Ahoy Rotterdam, The Netherlands,18th-19th October 2025: In October, there is only one place to be for car enthusiasts, and that’s Ahoy Rotterdam! Ahoy has been the home for the most extreme tuning show since 2003, and of course, we are referring to 100% Auto Live. This year again, several thousand visitors found their way to the city of Rotterdam for the most stunning cars from all around Europe, breathtaking stunts at the drift arena, to get their hearing senses checked at the Car Catwalk, and, of course, to get any car parts or accessories they need for their rides.

Text: Willem van Lamoen
Pictures: Willem van Lamoen of W.v.L photography

At this year’s 100% Live, automotive passion roared to life as car lovers from across the world gathered to witness the ultimate showcase of power, design, and innovation. Around 300 vehicles from eight different countries were exhibited on 30.000 square meters of car heaven. Among the international highlights, the UK area stood out as a tribute to Britain’s finest machines, presenting an impressive lineup of supercars, customs, and high-performance icons.

Stealing attention from every angle was the Liberty Walk C8 Corvette, a bold statement of American muscle infused with Japanese creativity. Its aggressive stance and signature wide-body design drew endless admiration. Nearby, the Koenigsegg Jesko represented Scandinavian perfection — an engineering marvel capable of rewriting the limits of speed.

Adding flair to the mix, a unique Liberty Walk Saab captivated onlookers with its rare fusion of classic European styling and modern tuning artistry. Together, these cars embodied the spirit of 100% Live Ahoy — where cultures, craftsmanship, and car culture unite.

100% live is not only about the car tuning & styling, but it’s also about performance. In the racing world, it is all about Performance. Visitors had the opportunity to see several race cars during the event, especially from the Quarter Mile community. Among those was Lisette de Koning. The young Dutch driver has been racing in France, Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands during several car events. She is running the fastest Honda D-series engine in the country, producing 724 horsepower. She has a personal best of 10.22 seconds at 146 mph (with a damaged engine). It’s her third appearance at 100% live, and one remarkable thing is that every time you see this car, something has changed! Check out our interview with Lisette to learn more about her. Link 

Car modding will never die; 100% Live is one of the last remaining examples here in the Netherlands as proof. Over two decades, this car show has attracted thousands of visitors to get a glimpse of Europe’s finest rides. The 22nd edition of the 100% Auto live will be on October 31st and November 1st, 2026. Make sure you add that to your calendar, and see you next time! Enjoy the Media Gallery.

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