OTO – The annual automotive exhibition Indonesia Autovaganza 2025 officially kicked off at QBig Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) City, Tangerang, Banten, on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The two-day event, held from October 25 to 26, 2025, carries the theme “Experience The Festive, Drive Your Dream Car Home.”
The event was initiated by OTO Media Group, a media company focused on automotive information and communities. Through this event, OTO Media Group aims to bring together industry players, communities, and the public in one interactive and accessible platform.
This event serves as a gathering place for car brands, automotive communities, and families in a single venue. The organizers said Indonesia Autovaganza is not merely a marketplace for vehicles but also a platform to strengthen relationships between automotive enthusiasts, families, and the industry.
Publisher & Group Editor in Chief SEA Cardekho, Munawar Chalil, said the event aims to deliver an enjoyable automotive experience and reignite public enthusiasm for the national automotive scene. He added that visitors can witness firsthand the latest developments in the automotive industry while learning more about various brands and vehicle technologies available in Indonesia.
This year, the number of participants increased compared to 2024. This shows that Indonesia’s automotive industry continues to grow. From the car segment, participating brands include BYD, Chery, Citroën, Daihatsu, Ford, Geely, GWM, Honda, Jeep, Mazda, MG, Mitsubishi, Toyota, VinFast, Volvo, Wuling, and Xpeng. In the motorcycle segment, Astra Honda Motor (AHM), E-Motor, Harley-Davidson, Piaggio Group, and Triumph also joined. Supporting brands such as Solar Gard, 70Mai, and Turtle Wax participated with their vehicle care products.
One of the main attractions was the Test Drive Festival, where visitors could directly test new cars from various manufacturers. This activity provided an opportunity to experience the performance and comfort of vehicles before making a purchase.
The event also showcased classic cars and motorcycles, including young timers or well-maintained 1990s-era cars.
There was also a Camper Van Display area featuring modified vehicles for outdoor and adventure activities.
For families, various programs were provided, such as Push Bike Races, coloring contests, and children’s singing competitions.
Car and motorcycle communities also enlivened the event with Saturday Morning Drive and Sunday Morning Ride sessions.
Other crowd favorites included Hot Wheels competitions, Remote Control Battles, and a Cosplay Contest.
There were also morning Zumba sessions and live music performances by local bands.
The seventh edition of Indonesia Autovaganza 2025 reaffirms its role in supporting the growth of Indonesia’s automotive industry.
The event serves as a platform for collaboration between technology, community, and lifestyle.
It also demonstrates that the automotive world has become part of everyday life—no longer just about vehicles but also about culture and entertainment. (*)
