Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) has just released its production data for export markets in the first half of 2023 (H1 2023) which saw 139,581 units being made at its plants all over the archipelago. Toyota alone contributed 52.6% of the total figure of export production models in Indonesia during H1 2023. Based on Gaikindo’s data, a total of 248,004 units of completely built-up (CBU) vehicles were exported from Indonesia. TMMIN doesn’t have the data for individual models but the mo

Electric vehicles (EVs) are fast becoming the new trophy to have. Yes, it’s always nice to have a BMW 7 Series but combustion engine cars, regardless of their status, are now seen as kind of passé. The conversation starters at the golf club’s lounge have moved from V8 cars to high-end EVs, simply because spaceship-inspired EVs have a novelty factor that even flat-six turbocharged sports cars don’t have. If you run a business, especially a technology-related one, you will understand the need to m

While Peugeot is under new Malaysian distributors courtesy of Bermaz Auto (BAuto), its plans to roar the French Lion back to life are scuppered thanks to months of economic lockdowns. Thus, it seems that our neighbours will be getting some updated models sooner than us and they will be imported from Malaysia. According to our Indonesian colleagues at AutoFun Indonesia, the facelifted Peugeot 3008 and 5008 SUVs will be launched in the archipelago on October 2021. The CEO of Astra Peugeot Indonesi

Geely has launched the boldest looking version of the Geely Boyue, aka the Proton X70 at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show. Known as the 2021 Geely Boyue X, here’s a closer look at the SUV’s exterior. We’ve seen a mixture of studio photos and spy shots, but now the live video Geely uploaded gives us a more detailed look of the car on display. The most obvious difference is the presence of the bold X-themed all-black grille rather than the company’s signature ‘Expanding Cosmos’ grille. The grille also g

The all-new 2021 Honda HR-V's interior has been the topic of conversation ever since the model launched because it - just like the equally-new 2022 Honda Civic's - is miles simpler compared to its predecessor. But these tweaks are beyond skin deep, as Honda Europe shows us. New Air Diffusion System Much like the 11th-generation Civic, the HR-V's biggest interior change is the 'one-piece' air-cond vent that runs across the dashboard, bookended by two inverse L-shaped vents at both ends. The snazz

(2019 Nissan X-Trail Price and Specs | Gallery) The Nissan X-Trail has established itself to be a decent option for families that require a 7-seater SUV. However, with the introduction of the updated X-Trail earlier this year, things have changed a bit, as Nissan Malaysia introduced a new hybrid variant. The new hybrid variant (RM 159,888) is a RM 6,000 premium over the 2.5L 4WD variant (RM 153,888), but which one should you pick? 7-seater practicality or fuel efficiency? When it comes to choosi