GIIAS 2017: Jakarta’s ceweks are sweeter than es teler
It's hard work, but someone's got to do it. Photographer Sherman Sim and myself can say that with a straight face, although there's high chance you won't believe us after this post, …
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Geely’s Q1 profit more than doubles with Volvo input
Chinese carmaker Geely has reported solid sales and profit for the first half of 2017. Q1 2017 profit more than doubled, the sharpest jump in eight years, thanks to well-received China domestic …
Eco Car segment going strong in Thailand, could reach 25% market share in a few years – Toyota
Toyota is expecting the Thai eco car segment to continue to rise, and eventually reach 25% of total auto sales in Thailand, the Bangkok Post reports. The fuel efficient and affordable segment …
Indonesia to reduce ‘luxury tax’ on sedans, aims to grow local production and boost sales
Indonesia is a market dominated by MPVs. Besides the fact that the people carriers can well, carry more people, why aren't sedans more popular in ASEAN's biggest auto market? In 2016, sedans …
GIIAS 2017: Nissan Note e-Power, a unique JDM hybrid
Nothing new from Nissan at the ongoing 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), but the maker of the GT-R has two cars on showcase duty. One is the BladeGlider prototype and …
GIIAS 2017: Mercedes-AMG GT R, the Green Hell beast
The Mercedes-AMG GT R lent star power to the three-pointed star's booth at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Unlike every other car present, the AMG brand's performance flagship was …
GIIAS 2017: Wuling Confero MPV is SAIC-GM’s first Indonesian-made product – 1.5L MT, from RM41k
Indonesia's budget MPV market has a new player other than the new Mitsubishi Xpander. The Wuling Confero is the first fruit of SAIC-GM-Wuling's Indonesian factory, which started operations in Cikarang last month. …
GIIAS 2017: Lexus LS 500h previewed in Indonesia
The Lexus LC, stunning as it is, had to defer to the boss. The new Lexus LS, making its first appearance in Asia, was placed high on the stage at Lexus' GIIAS …
Mitsubishi Xpander coming to Malaysia in 2018 – CEO
The Mitsubishi Xpander, which made its world debut and Indonesian market debut at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), is coming to Malaysia next year, according to Mitsubishi Motors Corp …
GIIAS 2017: Daihatsu Canbus and Thor – JDM exhibits
It's Daihatsu's tradition to have JDM special exhibits at Indonesia's motor shows. They are not previews or possibilities, just pure showcars to add variety to the floor. The cute and/or quirky Japanese …
GIIAS 2017: W213 Mercedes-Benz E350e previewed in Indonesia – Malaysian launch this quarter
Mercedes-Benz previewed the E350e for the Indonesian market at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The plug-in hybrid W213 is not yet on sale in the Republic, and Mercedes is …
GIIAS 2017: Datsun Go Live Concept, a custom special
It was almost like sitting next to the prettiest girl in school, the one who got all the attention. Datsun's 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) booth was located opposite Mitsubishi's, …
GIIAS 2017: Suzuki Baleno 1.4L launched – CBU India
Suzuki has officially launched the Suzuki Baleno at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The Baleno is imported CBU from India with small changes - such as the higher 170 …
GIIAS 2017: Suzuki Ignis G-Urban, S-Urban concepts
The Suzuki Ignis is one of the few new cars that this writer wishes he could buy - it's a small car that's big on originality and spunk. The 3.7m city car …
GIIAS 2017: Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo, Indo spec
Unlike the Sienta Ezzy you saw yesterday, the Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo is available for Indonesians to buy. Debuting at GIIAS 2017, it's a sporty flagship for the robust Hilux-based seven-seater SUV. …
GIIAS 2017: Mitsubishi Xpander bodykit, accessories
You don't have to know cars to know that the Mitsubishi Xpander is the star the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The second half of yesterday's press day was open …
GIIAS 2017: Second-gen Mazda CX-5 launched in Indonesia – 2.5L Skyactiv-G, from RM169k
Mazda, under new distributor PT Eurokars Motor Indonesia, has launched the new Mazda CX-5 in the Republic. The second-generation Mazda CX-5, which made its debut in November 2016, is available here in …
GIIAS 2017: Toyota Sienta Ezzy – from cute to sporty
The Toyota Sienta is a cuddly looking thing, an MPV with oddball JDM styling and a cute face. Perhaps too soft toy-like for those who like their family wagons sporty. As can …
GIIAS 2017: Mitsubishi Xpander – production SUV-styled MPV makes world, Indonesian market debut
Mitsubishi's much awaited entry into Indonesia's core "Low MPV" segment is here. The Mitsubishi Xpander is its name (not Expander as rumoured), and it's based on the Mitsubishi XM Concept that made …
GIIAS 2017: Daihatsu DN Multisix – a flagship MPV
Here's the second of Daihatsu's two concept car world debuts at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), after the stunner of a sedan that is the Daihatsu DN F-Sedan. The …
