Trump Ignites Tariff War: Auto, Steel, and Aluminum Under Fire

With the Trump administration’s new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China now in effect, Japan’s automotive industry — heavily reliant on North American supply chains —…

Thailand’s Auto Production Drops 13.62% in Feb 2025 – Pickup Trucks Plunge 42.10%, Exports Down 9.48%

Thailand’s total vehicle production in February 2025 reached 115,487 units, a decline of 13.62% compared to February 2024. This decrease was primarily driven by a 21.26% drop in do…

Suzuki Restructures India Strategy with 1.2 Trillion Yen Investment, Expanding into the Middle East and Africa

Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled a new mid-term business plan, focusing on restructuring its operations in India—its most crucial market—to drive growth.

Isuzu to Launch “Pickup EV” in the UK Next Year to Meet European Environmental Regulations

Isuzu Motors is set to launch an electric vehicle (EV) model of its D-MAX pickup truck (LCV) in the UK as early as 2026.

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…

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…

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.

Thailand's Car Production Plunges 17.37% in December

Thailand produced 104,878 vehicles in December 2024, marking a 17.37% drop year-on-year. The decline was driven by both domestic and export market weakness.

Honda and Nissan Merger to Challenge EV Competition

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…

Toyota Posts Strong Profits Amidst Challenges

Toyota overcomes headwinds to maintain profitability, steady cost reduction activities and other efforts resulted in an operating profit of 2.4642 trillion yen for the April-Septem…

Thailand EV Board Approves Tax Cuts for Hybrid Cars and Extends Production Scheme

Thailand EV Board approves extended production timeframe for BEV and inclusion of Mild HEV in hybrid incentive package to support industry’s electrification.

Electronics Industry Booms: 8 Major Companies Raise Full-Year Revenue Targets Amid Growing Digital Transformation Investments

Eight major electronics companies revised their full-year revenue forecasts upward, driven by strong core businesses and increasing global demand for digital transformation (DX).

Thailand's Car Production Down 25% in October

In October 2024, Thailand produced a total of 118,842 cars, a decrease of 25.13% from the 158,819 units produced in October 2023. The decline was driven by a 7.00% decrease in expo…

Seven Passenger Car Companies’ Global Sales Fall 1.4%

Global sales by seven passenger car companies have declined by 1.4%, marking the first year-on-year drop in two years. Intensifying competition in China and North America is puttin…

Proterial Develops Advanced Magnetic Sheet for Non-Contact EV Charging

Proterial, formerly Hitachi Metals, has developed a cutting-edge magnetic sheet and panel using soft magnetic materials to enhance non-contact charging systems for electric vehicle…

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…

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.

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.