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Third-world MPV

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

One may be quick to point out that Toyota's new Avanza is merely an updated model of the first-generation model launched in 2004. However, the country's largest selling brand insists that its latest mini-MPV is all-new.

New BMW M6

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Third-gen M6 gets 560hp power from M5 saloon to make it the fastest car in-class

On the road with Mazda's BT-50

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

These days, most pickup manufacturers make bold claims that their vehicles are very car-like to sit in and drive because they know that many customers don't actually treat them purely as workhorses.

Elantra family grows

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Coupe becomes third bodystyle in a bid to boost Hyundai's presence in the C-segment

Ecocar Invitation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

We might be chuckling a little, too, but that's the name of one of two Nissan's concept cars that will make its world premiere at the Geneva motor show next month.

Ford Thailand's hot streak continues

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Ford Thailand kicked off 2012 the same way it ended 2011, with record sales.

Mitsubishi maintains sales growth with January record

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Mitsubishi continued its growth momentum last month, with sales surging 62.5% to a new record of 7,243 units.

Looking beyond Thailand

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The name Sunhavut Thamchuanviriya might not ring a bell (yet) in business circles other than the fact that this young entrepreneur operates a successful BMW dealership and built what was once the world's largest Mini showroom located at Sukhumvit soi 63.

Vachara promises to triple Mazda sales this year

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Vachara Phanchet, Thailand's pioneer in automobile exports, yesterday assumed his newest role as a Mazda dealer, vowing to triple vehicle sales to 1,800 units this year.

Local sports car assembly rumour quashed

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:14:00 GMT

A juicy rumour that Toyota will build its all-new GT86 sports car at one of its Thai manufacturing plants has been rejected.

Yokohama focuses on motorsports

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Buoyed by its continued success in the Thai market, Japanese tyre-maker Yokohama allocated over 10 million baht for marketing a wide range of motorsport activities this year.

Contact required during crisis

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Nielsen Thailand, a unit of the global information and measurement company, sees communication as crucial to solving the post-flood supply crisis.

Local sports car assembly rumour quashed

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

A juicy rumour that Toyota will build its all-new GT86 sports car at one of its Thai manufacturing plants has been rejected.

MCR to list on MAI, partner with Sixt

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Master Car Rental (MCR), a top-five player in the car rental industry by asset size, plans to raise funds through listing on the Market for Alternative Investment to support its ambitious plans to penetrate the Asean market in the fourth quarter.

Toyota denies GT86 assembly

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

A juicy rumour that Toyota will build its all-new GT86 sports car at one of its Thai manufacturing plants has been rejected.

Cushy missile

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The S500 has always been a rare treat for Merc fans _ and now it's got a new heart

New TT to be lighter

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The third-generation TT will be "more driver orientated" than the current car, Audi officials say, with the goal to match the Porsche Boxster.

Next accord toevolve mildly

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

You mean the LED daytime running lights? Nah, we doubt it, and the same goes for the fancy rear bumper.

Master Group drives Asean integration for car retailers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Master Group Corporation (Asia) is opening new businesses and strengthening existing ones in preparation for tougher competition once the Asean Economic Community (AEC) kicks off in 2015.

Motorcycle festival at centralworld

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The biggest motorcycle event in Thailand, the Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2012 is being held until February 5 at CentralWorld shopping complex.

Making it count

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The title "inspector-general" exudes the aura of an all-powerful person, yet tends to carry with it the stereotypical connotation of an innocuous, paper tiger left out in a void within the realm of the civil service in Thailand.

After six long months, Honda eager to resume production

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Honda vowed yesterday to restart assembly at its plants in Ayutthaya by the end of March after a six-month production halt.

Banks hold rates steady as rivalry tightens

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Strong competition will see commercial banks maintain auto-loan rates despite the central bank's recent rate cut.

Full speed ahead for Continental as AEC approaches

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

German auto-parts maker Continental AG has confirmed plans for a 5-billion-baht investment in Thailand despite last year's flooding, aiming to capitalise on an expected surge in intra-regional trade once the Asean Economic Community (AEC) emerges in 2015.

3K banks on Liverpool logo

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

A three-year partnership signed recently with Liverpool FC is expected to drive 3K Battery's domestic and export sales by 10% to between 6.2 and 6.3 billion baht this year, tallying over 1 million car batteries.