Surabaya – GIIAS Surabaya 2026 has opened as the largest edition of the automotive exhibition ever held in the East Java capital, with 14 new and returning brands helping drive a record 37 automotive participants. The five-day exhibition, which opened
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iCAR Bets on City Stores to Bring Electric SUVs Closer to Indonesian Consumers
Medan – Buying a car has traditionally meant visiting a large dealership, usually located along major roads or in dedicated automotive districts. However, as more brands look for ways to reach consumers in busy urban areas, the retail experience is
Lower Interest Rates May Not Be Enough to Boost Indonesia’s Electric Motorcycle Market
Jakarta – Electric vehicle financing in Indonesia is growing, but that does not mean every segment is moving at the same pace. While cheaper loans could help more consumers buy electric motorcycles, lenders are still facing deeper concerns about the
The Real Measure of the EV Revolution Could Be the Opportunities It Creates
Jakarta – The global electric vehicle race is usually measured in numbers. Automakers compare annual sales, governments compete to attract new factories, and investors closely watch battery costs, delivery volumes and market share. But those figures may not tell the
Indonesia Wants Local SMEs to Build the Parts Behind Its Electric Vehicle Boom
Jakarta – Indonesia is looking beyond the growth of electric vehicle sales and increasingly focusing on who makes the components behind those vehicles. The government is bringing small and medium-sized manufacturers into the electric vehicle supply chain as it seeks
Why High-Ground-Clearance SUVs Don’t Have to Feel Unstable in Corners
Jakarta – High ground clearance is one of the most useful characteristics of an SUV, particularly for drivers who regularly encounter uneven roads, steep ramps or flooded streets. But raising a vehicle’s body off the ground can also create concerns
Why Old Volkswagen Golfs Still Matter in Indonesia, and VW Wants to Keep Them on the Road
Jakarta – The Volkswagen Golf has been part of Indonesia’s automotive landscape for more than two decades, and some of its older generations are still being driven today. Instead of focusing only on selling new cars, Volkswagen Indonesia is now
China’s Historic Hongqi Brand Enters Indonesia With E-HS9 Luxury Electric SUV
Jakarta – China’s Hongqi automotive brand has officially entered the Indonesian market, bringing more than six decades of history to one of Southeast Asia’s most competitive automotive markets. The brand made its Indonesian debut at an event held at The
Toyota Still Leads Indonesia’s Car Market, But BYD Is Closing In
Jakarta – Toyota continues to dominate Indonesia’s automotive market in 2026, but the latest sales rankings show that the gap between established Japanese brands and Chinese automakers is becoming increasingly interesting. Based on the latest wholesales data from the Indonesian
