Fuel prices dent pick-up sales around the world

The second quarter closed out with a haul of 50,108 vehicles in June, the fourth lowest monthly return this year, taking sales at the halfway mark to 321,474 units for a 9.9% growth over the same period last year.

It was also the lowest haul for the month since 2003. As crude inches closer to US$150 per barrel, consumers can expect some relief in the form of a six-month economic stimulus package which includes fuel subsidies of about three baht per litre.

Consumers, it seems. are applying the brakes on vehicle purchase as a result of political and economic instability, which can be attributed to the June drop of 8.8% over the 54,910 units sold in May, according to Tri Petch Isuzu.

Automakers are trying to beat the slide through promotions and campaigns by giving out petrol vouchers, lenient payment terms and extended warranties.

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2008 Toyota Fortuner minorchange-facelift Leaked picture before launching

This is The 2008 toyota fortuner minorchange was leaked in sale guidance few days ago in thailand before launching at 8 August 2008 for 1st premier in thailand.

The new data please waiting for next two weeks.

Spyshot 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport interior and test drive in thailand

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2008 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport was taken photograph in Thailand for domestic Dealers.

Source : Thaidriver.com story by JIMMY

Mitsubishi Motors Confirms the next generetion of G-wagon or Montero sport to is Pajero Sport will sell in 2008-2009

2008 mitsubishi pajero sport 

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will unveil its new Pajero Sport*1 SUV model at the Moscow Auto Salon 2008 (The Moscow Motor Show) to be held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow between August 26 and September 7 (opens to the public on August 29). The new Pajero Sport will be phased in selected regions*2 such as Russia, the ASEAN area, the Middle East, Latin America and Oceania starting in the fall this year.

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Leaked Specification of Next Generetion Nissan March 2009


current nissan march not be all new

The 2009 Next Nissan March (w02a codename)are put all new innovative fuel efficiency engine 1.0 litre 3 cylinder as lowest model pairs with xtronicCVT make 30 km/litre surprisingly enough fighting to Toyota Passo and Toyota Yaris.Improved 1.2 litre and 1.5 litre pairs with xtronicCVT to be more fuel consumption to fighting to Honda Fit/Jazz,Toyota Yaris,Mazda Demio,Suzuki Swift

The Low priced strategy competitive to used for sale decrease crisis in japan.The low end option of new march 2009 will below 1,000,000 Yen

Launching time

Japan - April 2009

Thailand,China (LCC) - September 2009

India - Early to middle 2010

Gallery of 2008 toyota fortuner minorchange leaked true color picture

 

a new headlamp design and new front grille looks tough emotion

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Sneak preview of 2008 Toyota Fortuner minorchange

 

The pictures are taken from sale manual guide in thailand of 2008 Toyota fortuner guide book.

It will launch in august 2008 and add more optional i.e. NaviagatorGPS,VSC.Overall looking is more tough front and adjust taillamp.

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The next-generation 0f Nissan March/Micra will come to thailand in September 2009 for Asean-Oceania export hub

 

The Nissan march/micra modelchange (codename x02a) will be coming to thailand in September 2009 after Japanese launching by 4 months only(April 09).Thailand are produced All new March/Micra B-segment for domestic and export to ASEAN/OCEANIA/AUSTRALIA market.

 

Before launching of micra,Siam Nissan Automobile Thailand prepare to unveil All new TEANA in March 2009 on the International Bangkok Motor Show 09.The all new Teana will be improved for fuel consumption,acceleration,features to rival to Camry and Accord.SNA will export to ASEAN/AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA mid 09.

Specs for Thailand : VQ25DE with xtronicCVT,acceleration 0-100 by 9.6 sec only fastest in 2,400 c c. mid size sedan class ,20% of more fuel consumption

Mitsubishi developing low-priced car for chinese and thailand market

 

Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors says it is developing a low-priced car to be sold in China and Thailand as well as in the European market.

The car, expected to be priced at below one million yen ($9,650), would be based on a 660cc platform that is currently used only in Japan, Reuters quoted the company’s President, Osamu Masuko, as saying at the Beijing Auto Show.
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Nissan eyeing Thailand as production base for global strategic vehicle

 

 Nissan Motor Co, Japan’s third-largest automaker by sales, plans to produce a 1-liter global strategic vehicle for developing countries in Thailand from 2010, the Nikkei reported on Wednesday, without citing sources.

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