The 6th Philippine International Motor Show - Industry News

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Channel: Auto Focus · 2016 · Autos & Vehicles

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The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers in the Philippines, Inc. or CAMPI has staged the 6th Philippine International Motor Show at the World Trade Center with this year’s theme "Steer The Future." The event was graced by no less than Senator Ralph Recto as the guest of honor.

 “Congratulations, you have a very healthy industry. Sales have been growing double digit, jobs are being created, and if you look at the NEDA Ambisyon 2040, ang pangarap ng bawat PIlipino: magkaron ng bahay at kotse. So they're fulfilling one of the needs.”


All of 17 CAMPI members showcased their latest vehicles and automotive technologies in the brand heritage display.

 “The PIMS is organized by CAMPI and this is the sixth PIMS so this event is participated in by seventeen (17) of the top automotive brands in the country so we are displaying, exhibiting more than hundred cars which includes the latest technology like electric vehicle, hybrid vehicles and even concept cars are on display.”


Some of the highly-anticipated car models were launched and displayed during the motor show like Honda Cars Philippines as it presented the McLaren-Honda MP4-30 and the new BRV.

 “This year at sixth Philippine International Motor Show, our Honda's booth concept is a Joyful Future Journeys. We wanted to show future technologies or current latest technologies and also our latest product to Filipino customers. We have brought in, for the first time to the Philippines, the McLaren MP4-30 Formula One racing machine, so that's one of the highlight for Honda in PIMS. And also, we have a new HRV Mugen prototype, and we also have launched the City Limited Edition which is available from today in the all dealer networks with the special items added to the regular variant. And finally, we have launched the all-new BR-V today, here at PIMS. The new 7-seater SUV from Honda.”


Peugeot Philippines showcased their multi-awarded 308, one of the brand’s best-selling vehicles globally.

 “This year, in the 2016 Philippine International Motor Show, Peugeot is very pleased to share with the public our motor sports heritage. Motor sports is not just our passion, it's in our DNA so as a highlight for our booth, we have two customized 208 GTi's. The first of which takes inspiration from the 208 T16, which is the regarded as one the best rally cars today. The second one that we have is an actual participating unit to the 2016 Targa Manila. Targa Manila is one of the most exciting motor sports events of the year and Peugeot is a sponsor and a participant for the event. This is gonna be our debut into the local motor sports scene and we're very excited about it.”


Toyota Motor Philippines has introduced its hybrid vehicle, the all-new Prius.

 “Basically we are consistent with trying to address that we are a waku-doki brand. We are a fun brand that's why if you would see, we have various vehicles that we have displayed such as TRD Hilux, the Fortuner, the new 86, the Vios Cup car is there, and of course the concept car: the FT-1. So everything embodies waku-doki for the Toyota brand.”





Asian Carmakers Corporation showcased its recently-launched all-new BMW 7 Series plus the BMW i-Series.

 “Well, in themed with the CAMPI's theme this year in the 6th Philippine International Motor Show, it's "Steer the Future," so what

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