Kia’s Indonesian distributor, PT Kreta Indo Artha launched three new models at the ongoing 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Alongside the launch of the new Kia Seltos facelift and the Kia EV9 Earth variant, the Kia Carnival Hybrid also made its Indonesian premiere. The Carnival Hybrid’s Indonesian launch comes around a month after the facelifted Carnival was introduced there. Only one variant of the Korean-built (CBU) Carnival Hybrid is offered in the archipelago which is

CY Foong

Jul 19, 2024

VinFast's first factory outside of Vietnam has begun construction, and it is set to be built at West Java, Indonesia. The plant is to begin operations in the first quarter of 2025, reports Otobisnis.id. With an investment of USD 200 million (~RM 935 million), the VinFast Auto Subang assembly facility covers 170 hectares, with 30% of the area dedicated to buildings for body production, general assembly, painting, and inspection areas. It is estimated that 50,000 models, including the VF 3, VF 5,

Sanjay

Jul 19, 2024

Mercedes-Benz first introduced the EQ branding in 2016, marking the beginning of their commitment to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). What does EQ stand for? The company says it’s “Electric Intelligence”. The EQ lineup starts with the EQA, an SUV based on the GLA. Next is the EQB, a rare 7-seater EV SUV based on the GLB. The EQC, which is actually the first member of the EQ family, is modelled on the GLC SUV. At the higher end of the EQ spectrum are the EQE and EQS, both built on the dedicated

Shaun

Jul 19, 2024

VinFast has announced promotions for customers attending the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024, applicable to the VF 5 and VF e34. The VF 5 is now available for an early bird offer of IDR 218.25 million (around RM 62k), down from its original launch price of IDR 242 million (around RM 69k). Meanwhile, the VF e34 sees a price cut to IDR 273 million (around RM 78k) from its initial price of IDR 315 million (around RM 90k). "With the aim of making electric vehicles more access

Shaun

Jul 18, 2024

Making its unofficial ASEAN debut at the ongoing 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) is the Riddara RD6. Riddara is the international name of Geely’s Radar brand, which only offers the fully electric (BEV) lifestyle-oriented pick-up truck. The RD6 is among a lineup of all-electric commercial vehicles that are being displayed by PT Kalista Nusa Armada (Kalista), a subsidiary of Indonesian energy giant, PT Indika Energy Tbk. Kalista is not the official distributor of these elec

CY Foong

Jul 18, 2024