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AUTOMOBILES Mini sales to shrink as rebate closes

23 May 2013 : Millennium Auto Mini, the authorised distributor of Mini cars, expects 480 of its compact luxury vehicles to be sold this year, a slight drop from last year, as the government's first-time car buyer scheme has finished.
TV Direct to look overseas

21 May 2013 : The MAI-listed TV Direct Plc plans to accelerate business development by joining hands with foreign partners, said CEO Songpol Chanmatkit.

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GM revs up Asean expansion
20 May 2013 : General Motors, the American company behind the Chevrolet brand, is seeking a bigger role and more market share in Southeast Asia. It has rapidly expanded the lineup of products available in the region to lay the foundation for the next stage of growth. Its three-pronged strategy is to expand its manufacturing and supplier footprints as well as the retail network.
AUTOMOBILES
Mazda to launch SUV in October
15 May 2013 : The Mazda CX-5 will likely become the most fuel-economical sport-utility vehicle (SUV) in its class when it hits Thai showrooms in late October.
AUTOMOTIVE
SRT work drives CTV-Doll expansion in Khon Kaen
15 May 2013 : Cho Thavee Dollasien Plc (CTV-Doll), newly listed on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI), plans to spend 250 million baht to expand production capacity of its Khon Kaen factory to accommodate its growing business.
Epson extends into business, industrial printing
14 May 2013 : Epson Corporation, the world's top printer manufacturer, is gearing up to extend its reach in business and industrial printing sectors in a move to offset the decline in consumer printer sales.
SECURITY
IT company sees opportunity in bomb detection market
13 May 2013 : Teletrol-One Co, the local information technology (IT) systems integration firm, is branching out into high-technology security equipment to capitalise on growing concern over public safety in the country.
AUTOMOBILES
Car export value target to be revised
13 May 2013 : The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) will this month review its full-year automotive export value target amid mounting pressure on car makers from the strong baht.
Delta expects record profit again this year
08 May 2013 : Delta Electronics (Thailand) Plc projects a record net profit this year after a robust performance in the first quarter while preparing a hedge strategy against looming global economic uncertainties.
Cambodia gets rolling
07 May 2013 : It is hard to imagine, but Cambodia makes its own cars. A country known for its low-skilled workforce, Cambodia exceeded expectations with its release in January of the Angkor Car, a mini-electric vehicle able to get up to 300 kilometres per charge.
AUTOMOTIVE
Continental to steer more parts to domestic market
07 May 2013 : Auto parts maker Continental Automotive plans to shift its focus to the domestic market this year to stave off foreign exchange risk and cater to growing car production in Thailand.
AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes sees 10% bump
03 May 2013 : Sales of premium cars are expected to remain brisk this year with 17,000 vehicles sold, up from 13,000 in 2012.