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Hilux gets CNG option

Mon, 28 May 2012 09:35:00 GMT

Toyota Motor Thailand has introduced a bi-fuel version of the Hilux Vigo Champ that can run on either petrol or compressed natural gas (CNG).

Hybrid platter

Sun, 27 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Toyota has facelifted its Prius. Should you choose it over the Camry Hybrid?

Retro delights

Sun, 27 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The modern-day iteration of the Beetle that Volkswagen re-invented a decade ago was far from perfect, for it had several flaws to pick on.

Porsche 918 Spyder begins tests

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Official pictures reveal camouflage harking back to the 917 racer.

1.6-litre Mazda3 launched

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The new 1.6-litre Mazda3 models and slightly modified Mazda2, both launched on Tuesday, are expected to help push the carmaker's local sales to a record 60,000 units this year.

Anonymous concept

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Honda has been vague with Concept S. It's time to hit the crystal ball.

Safe Evolution

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

There was a time when Honda's model range in Thailand stood out clearly against its rivals with outstanding attributes. To put in another way, development by engineers was quite aggressive at one time.

Chevy baby SUV confirmed

Fri, 18 May 2012 02:50:00 GMT

You couldn't possibly have because this is the first time Chevrolet has announced it will build a new SUV based on B-segment credentials to be called Trax.

Corolla to dust for

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Oooh, it looks so boring...

Auto figures rise in April

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Automobile production rose by 59.6% year-on-year last month to 142,312 units in line with increases in both domestic sales and exports.

Honda Jazz hybrid to debut in 2013

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Honda's first hybrid car in Thailand will be the Jazz Hybrid and launch early next year, say company executives.

Bangkok drift coming soon

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Thailand's first tuned car and after-market auto parts and accessories trade show is scheduled for Impact Challenger next month in Muang Thong Thani.

Mitsubishi ratchets up Mirage output on demand explosion

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Higher than expected bookings of the new Mirage have prompted Mitsubishi Motors Thailand to step up production at its third assembly plant in Laem Chabang, Chon Buri province.

Turning heads in Muang Thong Thani

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Cavallino Motors, authorised importer for Ferrari in Thailand, hopes its unveiling of an all-new roadster will steal the limelight at the 2012 Supercars and Imported Cars Show.

American trucks

Sun, 13 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

If you happen to be one of those pickup buyers bored with mainstream brands like Isuzu D-Max and Toyota Hilux Vigo Champ and prefer something different, then the Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger might be of some interest to you.

AP Honda may avoid charges

Sun, 13 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

AP Honda, the local distributor of Honda motorcycles, will likely avoid being charged with violating the Trade Competition Act, as the statute of limitations will soon expire.

Mazda anticipates record sales

Sun, 13 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Mazda Sales (Thailand) has set a full-year sales target of a record 60,000 vehicles, a 43% increase from last year.

New Honda Civic launched

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

It looks just like the US Civic...

New Honda Civic launched

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

It looks just like the US Civic...

Hino unit launches light-duty truck

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Hino Motors, a Toyota subsidiary, hopes to become the market leader in the competitive Thai truck market after launching new light-duty truck models.

Toyota Fortuner flying off the lot

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Toyota Motor Corporation sold almost a quarter of its innovative multipurpose vehicles in Thailand as of the end of March this year since their launch in 2004.

Keeping well-grounded

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

First impressions indicate that Patana Prompat appears to be walking a thin line between being naive and appearing well-grounded as a scion of a powerful politician.

Triumphant sports bike

Sun, 06 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The Triumph Daytona 675 has won the Supertest award, a collaboration between some of the leading world motorcycle magazines, for the fourth consecutive year since Motor Cycle News (MCN) declared it the "MCN Sportsbike of the Year 2009", beating the Yamaha R1, Aprilia RSV4 Factory and KTM RC8R _ and these are above 1,000cc. I wonder why.

New Nissan Cima

Thu, 03 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Errm, the Cima looks like the Fuga...

China's SAIC eyes Thai assembly plant

Thu, 03 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

SAIC Motor, China's biggest automaker, is planning a venture with CP Group to build passenger cars in Thailand.