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 The Peugeot 5008 is one of the mainstays of Astra Peugeot's sales in Indonesia. Of course with his sister 2008 and 3008. The new Active variant came last year for the 5008, complementing the Allure Plus that was already circulating before. But did you know that there are some interesting, little-known facts about the 5008? Here we present unique facts, which you did not know. Name Pronunciation The habit of Indonesians since Peugeot was to mention the numbers one by one. Two zero seven, five zero five, and so on. As a result, some say this Peugeot Five Zero Zero Eight. It's not wrong. But the truth is, referring to the English pronunciation, Five Thousand and Eight. Or in Indonesian, Peugeot Five Thousand and Eight. A bit odd? Sharing Platform The Peugeot 5008 since its birth in 2009 has always shared the platform with the 3008 and also the Citroen C5 Aircross and Opel Grandland, the successor to the Opel Zafira. The position of the 5008 can be likened to a seven-pass...

 Tires are the most important part of a vehicle. Its function is to provide grip on the asphalt surface so that the vehicle can be controlled and run. Given the importance of the function of tires, it is necessary to pay attention to starting from maintenance to replacement. Maintaining tires rather always in the best condition is the responsibility of the vehicle owner. This is because the task of the tires together with the suspension system can make the vehicle go and stop and reduce the vibrations received by the vehicle. Even with a limited area, a trip to one place will not happen if the tire conditions are not good. Tire maintenance always rotates on the condition of the tread surface by looking at the Tread Wear Indicator (TWI) on the tire tread. If you have passed this sign, the vehicle owner must replace the tires with better conditions. Usually the average tire replacement time is between two to four years depending on usage. Read Also :  Smart Automotive ...

 Helmet, the most important riding equipment. Its job is to protect the driver's head in the event of an accident. Or at least minimize the risk of serious injury during a collision. So, choose a quality helmet, don't just choose. Along with the development of the automotive world, helmets can also be one of the fashion accessories when driving. Especially for premium helmets such as Arai, Shoei, AGV, X-Lite, HJC, Suomy and many others. Head protection which is relatively expensive, of course, must be balanced with good care. Unfortunately, there are still many riders who seem to forget or even don't know how to properly care for a helmet. In fact, caring for your own helmet is very easy. So what should be paid attention to? Read Also :  Smart Automotive Tips to Save Money on Car Repairs in America Beginner’s Guide to Car Ownership in the United States Top Automotive Tips to Extend Your Car’s Lifespan in the USA Essential Car Maintenance Tips Every U.S. Driver Sho...

 Suspension or shockbreaker is one of the important components on a motorcycle. Its main function is to dampen or absorb various vibrations generated from the road surface. Of course this device is related to comfort while driving. If the suspension is damaged there are several effects that will be felt by the driver. For example, the handling of the motor becomes uncomfortable, the acceleration is reduced, or the most fatal can endanger safety. According to After Sales Manager Main Dealer Yamaha PT Thamrin Brothers (South Sumatra & Bengkulu), Muslian, generally motorcycle owners often ignore the condition of the suspension because it is considered a component that rarely breaks. Though the suspension must be carried out routine maintenance. Given the importance of the role of suspension on a motorcycle, Muslian tries to give some accurate tips about suspension maintenance so that these components are durable and can support your daily activities. Anything? Check it ou...

 Who does not know Porsche. This German brand is their benchmark for success to own. Car enthusiasts often admire its technical abilities. Even fashion enthusiasts glorify the expensive Porsche brand. From there, we try to relate which Porsche belongs to the world's celebrities. How interesting is their taste in Porsche. The results are not too surprising. Check it out below. Nicolas Cage - Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster 1955 This model is one of the rare Porsches produced. Why? Because the 356 Pre-A Speedster is the first car made by Porsche that has been delicately and meticulously made using human hands at their factory in Gmund, Germany, since 1948. This year, its value is estimated at around US$500,000.  Because the 'hand built' production capabilities are limited. And be a rare 356 Pre-A classic car. 356 owned by Nicolas Cage made in 1955. The last edition before the Porsche 356 body was outsourced to Reutter, the body m...

 The New Mazda CX-5 has officially been paved on April 1, 2022. In just over two weeks, this new model is claimed to have pocketed the sales of 857 units. By carrying out the Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture as well as various security features incorporated in the i-Activsense, this new model steadily continues to steal the attention of consumers. Ricky Thio, Managing Director of PT Eurokars Motor Indonesia, expressed his appreciation. According to him enthusiasm for the new CX-5 is very good. So orders always come in every day. "Thank you for the enthusiasm and positive response of the Indonesian people. Especially Mazda lovers, for The New Mazda CX-5 which we released on April 1, 2022. We see this almost every day there are always requests from customers. Especially for The New CX-5 unit," explained Ricky in an official statement. We believe and believe this product can be the right choice for premium SUV lovers in Indonesia. Not only want to look classy, but also wa...

 Honda releases electric car in China. Dongfeng Honda and also GAC Honda launched the Honda e: NS1 and Honda e: NP1 electric cars. Katsushi Inoue, Managing Officer and Chie Officer of Honda Motor Co., Ltd Regional Operation (China) revealed that the presence of the all new e: NS1 and e: NP1 is a new step for Honda to offer the Honda e: N Series model in China. Honda believes that electric vehicles, aka unique electric vehicles, have enormous potential. “Currently, there are many electric vehicle models in the Chinese market. However, our e:N Series model will be the first to translate the pleasure of driving into an EV by offering a unique value that is presented from the dimensions of comfort and driving pleasure," said Inoue in a statement, Wednesday (27/4/2022). Read Also :  Smart Automotive Tips to Save Money on Car Repairs in America Beginner’s Guide to Car Ownership in the United States Top Automotive Tips to Extend Your Car’s Lifespan in the USA Essential Car ...

 The arrival of the Yamaha E01 in Indonesia apparently made PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) a little nervous. They informed the strategic plan that in 2024 they will launch electrical products that can be purchased retail by consumers. Honda is one of the motorcycle manufacturers that started the era of electrified vehicles in Indonesia. They launched the PCX Electric model in 2019, but unfortunately until now the commercial scheme of the product is still B2B rental. The Marketing Director of PT AHM, Thomas Wijaya, explained that the launch of electric motorcycles in 2024 will be adjusted to the infrastructure, security elements, and the needs of consumers. Even so, he is not yet willing to inform what model will be released. "We hope that in 2024 we will be able to find a model that is suitable for the Indonesian people. Both in terms of use, infrastructure, safety, comfort, including performance. We will continue to see how the conditions are with consumer needs. Including m...

 BMW Group Indonesia informs that the MINI electric car will soon be launched in the country. Although reluctant to specify the release date, the MINI Electric is confirmed to be sold in Indonesia after Lebaran this year. The information came directly from the BMW Group Indonesia Director of Communications, Jodie O'tania. Now his party is preparing everything related to the launch of the MINI Electric in the domestic market. At the end of January 2022, Jodie announced that his party would launch 3 electric cars this year. The details are the BMW i4 and iX, while the other one is the MINI Electric. However, according to the latest information, BMW Group Indonesia will prioritize the MINI first because of the consideration of unit stock which is considered sufficient to meet the demands of consumers in the country. "For BMW, I can't give any information about when, because this is again related to stock and supply. Because when we want to launch BMW electric vehicl...

 We've met, and even tested directly the Honda PCX Electric, a zero-mission version of the manufacturer's medium scooter with the wing symbol on it. Now, we meet the Yamaha E01, the NMax Electric. The first thing that struck us was his figure, which was like a ready-to-go mass-produced motorbike. In fact, the Yamaha E01 is a concept model designed for the testing phase only produced by Yamaha Motor Corporation in Japan. Build Quality Yamaha E01 is very capable. All devices and materials are so solid, not disassembled components assembled from various trial and error devices. The body has a design that is very easy on the eye, but still presents a futuristic element. Just look at the impressive lamp model. We think that manufacturers in Japan have prepared various kinds of jigs and moldings for the production of various materials that make up the electric NMax. After all, there are 500 units produced for the Proof of Concept (PoC) phase which is claimed to be the main purpo...

  Subaru Indonesia is finally ready to release a new product for the Indonesian market. This new model will be the first to be marketed by Plaza Subaru as Subaru's APM (brand holder agent) in Indonesia, before being followed by many other models. The new model was shown through a teaser photo that was displayed when holding an iftar event with the media on Wednesday (20/4) yesterday. The figure that only shows the LED line of the headlights is very characteristic of the latest Subaru Forester model. Not surprisingly, considering that the global automotive market trend is still pivoting on the SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) model. The teaser which refers to the latest Forester has also been uploaded by Subaru through the official social media Instagram @subaru.indonesia. It is clearly stated in the short video that the model in question will be of the type and enliven the SUV market. The launch schedule for the first new model has been determined for the 2nd quarter of this ...

 PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) has just presented the latest Brio RS Urbanite, Wednesday (20/4/2022). In this update, the compact citycar gets a sportier makeover as an answer to the target market of young people who want a vehicle that looks different for their daily lives. Honda revealed that the latest Brio RS Urbanite is the embodiment of the Small RS Concept that was shown at the 2018 IIMS exhibition. The car that was just a dream has now become a reality and can be owned by Brio RS consumers. we got a chance to take a closer look at the changes to this new product. The appearance of the latest Brio RS Urbanite at first glance does become more sporty. Comes with a new color taffeta white duo tone white and a black roof, this sporty impression is even more thick with new black 15-inch wheels with 185/55 R15 tires, door handles and also black mirror housings. The front grille also, like other RS models, uses black coloring and the RS logo is added so that the spor...

 Yamaha E01, the latest motorcycle from the manufacturer bearing a tuning fork similar to the NMax but powered by electricity, is said to be distributed to Indonesia. As previously known, at the Indonesian International Motor Show (IIMS) 2022, this motorbike has been displayed in public. Now, Yamaha Motor Corporation claims that Indonesia is one of the countries that will be the target of the E01 distribution. For the initial phase, the Yamaha E01 will not be sold to the public, but will be loaned to individuals with a rental business scheme. This was chosen because the E01 is still in the process of concept testing, and has not yet entered the mass production line. Read Also :  Smart Automotive Tips to Save Money on Car Repairs in America Beginner’s Guide to Car Ownership in the United States Top Automotive Tips to Extend Your Car’s Lifespan in the USA Essential Car Maintenance Tips Every U.S. Driver Should Know BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250...

 Lapse of a year from its launch, Honda provided an update on the City Hatchback RS, Wednesday (20/4/2022). Now the sporty-style hatchback is getting additional features from the Honda Sensing advanced safety guarantee package. But in addition to safety features, PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) also provides an interesting refresher, especially in terms of comfort. Anything? Check out the experience of Oto.com meeting for the first time with this new variant of the City Hatchback. First from the exterior appearance. There are no significant changes from this hatchback at a glance. Honda also does not provide a special emblem for the use of Honda Sensing. However, as a marker, there is now a camera in the left rearview mirror which indicates the use of Lane Watch. Plus from behind the windshield there are cameras and sensors for various Honda Sensing safety features. From the front, the City Hatcback RS still uses a grille with black accents with the RS logo. There is ...

 The fanfare for the Yamaha NMax Electric grew after PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM) displayed the E01 on the stage of the Indonesian International Motor Show (IIMS) 2022. This is because the figure of the concept model is very similar to the NMax, YIMM's flagship gambot scooter. Overall posture, large, to the aura, reflects the figure of the 155 cc engined scooter. When we had the opportunity to attend a global press conference held by Yamaha Motor Corporation (YMC) with media from various parts of the world, we also explored this similarity. As explained by YMC by Teppei Maezono, YMC's Design Director, the Yamaha E01 is actually designed with a Motoroid visual approach. For those of you who have forgotten, the Motoroid is a prototype electric motor that can move on its own without the need to drive. The form and concept is very futuristic and revolutionary. Well, this design concept was derived from the E01 but is formatted in the proportions of ...