Automotive

Bangkok — In a strategic maneuver to safeguard its domestic automotive manufacturing sector and bolster local assembly operations, the Thai government is actively formulating a progressive three-tier excise duty structure specifically designed for electric vehicles (EVs). According to high-ranking finance ministry officials, this new regulatory framework has already secured in-principle approval from the National EV Policy Board. The upcoming policy …

Subang, West Java – The electric vehicle (EV) landscape in Indonesia is bracing for a potential new entrant as BYD, the global leader in new energy vehicle (NEV) sales, continues to evaluate the feasibility of introducing its compact electric model, the Racco, to the local market. While the vehicle has garnered significant attention across international markets for its efficiency and …

The emergence of smoke from a vehicle’s exhaust pipe is a primary diagnostic indicator for automotive health, often signaling anything from benign environmental factors to catastrophic engine failure. For vehicle owners, distinguishing between normal operational moisture and severe mechanical degradation is a critical skill for maintenance and long-term cost management. As automotive engineering evolves toward higher efficiency, even subtle deviations …

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — The Indonesian automotive market witnessed a modest yet encouraging upward trajectory in the low cost green car (LCGC) segment during the eighth month of the year. Despite lingering macroeconomic headwinds, shifting consumer purchasing power, and evolving automotive trends, the affordable and environmentally friendly vehicle category demonstrated resilience. According to the latest wholesale data compiled from industry …

The iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer, MV Agusta, is currently grappling with a severe liquidity crisis that has effectively brought its historic production lines in Varese to a standstill. As of September 2026, the company finds itself in a precarious position, struggling to maintain operations after the highly anticipated partnership with Chinese automotive giant CFMoto failed to materialize. This latest development …

Motor yang terasa brebet saat digas menjadi salah satu keluhan paling umum yang dihadapi pengendara roda dua, ditandai dengan mesin yang tersendat, hilangnya tenaga secara mendadak, hingga respons akselerasi yang tidak mulus. Fenomena ini bukan sekadar ketidaknyamanan berkendara, melainkan indikator adanya gangguan pada sistem pembakaran internal yang memerlukan perhatian teknis segera untuk mencegah kerusakan komponen yang lebih fatal. Secara fundamental, …

The Indonesian National Police and regional traffic directorates are intensifying public outreach campaigns to remind vehicle owners who relocate or purchase second-hand vehicles from different regions to immediately execute the vehicle mutation process. Failing to update vehicle registration data to match the owner’s current residential address poses significant legal, administrative, and financial risks. Vehicle mutation, locally known as mutasi kendaraan, …

Gaydon, United Kingdom – The legendary British luxury automotive manufacturer, Aston Martin, has officially expanded its footprint in the high-performance motorcycle segment by unveiling the AMB 002 Roadster. Developed in strategic partnership with the historic motorcycle brand Brough Superior, the new model marks a significant milestone as the first motorcycle from the collaboration engineered specifically for legal road use. This …

The automotive landscape in West Java is set to undergo a significant transformation as the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) prepares to descend upon Bandung. Scheduled to take place from 9 to 13 September 2026, the event marks a pivotal stop in the prestigious GIIAS The Series 2026. Following successful iterations in Tangerang and Surabaya, the Bandung exhibition is …

The landscape of automotive administration in Indonesia has undergone a significant transformation with the implementation of regulations regarding the Transfer of Title Fees for Motor Vehicles (BBNKB). Under the mandate of Law Number 1 of 2022 concerning Financial Relations between the Central Government and Regional Governments (HKPD), the BBNKB for used vehicles is no longer applicable. This shift marks a …