Tag: Volkswagen
VW also battling with the Japanese giant
Volkswagen AG has already made public its ambition to be the number 1 automaker by 2018, and was even hopeful that it might...
Does your car have a ‘black box’?
I came across an interesting item in Detroit News, where they reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expected to...
The 33rd Bangkok International Motor Show
Our motor show is on again this year from March 28 to April 8. Once again it is going to be held at...
Electric Beetles
Volkswagen has unveiled its two-seater E-Bugster concept also at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Being an “e” (electric vehicle), it...
Personal city cars may be the new trend
Personal city cars are needed to counteract the traffic problems in major cities, and the example of Bangkok needs no further description, its...
GM back on top?
With the slow-down in production in the aftermath of the tsunami/earthquake in Japan, the output from Toyota has slowed. This has allowed GM...
Forget the Chinese on bicycles – they’re now in Bugattis
Apparently the new Chinese traders are so rich, the German automakers are ramping up production of the luxury models as demand is greater...
The ‘real’ fuel miser from VW
At the Qatar motor show Volkswagen showed the XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle concept following on from the L1 concept in 2009. Side by...
And the rich get richer
The world economy is in tatters. The American sub-prime catastrophe brought down the banks. Lack of liquidity bankrupted two of the American Big...
One manufacturer we missed out on
Thailand has been touting itself as the Detroit of Asia for some years. We have managed to attract several Japanese manufacturers, and get...
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Thai entrepreneurs prepare for new law in Spain on recycled plastic
The Ministry of Commerce has instructed the Department of International Trade Promotion to explore trade opportunities and prepare Thai entrepreneurs for a new law...
Thailand reports significant progress in tackling issue of informal debt among citizens
Suttipong Juljarern, Permanent Secretary for Interior, has reported significant progress in tackling the issue of informal debt among citizens.
He revealed that the Ministry of...
Bangladesh PM to visit Thailand April 24 -29
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina, will pay an official visit to Thailand from 24 -29 April 2024. During the visit, Thai...
TAT and Klook sign ‘Letter of Intent of Strategic Partnership’ to promote quality tourism...
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Klook, Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, signed a Letter of Intent of Strategic Partnership...
Chiang Mai Zoo aquarium with world’s longest underwater tunnel reopens after renovation
Chiang Mai Zoo has reopened its aquarium following a 29-million-baht renovation funded by the Zoological Park Organization (ZPO). The renovation, which upgraded facilities and...