Urges Continued Contribution to National Automotive Industry

IndonesianTalk.com — IMI marks 120 years as industry figures call for stronger role in national automotive transformation The Indonesian Motor Association (IMI) marked its 120th anniversary on March 27, with industry leaders and stakeholders highlighting the organization’s historic role and urging continued contributions to the country’s automotive future. Founded from the establishment of the Javache Motor Club in Semarang in 1906, IMI has evolved into one of Indonesia’s oldest automotive institutions, playing a key role in motorsport development, community building and industry advancement. IMI chairman Moreno Soeprapto, in a post on his official Instagram account on Saturday, reflected on the organization’s long journey. “120 years is not merely a number, but a long journey filled with dedication, spirit and history in Indonesia’s automotive world,” he wrote, alongside archival images documenting IMI’s leadership across different eras. Moreno, elected during the organization’s 10th National Congress in Yogyakarta in September 2025, noted that IMI has…