by Riza Zuniga/Photos by RUDY ESPERAS
First time in Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) that two mega-venues housed the 2024 show in World Trade Center Metro Manila and SMX Convention Center Manila from April 4 – 7, 2024.
“Bridging the Future,” its 2024 theme opened with something grand from the President of the Automobile Association of the Philippines, Mr. Augustus”Joe” V. Ferreria; First Gentleman of Pasay City and President of Pasay City and President of Expedia Management Inc. her better half, Mr. Edgardo Rubiano; USEC Frisco San Juan of MMDA; from the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affars ASEC Joy Diaz-Teston; and Hon. Sec. Jaime Bautista represented by the Assistant Secretary of Road Transport and Infrastructure ASEC James Melad.
A remarkable co-presentation by BPI Auto Loans and Shell with support from the Automobile Association of the Philippines and Petron Corp. made it this year. Other participating brands completed its 2024 line-up: Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. Or BAIC, Beijing Automobile Works Co. Ltd. or BAW, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and other passenger car and commercial offerings.
A single ticket can provide access to both venues with 41,000 square meters showcasing the latest automotive advancements and innovation.
The MIAS-Petron Custom Classic Car Competition where car aficionados can display their restored vehicles and explore custom car modification.
Another opportunity is the Test Drive Zone for car enthusiasts to try the latest car models and the Truck Zone to offer the adventures in off-road and outdoor driving.
