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IIMS 2018 attracts more than 525,000 visitors
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Visitors attend the 2018 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). (IIMS/File)
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he latest installment of the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), held from April 19 to 29 at JIEXpo Kemayoran in Central Jakarta, exceeded all expectations.
IIMS 2018 welcomed some 526,431 visitors, surpassing last year's total by 22,984 people and exceeding the target of 525,000. Total transactions reached Rp 4.08 trillion (US$292 million), far exceeding the prediction of Rp 3.3 trillion.
Officiated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, the 11-day event closed with a performance by local pop band NOAH. The event featured 224 motorcycles and 346 cars.
“The theme chosen for this year’s IIMS was to support the electric car,” said president Jokowi during his opening speech on April 19. “This shows the organizers understand that the fourth industrial revolution is shaping the automotive sector.”
Read also: President Jokowi optimistic about electric cars in Indonesia
As part of the event, awards were also given to several exhibition booths that displayed and launched new products.
Judged by senior automotive journalists, awards were given in 23 categories, including Best Sedan, Best SUV, Best Electric Vehicle, Visitor’s Choice, Best Sport Bike and Best Touring.
The Mercedes-Benz E 350 e was crowned Best Sedan and Best Electric Vehicle, while the Honda Gold Wing received the Best Touring trophy. (wir/mut)
