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Indonesia's Auto Industry Says Diesel Vehicles Ready for B50
Indonesia's automakers say B50 biodiesel is safe for diesel vehicles as the government targets a nationwide rollout by Oct. 1.Tech Jul 14, 2026 | 11:59 am
Indonesia Denies Reports of Auto Parts Manufacturers Relocating to Vietnam
Indonesia says two automotive component manufacturers remain committed to the country despite reports of a planned relocation to Vietnam.Business Jun 23, 2026 | 11:28 pm
Chinese Car Sales Jump 72% in Indonesia Amid EV Boom
Chinese automakers posted a 72% sales jump in Indonesia, driven by strong demand for electric vehicles.Business Jun 16, 2026 | 2:27 pm
Indonesia Bets on National Car Project to Cut Import Dependence
Indonesia is developing a national car manufacturing hub in Subang targeting annual production of 300,000 vehicles.Business Jun 10, 2026 | 10:59 pm
Indonesia Plans National Car Factory in Subang as Part of Industrialization Drive
Indonesia plans to build a national car manufacturing plant as part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic industrial capacity.Business Jun 9, 2026 | 12:32 pm
Indonesia Auto Sectors Hold Prices Despite Rupiah Slump and Higher Rates
Automotive companies are holding off on price increases despite a weaker rupiah and higher interest rates.Business May 23, 2026 | 2:30 pm
Finance Minister Says Funds Ready for Prabowo’s Special Open-Design Vehicle
Indonesia has prepared funding for a custom presidential vehicle requested by Prabowo for public appearances during regional visits.News May 18, 2026 | 5:55 pm
Stronger Car Sales in Indonesia Not a Sign of Middle-Class Recovery
Indonesia auto sales rose 12% in early 2026, but recovery in middle-class consumption remains uneven, says Permata Bank.Business May 12, 2026 | 12:07 pm
Indonesia Car Sales Jump 12% as EV Demand Accelerates
Indonesia’s car sales climbed 12% in early 2026 as EV demand surged, helping Chinese brands gain ground against Astra.Business May 11, 2026 | 9:58 pm
Prabowo Uses Pindad’s Maung for First Overseas Appearance at ASEAN Meeting
Prabowo arrives at the ASEAN Summit in Cebu using Indonesia-made Maung vehicle in its first overseas presidential appearance.News May 7, 2026 | 4:05 pm
Indonesia to Roll Out EV Incentives for 100,000 Cars in June
Indonesia plans EV incentives for 100,000 cars starting June, but details on the incentive structure have yet to be announced.Business May 5, 2026 | 3:20 pm
Jakarta Keeps Full EV Tax Breaks as Indonesia’s Electric Car Sales Surge
Jakarta keeps full EV tax breaks as Indonesia’s electric car sales jump 141% in 2025 to over 100,000 units, driven by rising demand.Business May 5, 2026 | 10:55 am
Police Summon VinFast in Indonesia Over Deadly Train Collision
Police summon VinFast as probe deepens into Bekasi rail crash that killed 16 after a car stalled on the tracks.News May 4, 2026 | 10:22 pm
Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero Used in Indonesia’s 50% Biodiesel Trial
Indonesia is testing B50 biodiesel in SUVs, trucks, and buses ahead of a planned June mandate.Business Apr 26, 2026 | 2:04 am
Toyota to Construct Lampung Bioethanol Plant by Q4
The Toyota-Pertamina plant requires an investment of roughly between $200 million and $300 million.Business Apr 20, 2026 | 3:32 pm
Jakarta to Begin Taxing Electric Vehicles
Jakarta is drafting rules to tax EVs after new national guidelines ended automatic incentives for electric vehicles.Business Apr 19, 2026 | 6:57 pm
Gasoline Motorbike Ban Proposal Threatens Indonesia’s Two-Wheeler Duopoly
Indonesia sold 6.58 million new motorcycles in 2025 alone, making it one of the largest motorcycle markets globally.Business Apr 17, 2026 | 8:01 am
EV Bike Makers Urge Incentives to Boost Indonesia Sales to 100K
A more conservative sales target stands at 70,000 units -- still above the approximately 61,000 units recorded in 2025.Business Apr 14, 2026 | 11:29 pm
Indonesia’s Plan to Convert 120 Million Motorcycles to Electric Deemed Unrealistic
Indonesia’s target to convert 120 million motorcycles to electric faces major hurdles, from infrastructure gaps to coal reliance.Business Apr 14, 2026 | 10:18 pm
Four Chinese Automakers Break Into Indonesia’s Top 10 Car Sales
Despite only officially entering the Indonesian market in November 2025, Jaecoo has already overtaken established players.Business Apr 14, 2026 | 9:07 pm
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