Visayan gearheads and their families are all in for a treat as the 2017 Cebu Auto Show (CAS) makes its way to the Queen City. Celebrating it’s 10th year anniversary, the CAS remains the benchmark for auto trade shows in and around the region, with this year promising to be bigger, better, and even more jam-packed with activities than previous installments. Set to be held from Spetember 15 to 17, from 10:00am to 8:00pm at the Sky Hall of the SM Seaside City Cebu, the CAS is brought to you by Worldbex Services International, the country’s leading events and expositions organizer.
Under the theme “Beyond Performance,” the 2017 CAS not only focuses on fast cars, but also on the complex and interesting car-culture lifestyle that surround them. In line with this, the CAS has focused on featuring brands and companies that are known for pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation and customer service, as well as being mainstays in the car scene.
Custom and Classic Car Competition
A number of car clubs from the region will showcase their beloved cars as well as individual car owners vying for the “Best of Show” award. A total of 21 categories for this competition allow numerous participants to vie for the top spot. Among the categories are Best Race-Inspired, Best Model, Best Lighting Display, Best Korean, Best Japanese, Best Interior, Best in Tuning, Best in Stock, Best in Stance, Best in Show, Best in Rims, Best in Paint, Best in JDM (Japanese Domestic Market), Best in Flush, Best in Engine, Best in Color, Best in Classic, Best in Body Kit, Best in 4×4, Best Exterior, and Best European.
Diecast Car Model Swap Meet
Cars figure greatly in lifestyle and pop culture, and the 2017 CAS aims to highlight this through the much-awaited swap meet between the Diecast Car Collectors of the Philippines (DCPH) and the Cebu Diecast Car Collectors. Both organizations feature both local and international members, so the quality of pieces that will be made available for this particular segment of the 2017 CAS is sure to be quite impressive. The swap meet is also unveil the first-ever CAS diecast model, done up in CAS livery, and which will be launched at next year’s CAS. This diecast model will be a highly collectible item, and one that diecast car collectors from all over the country would want in their collection.
Motor Bikes Display
Just because this is an auto event doens’t mean that the bikes get excluded. Hosted by Harley Davidson, you’re sure to see a dream bike or two at the 2017 CAS.
Exhibitions from Top Brands
Participating brands include – Hyundai, JAC Motors, Mazda, Ssangyong, Toyota, Harley Davidson, Meguiar’s, PTT Lubricants, Racing 24, Cebu Power Marketing Corporation, CFG, Cimatech Enterprises, Inc., Dynastics, Platinum, NGK, Mototek, RDAK Powersports, Shaldan, Promax Trading Corporation, Hobbiestock, Erie Enterprise Corporation, and All Batteries among many others.
The 2017 Cebu Auto Show runs from September 15 to 17. Gates open at 10AM and close at 8PM. Admission is free. Interested exhibitors, sponsors, and guests can visit @CebuAutoShow in Facebook and Instagram for more information.
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