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Suzuki’s first mini EV to launch in Japan at lowest starting price
Suzuki’s first mini EV to launch in Japan at lowest starting price
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2026
Suzuki’s e SKY mini electric car has a 310km range and could cost 1.552 million yen after a state subsidy, with monthly sales in Japan targeted at 1,000.Mercedes-Benz electric GLC leads new Thailand product strategy
Mercedes-Benz electric GLC leads new Thailand product strategy
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Mercedes-Benz Thailand previews the all-new electric GLC with a WLTP range of more than 600km as it expands its product and customer strategy.Thailand weighs 31–39% excise tax on EVs without local parts
Thailand weighs 31–39% excise tax on EVs without local parts
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2026
Thailand’s EV board meets on September 10 as officials review excise rates and local content rules, with protection proposed for existing orders4,000 jobs to go as Jaguar Land Rover cuts costs
4,000 jobs to go as Jaguar Land Rover cuts costs
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2026
Tata Motors targets lower costs and a 300,000-vehicle break-even point at JLR, which still plans five new models over the next yearToyota expands in Vietnam while Thailand remains key production base
Toyota expands in Vietnam while Thailand remains key production base
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2026
Toyota’s US$283m Vietnam expansion adds electrified vehicle capacity but does not indicate relocation from the much larger Thai production baseAnutin orders car-tax review to retain Japanese investment
Anutin orders car-tax review to retain Japanese investment
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Thailand will review vehicle taxes and investment rules to ensure fair treatment for Japanese carmakers and preserve domestic productionJapan seeks review of Thailand’s car tariffs under JTEPA
Japan seeks review of Thailand’s car tariffs under JTEPA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
JTEPA will undergo its next 10-year review in 2027, with Japan seeking talks on Thai import tariffs of up to 80% for passenger carsChinese and Japanese carmakers adjust strategies as Thailand targets new excise rules in September
Chinese and Japanese carmakers adjust strategies as Thailand targets new excise rules in September
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
The Finance Ministry aims to finish September tax rules offering lower excise rates to carmakers with Thai factories that use locally made partsEkniti Mandates Excise Tax Overhaul to Counter Import Advantages Under FTAs
Ekniti Mandates Excise Tax Overhaul to Counter Import Advantages Under FTAs
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
Thailand’s finance minister orders an urgent automotive excise tax review to level the playing field for local manufacturers against cheaper FTA importsIndonesia Challenges Thailand for Regional Auto Hub Title in Pitch to Toyota
Indonesia Challenges Thailand for Regional Auto Hub Title in Pitch to Toyota
SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2026
Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa offers sweetening incentives to entice Toyota and its supply chain away from Thailand