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Expand Network, Mainstay Motor Inaugurates Flagship Showroom Hyundai Mampang

 The development of Hyundai's business in Indonesia was also followed by Andalan Motor. As a nationally renowned automotive dealer company, Andalan Motor began 2022 by inaugurating the opening of Hyundai's seventh dealer, hyundai Mampang, Jakarta. This shows the optimism of Motor's flagship towards Hyundai's prospects in Indonesia. Previously, Andalan Motor has opened Hyundai Sholeh Iskandar dealers in Bogor City, Hyundai City Store (Pondok Indah Mall 3), Hyundai Pancoran (South Jakarta), Hyundai Sawah Besar (Central Jakarta), and Hyundai Leuwipanjang (Bandung). In the future, Andalan will continue to add Hyundai dealers, following the development of products from Hyundai Indonesia.  Expand Network, Mainstay Motor Inaugurates Flagship Showroom Hyundai Mampang Hyundai Mampang is located at Jalan Warung Buncit Raya No.203, Mampang, Jakarta. The area of this dealer's land reaches 1,800 square meters, while the building area reaches 2,500 m2, consisting of four f...

Honda Beat CBS Price Cheapest Rp16 Million, Interesting to Move

 Beat scooter is still a mainstay of Astra Honda Motor (AHM) in the lower segment. It became the best-selling manufacturer in Indonesia. It is sold in three different variants, CBS, CBS-ISS and Street.  The cheapest, CBS without ISS (Idling Stop System) with an offer of Rp16,815,000. Even without the ISS feature, it still appeals to those who want to save a little. Honda Beat CBS Price Cheapest Rp16 Million, Interesting to Move Interesting Kelir Options The colours and stripes on the Beat herd were refreshed last July. Cbs' cheapest variant was also revised. This glossy color variant still has four options, all based on black for the rear body. Consumers can choose between Hard Rock Black, Dance White Black, Techno Blue Black and Funk Red Black. In addition to the different colors and strips, there is no difference in design between beat CBS and more expensive. Rims, seats and more are exactly the same. Read Also :  Smart Automotive Tips to Save Money on Car Repai...

Bag-Friendly Ownership Fee for Mitsubsihi Pajero Sport

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport becomes a medium SUV model that is widely seen by Indonesian consumers. This long-present model offers a qualified driving experience and engine power for the size of an SUV that can be invited to drive daily and in extreme road conditions. Pajero Sport last got an update in 2021 ago with the presence of the latest design and advanced features. For example grille with a new design, features a power tail gate with kick sensor, active cornering lamp, sunroof and 18-inch two tone rim. There are active safety features such as forward collision mitigation, ultrasonic miss-acceleration mitigation system, blind spot warning-lane change assist, rear cross traffic alert, electric parking brake, and brake auto hold. Bag-Friendly Ownership Fee for Mitsubsihi Pajero Sport Mitsubishi adds attractive value for potential customers to glance at the Pajero Sport, especially in terms of ownership costs. This Mitsubishi product gets a Smart package for periodic maintenanc...

Toyota Avanza 1.3 E Cheapest Looks Plain, Can Anything?

 Before the birth of the all-new version now, Avanza with a 1.3 liter manual transmission engine is quite popular. Now, Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) places it as a last variant of E only. The rest are already carrying a 1.5L engine.  Of course, with the market considerations still there. Well, if you are interested in the cheapest Avanza currently that has a 1.3L engine, check the completeness obtained first. First we look at the price. Without any tax incentives from the government, the price of Avanza 1.3 E MT is Rp228.3 million. You could say avanza new generation start price is all above Rp200 million. Given the major changes and significant improvements compared to previous generations, it's quite worth it. But is the provision and completeness of its features appropriate? Toyota Avanza 1.3 E Cheapest Looks Plain, Can Anything? Before you look at the completeness, we take a peek at the performance. Mechanical heart carried, coded 1NR-VE. 4-cylinder engine 1,329 cc ...

Get to Know the Slow Moving Component Maintenance of Your Vehicle

 Vehicle maintenance becomes one of the obligations that must be done by car owners. Taking care of the vehicle periodically keeps away from sudden problems that interfere with travel when used. This treatment is related to understanding spare parts. Vehicle parts are widely known as fast moving and slow moving spare parts that consist of different life. Fast moving life is quite short and replaced following a periodic service schedule. Some of them are vehicle filters, brake pads, oil and spark plugs. While slow moving parts have a longer service life, sometimes make you forget to replace them. What is included in the slow moving component? Get to Know the Slow Moving Component Maintenance of Your Vehicle The first is the clutch. The task of the clutch is to channel the power generated by the engine to the car transmission. Clutch problems will make the power distribution can not run smoothly can even make the car break down. The driver will feel when the clutch starts to hav...

Suzuki Ertiga and XL7 Will Have Facelift, Using New Matik Transmission

 Maruti Suzuki in India is being widely reported. A number of new models are predicted to be worked on. Like the new SUV that gossip collaborates with Toyota. There is also a new generation Vitara Brezza and Baleno facelift. One of the most interesting, about the refreshment of Ertiga and XL6 (XL7).  Launching gaadiwaadi, Ertiga facelift will launch in April 2022 with a new automatic transmission. Also mentioned, the transmission will be the same as that used by the new generation brezza. It is believed that the matik used is no longer conventional 4-speed. But the gearbox used by the Suzuki Vitara version of the global market. If true, it could be using an automatic 6-speed plus paddle shifter. Considering that 4-speed matik is already classified as outdated technology, refreshment in the sector is quite reasonable. The proof, too, began many manufacturers who switched to CVT. The Toyota Avanza, Veloz and Daihatsu Xenia, as well as the Mitsubishi Xpander facelift. All swi...

Female Truck Drivers Appreciate Hino Training Center and Safety Driving Competition

 Driving a large truck is not uncommon for women in Indonesia. But not for Devi Nuraisyah Stephani (30), from Wonogiri, Central Java. He even unfortunately transversely delivered goods between provinces even outside the island.  When it comes to the opening of the driving training center facility or Hino Total Support Customer Center (HTSCC). He welcomed the program. Because it can provide good benefits for the driver. This includes the appreciation of the Hino Safety Driving Competition. "It definitely needs adjustments for women driving big trucks. At first the fear must be there, the fear of rape, the fear of nabrak. But as long as you try, you get used to it for a long time. Therefore, with the Hino service (driving course) for drivers it is very good. Because it can hone the skills of drivers until they understand and the safety side is given to know. The woman's distress in driving the truck if it retreats far away. Especially on the narrow track, it's hard. But ...

Not to Be Outdone, Goodyear Indonesia Presents Truck-Specific Radial Tires

The trend of tire radialization in the country is increasingly real as technology develops and road infrastructure increases. This makes radial tires more likely to shift the dominance of biased tires in Indonesia.  Not only in the passenger vehicle segment but also commercially. PT Goodyear Indonesia Tbk supports the radialization trend in Indonesia by launching its latest product, the Goodyear S501. Ltr (radial light truck), Goodyear S501 focuses on targeting the 3/4 truck segment in Indonesia. This is a comprehensive step by Goodyear to support the acceleration of Indonesia's industrialization era and answer the demand of the commercial tire market where biased tire types are still very dominant. Not to Be Outdone, Goodyear Indonesia Presents Truck-Specific Radial Tires "We have a vision that radial tyres will beat biased tyres by a ratio of 60:40 in the next five years. We are optimistic to encourage radialization trends in Indonesia through the launch of the Good...

New Generation Mitsubishi Triton tests at North Pole

Mitsubishi is preparing the latest model of the Triton. Yep, a fully camouflaged double cabin pickup was caught on camera. Obviously a car that was undergoing testing.  The location is also quite extreme around the North Pole. Coinciding also still winter, is the right moment in all-terrain car testing and weather. From the looks of it it is easy to recognize. It is clear the face shape and body of the Mitsubishi L200 or Triton as we know it today, aka known as test mule. But it is easy to believe also, if this will be the forerunner of the sixth generation. According to Carscoops search, the test unit is likely testing a new chassis. Because it can be recognized from the wheelbase is longer than usual. New Generation Mitsubishi Triton tests at North Pole In other words, it could be that later Triton this latest model will not get a change of appearance. The body and other parts can still borrow the model now. It's still a mystery how it will look. But there is one oddity...

Hyundai Talks About Kona, Ioniq Electric and Ioniq 5 Prices

 The electric vehicle market in 2022 will be on the rise. At least that's what PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) believes as an electric vehicle player in Indonesia that offers the most models today. Based on wholesale sales data from Gaikindo, in 2021, two Hyundai EV products, Kona Electric and Ioniq, were sold quite a lot. Kona recorded 360 units and Ioniq E sold 228 units. By calculation, Hyundai managed to lead the BEV market with 87.4 percent with a record retail sales of 605 units. Hyundai Talks About Kona, Ioniq Electric and Ioniq 5 Prices For prospective consumers of both EV products, Hyundai revealed at the beginning of the second year the product must undergo price changes. This is related to government regulation PP No. 74 of 2021 concerning Changes to Government Regulation No. 73 of 2019 concerning Taxable Goods classified as Luxury Motor Vehicles Subject to Sales Tax on Luxury Goods. The law came into effect in October 2021. Read Also :  Smart Automotiv...

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R Has Sold 6 Thousand Units, This Is What Makes It Sell Well

PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia (KMI) arguably harvests the success of its ninja ZX-25R products. The sport bike is rumored to have sold as many as 6,145 units, and the best-selling model is the ABS SE type aka the highest variant. The figure was taken from the recap from the beginning of the launch on July 10, 2020 until the end of December 2022. The amount is not too much, but if you look at the price offered from Rp 99.5 million to Rp 116 million OTR Jakarta (January 2022 price), this is a positive achievement. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R Deputy Head & Sales Promotion of PT KMI Michael Chandra Tanadhi revealed, of the two choices of Ninja ZX-25R types, 80 percent of consumers are more interested in the most expensive variants. "Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R continues to get good enthusiasm from consumers. Our data, they prefer the most expensive variant," Michael told  Read Also :  Smart Automotive Tips to Save Money on Car Repairs in America Beginner’s Guide to Car Ownership in the...

Toyota moves Volkswagen back from top spot of world's best-selling brand in 2021

In the midst of the unfinished pandemic conditions and chip limitations that hit the automotive industry, Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) took first place for global sales in 2021. This achievement passed the achievements of the German company, Volkswagen AG for the second year in a row. Data shown by TMC, they managed to sell more than 10 million units of vehicles exactly 10,495,548 units. This figure is an accumulation of sales of the Toyota, Daihatsu to Hino brands. Each contributed 9,615,157 units to Toyota, 725,179 units to Daihatsu and 155,212 units to Hino. Toyota's biggest sales were contributed by sales in the Chinese and U.S. markets. This result is also quite interesting because both markets are quite hit by the scarcity of chips that are the source of production problems of most automotive manufacturers. Toyota's results were up about 10 percent from a year earlier. In 2020, due to the Covid pandemic, Toyota's sales fell 11.3 percent. Toyota itself is still affecte...

Rumors honda Vario 160 will debut on February 2, 2022 in Indonesia

The Signal Honda Vario 160 will soon launch seems to be realized soon. The news comes after Astra Honda Motor (AHM) released the PCX 160 in early February last year which is known if both motorcycles are built from the same engine platform. About the rumors of the launch of the Honda Vario 160 , actually this bike is expected to debut in Indonesia at the end of 2021, but at that time it was the CB150X that was launched by AHM on the GIIAS floor. honda Vario 160 But wait a minute, hopes vario 160 soon reappeared after Honda informed if it will launch a new product on February 2, 2022. Through an official invitation, the new motorcycle will be introduced at 09.00 WIB at AHM Safety Riding & Training Center in gicc area, Kota Deltamas, Cikarang West Java. It does not mention the name of the Vario 160 that will be reported, but based on information from one of our sources who work at the component manufacturing vendor company for AHM mentioned if they are receiving an order of Vari...

Don't Forget to Take Care of the Brakes During the Rainy Season (2026)

Don’t Forget to Take Care of Your Car Brakes – Essential Maintenance Tips Speaking of the rainy season, it certainly speaks of vehicle maintenance. Weather in Indonesia known for high rainfall in some areas, especially at the end of the year, makes vehicles need to be considered in some parts. One of them is the brakes. This part is the main component of the vehicle that can be affected by its performance. Slippery roads make the need for braking crucial to stop the speed of the vehicle. Don't Forget to Take Care of the Brakes During the Rainy Season In order to turn off driving safety, checks on vehicle brake readiness should be a concern. Basically brake perfroma can be felt by the driver while driving. But for safer steps, periodic checks are also recommended to ensure the feasibility of further brake components. Mitsubishi advises on how to perform brake maintenance on vehicles during the rainy season. The easiest is to do periodic maintenance ...

Test Drive BMW 430i Coupe M Sports Pro

BMW 4 Series. When this model officially appeared to the public, it immediately sparked debate. There are pros and cons. Especially if it's not because of the design. About this look does cause a strong reaction even since it comes as a concept model. Yep, for Bayerische Motoren Werke fans, the new design of the 4 Series is out of the pack. The front face with its large and provocative grille was considered too strange. Actually not only in the company, most automotive lovers object to this new design style. Many memes later appeared, mocking the design of BMW's grille that is getting bigger so that in the future the German manufacturer's car only leaves the grille alone. BMW 430i Coupe M Sports Pro The second generation of the 3 Series Coupe replacement model is also the model that became the basis of BMW's then flagship sports sedan, the M4 Coupe. The beginning of the new generation of 4 Series Coupe introduced has attracted controversy, through the BMW 4 Conce...