Thailand

Although it is the small car and pick-up truck segments which are being supported by the Thai government, Sweden's Volvo is planning to make the country its regional hub for heavy trucks... 2011-08-30

Japan's Toyota Motor is investing in the expansion of its production capacity in Thailand to accommodate growing demand for pick-up trucks, which the company says is largely fuelled... 2011-07-20

Vehicle sales in Thailand fell year-on-year (y-o-y) for the first time in 21 months in May, largely a result of the heavy Japanese presence in the sector suffering from supply issues... 2011-06-20

India's Tata Motors is continuing the trend highlighted by BMI of brands from emerging markets expanding globally as it looks to capitalise on growth in Thailand's truck market. Its... 2011-05-03

Thailand's auto industry has continued to live up to BMI's estimates that it is the biggest vehicle hub in the ASEAN region, with production and exports achieving solid growth in Q111.... 2011-04-21

A number of Japanese carmakers are opposed to a new tax structure under consideration by the Thai government, which could increase production costs and seriously erode the country's... 2011-02-24

Motorcycle manufacturer Thai Yamaha Motor has announced details of its medium-term strategy, which is aimed at increasing the company's market share to more than 30% within the next... 2011-02-14

After withdrawing from Thailand's Eco-Car programme, Tata Motors says it is targeting the country's heavy truck segment to help improve after-sales services.

General Motors Company will move the Asia Pacific marketing base for its Chevrolet brand from Thailand to Indonesia, based on the brand?s rapid growth in a market projected to achieve... 2010-12-20

BMI's core views for the autos sector are now based on a period of recovery for the industry, which means more forward-looking strategies as we move into 2011. Certain themes remain,... 2010-12-15