Reported on October 20, 2025, President Prabowo confirmed that Indonesia has begun implementing plans to produce its own national cars within the next three years, aiming to strengthen the country’s automotive independence.
Land and funding have been allocated for a factory to produce the national vehicle, with devel

Reported on October 17, 2025, BMW continues to dominate Indonesia’s premium car segment. During the first nine months of 2025, BMW Group Indonesia delivered 1,795 vehicles, reaffirming its position as the country’s leading luxury car brand.
The company also underscores its long-term commitment to Indonesia through lo

Reported on October 15, 2025, Maxus has delivered the first locally assembled MIFA 7 and MIFA 9 premium electric MPVs to Indonesian customers. Both models are now Completely Knocked Down (CKD) assembled in Purwakarta, with a Domestic Component Level (TKDN) of 40%.
Both Maxus models meet the highest five-star Euro NCA

The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in September 2025 were 62,071 units, down 15.1% compared to September 2024.
By automaker sales in September, Toyota was down 18.5% y/y to 20,738 units and a 33.4% market share. Daihatsu was down 16.3

Reported on October 9, 2025, Hyundai reaffirmed its commitment to developing eco-friendly commercial vehicles in Indonesia, showcasing 8- and 12-meter electric buses during a partnership signing with Persija Jakarta at the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS).
Developed over three years, this marks Hyundai’s first rig

Reported on October 2, 2025, the Indonesian government was urged to take action to lower EV battery prices and ease the financial burden on consumers. A member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Commission VII noted that current battery costs from official manufacturers, including OEMs, remain high,

Reported on October 1, 2025, the Indonesia Motorcycle Show (IMOS) 2025 concluded successfully on September 28 after attracting strong public interest.
Held over five days from September 24 in Tangerang, the event drew a total of 103,789 visitors, exceeding the target set by the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Associat

Reported on October 2, 2025, PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) confirmed plans to launch a new electric vehicle in Indonesia by the end of 2025. 
According to HMID, the SUV-style MPV segment, which accommodates 6–7 passengers, is currently gaining popularity and could be the focus of the upcoming model. The company

Reported on September 29, 2025, Geely officially began local vehicle production in Indonesia, starting in Q3 at PT Handal Indonesia Motor’s (HIM) Purwakarta facility in West Java using the knock-down (KD) assembly system. 
The Starray EM-I PHEV is the first model off the line, with the EX5 EV and Xingyuan EV to follo

Hunan Corun New Energy Co., Ltd. (Corun) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with PT. Battery Bank Indonesia (BBK), a local Indonesian company, to pivot on battery swapping operations to fully support Indonesia in popularizing electric mobility and transitioning to green energy. This partnership covers the produ

On September 19, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) released infographic data on Indonesia’s electrified vehicle (CKD) production for the January–August 2025 period.
BEV production totaled 14,582 units, largely dominated by Chinese brands. The breakdown is as follows: Wuling 7,986 uni

On September 19, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) released data on Indonesia’s completely built-up (CBU) vehicle exports for the January–August 2025 period, totaling 335,063 units broken down by brand.
Toyota remained the top exporter with 114,280 units shipped, followed by Daihatsu

On September 23, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) welcomed the EU and Indonesia agreement on a free trade agreement after nine years of intensive negotiations. Indonesia is an important growth and diversification market for the German automotive industry. The agreement will cre

Reported on September 19, 2025, GAC AION Indonesia has confirmed that the E9, a PHEV-based MPV, is scheduled to launch in Indonesia in the first quarter of 2026.
The eco-friendly MPV from the Chinese brand has already been showcased twice in Indonesia: first during the inauguration of the GAC AION factory in West Jav

Reported on September 19, 2025, the Jakarta Provincial Government’s Manpower, Transmigration, and Energy Agency partnered with ENTREV Project and the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) to accelerate the development of Jakarta’s battery-based electric vehicle (KBLBB) ecosystem.
A Focus Group Di

On September 23, the European Union and Indonesia finalised their negotiations on the ‘Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement’ (CEPA), and an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA). The agreement will give EU companies privileged access to the Indonesian market by removing import duties on 98.5% of tariff lines

Announced on September 20, 2025, PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Fuso commercial vehicles in Indonesia, marked its 55th anniversary with the launch of the Fighter X FM65F 4x2 Tractor Head.
Mitsubishi Fuso has been a trusted logistics partner in Indonesia for over 50 ye

Announced on September 19, 2025, Vingroup signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT. Sulsel Andalan Energi, a regional-owned enterprise in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, witnessed by the Governor. 
The partnership aims to jointly develop renewable energy projects, starting with large-scale solar farms, and to ex

South Korea’s EcoPro announced that it has completed a KRW 700 billion (JPY 77 billion) first-phase investment in nickel smelters in the Morowali Industrial Park in Indonesia, to establish a stable nickel material supply structure. Through the investment, the company will become able to purchase 28,500 tons of nickel

Announced on September 17, 2025, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor Indonesia introduced the Gran Max Blind Van 1.5 A/T, the first commercial vehicle in its class to feature an automatic transmission directly from the manufacturer. Designed to meet the growing demands of today’s business world, it offers practical and efficient