Two of the most awaited motoring events opens their doors tomorrow: the 13th Manila Auto Salon and 25th Sport Truck Show at the SMX Convention Center by Mall of Asia.

Conceptualized and organized by Tradeshow International, Inc., the 4-day show (November 14 to 17, 2019) is by far the most comprehensive motor show for customized vehicles, performance cars, sport utility vehicles, 4x4s, and off-roaders with a retail section for products and services. Both events will occupy all four trade halls of the convention center so expect to be walking through 9,000 square meters of “show vehicles” and automotive product.

Back-to-back with these two automotive shows, the Tacs Expo (Tactical, Survival and Arms) Expo of Armscor Global Defense, Inc. will also be held. The Tacs Expo will have its usual LTOPF Caravan: a one-stop-shop for firearms ownership licensing and renewal.

“For the first time, three exciting events with complementing target markets are happening all at the same time–the biggest automotive aftermarket show (Manila Auto Salon), the biggest off-road show (Sport Truck Show), and the newest arms and survival show (Tactical, Survival and Arms Expo) all in one venue. So many activities await the car, gun, and survival enthusiasts at the shows–truly a worthwhile trip for everyone,”  says Sophie delos Santos, President of Tradeshow International, Inc.

The major highlight of the motoring event is the competition for 6 Best of Show titles: Custom Car, Tuner Car, and Extreme Custom Car for Manila Auto Salon; and Sport Truck, Sport Utility Vehicle,  and Extreme Sport Truck for the Sport Truck Show.

Current title holders of these Best of Show awards are:

• JWorks Unlimited for the 2018 Lexus LC (Custom Car) , 
• Import Hookup/Nasiol Phils. for the 2018 Porsche Turbo S (Extreme Custom Car),
• Ridemax/North Side Automotive Services/Team Rudemax for the 2007 Nissan Patrol SS (SUV), 
• Toughdog PH/Dr. G’s Car Clinic  for the 1991 Toyota LN111 (Sport Truck),
• Ridemax Philippines/Autobot Off-Road for the 2017 Toyota Hilux Revo (Reserve Best of Show (Sport Truck). 

The major highlights of the TacsExpo are the Gun Show, the LTOPF One-Stop-Shop Caravan, the free seminar series, and the activity center featuring archery, and knife-throwing among others.

Ticket prices for the Manila Auto Salon and Sport Truck Show are P 150 for adults and P 120 for Senior, while admission to the Tacs Expo is free. Advance Tickets are sold at all SM Cinema Ticket outlets or online or may be purchased on site as well.