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One of the first cars with a button-based ignition was the 1912 Cadillac Model 30, which had you press a button to activate the electric starter that replaced the engine crank. https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/31/23144907/push-button-start-ignition-cars-convenience-history Keyless ignition was initially only available on luxury cars starting in the late 1990s, but it has become increasingly common. From 2008 to 2018, it became a standard feature on 62% of cars sold in the United States, and today that number is closing in on 100% https://www.edmunds.com/car-technology/going-keyless.html#:~:text=Keyless

Discount 340,000 discount! Special price BYD Atto 3 (MY2023) 100% electric car: 859,900 baht | Extended Range BYD Atto3 MY2023 100% electric car Official price (imported CBU from China) Atto 3 Standard Range MY2023 1,099,900 899,900 baht* Out of Stock Atto 3 Extended Range MY2023 1,199,900 949,900 859,900 baht* * Standard Range model cancels sale. Car is out of stock. Extended Range MY2023 model reduced by 340,000 from 1,199,900 to 859,900 baht today – 31 July 2024. Free Ceramic XUV Max film for every car. https://autolifethailand.tv/official-discount-price-byd-atto3-my2023-extended/

Just Announced Discount 100,000 baht, special price BYD Atto3 (MY2024) 100% electric car: 799,900 – 959,900 baht BYD Atto3 (MY2024) 100% electric car Official price (imported CBU from China) Atto 3 410 Dynamic 899,900 799,900 baht* Atto 3 410 Premium 949,900 859,900 baht* Atto 3 480 Extended Range 1,049,900 959,900 baht* * 100,000 baht discount on the Atto3 410 Dynamic model from 899,900 to 799,900 baht and 90,000 baht discount on the Atto3 410 Premium model from 949,900 to 859,900 baht and 90,000 baht discount on the Atto3 480 Extended Range model from 1,049,900 to 959,900 baht and free Ceremic XUV MAX film for all models today - July 31, 2024 https://autolifethailand.tv/official-discount-price-byd-atto3-my2024/

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Home EV charger catch's fire while charging overnight https://www.thairath.co.th/video/news/topnews/hotclip/795452

May hybrid car sales surge 92.1%, EV sales drop 28.8%, watch June car market slow down further For interesting car sales figures in May, especially in the xEV market with sales of 17,228 vehicles, accounting for 34.5% of the total car market. There was a growth rate of 17.9% compared to the same period last year. When divided by vehicle type, sales of hybrid vehicles (HEV) were 10,986 units, an increase of 92.1%, while sales of electric vehicles (BEV) were 5,573 units, a decrease of 28.8%. https://autolifethailand.tv/sale-report-may-xev/

The Transport Department plans to make EV-specific license plates to warn rescuers in the event of an accident https://www.prachachat.net/motoring/news-1588863

Byd replaced the battery under warranty and they were provided with a replacement car while their car was in the workshop mileage was 33,000 km not 12,000 km “Battery failure is not a characteristic of the model, and this appears to be an isolated incident that occurred after 14 months and 33,000 kilometres on the road,” a spokeswoman said. https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/on-the-road/we-were-team-byd-canberra-familys-chinese-ev-nightmare/news-story/68e4c5c1640b75df2fa46d26a3b160c0

Chinese EV's brand's apply a different markup and it varies by Country to Country for example Byd Dolphin standard China B503,495 Thailand B559,900 Australia B900,000 UK B1,403,624 In Thailand Buying a his and hers dolphin's and you still have B283,824 change in your bank account compared to the UK price UK Byd seals start from B2,1 million baht to B2,3 million baht

The article also stated According to the study, 53 per cent of Australians surveyed said the price premium EVs carry over combustion-powered vehicles was their top concern 52 per cent of those surveyed said charging times were their top concern, followed by a lack of public EV charging infrastructure at 51 per cent. The study found over 50 per cent of Australians surveyed would purchase an internal combustion-powered vehicle as their next car, while 20 per cent would purchase a hybrid and 12 per cent would purchase a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/australians-among-least-likely-to-want-an-electric-car-says-study

A new report suggests Australians are less likely than Japanese, Korean, German and Southeast Asian consumers to want an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car. A report from Savvy, underpinned by a Deloitte survey of 26,000 consumers across 24 countries or regions including Japan, United States, Australia, India, Southeast Asia, Germany, China, and South Korea, concluded only eight per cent of Australians would consider an electric vehicle as their next car purchase. https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/australians-among-least-likely-to-want-an-electric-car-says-study

Data shows that in 2018, the number of new energy vehicle companies in China exceeded 487. By 2023, there will be only more than 40 new energy vehicle companies https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/The-Big-Story/How-China-s-BYD-went-from-bargain-battery-maker-to-Tesla-s-biggest-rival

The female customer is very stressed. Reversing the red label of famous brand EVs. Before finding out about the price cut, the damage was worth 150,000 baht. Purchase Dolphin standard car end of April price B659,900 20% down payment, 72 instalment's = 131,980 + 8,736×72, added film for another 9,860 baht, total is 744,912 baht https://www.matichon.co.th/social/news_4642170 https://www.facebook.com/groups/bydthailand/permalink/825732929533490 The above numbers don't seem to be correct 8,736x72=B628,992+B131,980=B760,972+B9,860= Total B770,832 Purchase Dolphin standard car today Price B559,900 20% down B111,980 72 instalment's B7,412=B533,664 + 20% down payment B111,980 Total B645,644 Difference in price between April 2024 price and today price is B125,188 However anyone that bought April 2024 price and utilized the BYD Loyalty Privilege campaign Friend Gets Friend Campaign Maintenance cost for 8 years 160,000 km = 26,550 2. home wall charger cable with installation = 35,000 Total value of all of the above B131,550 Anyone that Bought March-April Motor show price B659,900 and utilized all of the above is would be paying an extra B3,498 including the Max film cost Anyone paying cash would be B21,690 ( including Max film ) better off buying in March-April Motor show price B659,900

On June 17, 2024, reporters reported that The 100% Chinese electric car company BYD is preparing to officially open the BYD car factory at WHA Industrial Estate, Rayong Province, Thailand on July 4th. The reporter further reported that This factory will begin producing the first 100% electric cars ( EVs ) for the Thai market. And to support export markets in ASEAN and Europe as well, is BYD Dolphin https://www.prachachat.net/motoring/news-1588401

At the scene, a multi-purpose vehicle was found. Characteristics of the MG brand electric train are battery or electric systems. There was fire burning around the hood and inside the cabin. Officials used chemical spray to suppress the fire until it was extinguished. As for the initial cause, it is believed that it was caused by a collision with the drive shaft of the bus. which is absent on the road Then it hit the battery that was under the car. While moving the car onto the slide Then a fire broke out. The highway forklift operator decided to use a winch to pull the truck down from the slide. Then use a chemical tank to spray to put out the fire. before notifying the fire department in the area to provide further assistance At the time of the incident, no injured or dead persons were found. As for the actual cause, it is under investigation by the police. https://www.fm91bkk.com/newsarticle/32117

For customers who reserve and purchase the BYD DOLPHIN electric car, Standard Range model or Extended Range model and receive a tax invoice issued between 22 June 2024 and – 30 June 2024 or until the BYD DOLPHIN electric car, Standard Range model or Extended Range model. Extended Range will be sold out The wording indicates this price will remain until all stock is sold I think there wouldn't be any pricing changes until they have a stockpile of between 2,000-5000 locally built vehicles

it does state within 60 days here The company will transfer BYD Euro Privilege credits to the existing customer's ReverSharger application within 60 days after receiving the new customer's new vehicle delivery information. This BYD Euro Privilege credit transfer will be based on and based on the chassis number (VIN Number) of the original customer. BYD Euro Privilege credits are valid until 31 December 2026 only and are not transferable or exchangeable for cash. https://www.reverautomotive.com/news/friend-gets-friend-campaign

For existing Byd owners or anyone that was planning to use BYD Loyalty Privilege campaign Friend Gets Friend Campaign the savings are very small compared to pre discount pricing and freebies 1. Maintenance cost for 8 years 160,000 km = 26,550 2. Charged cable with installation = 35,000 Can't join campaign (charge credit) 1. Referral fee credit charge 30,000 2. Existing customer bought credit recharge 40,000 https://www.reverautomotive.com/news/friend-gets-friend-campaign Total, no additional payment if you use all the rights = 131,550 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2389905174463399/permalink/7667635510023646 so anyone that was planning to use all of the above the savings on the new price reductions against pre discount prices are B8,549 and savings of B28,549 on the extended model

When GWM started selling Thai built Ora's in January 2024 there was price reductions ranging from B99,000 to B187,000 difference from the imported versions https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-ora-good-cat-gt-my2024/ From a marketing point of view Byd might want to take the standard Dolphin below the B500K market which would affect Neta V and Wuling potential sales or they choose to wait for release of Seagull to enter below the B500k market

On June 17, 2024, reporters reported that The 100% Chinese electric car company BYD is preparing to officially open the BYD car factory at WHA Industrial Estate, Rayong Province, Thailand on July 4th. The reporter further reported that This factory will begin producing the first 100% electric cars ( EVs ) for the Thai market. And to support export markets in ASEAN and Europe as well, is BYD Dolphin And previously, Reve Thailand announced the idea that it plans to produce and assemble a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) at its factory in Thailand as well. Because the company cannot import and sell the entire vehicle. Because the tax costs are quite high. https://www.prachachat.net/motoring/news-1588401

Ora Good Cat EV becomes first Chinese brand to be assembled in Thailand https://www.nationthailand.com/business/automobile/40034673 Don't know where 07 is made GWM plan to build 8 different models in Thailand

I don't recall the Conservative's ever offering Nigel Farage a role in the implementation of Brexit

Yes Arthur Brown, the singer and he is famous for one song Yes lots of recorded recalls in China In Europe there is a recall database if someone is the 2nd owner of a vehicle they wouldn't receive any recall notification from the Brands more so if they don't service the vehicles at an approved dealer workshop would you be happy to pay for a part replacement that you later found out was subject to a worldwide recall and you the replacement part should have been fitted free of charge

What should have happen is that dissolution of Parliament before the referendum vote and have a cross party remain campaign and a cross party leave campaign and the result of the vote would determine who formed the next government to implement the result of the referendum vote

All vehicle brands for the Chinese market have to report any vehicle recalls to the State Administration for Market Regulation for China If you do a search in Chinese simplified you and Arthur Brown might be staggered in the results that you find if you do a search for vehicle recalls in Thai you will only find a single site and the only recall is for airbags for May 2022 https://www.tcc.or.th/warning-airbag/ Turn around and look at Thailand. Automotive experts point out that recalling cars is rarely accepted to improve standards. Even though car manufacturers do recall, they do it in a way that not formal Unofficial and "not supported by law" often use various methods to announce the recall, such as sending letters to customers or notifying through a call center but not informing the media. Unless the media inquires or receives information from abroad https://consumersongkhla.or.th/recall-เรียกคืนรถ-น่ากลัวจริ/#:~:text=RECALL