four Years

In 2023, investments in industrial robots in Japan were valued at 8.49 trillion yen (approximately 5.6 billion US dollars), a decrease of 23.6% from the previous year. This marks t…

Car Production in January 2024 totaled 142,102 units

The January production reached at 142,102 units, decreased 12.46% (YoY). Produced for domestic use decreased 33.62% (YoY) and produced for export decreased 50.89% (YoY).

Car Production in December 2023 totaled 133,621 units

The December production reached at 133,621 units, decreased 15.75% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,841,663 units, drop 2.22%.

Thailand Aims to Produce 1.9 Million Cars in 2024

In 2024, Thailand targets an impressive 1.9 million cars, a 3.17% rise from 2023. This includes 1,150,000 cars for export (65% of total) and 750,000 for domestic sales (35%). The f…

NETA Auto Strategic Partner Conference 2024 : Successful Global Collaboration for Future Development

NETA Auto Strategic Partner Conference 2024 : Successful Global Collaboration for Future Development

GWM Makes History as the First Chinese OEM to Mass-Produce EV Overseas

GWM achieves a groundbreaking milestone as the GWM Ora 03, also known as the GWM Ora Good Cat, rolls off the production line at the GWM Rayong factory in Thailand.

Isuzu Announces 3.2 Billion Baht Investment in Thai Production Base for EV Pickups

Isuzu announces a 32 billion baht investment to produce electric pickup trucks in Thailand over the next 5 years, with plans for export to Norway.

Car Production in November 2023 totaled 163,337 units

The November production reached at 163,337 units, decreased 14.10% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,708,042 units, rising 0.65%.

Car Production in October 2023 totaled 158,734 units

The October production reached at 158,734 units, decreased 7.02% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,544,705 units, rising 0.65%.

OKAMOTO Leads the Way with 'Automatic Grinding Machines' at METALEX 2023

Cutting-edge automatic grinding solutions from Okamoto make their debut at METALEX 2023, driving the transition towards an innovation-rich manufacturing era.

Neta Auto kick-starts "overseas factory" construction after four-month preparations, globalization milestone for Chinese carmakers

Neta Auto kick-starts "overseas factory" construction after four-month preparations, globalization milestone for Chinese carmakers.

Car Production in September 2023 totaled 150,657 units

The September production reached at 164,093 units, decreased 8.45% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,385,971 units, rising 1.61%%.

Toshiba Improves LiDAR Software to Track 99.9% of Objects

Toshiba has improved the software for its high-performance LiDAR sensor and developed technology that can track objects such as vehicles and people with 99.9% accuracy.

Car Production in August 2023 totaled 150,657 units

The August production reached at 150,657 units, decreased 12.27% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,221,878 units, rising 3.13%.

Isuzu's EV Truck US$1.35 Billion Investment, Set to Launch in 2024

​Isuzu Motors is getting ready to make a big leap into electric trucks with a huge investment of US$1.35 billion next year and start producing electric trucks in 2024.

A Robot Hand Can “Grab Tofu” Using Load Sensing Technology

Japan develops a robot hand capable of gentle grip, including tofu handling, with load sensing technology

Auto Manufacturing Serious Commitment to Achieving Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050

Auto manufacturing is determined to reach zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Innovations like brake pad enhancements and laser heat treatments lead the way, while internal carbon pricing …

Tsukuba University Unveils 2027 Industry Hub for Drone and Self-Driving Facilities, with 15 Billion Yen Investment

Tsukuba University is launching a 2027 collaboration hub with a 15 billion yen investment. This initiative is for drone and self-driving car trials, plus a facility for 20 partner …

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in June 2023

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in June 2023 totaled 16,549 units. High growth figures were HEV and BEV rose 33% and 796% (YoY) in order.

Car Production in July 2023 totaled 149,709 units

The July production reached at 149,709 units, increased 4.72% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,071,221 units, rising 0.66%.

AION Ships the First Batch of AION Y Plus EVs to Thailand, Bringing New E-mobility Experiences to Local Customers

GAC AION ("AION" or "the Company"), an emerging new energy vehicle manufacturer under Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), announced that a total of 100 AION Y Plus electric vehicles …

Driving the Shift from Automobile to Mobility: Full Automation with Driving Assistance

The shift from Automobile to Mobility is being driven by ever-increasing in-vehicle driver assistance systems. While the fully automated driving system will be deployed in public v…

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in May 2023

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in May 2023 totaled 14,739 units. High growth figures were HEV and BEV rose 49% and 837% (YoY) in order.

Nissan global EV sales surpass 1-million-unit milestone

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announces today that its global sales of electric vehicles have surpassed the 1 million unit milestone.

Car Production in June 2023 totaled 145,557 units

The June production reached at 145,557 units, increased 1.78% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 921,512 units, rising 5.91%.

BYD's Denza Launches N7 to Compete with Tesla Model Y

Denza's new N7 electric SUV, rivaling Tesla's Model Y, was unveiled with great anticipation during a livestream event on Weibo, attracting nearly 2 million views.

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in April 2023

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in April 2023 totaled 10,889 units. High growth figures were HEV and BEV rose 32% and 886% (YoY) in order.

Car Production in May 2023 totaled 150,532 units

The May production reached at 150,532 units, increased 16.48% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 775,955 units, rising 6.72%.

Arun Plus Joins Hands with CATL, World’s Biggest EV Battery Manufacturer, Marking the First Step to Become EV Battery Hub of ASEAN

Having reached the agreement on EV battery cell-to-pack (CTP) cooperation in Thailand, Arun Plus Company Limited (Arun Plus), EV flagship of PTT Plc., aims to serve EV car manufact…

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in March 2023

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in March 2023 totaled 16,490 units. High growth figures were HEV and BEV rose 21% and 892% (YoY) in order.

Car Production in April 2023 totaled 117,636 units

The April production reached at 117,636 units, decreased 0.13% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 625,423 units, rising 4.61%.

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in February 2023

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in February 2023 totaled 14,778 units. High growth figures were HEV, PHEV and BEV rose 47% 31% and 1,464% (YoY) in order.