China-owned MG challenges Japanese dominance of SE Asian auto market

British brand under SAIC tops Suzuki in Thailand, strengthening foothold in the region

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MG rolled out the Extender pickup truck to increase its market share in Thailand, setting a sales target of 20,000 units a year. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

YOHEI MURAMATSU, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Cars produced under the long-established British-brand MG by a joint venture between China's SAIC Motor and Thailand's conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group are racing ahead.

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