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Honda Rolls out 1 Millionth Vehicle Made in Thailand

Last Thursday, Honda Automobile Company Ltd. based in Thailand announced that its Avutthawa manufacturing facility already has rolled out its one-millionth produced car. The first "made-in Thailand" vehicle carrying the Honda badge was produced in 1984 and due to its state-of-the art method of designing cars, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Company Ltd. is now the second largest producer and exporter of passenger vehicles in the country. Kenji Otaka, president of Honda Automobile (Thailand) Company Ltd.,
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   PRIUS TO BE MADE IN THAILAND

TOKYO - TOYOTA Motor will start producing the Prius hybrid in Thailand this year, stepping up overseas output of the fuel-sipping vehicles amid swelling global demand, reports said on Saturday. Toyota, the front-runner in hybrid cars that use two power sources - a petrol engine and another source such as an electric motor - launched the Prius, the world's first mass-produced hybrid car, in 1997. It will make the latest model of the Prius in Thailand, http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/SEAsia/Story/STIStory_563283.html

    2700 Thai-made Honda City cars to be recalled

A total of 2,700 Honda City cars sold in Thailand in 2008 will be recalled, said Adisak Rohitasune, senior vice president of Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd. No mechanical irregularities were reported in Thailand, according to the company, but because a specific mechanism has misfunctioned elsewhere, Honda is effecting its recall in Thaiand as well. The planned recall of Honda City cars in Thailand came after Honda announced a global recall of 646,000 Honda ‘Jazz’ and ‘City’ cars manufactured between 2007 and 2008 in Brazil, Japan, China, Malaysia, India and Thailand due to defective window switches.

http://thailand-business-news.com/companies-2/9048-2700-thai-made-honda-city-cars-to-be-recalled/

            Mitsubishi in Thailand expansion

 

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced a plan to invest 15 billion baht in a new eco-car manufacturing plant in Chon Buri, scheduled for completion over the next two years. The outlay includes the cost of land near its existing factory in Laem Chabang, according to Mitsubishi becomes the third automaker in the past two weeks to announce a major expansion, following Ford Motor and Toyota Motor, further stimulating an industry that has been recovering steadily after last year's slump triggered by the global financial crisis. The new investment will be Mitsubishi Motors' largest ever in Thailand and the new plant will be its largest facility outside Japan. ''Thailand is the leading country in the region with the highest potential in car manufacturing.

http://www.aseanaffairs.com/thailand_news/investment/mitsubishi_in_thailand_expansion


  Toyota Corolla Hybrid Made in Thailand


 Toyota continues its green plans in Thailand with a new hybrid. This time it's Corolla'sturn to become more environmentally friendly as the Japanese manufacturer is reportedly working on a hybrid version of this particular model. Details are still in the early stage but it appears that the Corolla is likely to be powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine connected to electric units, an architecture similar to the one on the Prius."It won't necessarily be the next-generation model... it could be the existing one," a source familiar with the matter told edmunds.com.Toyota is also developing a Yaris-based hybrid that might be built in France and likely to be more affordable than the company's flagship hybrid product,
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/toyota-corolla-hybrid-made-in-thailand-9577.html

Mazda2 Now Made In Thailand

From the middle of next year and onwards, Australian-delivered Mazda2 will be manufactured from Thailand and not Japan as they currently are. The Mazda2 will be built in a new state-of-the-art production plant in Thailand that can produce 50,000 Mazda2's each year for ASEAN and export markets.The new, highly flexible plant utilises the latest automotive manufacturing technologies and systems, including a new stamping line and body shop, trim and final process areas.AAT uses the Mazda-developed Three Layer Wet Paint system, an environmentally-friendly system which dramatically reduces volatile organic compound(VOC) and CO2 emissions, and improves vehicle painting quality.According to Mazda Australia Managing Director, Doug Dickson, the move in production from Japan to Thailand was necessary to bring the all-new sedan version of the popular light car to Australia

http://www.zcars.com.au/australian-delivered-mazda2-made-in-thailand/

Honda A-segment (2CV Codename)or Eco-car will be launch in 2012 at Thailand and India

Honda plans to produce Smaller car below Honda Jazz/Fit as A-segment category to hit small car market.Unknown Small car is 2 CV Codename will be built at India and Thailand early 2012,Especially Thailand entry to ECO-CAR Project get 17% tax priced.The 2CV would be the first model from Honda that will be developed with India as a lead market. While Japan was the lead market for the Jazz, US was the lead market for the Accord and Civic and Thailand for City.

http://www.autoincar.com/tag/a-segment/

 Honda Civic Modulo 

Honda Automobile (Thailand) more choice for customers who love the sport with Honda Civic model "Modulo" set that came with Modulo accessories which sets this special model. Our objective is reflected in the unique sport unique. Signs with "Modulo.Honda Civic model "Modulo" flush with the engine performance 1.8-liter i-VTEC 140 hp with a set of accessories for sports cars around the Modulo Sport grille with sleek skirt page Side skirt and rear skirt design new furnishings. Also increase the outstandingMore noticeable with rear spoiler and shoes. Modulo and alloy wheels size 16 inch new design with two colors, choose the color of the car. Signs with "Modulo" rear carar
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