Art of Speed Aims To Cement Malaysia’s Place On Asia’s Custom Culture Map
From rare Japanese motorcycles and Liberty Walk’s Malaysian debut to Hot Wheels legends, Art of Speed 2026 is set to be its biggest celebration of custom culture yet.
- Art of Speed, now in its 15th year, has grown from a local gathering into one of Southeast Asia's biggest custom culture festivals.
- This year's edition welcomes rare vehicles and builders from Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Brunei and the Philippines.
- Beyond cars and motorcycles, AOS has expanded to include fashion, music, art and collectibles, becoming a full-fledged lifestyle event.
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What started as a gathering for Malaysia’s homegrown custom automotive community has grown into one of Southeast Asia’s biggest celebrations of custom culture.
Now in its 15th year, Art of Speed (AOS) is no longer just attracting local enthusiasts. The annual festival has become a regional hotspot, drawing world-renowned builders, brands and collectors from across Asia while helping cement Malaysia’s place on the global custom automotive scene.
Taking place this weekend (1 and 2 August) at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), this year’s edition will welcome participants from Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Brunei and the Philippines, showcasing how far the event has come since its early grassroots days.
Rare Machines Making Their Way To Malaysia
Visitors can expect an impressive lineup of exclusive vehicles shipped into Malaysia just for the festival.
Among the highlights are a rare 1945 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead by Japan’s Hawgholic, a 1966 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead from Vise Clothing, nine modified and rare cars from Bangkok, and showcase vehicles from Japanese workshops Garage Yoshida and Garage Defend. Around 15 classic chopper motorcycles will also make the overland journey from Bangkok to Malaysia to be part of the event.
Japanese tuning giant Liberty Walk (LBWK) will also make its Art of Speed debut by unveiling Malaysia’s first Nissan Skyline R34 Super Silhouette in collaboration with Wishlist Project and EXN Lube. Festival-goers can also get their hands on a special collaborative merchandise collection between AOS and Liberty Walk.
More Than Just Cars And Motorcycles
Festival director Asep Ahmad Iskandar said the growing international presence reflects years of relationship-building with builders and brands across the region.
While Art of Speed has forged connections with names from Japan, Europe and the United States, its priority remains strengthening Southeast Asia’s custom culture community. Today, the festival works with globally recognised brands including Hot Wheels, Harley-Davidson, Vespa, Kyosho and DJI, while continuing to welcome enthusiasts from all backgrounds.
Since moving to MAEPS in 2015, the festival has also evolved beyond customised cars and motorcycles, embracing fashion, music, art and collectibles to become a full-fledged lifestyle event.
A Paradise For Hot Wheels Fans
Collectors will also have plenty to look forward to as the Hot Wheels Collectors Convention Malaysia (HWCCM) returns for its fourth edition alongside Art of Speed.
The convention has become one of Southeast Asia’s notable Hot Wheels gatherings, attracting collectors from around the region and featuring exclusive convention models.
This year’s special guest is Ronald Wong, the lead product designer behind the Hot Wheels Premium line, while Hall C will also host a special exhibition of Nissan Skyline GT-R models organised with the Malaysia Skyline Owners Group.
Malaysia’s Custom Culture Is Going Global
More than just a showcase of beautiful machines, Art of Speed reflects how automotive culture has become intertwined with fashion, design, music and collecting.
With builders shipping motorcycles and cars into Malaysia specifically for the festival, Art of Speed has evolved into more than a local event. It’s helping position Malaysia as one of Southeast Asia’s leading destinations for custom automotive culture—and proving that the region’s creative scene has earned a place on the global stage.
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