Indonesian Government Imposes Conditional Open Policy for Importing Electric Vehicles
2024/05/13
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Jeep Wrangler Whitecap edition revealed: white-roof CJ tribute with 1941 graphics, US$3,185 premium for Rubicon
Jeep unveiled the Wrangler Whitecap special edition featuring a white roof, grille inserts and 1941 decals honouring the military CJ. Offered on Rubicon and Sahara with 2.0T (274PS) or 3.6L V6, the package adds roughly US$3,185 to the Rubicon base price.
Toyota Seike Coupe-SUV Rendered for Production: Lower Ride, Body-Color Cladding
Fresh renderings depict the production Toyota Seike coupe-SUV lower and sleeker than the Tokyo 2025 concept, swapping black cladding for body-color wheel arches and silver paint to enhance elegance. No launch date has been confirmed, signaling a sportier extension of the Seike lineup.
Porsche 718 U-turn: Reverse-engineered PPE platform to re-embrace ICE in £6.65 bn strategic shift
Porsche will offer ICE and EV variants of the next 718, reverse-engineering the PPE Sport skateboard to accept a mid-mounted engine while reinforcing the floor for rigidity. The Macan is also reverting to combustion as the brand writes off £6.65 billion in reversed EV programs.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV Debuts: 4.3 m city-SUV with 2.7 m wheelbase, C-signature lights and hidden rear handles
Toyota’s entry-level Urban Cruiser BEV rides on a dedicated electric platform, measuring 4285 mm long with a 2700 mm wheelbase—140 mm longer than YARiS Cross. Signature C-shaped DRLs, black roof/body cladding and hidden rear door handles underscore its urban-crossover identity; the charge port sits in the left front fender.
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FAW Toyota Sets COROLLA DAY on Dec 21: New Corolla debuts with C-shaped DRLs and EV-style face, pre-book gifts ¥100 parts voucher
FAW Toyota will launch the refreshed Corolla on Dec 21 during its COROLLA DAY carnival. The facelift adopts an EV-inspired front end with C-shaped DRLs and split headlamps, plus a relocated lower grille. Customers who pre-book from Dec 5 receive a ¥100 genuine-parts voucher, while existing owners get complimentary full-vehicle inspections until Dec 31.
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Proton X90 facelift spy shots: swaps to X50-based 1.5L i-GT 4-cyl turbo, drops 48V mild-hybrid, 181PS/290Nm
A camouflaged Proton X90 facelift mule has been spotted on local roads. The 7-seat SUV is expected to retain its current shape but drop the 1.5L 3-cyl MHEV for the X50-sourced 1.5L i-GT four-cylinder turbo, rated 181PS/290Nm. The revised model will run purely on petrol and may gain wireless smartphone mirroring on an updated 12.3-inch head unit, with launch anticipated later this year.