Indonesia

Geely International has become the second Chinese carmaker to debut on the Indonesian market with three sub-IDR100mn models. The three sedans, ranging from 1,300cc to 1,600cc, will... 2007-05-23

Despite a weakened February, when flooding in Jakarta reduced the number of working days for many businesses, new vehicle sales for Q107 showed that Indonesia's automotive industry... 2007-05-22

Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) has launched its new seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), as part of its wider regional strategy. The Grand Livina, produced locally by NMI, will... 2007-04-10

It was always a tough act to follow, but Indonesia fell significantly short of 2005's record vehicle sales with a 40% drop in 2006. Despite a rally in November 2006, when a cut in... 2007-03-23

South Korea's Hyundai plans to produce commercial vehicles at a new plant in Indonesia. The company has invested US$23mn in the facility, which is being built by local partner Korindo... 2007-03-01

Japan's Toyota expects a return to health for the Indonesian new vehicle market in 2007 and is confident of claiming around 34% of sales. The market contracted by 40% to 318,876 units... 2007-01-24

Indonesia's new vehicle sales have turned a corner following a cut in interest rates. BMI highlights the effect of Bank Indonesia's decision in its recently published Indonesia Automotives... 2006-12-19

Japan's Toyota plans to add to its Indonesian product range with news of two new launches in the pipeline. Following the success of their earlier co-operation, the Japanese firm will... 2006-12-01

US carmaker General Motors is mulling the prospect of reopening its production plant in Indonesia. The plant, with an annual production capacity of 15,000 units, has been idling since... 2006-11-09

US carmaker Ford is preparing to launch a small car for Indonesia, taking advantage of lower luxury taxes on smaller vehicles. A sliding luxury tax, calculated according to engine... 2006-10-10