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The Ford Fiesta made its ASEAN debut at the recent Thailand International Motor Expo, and will go into production next year at the AutoAlliance Thailand plant. The USD 500 million facility is a joint venture between Mazda and Ford. The Thai factory will supply Fiestas to the ASEAN region, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa , which are all the major right-hand drive markets. A sedan version of the Fiesta will be made available at a later date. Over the past 10 years, more car manufacturers are moving their production to Asean cities to lower their production and probably distribution cost. However, consumers do not really benefit much from this. For example, a 2.0L Thailand made Toyota Camry is going at SGD 98,488 whereas a Japan sourced 2.0L Nissan Teana is priced at SGD 89,500 (source: www.sgcarmart.com, data updated as of 10 Dec 09).
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Been hearing from many places that tires that are not made in their country of origin are inferior. Y is that so? Isn't the compound used & manufacturing processes automated? Can anyone pls enlighten?
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Hi all, My current GPS doesn't provide Thailand map. Now wanted to get at least a 4.3" GPS that comes complete with Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand Maps. Wonder which is the most value for money gps that is available in the market now? I was told some brands now come with junction view or live graphics, true? Any lobang and where to get? Thank you very much. Regards,
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Again our singapore lions have let us down again. score 1-3 alway say singaporean never go there support them but everytime i go support they lose and play s--t. maybe i suai , think i better dun go anymore and maybe they will win
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Wah lau....Singapore WAKE UP!!!! Will Singapore get Roy Keane to manage the LIONS? http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/14112009/3/r...cup-action.html
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Hi guys, I'm thinking of organising a road trip to thailand. A good example to follow will be reflected at http://www.aas.com.sg/activities/sawasdee_08.htm Instead of heading into bangkok, we can stop over a few more days at phuket/krabi. I'm open to suggestions but I'll like to see a show of hands who may be interested.
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Hi all! Anyone has any direct business or contacts in Thailand for the beverage industry? I need to bring in some beverage from Thailand and is looking for contacts to tie up with. Any bros/sis have any contacts or lobang mind to PM me? Txs a lot! Cheers! Alvin
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Not the best time now to go there. Some places recorded below 5 deg C. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/12/18...al_30021813.php http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNew...ory_325555.html http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/b...s.php?id=135509
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For bros who are interested in some car show babes http://www.sgpartsonline.com/index.php?opt...&id=26&Itemid=9
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anybody using these tires? how is it?
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I think for me, I'd still go for a Japan (JDM) Wish, in spite of it being PI. There are so many on SG roads already, so after sales spare parts will not be an issue. A Tomyam Wish? ..... eerrr I beg to differ, but no thanks. -
Toyota to make hybrid, bi-fuel cars in Thailand In future, it will carry out its planning for Asian models there By Christopher Tan, Senior Correspondent Published: March 12 2008, The Straits Times JAPAN'S Toyota Motor, soon to be the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, is grooming Thailand to be more than a low-cost production venue. Mr Yasuyuki Kawamoto, chief engineer of the new Thai-made Toyota Corolla Altis, revealed to The Straits Times yesterday that Toyota will be making the new Camry Hybrid in Thailand. The high-tech petrol-electric model is currently available only in the United States. Mr Kawamoto said this will happen 'within the lifetime of the current Camry model', which was launched two years ago and is due to be replaced in 2011. The Camry Hybrid will likely be built in Toyota's plant in Chachoengsao, east of Bangkok. 'The hybrid drive system will come from Japan,' Mr Kawamoto said, referring to the 105kW motor and 244-volt nickel metal hydride battery pack that assist the car's 2.4-litre petrol engine. More immediately, the 50-year-old chief engineer said, Toyota is developing a 1.6-litre bi-fuel Corolla Altis in Thailand, to be ready by the year end. The car - a 'greener' version of the 10th generation Corolla Mr Kawamoto launched in Singapore yesterday - will have a 70-litre compressed natural gas (CNG) tank that occupies 'about a quarter' of its boot space and stiffer coil springs in its rear suspension to take the extra load. 'The coil springs will be the same as those in the Corolla wagon, which is about 100kg heavier than the sedan - same as the CNG car,' he said. Mr Kawamoto said the bi-fuel car is targeted at the taxi market in Thailand, but that 'it is possible' to export it to Singapore. Based on the Singapore tax incentive package accorded to CNG cars, the bi-fuel Corolla could cost $45,000 or less - compared with the $65,000 price tag of the 1.6-litre petrol model. Toyota distributor Borneo Motors has priced the 1.8-litre Corolla Altis at $73,000. The Thai-made Altis is wider and better equipped than its Japan-made twin, the Corolla Axio, which parallel importers have been selling since last year. Mr Kawamoto proudly points out that the new Altis has LED tail-lamps, made 'specially' for the Asian market. 'In the future, we will do all our planning for Asian models in Thailand. Currently, we still do it in Japan.' Asked whether Toyota has overtaken General Motors as the world's largest vehicle maker, Mr Kawamoto paused before saying: 'We will do it this year.' The race may already have been won. GM is said to have made 9.284 million vehicles last year, 226,000 fewer than Toyota.
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Okay, next week is Spore school hols yah...So, everywhere you go sure expensive. For those who need a break and thinking of going Thailand, do book early cos Songkran starts on 13/4 to 16/4. Book early if you are going to other parts of Thailand. Bangkok will be pretty quiet. Good time to come here for shopping as locals will start to move out on 11/4 or even earlier. For those looking for HC etc, plse go to SBF and search for more details over there. North part is experiencing a drought so not sure how's the weather there.
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Hi guys, Just a heads up. Update to the road trip to kl/genting/penang/krabi/phuket in december. Tentative date: 22nd - 1st jan (or before). So far, there are 1 wrx (joining us to penang/1 couple) 1 integra (1 couple) 3 rav4s (1 family, 2 couples) 1 rented car (probably odyssey, few horny guys) Total toll - Approx SGD100 per car (divide by passengers) Total Petrol - Approx SGD120 - SGD160 (divide by passengers) (total distance, abt 2200-2500km) We are intending to stay 1 night in genting, 1/2 nights in penang, 2 nights in krabi, phuket and then head back. Some may stay in resorts, some may stay in budget hotels depending. Those that wish to join us halfway, please let me know, not an issue.
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Just returned from Thailand Bangkok Stayed at the Amari watergate Hotel Had a great time there Cant believe that food is so cheap people are so gracious skytrain people really wait for everyone to get out of teh train before moving into the train at the station I am going back there a few more time to see if it could be my retirement home Chiang Mai may be the other place but any opinions from experts out there thanks
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at chatuchak market how much to bargain how do you do it advice please thanks
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Heard news over radio that the Thai election was won by PPP party which was formed after the disband of Thai Rak Thai party by former PM Thaksin. The PPP had won the majority of the vote and so.... back to square one. Its show that the ppl of Thailand had supported former PM all along until the military coupe in Sep 2005. Way to go, PPP. Will the military junta give way to this elected political party is yet to be seen. . I personal view is that the military would not release their power to elected government of PPP. -
The reason given was that a live telecast will interfere with the 9.30pm news. What a stupid reason! The match can easily be telecast live on another channel but I guess they have decided not to do that as it would incur some $$$$ loss for mediacorp........tcss only, at the end of the day it's all about $$$$$.
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Hi I joined the forum to learn a bit more about cars. I bought a used Evo VIII from a dealer in Bangkok and a test revealed that it's got many problems. Now I want to try to get them fixed and learn a bit about it at the same time. Here is a list of all the issues. For a start maybe someone can comment on what the most important thing to fix would be, the most dangerous, etc .. Engine - damaged oil sump - deteriorated drive belt Fuel System - bent fuel pipe under - dent intercooler Exhaust system - deteriorated exhaust pipe mount rubber Suspension - deteriorated rear arm bush Chassis and body - dented front left door - dented front right door - dented rear left door - dented rear right door - fits poorly boot-trunk seal - fits poorly front right door adjust - general paint and body work poor condition - lose shape door trunk seal - missing under engine panel - repainted body - repaired A, B, C-pillar high - repaired body engine compartment - repaired front cross member lower upper - repaired front left fender high - repaired front right fender high - repaired rear left fender high - repaired rear right door high - repaired rear right fender high - repaired roof high - repaired trunk lid high - replace rear structure body - scrape / dent longitudation member Braking system - bent brake pipe under - parking brake retardation is below limit value Tires - missing spare wheel - nail stab rear right tire - scraped rim Electric System - broken combination light - defective battery - defective from wiper system - front and rear nozzle washers do not work - headlight direction not correct Transmission - oil leak from gearbox Interior - loose front console box - loose front left side panel cover plastic - loose rear left side panel cover plastic - missing rear safety belt - scratch front console
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Dear All, Heard that Goodyear Singapore may not want to bring in anymore F1 Germany due to high cost. Probably they will ship in made in China and Thailand. Given ONLY Goodyear F1, do you prefer China or Thailand made??? Pls DO NOT suggest other brands.
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anyone got more info? heard that many died.
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couple of days ago, a thread claimed "Honda CivicFD now made in Thailand" http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asian_Make...21%29_P1827820/ now the thread was deleted , to be a CivicFD potential buyer, quite concern about this issue, unfortuntely the thread gone why??? -
Going in as Underdogs tonite against Thailand...
Typhoon125 posted a topic in General Car Discussion
Singapore Vs the mighty Thais....We have to win tonite against them, but we are going into the match as underdogs! Our national team needs your Support! To all my Fellow MCFer's, please please please please be there tonite if you can! It's the Finals! The Asean Football Championship will not kick off till two years later.....Guys and Gals, hope to see you there.....Thanks..
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Check out tis link from Paul Tan: http://paultan.org/archives/2007/01/19/toy...as-toyota-vios/
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Friday November 24, 8:43 AM Japan's Mazda to build new plants in Thailand, America Japan's Mazda Motor Corp. plans to build a small-car plant in Thailand in a joint effort with top shareholder Ford, a Japanese business daily said. Mazda also plans to bring a factory of its own onstream in North America, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported without citing sources. Demand for fuel-efficient Mazdas has been growing in the United States and Europe because of high gasoline prices. By boosting output capacity, the Japanese automaker is set to play a key role in the Ford group's small-car operations, the report said. The Japanese fifth-largest automaker and Ford Motor Co. plan to spend more than 50 billion yen (424 million dollars) combined to build the Thai plant, which they hope will begin operations in 2009, the newspaper said. The factory is to roll out some 200,000 vehicles per year, including the 1.3-liter Demio, which is slated to be fully redesigned next spring, it said. Because the partners are considering manufacturing transmissions there as well, overall investment may balloon to about 100 billion yen, it said. The platform for Mazda's remodeled Demio is slated to be used in Ford small cars, so the new Thai plant will become a key facility for the Ford group's small-car business, the newspaper said. In addition, Mazda is considering building a new plant on its own possibly in Mexico, with the aim of bringing the factory onstream before 2015, it said. seems we gonna get our mazda rides from tom yum sources soon ..
