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Bangkok 2024: Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 – 250 PS/600 Nm 3.0L 6-cylinder turbodiesel; RM197k in Thailand

March 27, 2024 No Comments Auto ,

Amidst the dominating presence of Chinese electric vehicles at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show, the pick-up truck segment remains a staple of the industry in this region, and Ford’s representation here is with the Ford Ranger which arrives at the show in Wildtrak V6 guise. This packs the same powertrain as that of the [...]read moreBangkok 2024: Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 – 250 PS/600 Nm 3.0L 6-cylinder turbodiesel; RM197k in Thailand

Bangkok 2024: Xpeng G6 bookings open in Thailand – up to 755 km EV range; coming to Malaysia in Q3

March 26, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , ,

At this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), Xpeng Thailand began accepting pre-bookings for the Xpeng G6 which will be offered in two variants. Finalised pricing isn’t available for now, although it’s been reported the G6 will range from between 1.5 to 1.799 million baht (RM195k to RM234k). Built on Xpeng’s SEPA 2.0 platform, the [...]read moreBangkok 2024: Xpeng G6 bookings open in Thailand – up to 755 km EV range; coming to Malaysia in Q3

Bangkok 2024: Volvo EX30 – small SUV, big EV deal? From RM206k in Thailand, confirmed for Malaysia

March 26, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , ,

Of course, 1.59 million baht has long ceased to be RM160k. Instead, the starting price of the Volvo EX30 in Thailand is equivalent to RM206,132 at today’s exchange rate. Weak ringgit aside, 1.59m baht is quite a deal for an electric SUV with a Volvo badge. And design. The EX30 looks cool and distinctly Volvo, [...]read moreBangkok 2024: Volvo EX30 – small SUV, big EV deal? From RM206k in Thailand, confirmed for Malaysia

Conflict, climate, corruption drive Southeast Asia people trafficking: UN | Human Trafficking News

March 26, 2024 No Comments News , , , , , , , ,

Latest report comes amid a surge in mostly Muslim Rohingya making dangerous sea journeys in search of safety. Conflict, climate and the demand for low-paid labour in countries such as Thailand and Malaysia, with corruption as a “major enabler”, are driving the growth of the people smuggling trade in Southeast Asia, according to a new [...]read moreConflict, climate, corruption drive Southeast Asia people trafficking: UN | Human Trafficking News

Bangkok 2024: Toyota Hilux Revo facelift, GR Sport Wide Tread; single cab from RM76k in Thailand

March 25, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , ,

Following the Thailand market launch of the Toyota Hilux Revo GR Sport Wide Tread last week, we can now bring you live images of the extra-rugged, even more aggressive version of the venerable pick-up truck nameplate, along with the Z Edition trim variant of the 2024 Toyota Hilux Revo facelift range for Thailand. Beginning with [...]read moreBangkok 2024: Toyota Hilux Revo facelift, GR Sport Wide Tread; single cab from RM76k in Thailand

Bangkok 2024: GWM Poer Sahar HEV, the first hybrid pick-up truck in Thailand – 2.0T petrol, 351 PS/615 Nm

March 25, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , ,

Great Wall Motor (GWM) has unveiled the Poer Sahar HEV at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Also known as the Cannon in other markets including Malaysia, this latest Poer has something special under the hood – it’s the first hybrid pickup truck in Thailand. The powertrain combines a 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine making [...]read moreBangkok 2024: GWM Poer Sahar HEV, the first hybrid pick-up truck in Thailand – 2.0T petrol, 351 PS/615 Nm

Jaecoo J6 EV and J8 PHEV SUVs previewed in Thailand ahead of Q4 2024 launch – Malaysia next?

March 23, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , ,

Jaecoo 6 EV – click to enlarge Earlier, you read about Omoda & Jaecoo Thailand’s plans to build a factory in kingdom to supply ASEAN and the world; now, here’s the Chery division’s product plans. It’s an all-SUV line-up that’s semi-familiar to us. Kicking things off for O&J in Thailand is the Omoda C5 EV, [...]read moreJaecoo J6 EV and J8 PHEV SUVs previewed in Thailand ahead of Q4 2024 launch – Malaysia next?

Isuzu to invest RM4.2 billion in Thailand; investment to include battery cell, EV pick-up truck production

March 22, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , ,

Isuzu D-Max BEV Concept Isuzu plans to one trillion Japanese yen (RM31.3 billion) on investments through 2030, which will include budget for battery cell and electric pick-up truck manufacturing in Thailand, where the Japanese manfacturer’s EV export operations will be based, reported Bangkok Post. The manufacturer’s investment in battery cell and BEV pick-up truck production [...]read moreIsuzu to invest RM4.2 billion in Thailand; investment to include battery cell, EV pick-up truck production

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe in Thailand – PHEV with 381 PS, 37 km EV range; coming to Malaysia?

March 22, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , ,

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe has finally been given official pricing in Thailand, several months after order taking for the brand’s electrified SUV started at last year’s Thailand International Motor Expo – Jeep Thailand is managed by Belfort Automotive. Available in a single Summit Reserve variant retailing at 5.49 million baht (about RM714k), deliveries of [...]read more2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe in Thailand – PHEV with 381 PS, 37 km EV range; coming to Malaysia?

Chery’s Omoda & Jaecoo unit building EV plant in Thailand – Rayong factory to start production in 2025

March 21, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , ,

Click to enlarge Omoda & Jaecoo Thailand, a subsidiary of Chery, is planning a new EV factory in Rayong, Thailand. According to Bangkok Post, production is set to start in 2025, and the plant will initially produce cars for domestic and ASEAN markets. Chery has plans to make Rayong a global export base, supplying Oceania [...]read moreChery’s Omoda & Jaecoo unit building EV plant in Thailand – Rayong factory to start production in 2025