Toyota pushes hybrids to defend top spot in Indonesia, largest ASEAN market

Chinese makers challenge Japan's dominance with EVs at Jakarta motor show

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A hybrid Toyota Prius is displayed at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in suburban Jakarta on July 17. (Photo by Nana Shibata)

NANA SHIBATA and ISMI DAMAYANTI, Nikkei staff writers

JAKARTA -- Japanese automakers are trying to keep their presence felt in Indonesia with their latest hybrid electric vehicles at a time when a growing number of Chinese EV brands are also homing in on Southeast Asia's largest auto market.

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