The significant news of US billionaire Warren Buffett’s complete divestment of his shares in BYD topped kumparanOTO’s popular news roundup on Friday, September 26. This prominent development was featured alongside crucial updates regarding the potential surge in electric vehicle (EV) imports by Brand Holders as incentives cease, and the highly anticipated launch of the Suzuki Access 125 scooter in Indonesia, priced at approximately Rp 25 million. Here’s a comprehensive summary of kumparanOTO’s trending stories.
US Billionaire Warren Buffett Divests All Shares in BYD
The renowned American billionaire, Warren Buffett, through his investment conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, has officially concluded his long-standing investment in BYD by divesting all his ownership stakes. This strategic move brings to a close a significant 17-year investment journey in the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, a venture that began in 2008. Citing reports from Carscoop, it was revealed that Berkshire Hathaway Energy did not offload its entire stake in BYD in a single transaction. Instead, the gradual divestment commenced back in 2022, with the company steadily reducing its holdings over time.
Cessation of EV Incentives May Drive Year-End Imports by Brand Holders
Automotive analyst and Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) academic, Yannes Martinus Pasaribu, highlighted a significant trend: Brand Holding Agents (APM) participating in the electric vehicle (EV) Completely Built Up (CBU) import incentive program are likely to ramp up their import activities significantly towards the year-end. This potential surge comes as the current incentives are not expected to continue, prompting manufacturers to maximize their remaining opportunities. “From a business perspective, this situation is highly likely to compel Brand Holding Agents (APM) participating in the program to significantly increase their imports during the fourth quarter of 2025, aiming to fully maximize their allocated quotas,” Yannes explained to kumparan on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Suzuki Access 125 Makes Its Debut in Indonesia, Priced Around Rp 25 Million
Suzuki Indonesia has officially expanded its motorcycle lineup with the highly anticipated debut of the Suzuki Access 125 scooter, unveiled at the prestigious Indonesia Motorcycle Show (IMOS) 2025. This new two-wheeled offering is designed to cater to the evolving needs of the Indonesian market, providing a motor that boasts both a distinctive design and remarkable fuel efficiency. “We recognize that Indonesian consumers seek vehicles that are robust, dependable, comfortable, fuel-efficient, and possess a distinctive design,” stated Shigemori Keisuke, General Manager & Marketing 2W for Suzuki, during the IMOS 2025 event on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The Suzuki Access 125 is set to hit the market with an attractive price point of approximately Rp 25 million.