20th June 2025
THACO AUTO EXPORTS PREMIUM MERCEDES-BENZ RS 1936 BUSES TO THAI MARKET
The premium Mercedes-Benz RS 1936 buses designed and manufactured by THACO AUTO have been introduced and exported to Thailand, demonstrating the company's technological mastery and product quality that meets international standards.
13th May 2025
THACO AUTO EXPORTS MERCEDES-BENZ PREMIUM BUSES TO THAILAND
On May 8, in Chu Lai (Quang Nam), THACO AUTO and DAIMLER BUS held an event to introduce the Mercedes-Benz Premium Bus RS 1936. At the same event, THACO AUTO exported these buses to Thailand.
9th May 2025
THACO AUTO exports specialized buses and trucks to Laos
On Apr. 7, at Na Meo border checkpoint in Thanh Hoa Province, THACO AUTO exported a fleet of specialized vehicles to serve the needs at NongKhang airport in Laos, making this a promising start of THACO AUTO's penetration into business at civil airports.
8th May 2025
THACO AUTO boosts export of THACO and international branded vehicles
On February 3, 2025, the first working day of the Lunar New Year 2025, at Chu Lai Port (Quang Nam), THACO AUTO exported a large shipment to India, the Middle East, and Cambodia with a total value of $3.65 million. These containers marked a highly potential start to the new year, paving a strong path for the Group's market expansion strategy in 2025.
8th May 2025
THACO develops sleeper bus with Volvo chassis
THACO AUTO and Volvo Buses have partnered to research and manufacture sleeper buses built on Volvo chassis to suit the local road conditions and traffic infrastructure in Southeast Asia. Being launched in the Philippines, the bus has been receiving positive feedback from customers.
8th May 2025
THACO sleeper buses are launched in the Philippines
On October 13, in the Philippines, the THACO premium sleeper bus was launched at the 78th anniversary of Victory Liner Inc., one of the local biggest bus companies. The event was attended by the Sweden Ambassador to the Philippines, leaders of Volvo Buses (a member of Volvo Group), President of Victory Liner, and representatives of THACO AUTO.
17th April 2025
THACO AUTO EXPORTS KIA NEW CARNIVAL PAINTED BODIES AND COMPONENTS TO INDIA
From Chu Lai Port in Quang Nam province, THACO AUTO has successfully shipped the first batch of painted bodies and components for the Kia New Carnival to India, marking a milestone following THACO AUTO and Kia India’s production and export agrement valued at approximately $50 million.
18th April 2025
THACO AUTO EXPORTS KIA NEW CARNIVAL PAINTED BODIES AND COMPONENTS TO INDIA
From Chu Lai Port in Quang Nam province, THACO AUTO has successfully shipped the first batch of painted bodies and components for the Kia New Carnival to India, marking a milestone following THACO AUTO and Kia India’s production and export agreement valued at approximately $50 million.
19th April 2025
EXPORTING THACO SLEEPER BUSES TO THE PHILIPPINES
THACO AUTO exported 10 sleeper buses to Autodelta in the Philippines in August 2023, becoming the first company to develop and supply sleeper buses to this market. THACO AUTO's R&D Center engineering team researched and designed the high-end sleeper bus model to Volvo's specifications and customer requirements, with over 60% localized content. The vehicle is built on a Volvo chassis with a monocoque body structure that meets European ECE R66 safety standards, reducing weight and increasing rigidity and stability. This event plays an important role in affirming THACO AUTO’s production capacity and product quality to meet the needs of ASEAN markets.
17th April 2025
THACO AUTO INAUGURATES PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF THACO BUS PLANT AND LAUNCHES NEW-GENERATION THACO BUS AND TRUCK MODELS
On February 3, 2025, at the THACO Chu Lai Industrial Park (Quang Nam), THACO AUTO held the inauguration ceremony of production technology at the THACO Bus Plant and launched new product lines of the THACO Bus and THACO Truck brands.
1st April 2025
THACO AUTO BOOSTS EXPORT OF THACO AND INTERNATIONAL BRANDED VEHICLES
On February 3, 2025, the first working day of the Lunar New Year 2025, at Chu Lai Port (Quang Nam), THACO AUTO exported a large shipment to India, the Middle East, and Cambodia with a total value of $3.65 million. Among the shipments, 120 Kia Frontier K2500 trucks were exported to the Middle East, a completely new market with high-quality standards, 400 painted body kits for Kia New Carnival continued to be exported to India, affirming THACO AUTO's production capabilities and reputation. Furthermore, 45 Peugeot Django 150cc motorcycles with European style, meeting Peugeot Motorcycles global quality standards, were exported to Cambodia, elevating the brand's position in the mid-range and high-end scooter segments.
1st April 2025
EXPORTING KIA BRAND PASSENGER CARS
" The Kia passenger cars manufactured by THACO, are highly appreciated by customers in ASEAN countries with the local content of 40%, quality comparable to cars made in Korea, and competitive prices. In 2020, THACO AUTO achieved an impressive milestone in the export of passenger cars with 720 units exported to ASEAN countries. There were 400 Sedona to Thailand, 160 Soluto, and 160 Cerato to Myanmar. According, THACO AUTO became a production and export center for Kia cars in the ASEAN. Over the years, the company has exported more than 2,900 Kia cars to Myanmar, Thailand, and Kazakhstan and expanded into other markets. "
1st April 2025
EXPORTING SPECIALIZED BUSES AND TRUCKS TO LAOS
" In April 2023, THACO AUTO exported a batch of specialized vehicles to serve the needs at NongKhang airports in Laos, making this a promising start of THACO AUTO’s penetration into business at civil airports. THACO AUTO has manufactured and exported the 7-seat IVECO Daily Plus Premium mini buses, IVECO Daily ambulances, and Mitsubishi Fuso FA140/FA1014R tank truck. The vehicles are manufactured on modern lines in line with strict global standards of IVECO (Italy) and Mitsubishi (Japan) and designed according to the NongKhang airport’s special requirements. As a result, they help increase airport efficiency and improve service quality and customer experience.
1st April 2025
EXPORTING THACO BRAND SEAT BUSES
" THACO AUTO officially exported a batch of THACO-branded buses to Autodelta in the Philippines at the end of 2019. This was a significant milestone marking the first step into the international market of THACO AUTO. These buses represent a completely new design, developed by the R&D Center, bringing the THACO brand with a local content exceeding 45%. They are equipped with Euro 5 engines, offering fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness. Its production process is strictly controlled at the THACO Bus Plant, the largest and most modern bus plant in Southeast Asia with an annual capacity of 20,000 units. Accordingly, THACO AUTO continues to focus on market research, and quality standards of other countries, serving as a foundation for product development. The company invests in upgrading its technologies to further increase the local content, meeting the specific requirements of customers in both domestic and export markets. "
1st April 2025
EXPORT KIA NEW CARNIVAL PAINTED BODIES AND COMPONENTS TO INDIA
"In 2024, THACO AUTO exported over 1,000 painted bodies and components for the Kia New Carnival to India. The Kia New Carnival bodies and components are produced at THACO Kia Plant inside the THACO AUTO Complex, one of the leading auto manufacturing centers in Southeast Asia. Using advanced technology and equipment transferred from the Kia Corporation, the plant ensure that all products meet Kia's global standards. Building on this success, THACO AUTO continues to expand its export for vehicles and spare parts to various countries, including the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, Kazakhstan, and India, etc, further broadening its market reach and strengthening its position in the global automotive value chain."
1st April 2025
EXPORT OF PREMIUM COACH BUS TO THE PHILIPPINES
"In 2024, THACO AUTO exported 32 premium coach buses under the THACO brand to the Philippines for its partner, Autodelta. The model was quickly embraced by customers, receiving high praise for its design, quality, and modern features, meeting the demand for a distinctive and high-class product. The bus boasts a spacious interior with a 2:1 seat layout, ensuring comfort and convenience for passengers. The seats are ergonomically designed to suit the body of Southeast Asian person, with meticulous attention to detail and various added features and amenities. Notably, the bus delivers powerful performance thanks to its Volvo chassis, combined with a monocoque body structure designed to meet European ECE R66 safety standards. Mr. Robbie P. Torres, CEO of Autodelta, remarked: "This will be an outstanding product for the premium bus segment in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia."