European cars revealed at 1st European Motor Show

The recent 1st European Motor Show in the Philippines flaunted European excellence in automotive engineering and design and held open the possibility European cars could become more affordable through a Free Trade Agreement between the Philippines and the European Union.

The three -day show featured some 20 magnificent cars of various classes from iconic European brands such as Audi, BMW, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo famous for their fabulous luxury, eco-friendly auto technology and high safety standards. There was also a display of classic cars from the collection of European car clubs that participated in the event.

European motorcycle makers such as BMW Motorrad, Ducati and IMZ-Ural exhibited a dozen of their superbikes during the event while MAN showcased a passenger-friendly bus suitable for Metro Manila road conditions.

The opening ceremonies of the event were led by Ambassador Franz Jessen, European Union head of delegation to the Philippines, and Guenter Taus, president of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP). Ambassador Jessen mentioned during the press briefing that while European car brands are technologically competitive, these are disadvantaged by high duties and taxes.

He noted that a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be able to address this issue, as well as help the Philippines in its development plans. The FTA should also help boost business ties and trade between the Philippines and the EU. The first round of FTA discussions is expected to start here in May with a second round to be held later this year in Europe.

Taus said the FTA will contain provisions that will modify customs duties and other barriers to trade, services and investment. The elimination or reduction of customs duties should significantly level the playing field for European brands vis-à-vis Japanese brands given the latter enjoy preferential tariffs under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement or JPEPA.

The well-attended event at Bonifacio High Street was co-funded by the European Union and organized by Fairs & More, Inc. (FMI), a subsidiary of ECCP. The show was organized in cooperation with the EU-Philippines Business Network (EPBN), which includes the Belgian, British, European, French, German, Italian, Nordic and Spanish chambers of commerce.

It was supported by co-presenter Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation that briefed visitors on Euro IV fuel standards, as well as by sponsors MAN and JEC Philippines and media partner CNN Philippines

Also displayed at the motor show were different European-made automotive products, components, and tools. A crowd pleaser was a full-scale replica of a Formula 1 racing car that could be driven on a virtual race track. The racer was provided by Asian Replicas and transported by Ex-Works.

Children learned about road safety at the Volkswagen play tents. There were also well-received seminars about road safety, automotive lighting and mass transport systems.

Here are some of the highlights of the said event:

EU Ambassador and Volvo XC90


VW Passat at the 2016 Euromotor

Audi R8 Spyder at the 1st European Motor Show

Some images at the said event:

Bumper To Bumper 5 Carshow: One Successful Event

Finally, finished editing the images of the said event, take note I am editing those pictures for three days. I woke up Saturday noon, thought that I missed already the said event because I went home early because of the event in Eastwood last friday. So I rushed to go at Mall Of Asia because it is already afternoon. But, ironically, I am a bit early at the said event; so took some pictures of cars at the place, eventhough its hot at the area, I mean the rays of the sun striking on your skin without any sunscreen; still, its all about cars and love affair with cars.

This would be the first time that I went to this event; Bumper 2 Bumper car event or carshow is gathering of car enthusiast, car fans, car clubs, and car hobbyist from toys and more; its an event for car nuts and petrol heads.



What I like at the event is the mix of car culture from different channels; from toys, photography, sounds, details, mods, and appreciation of cars from different era; its a heaven.



Most of all, the event is open for public, free admission; I observed that also police around the area are happy and excited to look on the details on cars to the point some of them are taking pictures through their mobile phone for souvenirs while they are in duty; and they feel the enthusiasm of car owners.



The event started around four in the afternoon and more visitors came that time.


Here are some of the images of cars that is present at the event. Please feel free to grab and share the link to your friends who are at the event or who are nuts about cars and missed the event.

GALLERY(click the images)

Hyundai Starex. I was very suprised that I saw a pimped or customized Hyundai Starex at the event; from inside, this Hyundai Starex is an ultimate party machine.


Like I said the inside of this Hyundai Starex is an ultimate party machine.


Toyota Fortuner. There are some Toyota Fortuner that are present at the area, different set-up are very apparent from show-car/blinged toyota fortuner setup to simple setup.
There is one Toyota Fortuner caught my attention is this one:
A blinged sound-set up Toyota Fortuner; because of the set-up.
If Mozart was alive, he will definitely do this kind of set-up; it is more cost efficient rather composing his piece somewhere else.

Inside of the blinged sound-setup Toyota Fortuner.

Besides this Toyota Fortuner there is also a blinged sound-setup Chevrolet Yukon or Surburban on 28" shoes.
Inside of the vehicle. Dang! those subs, when you are on that vehicle you feel like on a music video of Lil Wayne; love tha bass though.

Since where on sound-setup vehicles here are ultimate mobile machine. A Ford E-150 and a Toyota Lite-Ace, fire volunteer Lite-Ace.

Inside of Ford E-150, when reach the said vehicle you will feel the strong bass.
But, if you will look at their back; you will be shocked because of these.
A very shocking speakers that will blow your heads into the air; missed my sound-setup van, cerwin vega subs.

Legion of Honda Jazz or Honda Fit are present at the event displaying their arsenals to the public.

The howling of the VTEC did not stop on Honda Jazz/Honda Fit, Honda Civic also where present equipped with their monster engines and trembling sound-setups. A pair of Honda S2000 where also present at the event, showing their iconic engine to the public. Honda Accord is also present in the area.

Their arch rival Toyota are also at the event showing their weapons. A pimped Toyota Hiace Grandia from Repsol and a Toyota Lite-Ace party van by Tanduay and Da Bar was also on the event.

From the side of the three diamonds they are also displaying their crafts. Mitsubishi Evo 6, Mitsubishi Evo X, Mitsubishi Lancer GSR and MX; and an old school Mitsubishi Galant with a menacing 4G63 Natural Aspirated as a source of power.

A conservative approach by Subaru Impreza was very apparent at the said event.

A smooth introduction executed by the VIP and DUB styled Nissan Cefiros, showcasing their style on how to be cool.

Also, a silent but deadly Nissan Skyline ER34 is doing a meditation under the sun.

Besides the deadly Nissan Skyline ER34, there is also the ferrocious Nissan Fairlady Z33 at the event, giving the public its blade fist scissor doors.

With all the beast from the land of the rising sun, you should not forget, that there is also a beast from Busan, South Korea that is present at the event; that beast is the Repsol's Hyundai Genesis.

One of Nissan's Touge warrior, a black Nissan S15 Silvia is also at the event ready to fight.

Being a car enthusiast is not limited having an actual car, being a car hobbyist is also one thing an individual is into cars. What if, being a car hobbyist at the same time having the actual car that the hobbyist is collecting, the answer is the owner of the Hobbiestock; it is very apparent that the owner at the same time a hobbyist is living his dream. Showing his BMW M3 car at the same time at his booth his display of his collection of BMW M3 cars. I hope more of them would participate on this kind of event.

A very interesting car culture was also seen at the event, besides car scale models; it is called the Itasha which also a hit in Japan. The orange Mini Cooper was displaying the said car culture, which in the future will be embrace by Filipino car-enthusiast.

Old school vehicles like the WW2 Willy's Jeep and Mini-Coopers participated on the event.

Of course, what is fun on a car event without girls; and Repsol have one. Well, when I was there at the time.

More images at Bumper 2 Bumper 5 carshow.

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