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        "id": 1661923,
        "msgid": "dealers-begin-to-decrease-heres-the-explanation-from-honda-prospect-motor-1775602305",
        "date": "2026-04-07 19:31:00",
        "title": "Dealers Begin to Decrease, Here's the Explanation from Honda Prospect Motor",
        "author": "Azwar Ferdian",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) has acknowledged a reduction in its dealer network in Jakarta, attributing it to the dynamic nature of the automotive industry, while emphasising its commitment to accessible and reliable customer service. The company is expanding its presence in underserved areas by planning to open 13 new dealers this year, with five already launched in South and Central Kalimantan in February. This strategic shift signals a focus on regional growth in Indonesia's automotive ecosystem, ensuring better coverage for vehicle owners beyond the capital.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Honda dealers in Jakarta are starting to\ndecrease in number. Nevertheless, this Japanese manufacturer continues\nto vigorously strengthen its after-sales services in areas outside the\ncapital.<\/p>\n<p>Not long ago, a social media post went viral about one of Honda\u2019s\ndealers in South Jakarta, suspected to have ceased operations. The\nbuilding no longer displays the Honda logo.<\/p>\n<p>Yusak Billy, Sales &amp; Marketing and After Sales Operations\nDirector of PT HPM, stated that the company understands that adjustments\nto the dealer network are part of the ever-changing dynamics of the\nautomotive industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor Honda, the most important thing is to ensure that every consumer\ncontinues to receive easily accessible, quick, and reliable services,\u201d\nsaid Billy, when contacted by Kompas.com recently.<\/p>\n<p>Billy added that Honda wants to ensure that every existing dealer\nnetwork remains strong, relevant, and capable of providing optimal\nservices to consumers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn line with that, Honda is also continuously developing its network\nin areas that still have potential, including by opening several dealers\nin new regions and enhancing facilities in existing dealers, in\naccordance with the growing population and needs of Honda consumers,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs an addition, to strengthen coverage and services, this year we\nplan to open 13 new dealer networks in various regions, including five\ndealers that we have already opened in February in the areas of South\nKalimantan and Central Kalimantan,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The efficiency measures taken in the capital do not diminish Honda\u2019s\ncommitment to services across the country.<\/p>\n<p>With plans to open dozens of new dealers extending to the remote\nareas of Kalimantan, the manufacturer with the \u2018H\u2019 logo seems intent on\nproving that closeness to consumers is no longer centred solely in\nJakarta.<\/p>\n<p>This transformation serves as a positive signal for the growth of the\nregional automotive ecosystem, which is increasingly developing, while\nalso guaranteeing peace of mind for vehicle owners wherever they may\nbe.<\/p>",
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