THE first Bacolod Autoshow held at SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City was a big hit!
Seeing all SUVs, how did they get to the third floor? There is a special elevator that lifts cars, SUVs and even trucks to its Exhibition Halls.
I heard for wedding reception, you can drive all the way to the party in your wedding car.
The show was presented by Ironman 4x4 Philippines together with the event organizer Thinkerbelle Events.
Ironman 4x4 Philippines’ president Paul Azcona said, “I always know that a car show like the first Bacolod Autoshow will be good not only for the city, but for the entire Negros Island and the neighboring provinces as well. That is why I did not hesitate to lead the many eager participants and motoring enthusiasts in joining the autoshow.”
The three-day event generated an average of 2,000 visitors every day.
Brisk sales were reported while participants received queries on how to make their cars look fantastic. Likewise, there were early inquiries and expressions of interest to join the next edition of the event.
In every autoshow, there will always be winners.
A 2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser from Auto Elite Corp. brought home the most coveted prize: “The Best in Show” in the SUV Off-Road Category and “The Best in Display” awards.
“The Best in Upholstery” was given to the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser entry of Centerline Car Audio and Accessories which also won the prestigious “Judges’ Choice” award. Polygloss won “The Best in Paint” award.
For the classic cars competition (car models produced before 1990), the top prize went to the 1955 Dune Buggy from BW Auto Parts, second place went to the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser of Centerline, and third place was awarded to the 1974 Mitsubishi Minica by Western Electronics.
In the contemporary category (production year from 1990 to 2000), top prize went to the 1994 Honda ECG Hatchback, an entry of Mark Vasquez. Second prize went to 1993 Honda Civic EG Hatchback from Western Electronics, and third prize was given to the 1996 Honda Civic from Circumferential Auto and Parts.
For the modern category (produced from 2001 and up), the top prize was won by the 2015 Subaru WRX STI from Centerline Car Audio and Accessories; second place was for the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser from Ironman 4x4 Philippines and third place was given to the 2015 Ford Ranger from Circumferential Auto and Parts.
In the SUV (street setup) category, first place went to the 2013 Mitsubishi Montero Sports (Circumferential Auto and Parts); second place – 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (Ironman 4x4); and third place – 2016 Foton SUV (Ironman 4x4).
In the SUV (off-road setup) category: first prize, 2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser (Auto Elite Corp.); second prize, 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser (Ironman 4x4).
In the truck off-road setup category, it was a sweep for Ironman 4x4 Philippines which won the top three prizes: first prize, 2012 Toyota Hilux Champ; second prize is the 2015 Toyota HiluxRevo 4x4; and third prize is the 2015 Nissan Navara Rescue.
Ironman 4x4 also dominated the truck street setup category, winning the top two prizes for its 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (first prize) and the 2014 Ford Ranger 4.2 Wildtrak Pickup (second prize). Third prize was won by 2015 Ford Ranger from Circumferential Auto and Parts.
Kudos to the presenters, participants, and all who enjoyed the show! Until the next autoshow!