F1 driver Bottas a fan favourite at motor show
KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas was a big hit at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS’18).
F1 fans crowded the Petronas booth and many formed a queue during an autograph-signing session with the Finnish race driver.
Visitors at the motor show were also thrilled by the extensive “art-on-wheels” display of exotic high-powered cars at the “Sup-Up Car” zone.
These supercars include the Ferrari 458 Italia, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with eye-catching gull-wing doors, the Lamborghini Gallardo, McLaren 650S GT3 and the Cadillac Escalade 180 – the longest souped-up limousine in Malaysia.
Visitors were also enthralled by the Art of Speed zone which showcases the latest custom-built bikes, including the Valkyrie bespoke science fiction concept by Kenstomoto.
KLIMS’18 features over 74 marques of vehicle brands and automotive products spanning over six exhibition halls covering two levels at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).
Participating automotive brands include CAM, Citroen, Daihatsu, DS, Ford, Grand Max, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Lexus, Petronas Motorsports, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Perodua, Peugeot, Proton, Tata, Toyota and UD Trucks. KLIMS’18 is being held until Dec 2.
It is open from 11am to 10pm on weekdays and 10am to 10pm on weekends.
Every entrance ticket is a chance to win either a Toyota C-HR, Honda City or a Perodua Myvi through a lucky draw.
For entry tickets secured online at AirAsia Red Tix, the holders stand a chance to win AirAsia return flights to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Bali, Taipei, Jakarta and Shanghai in a fortnightly draw as well as to Tokyo in the grand draw.
Online tickets are available at https:// airasiaredtix.com or at www.klims.com.my.
Entrance fees are RM20 on weekdays and RM25 on weekends.
For children aged three to 12, entrance tickets are RM5 and students/senior citizens are charged RM5 (weekdays only).
There is also a family package where parents with up to five children aged 12 and below are charged RM40 (weekdays) and RM50 (weekends).
Those with special needs (with handicapped card/physically handicapped) get free entry together with one accompanying person.
Star Media Group is the official media partner of KLIMS’18.