Topic - Automotive - Seasia Stats

Automotive Akhyari Hananto · April 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Chinese Automakers Penetrate Indonesia's Top 10 Car Sales in Q1 2026

A significant shift is happening in Indonesia's automotive market during the first quarter of 2026. It tracks a total of 211,905 retail units sold, highlighting

Automotive Akhyari Hananto · April 19, 2026 · 1 min read

BYD Breaks the Japanese Duopoly in Indonesia

In late 2025. BYD became the first non-Japanese brand in decades to crack the Top 3. While Toyota maintains a lead. the rapid adoption of affordable BEVs like t

Automotive Akhyari Hananto · May 27, 2026 · 1 min read

The EV Race in ASEAN. Leaders and Laggards

The immediate outlook for the ASEAN automotive sector in 2026 is characterized bymixed signals and significant volatility. While some individual markets show ro

Automotive Akhyari Hananto · April 27, 2026 · 1 min read

EVs Split the World in Two

How 23,722 people across 31 countries think about cars, EVs, public transport, and the roads ahead.

Automotive Akhyari Hananto · April 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Global Military Spending Rises for 11th Year in a Row

World military expenditure reached an unprecedented $2,887 billion in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year of increases. The global military burden; spending

Automotive Akhyari Hananto · April 27, 2026 · 2 mins read

Does Driving an EV Appeal to You?

Electric vehicles are no longer a niche aspiration confined to wealthy, climate-conscious consumers in Northern Europe or California. According to the Ipsos Mob

Automotive Akhyari Hananto · April 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Remains mostly ICE, Why Malaysians are Holding Back on EV?

While regional peers pivot to electric mobility, Malaysia maintains its internal combustion engine (ICE) stronghold. National brand loyalty, infrastructure gaps

Automotive Akhyari Hananto · April 29, 2026 · 1 min read

The road to 2030: Who wins Southeast Asia's automotive race?

Indonesia is rising, Vietnam is sprinting, and Thailand is exporting its way back. A data-driven look at where ASEAN-6's cars will be made — and sold — by the e

Automotive Akhyari Hananto · April 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Motorbike Powerhouse in ASEAN: Legacy Giants and New Contenders

The ASEAN motorbike market remains a stronghold for traditional internal combustion engines. While new players are entering the space, the industry is defined b

Automotive Akhyari Hananto · July 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Infographic: Indonesia's electric cars are shifting gears, fast

Indonesia's car market is mid-revolution. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have surged from near zero to 15% market share in just five years, driven by falling