We’re lower than a month away from the 2024 Kuala Lumpur Worldwide Mobility Present (KLIMS), which will likely be occurring from December 5-11 on the Malaysia Worldwide Commerce and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), situated within the Dutamas space of KL. Present organiser Malaysian Automotive Affiliation (MAA) held a media briefing session at present, and now we have lots to share with you.
The final time we had a KLIMS was six years in the past, and that 2018 present got here half a decade after the 2013 version – seeing how ‘restricted version’ MAA’s flagship motor present is, you shouldn’t miss KLIMS 2024.
Following the pattern of worldwide automotive exhibits switching from ‘motor’ to ‘mobility’, KLIMS 2024’s theme of ‘Past Mobility’ is claimed to emphasize sustainability, electrification and autonomous driving. There are near 70 exhibitors, and they’re going to cowl almost 30,000 sqm of MITEC’s ground area over two ranges. MAA is concentrating on at the very least 250,000 guests, which might surpass 2018 figures.
“KLIMS 2024 serves as a vital platform for the automotive trade to showcase its newest developments, offering perception into transformative developments reminiscent of EVs and eco-friendly mobility options. With the Malaysian authorities’s ongoing dedication to sustainable and progressive mobility options, together with incentives for EV adoption and insurance policies supporting inexperienced know-how, we see an thrilling trajectory for our automotive sector,” mentioned MAA president Mohd Shamsor Bin Mohd Zain.
“As we enter this new period, KLIMS 2024 will spotlight improvements throughout the trade, encouraging stakeholders, from producers to shoppers, to embrace applied sciences that drive environmental accountability and effectivity. We’re thrilled to have a good time this tenth version of KLIMS, which underscores Malaysia’s potential as a regional chief in the way forward for mobility,” he added.
OK, so what can we look ahead to? The record of taking part automotive manufacturers embrace Perodua, Proton, Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Mazda, Kia, GWM, MG, Xpeng and Aion. Modenas and Kawasaki can even deliver their two-wheelers. There will likely be new mannequin launches from Perodua, Nissan, Toyota, GWM, Kia, MG and Mazda, amongst others. MAA head Shamsor mentioned that this record is 90-95% ultimate and there are ‘one or two manufacturers’ that may affirm their participation within the coming days.
As earlier than, there’s a fortunate draw, and ticket holders stand an opportunity to win a Toyota Yaris 1.5G Restricted and a Perodua Axia X. Grand and first prizes apart, the fortunate draw prize record features a 10-day good #1 take a look at drive by Avis, rideable scooter baggage, electrical scooter, thriller presents by Ferrari, 70mai dashcams and particular version KLIMS 2024 Contact n Go playing cards, amongst different goodies. The entire worth of all of the fortunate draw prizes is RM250k.
Prizes apart, there will likely be a race simulator contest, a social media images contest, seminar and pocket talks, and automotive membership gatherings. Additionally lined up is a die-cast automotive showcase and a particular show of 4 Ferrari F1 vehicles, from Michael Schumacher’s race automotive to Charles Leclerc’s single-seat workplace.
Tickets are priced at RM20 for weekdays and RM25 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (together with December 11, which is a public vacation for Selangor). Teenagers aged 13-17 and school/college college students (with legitimate scholar ID) pay solely RM10, whereas entry is free for youths aged 12 and beneath. The present hours are 10am to 8pm on weekdays and 10am to 10pm on weekends and December 11.
As for transportation, MITEC isn’t close to a practice station, however there are free bus rides to the conference centre from Sunway Putra Mall and Pasar Seni, and the frequency is each half-hour, relying on site visitors circumstances. For individuals who are driving there, when you’ve parked, there are van pickups from the Matrade open automotive park and the Nationwide Hockey Stadium to MITEC.
Additionally, automotive rental agency AVIS could have a fleet of 20 vehicles providing free rides from these two areas, plus The Met outside parking, Publika, KL Sentral and PWTC. Lastly, there will likely be particular promo codes from e-hailing associate MyRide.
As soon as once more, KLIMS 2024 will likely be at MITEC from December 5-11, so come and take a look at the newest fashions and idea vehicles, and whereas doing so, put your self within the operating to drive away a Toyota Yaris 1.5G Restricted or a Perodua Axia. Tickets will be purchased on-line on the KLIMS 2024 official web site – see you there!
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