Thailand Cuts 2026 Auto Output Target as Mideast Conflict Disrupts Exports
Federation of Thai Industries lowers production forecast by 50,000 units after shipping disruptions through Strait of Hormuz hammer vehicle shipments to the region
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Federation of Thai Industries lowers production forecast by 50,000 units after shipping disruptions through Strait of Hormuz hammer vehicle shipments to the region

Japanese automaker targets Southeast Asia's largest car market as regional production hub for electrified vehicles through 2030

The Seoul-based automaker saw operating profit decline 4.9 percent in Q2 despite hybrid and EV demand pushing revenue to an all-time high.

RHB Research upgrades 2026 outlook by 3.2% as new launches and resilient economy drive vehicle demand, though caution remains on replacement cycle fatigue

Certificate of Entitlement premiums ease in latest tender, but industry players expect sustained demand to keep prices elevated near peak levels

Lavish content and tech-packed interiors help unknown brands stand out, but cost pressures may force hard choices

National brands now command 67 percent market share, driven by surging SUV and electric vehicle adoption across the first half

Japanese automaker secures decade-long extension with Chinese joint venture partner amid shifting EV landscape

India's largest automaker posted record EV performance in Q1 while its luxury division navigated geopolitical headwinds and a strategic brand reset

Slowing EV profitability and trade barriers drive China's vehicle makers to establish production outside their home market, with implications for industry standards and regional supply chains

Toyota's first-half sales fell 17% as consumers pivot to electric vehicles amid rising fuel costs and a rapidly evolving market