Latest automotive aftermarket trends at the Manila Auto Salon

MANILA, Philippines - The latest in car customizing and performance enhancements will be showcased at the 2010 Manila Auto Salon which opens on November 18-21 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex. Over 150 “Project Vehicles” will be presented by the country’s leading custom car/sport truck builders and tuners with mild to wild modifications on exterior, interior, engine and suspension all participating in four major competitions – 15th Custom Car Competition, 15th Sport Truck Competition, 4th SUV Competition and the 4th Extreme Tuner Competition.

“The Philippine automotive aftermarket industry has a big potential for global recognition in the area of automotive restyling and restoration. I am consistently amazed with the quality and level of workmanship of our local customizers as far as bodykit design and manufacturing is concerned as well as vehicle restoration. I guess, this is largely due to the Filipino’s natural tendency to hold on to his car for as long as he could (the life span of a car in the Philippines is around 10 years) hence, customizing and restoring it to his personal taste and satisfaction becomes a necessity,” says Sophie delos Santos, President of Tradeshow International, Inc. and organizer of the event.

Some of the entries much awaited by Manila Auto Salon enthusiasts are the custom conversions of A-Toy Bodykits who always sets a trend in automotive restyling in the Philippines. He will have fourteen “project vehicles” to be launched in the show. The “DC/ROCKSTAR Drift Car” is one of the several highlights of his pavilion. A Cefiro converted to an R34 Skyline body with a mean 1JZGTE Twin turbo supra engine (380+ whp). More to see are his custom conversions (SEMA-inspired) like mobile “stores”, “party” buses, mobile “lounges”, and a unique mobile “rest area” complete with shower, toilet, sink, and sleeping area.

The 2010 Manila Auto Salon is being sponsored in part by Solar Auto Club, Allied Bank, Premiere Condoms, Business Mirror, Businessworld, Manila Bulletin, , Daily Tribune, Manila Times, The Philippine STAR, Crossover 105.1, Dream 106.7, DZRH, Home Radio 97.9, RJ 100.3, UR 105.9, C! Magazine, Top Gear , Power Wheels, Ride and Drive, Auto Extreme, Jack TV, Viva Prime, Stoplight, Auto Review Motorola, Quali Plus, Coltrans, Autoindustriya.com, Bigbigcar.com. Kotse.com, Manila I-Lounge.com, Tsikot.com, Car-Part.com and SEV-Japan. For details and inquiries, call Tradeshow International, Inc. at 6713122, 6718381-82 or check the event website at www.manilaautosalon.com.