interview
Interviews with car salesmen, mechanics, truck drivers, and those who make the wheels of the auto industry go 'round.
Can Harley-Davidson electrify Millennials?
Actually, this is a classic question — at least for me. Sometimes I wonder why Harley-Davidson never seems to take the obvious steps, like making motorcycles that people actually want. On one hand, I get it — they don’t want to lose their core market, and they’re pretty fierce about protecting it. Basically, you have to understand what Harley riders are like: a lot of them reject modernity and have pushed back hard whenever Harley tried to change things. And Harley has lost those fights before. They can’t really do much because those are their customers — the people they have to listen to.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Motorcycle Storage Woes: Will Your Bike Start After Months of Inactivity?
Sometimes we question it. Like, when we’re busy with work and the motorcycle’s been sitting in the garage for months, the thought pops up: “Is my bike actually safe in there?” Especially for people living in four-season countries—most can only ride during the summer when the weather’s decent. The rest of the year, the bike just sits in storage.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
The Rise of Ineos: Is Ineos Capitalizing on Land Rover’s Pickup Absence?
This is actually an interesting topic. You see, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) stopped production of the Land Rover Defender a while ago for some reason. There was another company trying to make a new Defender, though. Why? Well, the owner of that company really liked the Defender and was upset when it was discontinued, so he decided to make a new version. That's how the Grenadier came to be.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Formula 1 Car Speed & Horsepower: How Fast Can These Beasts Really Go?
F1 cars race on over 20 different tracks worldwide, each with unique characteristics. This makes it tricky to pinpoint a single top speed. Some tracks have long straights where cars can really open up, while others have tighter corners and lower speed limits. Plus, teams constantly adjust the car’s setup—suspension, aerodynamics, and engine settings—to suit each track. So, while an F1 car can theoretically reach very high speeds, the actual top speed achieved varies greatly depending on the circuit.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
The Tesla Paradox: Why People Pay More for Less (Compared to Chinese EVs)
I sat in a Model 3 a few years ago during an exhibition. The salesperson said that I could try it, but I was not interested in EVs, especially Tesla; my focus was only on the car.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
eSAF: Putting Consumers at Risk — How a Leading Brand Failed
Honda Indonesia, or AHM, introduced the eSAF frame for its scooter lineup in Indonesia. The frame is said to be stronger and lighter thanks to a special type of alloy. Since it’s lighter, it’s expected to boost performance—especially for lower- or mid-range scooters in Indonesia. Honda started using the eSAF frame on its scooters from the 2020 model year onward, and they’re still using it today.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Honda-Nissan Merger: Can They Challenge Tesla and Other EV Giants?
Some time ago, we heard that Honda and Nissan were thinking about teaming up—maybe even becoming one company. Why? Well, Nissan hasn’t been doing too hot. They’ve been struggling and needed someone solid to back them up before things went south. That’s where Honda comes in, offering support so Nissan doesn’t go under. But Honda wasn’t just being nice—they had something to gain too. They’re interested in Nissan’s EV tech. See, Honda doesn’t really have a proper EV ready yet, and they’re looking to take on BYD’s growing dominance in the electric car game. They can’t do that alone, so teaming up with Nissan, who’s been in the EV world a bit longer, kind of makes sense.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Power-to-Weight Ratio: The Double-Edged Sword of Car Performance
Power-to-weight ratio is a big topic among car enthusiasts—especially those into racing. Basically, you can’t just drop a big engine into a small car without tweaking a few things, because it’ll mess with the handling. Every car has a different chassis strength, and that plays a huge role. That’s why you need to carefully plan and adjust things based on what you're going for—there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The core issue is that chassis are only built to handle so much. Push them too far, and they can crack, or the car can get unstable—or worse, totally uncontrollable.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Why Are Tesla Sales Slipping?
Outside of Musk’s political drama, Tesla is slowly starting to lose its appeal. For years, they’ve basically stuck with the same handful of models and haven’t done much in the way of major updates. Eventually, people are going to get bored and start looking at other brands. And that’s not even counting the Cybertruck mess and all the other weird stuff going on.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
