EVs, mobility brands and how Asian drivers shop for their next car.
General Motors Co. said Thursday that the company and its joint ventures sold a record 327,037 vehicles to retail customers in October in China, aided by a government program that has cut taxes on some vehicle purchases. The automaker said its sales were up…
The Mazda CX-3 has been launched in Thailand with prices kicking off at 835,000 baht – or at RM102k, give or take, with the current exchange rate. Taking into account our previous story, where the Malaysian-spec CX-3 is expected to retail from RM130k, that is…
The Mazda CX-3 SkyActiv sport-utility vehicle was launched yesterday for the domestic market. Mazda began making the CX-3 last month at AutoAlliance (Thailand), a joint venture with Ford Motor Co. Mazda Sales (Thailand) has vowed to cap retail prices for…
A company in Japans Okayama Prefecture is interested in the automotive component business in Indonesia, Okaya Prefecture Governor Ryuta Ibaragi said. During his visit to the Indonesian Capital Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) here on Friday, Governor…
In a statement, Ford said its retail sales in the country rose 53 percent to 3,065 units in September, driven by the continued demand for the all-new Everest, new Ranger, EcoSport and Fiesta. The all-new Everest led the lineup in September, achieving an…
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is focusing on young Indonesians as part of its strategy to boost sales in the country, shaking off the “dad’s car” image along the way. “We’re opening up new segments that are characterized by younger buyers, people who may not…
Michelin will work with Barito Pacific and invest up to US$400 million (Rp5.1 trillion). The plant’s construction is scheduled to start in 2016, with the goal to have it begin operations by 2019. Both Michelin and Barito Pacific had also expressed their…
Ironically, petrol service station sales dropped the most. Motor vehicle sales almost single-handedly towed Singapore’s retail sales as it grew by 5% compared to last month. Excluding motor sales, retail sales would only grow by a measly 1.3% from last year.…
KAutomotive components makers in Thailand, home to largest car and trucks manufacturing hub in Asean, are reaching out to their counterparts in Malaysia for potential tie-ups. “Future collaborations will bring about many benefits to both countries as we will…
Indonesia is seeing a surge in motorcycle exports. From January to August 2015, the export volume reached 123,790 units, soaring from only 9,000 units in the same period last year. Meanwhile in 2013, the export volume of motorcycle reached 27,135 units, the…
General Motors and its joint ventures booked record retail sales of 2,197,192 vehicles in China during the first eight months of the year, which was up 2.3% year on year. The increase, the automaker said, was driven by successful new product launches and an…
The Indonesian state-owned oil and gas enterprise, Pertamina Lubricants, has collaborated with the Lamborghini automotive company to conduct research on lubricants for and high-tech and superfast vehicles. “Pertamina Lubricants is committed to continuing…
Japanese automotive major Honda has unveiled its Honda BR-V Prototype, powered by a 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine with 6-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT), at GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2015. Stated to…
Royal Enfield has entered Indonesian market targeting mid-size motorcycle segment and an exclusive store in Jakarta, the company said Monday, adding that the move into the world’s third largest two-wheeler is part of its growth strategy and international…
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is gearing up to participate in the new Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2015. The event is scheduled for Aug. 20‒30 in South Tangerang, in Indonesia’s BSD City. Yokohama said it will be represented at the show by its…
Seeing the growing two-wheeler market, two-wheeler manufacturers are launching their new products to increase market shares. Last month, Honda’s Activa range of scooters has put the Japanese manufacturer at number one position in scooter sales. It seems that…
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