BANGKOK -- Changan Automobile will begin producing electric vehicles in Thailand, its first manufacturing base outside China as the state-owned automaker seeks to drive overseas sales.
Factory to be first outside China for state-owned automaker
Changan Automobile's Lumin EV is displayed at a Shanghai show. The Chinese company's big splash into Thailand comes three weeks ahead of much-anticipated elections. © Reuters
BANGKOK -- Changan Automobile will begin producing electric vehicles in Thailand, its first manufacturing base outside China as the state-owned automaker seeks to drive overseas sales.