If you didn’t get enough of motorshows last month at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, there’s another one that will be on this weekend (May 8 & 9) and it will be within the city at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. It’s the 2024 International Automodified (IAM) and Malaysia Motor Expo (MME) which returns with no less than 300 of Malaysia’s best modified cars.
Car-tuning and lifestyle show
Unlike the usual motorshows where the latest production models are displayed for viewing and test-drives, the IAM is a car-tuning and lifestyle show It has been running since 2001 as a regional event held in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, and will make its first appearance in the USA in August this year.
The 300 cars on display will also be competing for awards in at least 100 different categories, with one being selected as the King of IAM KL.
Malaysia Car of the Year
This year’s IAM-MME is also held in celebration of the 20th Malaysian Car of the Year Awards, organized in honour of the best new vehicles in 2024. The Malaysia Car of the Year (COTY) Awards is an annual award for automotive enthusiasts and experts to recognize and celebrate the best new cars in Malaysia namely models introduced to the market between August 1. 2023 and July 31, 2024.
The judging panel consists of an experienced panel of automotive journalists and professionals who will be evaluate cars based on numerous criteria, including design, technology, safety, and value for money. A new category is being introduced this year to recognize achievements in vehicle electrification, namely existing or soon-to-be launched EV-friendly properties and their developers.
Also on display at the same venue will be the winning vehicles from 2023 COTY event which will include the Overall COTY 2023 Winner (the Honda Civic RS e-HEV) and other category winners from brands such as BYD, Ford, Chery and Perodua.
New products, innovations and technologies
Alongside this showcase of vehicles will be products, innovations and the latest developments in automotive technology by various automotive stakeholders, car dealers, and automakers. This year’s show will also demonstrate how companies are providing vocational training towards internationally recognized certification in electric vehicles.
Tickets to IAM-MME 2024 are priced at RM32 per person. Click here to purchase tickets online or at the ticketing counter at KL Convention Centre. Entry is free for children under the age of 10 but they must be accompanied or supervised by at least 1 adult.
For more information, visit www.internationalautomodified.com or www.malaysiamotorexpo.com.
