Popular Automotive: Chery Q vs Jaecoo J5 EV and BYD Dolphin PHEV

The recent arrival of the Chery Q electric vehicle is predicted to immediately shake up the compact SUV electric vehicle market in Indonesia. The model is likely to directly compete with the Jaecoo J5 EV, which has already been sold in the domestic market. Both are targeting young urban families with modern designs in the compact electric SUV segment.

Ferrari Luce, the manufacturer’s first electric vehicle (EV), has sparked controversy following its official unveiling in Rome, Italy, on 25 May 2026. Criticism stems not only from its status as Ferrari’s debut EV but also its exterior design, deemed too far removed from Maranello’s traditional identity.

Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) have officially launched their latest innovation: a digital driver’s license (SIM). The digital SIM will be implemented for the public, with the launch coinciding with Korlantas’ Technical Working Meeting (Rakernis) at the STIK Polri complex in Jakarta on Friday, 22 May 2026. The breakthrough is expected to enhance efficiency and convenience for drivers while supporting the government’s smart mobility ecosystem.

Chinese automaker BYD has officially unveiled its latest plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) hatchback, the BYD Dolphin G DM-i, designed specifically to disrupt the European market. According to Drive.com.au on Wednesday, 27 February 2026, while information is now available, BYD will announce the official price in June 2026, with customer deliveries scheduled for this autumn.