Oerlikon Thailand Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Surface Solutions

Oerlikon Thailand Marks 20 Years of Local Operations with the Inauguration of a New PVD Coating Line Dedicated to the Aerospace Industry

NIDEC Withdraws TOB Amid Concerns Over Makino’s Countermeasures

Nidec cancels its bid for Makino after court rejects injunction, citing economic concerns.

Japan's Next-Generation Investment Forecast to Hit ¥730 Trillion by 2040, Says METI

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry forecasts next-generation investment in R&D, software, and robotics to grow 78% by 2040, reaching ¥730 trillion. Learn how innovatio…

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 —…

TAPMA Unveils Future Mobility Thailand 2025, Driving Towards a Global Hub for Next-Generation Automotive Manufacturing

A Global Business Matching Platform Aiming to Position Thailand as a Hub for Future Mobility Manufacturing

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.

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.

Mazda to build Module Pack Plant for Cylindrical Lithium-ion Batterires

Mazda to build Module Pack Plant for Cylindrical Lithium-ion Batteries for Automotive Use in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Japan's Machine Tool Orders in October 2024: Thailand Sees a Sharp 50% Decline

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in October 2024 totaled 122,550 million yen, marking a 2.2% decrease fro…

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.

85 Million EVs to Dominate Global Roads in 2025

By the end of 2025, 85 million electric vehicles (EVs) - cars, buses, vans and heavy trucks – are expected to be on the road, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc.

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…

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.

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

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,…

Chonburi: Champions for the largest number of new factories in January 2024

New factories were licensed in January 2024, totaled 203 factories. Chonburi was the province where 17 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,176.00 m…

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).