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4th
December, Kuala Lumpur –
Industry leaders, car companies and brand
custodians working together making a firm
commitment towards greater care for the
environment and the betterment of mankind in
creating the car of the future. Themed as "We
Care", KLIMS 2010 brings to the public one of
the most elaborate showcases featuring green
technology vehicles, concept cars and production
models, underlining the pledge made by industry
players for a greener and more sustainable
motoring future. The 8th KLIMS installment was
officiated by YB. Dato' Seri Kong Cho Ha,
Minister of Transport at the Putra World Trade
Centre.
The 2010 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show
opens from 3 December until 12 December, 11 am
to 10pm on weekdays and from 10am to 10am on
weekends. Admission for the motor show is RM15
for adults on weekdays and RM20 on weekends and
public holidays while for children is RM 5 per
entry to all days.
Held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of
the MAA, KLIMS 2010 has the merits of being one
of, if not the best and most exciting judging by
the vast collection of hybrid and electric
vehicles, the unveiling of new models and the
sale and exhibition of car accessories and
automotive related products.
"More than just an exhibit of vehicles and the
latest in automotive technology, the show is an
equally important manifestation of just how much
the Malaysian automotive industry has developed
and evolved over the last 50 years," said MAA
President Datuk Aishah Ahmad.
"The domestic automotive industry has indeed
achieved so much ... Today, we are on the brink
of entering another new era and chapter, one
which will see car manufacturers and car buyers
embracing green technology, hybrid and electric
vehicles. "
Datuk Aishah said the MAA also welcomes the
recent announcement in Budget 2011 which has
granted full exemption on the import and excise
duties for hybrid cars below 2,000cc which
includes electric cars, hybrid motorcycles and
electric motorcycles until Dec 31, 2011. The MAA
however, seeks a more long-term policy and
framework being established to enable its
members and other foreign companies to
strategize and map out their future investment
plans. This would not only attract local and
foreign car companies to consider manufacturing
such vehicles in Malaysia, but in the process
promote Malaysia as regional hub for the
manufacturing of hybrid and electric vehicles.
In conjunction with KLIMS 2010, the MAA had also
organized a two-day international automotive
conference themed "The Automotive Industry in a
Changed Era - Gearing for Sustainability &
Profitability". The conference, the third to be
hosted by Malaysia and the MAA, attracted the
participation of domestic and regional industry
leaders who came together to share common issues
and concerns with the intent of formulating
strategies and relevant action plans to enhance
the automotive industry further.
Meanwhile, as the leading manufacturer of hybrid
cars in the world, Toyota is displaying the
newly launched Lexus RX 450h and LS 600h hybrid
vehicles at KLIMS 2010. Joining the elaborate
display of green technology vehicles is Honda
that is showcasing the Insight and CR-Z hybrids,
both models that are expected to be made
available in the Malaysian market soon. Another
attraction from Honda is the U3-X personal
mobility solution. Also on exhibit are the
i-MIEV Sportsair and PX-Miev concept cars by
Mitsubishi that run purely on electricity.
Among the "green" attractions displayed by
national car manufacturer PROTON is the Proton
Exora Extended Range Electric Vehicle, which
only recently won the `Best Range Extender
Electric Vehicle' category in the inaugural
Brighton to London Future Car Challenge
organized by the United Kingdom's Royal
Automobile Club. Another show stopper is the
global car EMAS hybrid concept, first unveiled
at the Geneva International Motor Show earlier
this year and scheduled to go into production as
early as 2010. A third display is the Saga EV, a
fully electric vehicle, driven by a brushless DC
electric motor and powered by a 15 kWh lithium
ion polymer battery.
In promoting greater awareness for greener
motoring, one lucky visitor to KLIMS 2010 will
also be driving home a brand new Toyota Prius
hybrid vehicle. Visitors will also be able to
win a 3-day/2-night getaway and the choice of
driving either a Chevrolet Captiva or riding a
Harley Davidson to their dream vacation at a
NAZA Hotel.
At the centre of attention of KLIMS 2010 are
also three future generation Lotus sports cars
which were only-recently unveiled at the Paris
Motor Show and at a premiere in the United
States. Other new launches and first public
showings include the new Elgrand MPV, Juke and
370Z Roadster from Nissan, while Peugeot, via
Nasim - a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Naza
Group - is also unveiling two new cars at KLIMS
2010 in the form of the 5008 MPV and the 308
Turbo which comes with a brand new six-speed
automatic transmission. Naza-Kia meanwhile, is
displaying the sleek Forte Koup. Daihatsu
Malaysia Sdn Bhd launched the Gran Max, a brand
new panel van for the commercial vehicle
segment.
Besides showcasing the latest automotive that
can be found in the market, a total of 6 concept
cars also is showcase by well-known and
established car brands which is Hyundai, Toyota,
Mitsubishi, and Perodua.
KLIMS 2010 is the seventh motor show organized
by the Malaysian Automotive Association since
1984 and this year's show is also supported by
Ministry of Tourism and the Malaysia External
Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)..
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