Bigger And More Innovative: GIIAS Semarang 23-27 October 2024 Will Present 6 New Automotive Brands

GIIAS press conference Semarang. (Photo: Seven Event)

JAKARTA After success in the previous three cities, the series of automotive exhibitions of Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) has resumed, this time heading to Semarang City. This exhibition will be held on 23-27 October 2024 at a new special location, namely Muladi Dome, Diponegoro University.

Semarang was chosen as the closing city of GIIAS The Series 2024 because of its great potential in the national automotive market. Based on Gaikindo data, Central Java is ranked fifth in the national motor vehicle distribution contribution in January-April 2024, with an achievement of almost 6.6 percent of total sales in Indonesia.

"The GIIAS Series is not only a place to show off innovation from automotive brands, but also plays an important role in encouraging industrial growth in every host city, including Semarang," said Gaikindo General Secretary Kukuh Kumara, in his official statement, Thursday, October 3.

He added that Central Java has great potential that can continue to be explored. GIIAS Semarang is expected to receive a positive response from the people in this province.

With the theme 'New Location, More Brands, and Endless Innovation', GIIAS Semarang 2024 will occupy an area of 9,000 square meters in Muladi Dome. This wider location provides more comfort for visitors and facilitates the enthusiasm of participants who want to show off their latest technology and innovations.

"With a bigger venue, we can bring more brands of the latest vehicles and technology, as well as provide more experience for visitors when exploring exhibition areas," added Seven Event Chief Operating Officer, Agus Riyadi.

The exhibition will feature 18 vehicle brands, including BYD, Chery, Citroen, Daihatsu, GAC Aion, Honda, KIA, Mazda, MG, Mitsubishi Motors, Suzuki, Toyota, and Wuling, as well as Toyota Commercial for commercial vehicles. For the two-wheeled category, Alva, Excotic, Pacific, and Polytron are also present. More than 20 supporting industry brands will also enliven GIIAS Semarang 2024.

Interestingly, 6 vehicle brands will premiere at GIIAS Semarang 2024, including BYD, Citroen, GAC Aion, MG, as well as Alva and Polytron for the two-wheeled category. The presence of these new brands provides new colors and opportunities for visitors to explore more choices of vehicles.

In addition to interacting directly with brand representatives, visitors can also try out vehicle units in test drive areas and test rides that have been provided. Visitors can see firsthand the latest models previously introduced in GIIAS BSD Tangerang, including several vehicles that have not paved in Indonesia," added Agus.

Various other interesting activities, such as Audio Contest in collaboration with EMMA (European Mobile Media Association) and community meeting-up, will enliven this event. Shell Helix is also present as the main sponsor of GIIAS Semarang 2024.