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...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...