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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS SUV

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the EQS SUV—the third model after the. The electric SUV offers plenty of space, comfort and connectivity for up to seven passengers; with its electric motors, responsive 4MATIC all-wheel drive and an intelligent OFFROAD driving mode, the EQS SUV is also capable of tackling light terrain.

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Toyota to expand diesel engine production capacity in Thailand

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Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) engine production subsidiary in Thailand, Siam Toyota Manufacturing Co., The series consists of three pickup trucks, a minivan and an SUV. The series consists of three pickup trucks, a minivan and an SUV. Exports to emerging markets are also being considered.

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Kia set to export this all-electric SUV at a price that undercuts Tesla

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South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y. Kia’s top seller in Australia is the Sportage hybrid SUV with around 15,000 sales.

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BYD upgrades Tang electric SUV with more range to rival Tesla’s Model Y

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Although BYD launched its Tang EV in Norway in 2020, the electric SUV began rolling out in Germany, the Netherlands, and other major European markets last year. It’s also one of the few electric SUVs on the market with the option for seven seats, like the Tesla Model Y. It’s already a leader in Thailand, Brazil, and Columbia.

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Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors to expand scope of cooperation

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Nissan Motor Co., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have agreed to expand their current scope of cooperation towards new projects that will further strengthen mutual competitiveness, especially in the Japanese mini-car and global commercial vehicle businesses.

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Vinfast VF 8 dominates ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards | Autocar Professional

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VinFast’s D-segment SUV, the VF 8, has earned five out of six top safety awards from the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asia (ASEAN NCAP) in Thailand on May 28, 2024. Facing competition from over 15 major automakers in ASEAN, VinFast secured accolades in nearly all categories.

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Chevrolet unveils diesel TrailBlazer show vehicle in Dubai

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Chevrolet’s new TrailBlazer SUV made its global debut at the opening of the Dubai International Motor Show in the Middle East. The seven-seat show vehicle previews Chevrolet’s latest SUV offering, which will be sold around the world, beginning with Thailand in early 2012.

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