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17 Aug 2021  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Outlook

Thailand Automotive Outlook, 2021

Thailand Accounted for the Highest Automotive Sales in ASEAN in 2020. Chinese OEMs are Focused on Geographic Expansion and Competitive Intensity in the Country

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Thailands TIV dropped by 21.4% in 2020 when compared to 2019. Sales is projected to increase by 8.7% (YoY growth rate) in 2021 to 861,000 units. The commercial vehicle (CV) segment continues to dominate with a 56.6% share, and it is projected to reach 57.3% in 2021, driven by government stimulus measures in response to the pandemic. Diesel powertra...

Dubbed as the next big thing in the automotive industry, adaptive steering solutions failed to live up to the hype generated in the early part of this millennium. Launched in 2003, BMWs adaptive steering solution was touted to be a game changer. Subsequent launches by other OEMs, particularly for rear-wheel steering (RWS) and four-wheel adaptive st...

Frost & Sullivan organized the 13th edition of its flagship Intelligent Mobility Summit 2021 on July 14 and 15, 2021. The focus of the two-day virtual summit was “Intelligent Mobility: Innovating to Zero” with the spotlight on the Asia-Pacific region. This year, the Summit brought together a stellar group of industry thought leaders, policymake...

By addressing issues related to higher capital costs and limited charging infrastructure, stakeholders are attempting to drive electric two-wheeler adoption in Asia. This is being reinforced by government incentives/subsidies, localized manufacturing, competitive pricing, growing investments, stringent emission norms, and strategic partnerships. Ch...

Frost & Sullivan organized the 13th edition of its flagship Intelligent Mobility Summit 2021 on July 14 and 15, 2021. The focus of the two-day virtual summit was “Intelligent Mobility: Innovating to Zero” with the spotlight on the Asia-Pacific region. This year, the Summit brought together a stellar group of industry thought leaders, policymake...

Economic recovery post the pandemic, increased demand for freight, and replacement of aging truck fleets will all provide a boost to commercial vehicle (CV) sales in 2021. The shift in last mile delivery will be the most significant trend impacted by COVID-19, resulting in the emergence of tailored last mile delivery solutions that address dynamic ...

Seamless software upgrades and new monetization streams are only some aspects of the larger idea of vehicle connectivity. As importantly, vehicle connectivity will allow stakeholders the prospect of better understanding their customer, offering them unparalleled, personalized experiences and, in a virtuous cycle, creating clear value propositions t...

COVID-19s impact on the electric vehicles (EVs) market has been limited since EV development has been incorporated into every leading OEMs long-term growth strategy. The main challenges to mass EV adoption relate to battery costs, battery chemistries, charging times, and charging infrastructure. These are being addressed by stakeholders across the ...

The e-commerce boom, increasing internet penetration, intensifying urbanization and a work-from-home economy brought on by COVID-19 have accelerated the demand for last-mile delivery. There has been significant growth in last-mile delivery for a number of years, posing challenges for businesses and also driving steady innovation and progress. Then ...