Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) approved a 7-billion-baht (US$210 million) investment from the Mazda-Ford AutoAlliance joint venture, it reported on Wednesday.
Mazda's investment will improve its production line by using automation and robotics in key processes such as chassis welding, body assembly, painting and assembly to increase efficiency and accuracy, the board said in a statement.
"All of this is in preparation for the production of B-SUV (Subcompact Crossover Sport Utility Vehicle) with MHEV technology (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle)," the board said.
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