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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
Chinese EV Boom Forces Closure of Some Japanese Car Dealerships in Indonesia
Chinese EVs disrupt Indonesia’s auto market, forcing some Japanese dealers to close or switch brands amid rising EV demand.Business Apr 9, 2026 | 10:00 pm
Indonesia Uses Military Network to Deliver Imported Indian Vehicles to Rural Co-ops
Thousands of pickup trucks and transport vehicles had already been distributed to rural cooperatives through the local military unit Kodim.News Apr 9, 2026 | 4:13 pm
Prabowo Launches Electric Bus and Truck Assembly in Magelang
Prabowo inaugurates VKTR’s EV assembly plant in Magelang, reinforcing Indonesia’s push for electrified transport and energy independence.Business Apr 9, 2026 | 2:48 pm
BGN Confirms Purchase of 25,000 Electric Motorbikes Amid Public Scrutiny
The National Nutrition Agency bought 25,000 e-motorbikes for its free meal program, with distribution pending asset registration.News Apr 7, 2026 | 1:02 pm
Astra Otoparts CEO, Chief Commissioner Resign After Record-Breaking Performance
Astra Otoparts’ CEO and chief commissioner resign after the firm posted record profit, extending four years of earnings growth.Business Mar 26, 2026 | 2:56 am
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