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Influx of Chinese Trucks Poses a Threat to Local Industry and Indonesia’s NZE Goals
Most Chinese trucks still use Euro 2 emission standards, while Indonesia has required Euro 4 standards since April 12, 2022.Business Jul 31, 2025 | 9:19 pm
Commercial Vehicle Market Pressured by Sluggish Projects
When public and private sector project spending decreases, the demand for trucks -- as freight transport vehicles -- also weakens.Business Jul 30, 2025 | 6:43 pm
MG Launches MG4 EV Max in Indonesia with 540 km Range
MG launches MG4 EV Max in Indonesia with a 540 km range and Rp 419m price.Tech Jul 24, 2025 | 10:32 am
BYD Bets on Budget EV Boom With Atto 1 Debut in Indonesia
The launch is part of BYD’s broader strategy to tap into the underserved entry-level EV segment in the region.Business Jul 23, 2025 | 3:25 pm
China’s EV Surge Redefines GIIAS as Japanese Brands Play Catch-Up
The rise of Chinese brands coincides with Indonesia’s expanding EV market.Business Jul 23, 2025 | 9:42 am
Polytron Starts Mass Production of Electric Vehicles in West Java
Polytron has begun mass production of its G3+ and G3 electric vehicles in Purwakarta, aiming to manufacture up to 30,000 units annually.Tech Jul 19, 2025 | 2:27 pm
VinFast to Introduce New Model during Indonesia Auto Show
In just over a year since its official market entry in Indonesia, VinFast has expanded the dealership network to 24 showrooms.Business Jul 18, 2025 | 2:30 am
Vietnam to Ban Fossil-Fuel Motorcycles in Central Hanoi by 2026
Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles in central Hanoi by July 2026, aiming to cut air pollution in one of the world’s smoggiest cities.Tech Jul 14, 2025 | 6:22 pm
Pertamina Raises Non-Subsidized Fuel Prices Across Indonesia
Pertamina raises non-subsidized fuel prices across Indonesia effective July 1, with Pertamax and diesel prices increasing.Business Jul 1, 2025 | 9:47 am
Is This the MPV That Will Kill the Alphard? BYD Registers M9 Design in Indonesia
BYD registers the design of its premium M9 MPV in Indonesia, signaling a potential launch amid the EV giant’s rapid market expansion.Tech Jun 16, 2025 | 7:59 pm
Indonesia’s Car Sales Drop 15% in May Amid Weak Consumer Demand
The surge of Chinese carmakers to Indonesia’s top ten car producers indicates a market transformation marked by growing EV demands.Business Jun 11, 2025 | 7:16 pm
BYD Indonesia Confirms Its Operations Unaffected by Shandong Closures
BYD Indonesia confirms local operations remain unaffected after 20 dealerships in China shut down due to a partner’s financial troubles.Business Jun 4, 2025 | 10:49 am
Suzuki Invests Over Rp 1 Trillion to Develop New Fronx Model in Indonesia
The Fronx -- available in both gasoline and hybrid variants -- is being assembled locally with around 60 percent local content.Business May 30, 2025 | 10:50 am
BYD Surges to 6th in Indonesia’s Auto Market with EV-Only Lineup
BYD officially launched its Indonesian operations in January 2024 and began consumer deliveries in June 2024.Business May 17, 2025 | 7:16 pm
Smoke, Not Fire: BYD Responds to Electric Car Incident in West Jakarta
A BYD Seal EV allegedly emitted smoke while parked in a Jakarta garage, raising safety concerns.Tech May 14, 2025 | 3:20 pm
Chinese Car Sales Soar 153% in Indonesia as Japanese Brands Lose Ground
Chinese brands now command 10 percent of the Indonesian auto market, a sharp increase from just 3.83 percent a year earlier.Business May 11, 2025 | 4:28 am
VinFast to Invest $300M for 63,000 EV Charging Stations in Indonesia
VinFast and V-Green will invest $300M to build 63,000 EV charging stations across Indonesia by 2025.Business May 9, 2025 | 7:22 pm
Seven EV Makers Eye Rp 15 Trillion Investment in Indonesian Plants
Indonesia's market share of electric cars rose to 5 percent of total vehicle sales in 2024, up from just 1.7 percent in 2023.Business May 7, 2025 | 9:02 am
VKTR Secures Order for 80 CKD Electric Buses from TransJakarta
This latest order will bring VKTR's total operational electric bus fleet to 152 units.Business May 5, 2025 | 6:58 pm
Trump Offers Rebate to Automakers Facing 25 Pct Tariffs
Trump eases 25% auto tariffs to help U.S. manufacturers, offering rebates to spur domestic production and protect factory jobs.Business Apr 30, 2025 | 10:27 am
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