# automotive

Latest news group about automotive.

Polytron to Enter Electric Car Market with Foreign Partner

Polytron also plans to release new electric scooter models, building on the success of its current offerings, such as the Fox S and Fox 500.
Business Jan 21, 2025 | 11:34 pm

MG Motor's Indonesian Operations Gain Momentum

During the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show last year, MG unveiled the world’s first electric roadster called the Cyberster.
Business Jan 17, 2025 | 7:15 pm

From iPhones to EVs: Foxconn Takes on Tesla and BYD in Crowded EV Sector

Foxconn, the Taiwan-based iPhone maker, is expanding into the electric vehicle market, competing with Tesla and BYD.
Tech Jan 13, 2025 | 4:00 pm

From AI Assistants to Holographic Dashboards: CES Showcases the Future of Driving

At CES 2025, automakers like Hyundai, BMW, and Sony Honda Mobility unveiled groundbreaking in-cabin technologies.
Tech Jan 10, 2025 | 5:17 pm

Government Encourages Chinese Carmaker Chery to Establish Factory in Indonesia

Chery has been assembling vehicles in Indonesia since 2022, utilizing a facility owned by local company Handal Indonesia Motor.
Business Jan 8, 2025 | 11:48 pm

Wuling Begins Producing EV Batteries in Indonesia

The battery, trademarked as MAGIC, is engineered to extend its lifetime by 60 percent compared to conventional batteries.
Business Jan 3, 2025 | 10:31 am

Indonesia Sees Robust Growth in Electric Vehicle Sales Amid Global Decline

Indonesia's electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing robust growth in 2024, even as major markets experience declining demand.
Tech Dec 26, 2024 | 10:54 am

What Merger Between Nissan and Honda Means for Automakers and The Industry

Even after a merger, Toyota would remain the leading Japanese automaker.
Business Dec 23, 2024 | 7:06 pm

Nissan, Honda Expected to Merge, Creating World's No. 3 Automaker

A merger could result in a behemoth worth more than $50 billion based on the market capitalization of Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi.
Business Dec 23, 2024 | 3:04 pm

BYD’s New EV Plant in Subang to Create 18,000 Jobs

BYD's new EV plant in Subang, West Java, will be completed ahead of schedule and create 18,000 new jobs.
Business Dec 19, 2024 | 11:20 am

Indonesia’s Car Sales Drop 15 Pct, Astra Maintains Dominance

Car sales from January to November 2024 fell 14.7 percent year-on-year to 784,788 units.
Business Dec 18, 2024 | 2:29 pm

Hybrid Cars in Indonesia to Get 3 Pct Luxury Tax Incentive 

Indonesia plans to help lower the tax bill for hybrid cars which run on both internal combustion engines and electric motors.
Business Dec 16, 2024 | 2:33 pm

Agus Gumiwang Appeals to Automakers to Avoid Layoffs Despite Falling Sales

The automotive industry directly employs 38,000 workers and supports over 1.5 million jobs throughout its supply chain.
Business Nov 22, 2024 | 4:23 pm

Ford Targets Indonesian Market with Mustang and Bronco Launches

The iconic Ford Mustang, a symbol of American muscle cars, is set to hit the Indonesian market next year.
Tech Nov 20, 2024 | 10:26 am

Gaikindo Hopes 12 Pct VAT Will Have Little Impact on Car Sales

The government has decided to raise the VAT from 11 percent to 12 percent.
Business Nov 19, 2024 | 10:48 am

Chinese Brands Rise, Japanese Automakers Slide in Indonesia’s October Car Sale

The automotive market rebounded in October, with national car sales reaching 77,191 units, a 6.22 percent increase from September.
Business Nov 11, 2024 | 6:31 pm

Indonesia's Car Market Struggles as Prices Soar and Household Incomes Lag

From January to September 2024, total wholesale sales reached 633,218 units, marking a 16.2 percent drop from the same period last year
Business Nov 7, 2024 | 1:40 pm

Prabowo to Try to Secure Ford, Volkswagen Investments in First Foreign Trip

Prabowo plans to spend most of November overseas, just weeks after assuming office.
Business Nov 4, 2024 | 3:53 pm

Indonesia's Motorcycle Sales to Reach 6.7 Million Units in 2025, AISI Projects

The Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI) projects motorcycle sales in Indonesia to hit 6.7 million units next year
Business Oct 31, 2024 | 2:38 pm

Gov’t to Order 5,000 Maung Vehicles from Pindad

Maung was originally designed as a tactical vehicle for the military with a maximum speed of 120 kilometers per hour.
Business Oct 30, 2024 | 11:44 pm
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