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 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%%.
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.
Winnonie Establishes Joint Venture with BTS Group to Launch EV Bike Hire Purchase Business for Motorcycle Taxi Drivers
Winnonie Establishes Joint Venture with BTS Group to Launch EV Bike Hire Purchase Business for Motorcycle Taxi Drivers, Reaffirming Leadership as a Service Provider of Battery as a…
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.
Heat Pump Replaces Steam Boiler to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Taking a leap towards sustainability! Daikin Industries is swapping steam boilers with innovative heat pumps to slash carbon emissions as a move to cleaner, greener energy solution…
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%.
Samut Prakan: Champions for the largest number of new factories in July 2023
New factories were licensed in July 2023, totaled 140 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 19 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,198.36 …
Samut Sakhon: Champions for the largest number of new factories in September 2023
New factories were licensed in September 2023, totaled 192 factories. Samut Sakhon was the province where 23 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 2,01…
Samut Sakhon: Champions for the largest number of new factories in October 2023
New factories were licensed in October 2023, totaled 203 factories. Samut Sakhon was the province where 34 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,194.…
Automotive Industry Rebounds in 2023: Car Production and Sales Surge Amid Semiconductor Relief
2023 Auto Industry Recap: Global car production and sales bounce back as the semiconductor shortage eases. China drives EV shift, US faces challenges with rising labor costs. Read …
Commercial Vehicles Face Challenges in Southeast Asia Amid Market Deterioration and Decarbonization Trends
Challenges in Commercial Vehicles Industry persist! Isuzu adapts, Hino faces losses. 2024 merger with Mitsubishi Fuso sparks intrigue. Navigating global trends and decarbonization.…
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%.
The Awakening of the Cellulose Nanofiber Market: Boosting Decarbonization with a Plant-Based, Light, and Strong Material
Cellulose nanofiber (CNF) is a plant-based material as strong as iron but lighter. It is expected to reduce the consumption of fossil resources and expand the recycling of plastics…
Chonburi: Champions for the largest number of new factories in November 2023
New factories were licensed in November 2023, totaled 203 factories. Chonburi was the province where 21 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,736.09 …
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.
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.
NETA Auto Strategic Partner Conference 2024 : Successful Global Collaboration for Future Development
NETA Auto Strategic Partner Conference 2024 : Successful Global Collaboration for Future Development
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…
Chonburi: Champions for the largest number of new factories in December 2023
New factories were licensed in December 2023, totaling 145 factories. Chonburi was the province where 17 new factories opened, with a total capital of 1,736.09 million baht
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).
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…
Japan’s Manufacturing Scene Is Fluctuating – Quality Is A Management Problem
Japan’s manufacturing scene is in flux, with quality becoming a "management problem." "Industrial morality" is deemed essential for top management. Recent quality fraud issues at J…
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“IoT Innovations” and “Analysts and Planners” preparing to tackle the electric vehicle industry, don't miss out! Join the online seminar “IIOT in the Electric Vehicle Industry: Tra…
Japanese Tyre Manufacturers Boost Investment, Ramp Up Premium Tyres to Meet Rising Demand
Four tyre companies' capital investment increased by 7%, expanding high-value-added products responding to increased demand through structural reforms and accelerating development …
Auto Parts Companies Prepare to Introduce "Gigacast" for Large Molds and Prototypes
Regarding the timing of the spread of Gigacast, a technology for integrally molding vehicle body structures, in Japan, several people involved have said the following. 2024 will be…
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,…
Rayong: Champions for the largest number of new factories in February 2024
New factories were licensed in February 2024, totaled 156 factories. Rayong was the province where 16 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,333.96 m…
Isuzu Protects Its “Stronghold” in Thailand
Isuzu arms itself to defend its market leadership in pickup trucks (LCVs) in Thailand, holding the top market share of 30-40% and known as “the people's cars.”
Samut Prakan : Champions for the largest number of new factories in March 2024
New factories were licensed in March 2024, totaled 191 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 21 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 902.68 …
Sumitomo Bakelite's Innovative Resin Solutions for Lightweight Automotive Battery Components
Sumitomo Bakelite is proposing the use of resin for automotive battery components to reduce weight and enhance manufacturing efficiency, contributing to lighter EVs.
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 …
Automakers Accelerate Development of Solid-State Battery, Eyeing Competitive Edge in EV Market.
Accelerating All-Solid-State Battery Development to Improve EV Competitiveness with Long-Range Cruising and Low Cost.
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…
Toyota Posts Record Profits as Hybrid Car Sales Surge in North America, Japan, and China
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…
Samut Prakan : Champions for the largest number of new factories in April 2024
New factories were licensed in April 2024, totaled 163 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 17 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 8,015.6…
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…
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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.
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…
Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in May 2024
New factories were licensed in May 2024, totaled 171 factories. Chonburi was the province where 23 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 2,638.07 mill…
Japanese Automakers Rethink China Strategy Amid Slow Response to NEV Price Wars
Japanese automakers are being forced to rethink their China strategies. Nissan has closed some of its factories, Honda is planning to cut staff, and Mitsubishi has already withdraw…
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…
Car Certification Fraud Exposes Industry Systemic Issues
Fraud in automobile-type approvals applications is sending ripples through the industry. The incident, which began at Daihatsu Motor has spread to five domestic passenger car manuf…
Rayong Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in June 2024
New factories were licensed in June 2024, totaled 183 factories. Rayong was the province where 23 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,300.70 milli…
Suzuki to Develop New Vehicle with 100kg Less Weight, to Be Launched in Early 2030s
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…
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…
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.