Jakarta – Toyota Gazoo Racing Indonesia has secured the 2026 Indonesian National Rally Championship title after a dramatic weekend at Simalungun, North Sumatra. Driving the GR Yaris Rally2, Ryan Nirwan and navigator Adi Indiarto recovered from a crash during the
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
China’s Carmakers Challenge Japan’s Dominance in Indonesia’s Automotive Market
Chinese automakers are steadily reshaping Indonesia’s automotive market, although Japanese brands remain firmly in control of overall sales. Data from the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (GAIKINDO) shows that Chinese brands accounted for 18 percent of Indonesia’s wholesale car market during
LEPAS L8 PHEV Offers 1,300-Km Range, Blending EV Efficiency With Gasoline Flexibility
Jakarta – The growing number of electrified vehicles is giving drivers more choices, but each powertrain comes with its own considerations. The LEPAS L8 PHEV takes a middle-ground approach by combining electric driving capability for daily trips with a gasoline
Kia Sells Nearly 2 Million Cars in Seven Months
Jakarta – Kia is closing in on a major global sales milestone in 2026, with the South Korean automaker selling nearly 1.93 million vehicles during the first seven months of the year. The company recorded 1,929,417 units globally between January
Suzuki XL7 2026 Deliveries Officially Start in Indonesia
Jakarta – Suzuki has officially started delivering the latest XL7 to customers in Indonesia, less than three weeks after the seven-seat SUV was introduced to the market. The first delivery ceremony was held at Pullman Hotel Jakarta on August 15,
