MIAS 2018: WORK & PLAY FOR BUSINESS AND PLEASURE
The country’s most anticipated auto show is back as the 14th Manila International Auto Show officially opened its doors last April 5 to thousands of car aficionados and industry players. In attendance during the opening ceremony were Worldbex Services International’s Founding Chairman Joseph L. Ang, Co-Founder Levi S. Ang, Managing Director Jill Aithnie Ang, Executive Director Arch. Francisco Flameño, Jr., Rene Ramos, Tessie Roque, Jason Ang, Ulyssess Ang, and Alvin Uy together with guests of honor, DRTI Usec. Thomas Orbos, BOI Governor Henry Co, MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim, and AAP President Gus Lagman.
Riding on the theme of “Work & Play” which was inspired by two of the most central reasons that motivate people to buy cars, MIAS 2018 unveils its biggest installment yet with the public debut of the new Ford Mustang, Mitsubishi Xpander, new SUV models from Hyundai, the all-new RAM 1500 Laramie Crew Cab, the newly refined Mercedes-Benz GLC, Subaru’s new models with Eye Sight feature, and the brand debut of GAZ from Russia and JAC’s introduction of its automobile models.
MIAS 2018 also features collector and high-performance car displays. Some of the must-see models include the 1960s Porsche 356 Coupe to commemorate the brand’s 70th anniversary, a massive 5-unit army of MercedesBenz G Wagon 4x4 Squared at the Motul booth, a Rolls Royce restored by Alex Isip of Alex Restoration, Formula V1 race cars from TRS, as well as the extensive roster of vintage and classic cars at the PTTC hall.