# automotive

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

Wuling Eyes Indonesia’s EV Logistics Market with New Commercial Vehicle

Wuling launches its first locally assembled commercial EV in Indonesia at PEVS 2025.
Tech Apr 29, 2025 | 8:32 pm

Chinese Carmaker BAIC Blames “BEIJING” Emblem for Poor Sales in Indonesia

BAIC sold just 7 X55 II SUVs in Indonesia in 2024, blaming the "Beijing" emblem. It now rebrands the model with hopes of selling 500 units.
Tech Apr 29, 2025 | 6:59 pm

Vietnam's VinFast Secures Rp 1.8 Trillion Loan to Build EV Plant in Indonesia

The Subang plant is scheduled to begin production by late 2025 and will manufacture four electric car models: the VF5, VF6, VF7, and VF3.
Business Apr 25, 2025 | 2:53 pm

BYD’s 2024 Revenue Hits $107B, Surpasses Tesla’s Sales

BYD’s 2024 revenue hit $107B, surpassing Tesla’s $97.7B. Strong EV sales and a new fast-charging system fuel its global expansion.
Business Mar 25, 2025 | 7:26 pm

Tesla Recalls Nearly All Cybertrucks Over Detaching Panel Hazard

Tesla recalls over 46,000 Cybertrucks due to a defect that may cause windshield panels to detach while driving, posing a crash risk.
Tech Mar 21, 2025 | 9:25 pm

Ship Carrying 2,500 VinFast Electric Cars Arrives in Jakarta

This latest shipment marks VinFast’s fourth and largest delivery to Indonesia since it began expanding its reach to its neighbor last year.
Business Mar 17, 2025 | 3:09 am

Denza Enters Indonesia’s Auto Market, Outselling Premium Rivals

Denza sold 937 units in its first two months despite entering the market only in late January 2025.
Business Mar 13, 2025 | 9:47 am

Nissan's Chief Executive Steps Down after Dismal Results

Nissan is projecting a loss of 80 billion yen ($540 million) for the full fiscal year through the end of this month.
Business Mar 11, 2025 | 5:25 pm

Toyota Eyes Making Indonesia Manufacturing Hub for Global South: Hashim

Hashim Djojohadikusumo says that Toyota is eyeing to make Indonesia its manufacturing hub for the Global South, including Mexico.
Business Feb 20, 2025 | 2:50 pm

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

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