Popular Automotive: Preventing Glare From Oncoming Headlights | Toyota Acknowledges Talks with Agrinas
When driving at night, there are several factors that can distract a driver. One of them is glare from headlights of vehicles coming from the opposite direction. This condition often makes the driver’s view of the road temporarily unclear, and can even cause the eyes to darken briefly, potentially triggering an accident.
In addition, Toyota Indonesia acknowledged that it had discussed with PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero) regarding plans to procure commercial vehicles in large numbers to support the Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP). The programme is known to require around 105,000 operational units in the form of pickups and light trucks to assist the distribution of agricultural produce across Indonesia.
The phenomenon of glare typically occurs when the opposing vehicle uses high beam or headlights with lights that are too bright. In such a condition, the driver’s eyes need time to adjust to the change in light, reducing the ability to see road conditions for a short period.
“Indeed, we from Toyota were invited to discuss with colleagues from Agrinas regarding the planned need for pickups and light trucks. Unfortunately, there was no agreement,” Jap Ernando Demily, Director of Marketing at PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM), said in Jakarta on Friday (6/3/2026).
Prices for electric cars from Xpeng in Indonesia have adjusted in 2026. The increase occurred after the end of the government’s Value Added Tax (VAT) incentive previously provided for electric vehicles.
PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara has been cooperating directly with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. in India. Nevertheless, RMA Indonesia emphasised that it remains the authorised distributor (APM) of Mahindra in Indonesia.
Agrinas imported 35,000 units of Mahindra Scorpio Pikup directly from India. The pickups are planned for use in the Koperasi Desa Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP) project.
Orders for tens of thousands of Mahindra pickups by PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara have drawn attention in the national automotive industry, as the vehicles were ordered directly from the principal in India to support the Koperasi Desa Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP).
In a formal statement from Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., it was stated that around 35,000 units were ordered by PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, a state-owned enterprise (BUMN).