BYD Bao Leopard 5: A Land Cruiser Prado Lookalike Making Waves at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show

BYD Bao Leopard 5: A Land Cruiser Prado Lookalike Making Waves at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show

Jakarta – Seeing this car from afar, maybe what comes to your mind is the Land Cruiser Prado. But make no mistake, this is the BYD Bao Leopard 5. The 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) will be enlivened by Chinese manufacturers. BYD is among the Chinese manufacturers taking part in the annual Bangkok automotive … Read more

BYD Introduces Three Electric Cars in Indonesia, Orders Reach Almost a Thousand Units

BYD Introduces Three Electric Cars in Indonesia, Orders Reach Almost a Thousand Units

Jakarta – Build Your Dreams (BYD) has introduced three electric cars in Indonesia, namely BYD Dolphin, Atto 3 and Seal. Even though there are no official prices yet, consumers can now order these three products in Indonesia. Head of Marketing Communication PT BYD Motor Indonesia, Luther T. Pandjaitan, said that his party already has 11 … Read more

The Rise of BYD in Indonesia: Why ASII and Other Automotive Giants Must Take Note

The Rise of BYD in Indonesia: Why ASII and Other Automotive Giants Must Take Note

The reason ASII et al. Must be alert to the presence of BYD. The atmosphere of the PT Astra International Tbk (ASII) head office in the Jln Sudirman area, Central Jakarta, Selas (16/6). Bisnis.com, JAKARTA – Automotive giants, including PT Astra International Tbk. (ASII) must be aware of BYD’s presence in Indonesia. For information, BYD … Read more

Japanese Automakers Honda and Toyota Respond to Accusations of Overpricing by Chery Officials

Japanese Automakers Honda and Toyota Respond to Accusations of Overpricing by Chery Officials

Jakarta – Two automotive giants from Japan, Honda and Toyota responding to statements from Chery officials who said other car manufacturers were making too big a profit. Both agreed to dismiss the accusations that were indirectly conveyed by the Chinese brand. Marketing Director of PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM), Yusak Billy, emphasized that his party … Read more

Chery’s Year in Indonesia: Sales, Localization, and Future Vision

Chery’s Year in Indonesia: Sales, Localization, and Future Vision

Jakarta – It doesn’t feel like Chery has reached one year in Indonesia. How many cars from China are sold here? Chery’s first step in enlivening the Indonesian automotive market was marked by two new cars, namely the Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro, which were launched in November 2022. Chery immediately entered the … Read more

Impact of Chinese Electric Car Brands on Indonesian Market: Insights from Hyundai Motors Indonesia

Impact of Chinese Electric Car Brands on Indonesian Market: Insights from Hyundai Motors Indonesia

Jakarta – PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) responding to the increasing number of brands appearing Chinese electric car in the country. Instead of feeling threatened, Hyundai actually welcomed their arrival with open arms It is known that since the last year, many Chinese electric car brands have arrived in Indonesia. After Wuling reaped great success … Read more

NETA Opens First Full EV Dealer in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta: A Milestone in Indonesia’s Electrification Market

NETA Opens First Full EV Dealer in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta: A Milestone in Indonesia’s Electrification Market

Jakarta – PT Neta Auto Indonesia (NETA) officially opened its first dealer in the Kelapa Gading area, North Jakarta. This facility is claimed to be the only full EV dealer in Indonesia. NETA Managing Director, Jason Ding said, the inauguration of the first dealer in the Kelapa Gading area proves his party’s seriousness in the … Read more

Response from Toyota regarding cheap prices of Chinese cars in Indonesia

Response from Toyota regarding cheap prices of Chinese cars in Indonesia

Jakarta – It is said that the cheap prices of Chinese cars in Indonesia are because manufacturers do not make big profits. What did Toyota say in response to this? It’s no secret that the Indonesian automotive market is dominated by Japanese brand cars. Having been on the roads in Indonesia for decades, there is … Read more

Toyota Adapts to Compete with Chinese and Korean Cars in Indonesia

Toyota Adapts to Compete with Chinese and Korean Cars in Indonesia

Jakarta – Toyota realizes that Chinese and Korean cars are becoming more attractive. For this reason, Toyota is starting to improve and embed increasingly sophisticated technology in its cars. The presence of Chinese and Korean cars has recently become more massive in Indonesia. Chinese cars appear to be increasingly aggressive in filling the domestic automotive … Read more

China Emerges as the Global Leader in Electric Car Production: Honda’s Response and Future Plans

China Emerges as the Global Leader in Electric Car Production: Honda’s Response and Future Plans

Jakarta – China is now the number one electric car producer in the world. The rapid pace of the bamboo curtain country, Honda admitted, would have been completely unthinkable 10 years ago. So far, China is the biggest electric vehicle player. China’s supremacy becomes even more pronounced if you look at the sales figures for … Read more