Jakarta – Indonesia’s electric vehicle market is becoming increasingly crowded, with global automakers introducing different brands and technologies to compete for buyers. For Changan, the response is not to rely on a single name, but to build a broader electric
From Bekasi to Global Markets: How Indonesia Became a Key Base for Bridgestone
Bekasi – When Bridgestone began manufacturing tires in Indonesia five decades ago, the country was still developing its modern automotive industry. Today, Indonesia has become more than a sales market for the Japanese tire maker, serving as an important manufacturing
Small, Retro and Expensive: Why the Honda ST125 Dax Costs More Than Some Bigger Bikes
Jakarta – At first glance, the Honda ST125 Dax can seem difficult to explain. It is a small motorcycle with a 125cc engine, yet its price in Indonesia reaches Rp84.5 million, putting it above several motorcycles with larger engines. The
Time Rally Is Not Just About Speed: What a First-Time Driver Learned in Bali
Singaraja – When people hear the word “rally,” speed is often the first thing that comes to mind. But time rally is a different kind of motorsport, where precision, navigation and the ability to manage time can be just as
Nobuteru Taniguchi: How a Street Drifter Became One of Japan’s Most Versatile Racers
Jakarta – In Japan’s motorsport scene, few drivers have moved comfortably between drifting, circuit racing, endurance competition and time attack quite like Nobuteru Taniguchi. Known to fans simply as “NOB,” a nickname associated with “No One Better,” the Hiroshima-born racer
Mazda Looks Beyond Java as Indonesia’s Regional Car Market Keeps Growing
Makassar – Indonesia’s automotive market is often associated with Java, where major cities and industrial centers account for a significant portion of vehicle demand. But as regional economies continue to develop, automakers are increasingly looking beyond the country’s traditional automotive
Behind the Race: The People and Tools Keeping Mandalika Circuit Ready for Action
Mandalika – When the lights go out and motorcycles accelerate into the first corner, most attention is focused on the riders and the machines fighting for position. Away from the spotlight, however, another team has already spent countless hours preparing
Full Electric or Plug-In Hybrid: Which Fits Your Driving Life Better?
Surabaya – Buying an electrified car is no longer simply a choice between gasoline and electricity. For Indonesian buyers, the growing number of full electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids means there is now another important question: which type of electrification
The Real Cost of Car Ownership Starts After You Leave the Dealership
Surabaya – Buying a new car is often about one number: the price on the window. But the amount a buyer pays at the dealership is only the beginning of the real cost of owning a vehicle. Maintenance, repairs and
