[POPULAR AUTOMOTIVE] The Automotive Industry Is Not Doing Well, Convert to Electric Motorcycles or Buy New Electric Motorcycles

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Many readers want to know about the automotive industry that is currently not doing well. The same goes for articles about Hyundai’s latest concept SUV.

In addition, many are curious about the choice of converting to electric motorcycles or buying new electric motorcycles. For more details, here is a collection of the most popular automotive articles on Thursday (2/4/2026):

1. When Toyota Stumbles, the Automotive Industry Is Not Doing Well

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun sending strong signals to its entire supply chain that the automotive industry is currently not doing well. Toyota’s former CEO, Koji Sato, even described the situation as heading towards a crisis, with pressures coming from various parties. From technological competition to geopolitics.

Modifying family cars to make them more appealing without losing their main function is increasingly popular. This is also done by Abiyyu Dzaki Agrie Nugroho, the owner of a Suzuki Grand Vitara from Cibubur, who adopted a clean look concept on his SUV. Abiyyu explained that initially, the car was not bought for modification. The 2023 Grand Vitara was a family vehicle purchased in March 2023, when the model was newly launched in Indonesia.

Hyundai introduced an off-road SUV concept car named the Hyundai Boulder Concept at the 2026 New York Auto Show. The car features a boxy design identical to adventure vehicles. In terms of appearance, the Boulder targets the same segment as the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler.

Although many new players offer competitive prices and more attractive technology, low-cost green cars (LCGCs) still have many enthusiasts in Indonesia. Entering April 2026, right after the Lebaran moment, LCGC prices have not changed. Their prices remain the same as early March.

The Indonesian government is encouraging the transition from fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles, both through purchasing new units and converting old vehicles. The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, wants all vehicles in the country to switch to electric power in the future as part of the national energy transition.