Bay to Birdwood 2024 | History on Wheels

Automotive Enthusiast from South Australia has a passion for the cars of yesteryears, and it is evident when it comes to local car meets like the Cars & Coffee at Blackwood or the All Japan Day held nearby in Glenelg in the City of Holdfast Bay. It is something to be inspired by and admired as this event has been since in the 80s. The event has been an annual tradition for celebrating heritage, classic, and vintage cars and their history.You have to appreciate their individual stories and at the same time capture their images on the road from West Beach to the National Motors Museum.

Cars on the Coast | JDM Cars in Showcase

Car Culture thrives in South Australia, even in places you’ve never expected. It’s fascinating that their schedules work around Sundays. Nobody’s competing, and everyone in the community certainly shows their passion. Everyone gets along well, which is why every Sunday morning is something to look forward to. There’s one happening every second Sunday of the month, and that’s “Cars on the Coast,” which is held in Port Noarlunga near one of the well-known beaches in South Australia, and surprisingly interesting how this month has JDM cars dominating the scene.

MIAS 2024 | Last Day Sights & Images

The last day of the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) hit a fever pitch as visitors continued to flock and take pictures of the best cars featured inside and outside the World Trade Center Manila. This has been getting the most crowds on its last day compared to last year when things were winding down. This year has been the most successful return to car show prominence having another venue makes MIAS the biggest event for this year. There’s always something new to see and activities to participate in with exhibitors.

MIAS 2024 | Saturday Sights & Images

The first day at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) was always a great time to see emerging technology as well as the current models that are now out in the market. Every year this event grows and continues to expand its themes including adding another venue. We get a glimpse of the tail end of the first day, where you see confetti still all over the lobby area of the World Trade Center Metro Manila. The much-awaited car show of the year is something that others admire with the reveals of something new every year, and they continue to do it just that.

MIAS 2024 | First Day Sights & Images

The first day at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) was always a great time to see emerging technology as well as the current models that are now out in the market. Every year this event grows and continues to expand its themes including adding another venue. We get a glimpse of the tail end of the first day, where you see confetti still all over the lobby area of the World Trade Center Metro Manila. The much-awaited car show of the year is something that others admire with the reveals of something new every year, and they continue to do it just that.

MIAS 2022 | Event Walkthrough

The Manila International Auto Show has been around for almost 20 years, and continues to bring quality events that give you the perspective that the automotive industry is ever-changing, which continues to evolve to be incorporated into everyday life. This is not just about how cars continue to be relevant despite the challenging times, both economic and environmental, looking towards electric mobility. Every year, MIAS serves thousands of visitors from all over the country and sometimes has international visitors, too.

MIAS 2022 | Opening Sights & Images

The local events in the Philippines are finally opening their doors to the public after a long wait brought to some of the interesting happenings for April. The start of the week with a major car show returning after that very long hiatus is making a splash as it gears up with a comeback. The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) just happened so many new things to see all over the place. It is an annual event that introduces the best automobile brands and the pageantry it brings with the local car culture.

19 Kopong Kopong | Car Meet at Camp Aguinaldo

The local car culture in the Philippines is very different to its western counterpart much like you compare it to Adelaide in South Australia it is not what you’d expect when you go to their community meets. There have so many requirements like you need to own a car to be part of the group, but unlike in Australia it is more inclusive. With the recent success of “19 Kopong Kopong” that was held yesterday inside the Camp Aguinaldo ground you’d say a local ‘Car Meet’ that invites inclusivity is a rare thing in this country. Besides that the location is off to the general masses that it only attracts those who have interest in automotive most notably the classic ones here…

Castrol Super Mechanics 2019 | Partner For Life

Castrol is a well-known British global brand of industrial and automotive lubricants offering a wide range of oils, greases and similar products for most lubrication applications. In the Philippines, it is well-known brand by motorcycle riders and mechanics, which also had a recent event that featured some of the best mechanics. This recent Sunday the event not only revealed the winner for 2019 Super Mechanic, they also highlight their advocacy “Partner for Life” for this year’s finale will feature a highly challenging and technical competition from Q&A, quick maintenance round, and a final troubleshooting round.

Manila Auto Salon | Sights & Highlights

The Manila Auto Salon 2019 is finally open together with the Sport and Truck Show this weekend will certainly be a busy sightseeing expo for friends and family. For the car enthusiast the annual event will definitely bring some nostalgia that grew up with classic cars at the same time aspire to see something new and exotic. This event also brings the interest for those in the Sport Utility Vehicles with the wide range of vendors with never before custom trucks that you can only find in this event. This is not just your usual automotive event as it offers some interesting sights & highlights.

Kia Motors Unveil the Seltos!

There are Compact Crossovers and then there’s the Kia Seltos, which was unveiled last night by Kia Motors Philippines as their next generation SUV for the hip Filipino Millenials. In fact the Philippines were the third country to be added in the market to have launched the Kia Seltos following India and South Korea. Amidst the ever growing interest in the market for the Compact Crossover/SUV that is aligned also for the Filipino consumer the Kia Seltos certainly has arrived in the right time for those who like small cars that are elevated, which is also a practical need for those living outside the city.

Philippine Autocon | Classic All-Japan Showcase

Philippine Autocon 2019 is the newest car show in Manila that focuses on automotive interest, which was organized by BeepBeep.PH. It is not your usual Car Show where it features everything that the usual showcase has to offer. This upstart event is not all about the car enthusiasts but also the entire family too. Since there are no organized outdoor Car Meets in Metro Manila that you can simply walk-in an open parking areas at a nearby shopping centre and talk to a local enthusiast about his/her car on a Sunday hence there’s this show that caters to every gear head in general.

MIAS 2019 | Best Last Day Highlights

Usually the last day for a car show is mostly where the crowd has wind down to a halt, where everyone was more present on the early day. But not for this year’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), where there was double the turnout than what usually its first day. This was somewhat unexpected for an annual car show with this magnitude. There were families, groups of friends, and walk-ins making to the entrance on the very last day of this event, which was dauntingly surprising that made this weekend a hit.

MIAS 2019 | Visual Coverage

The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) has been a non-stop car show since 2005 that brings the best of automobile culture in the country. This year it’s bigger than ever with top of the line car manufacturers unveiling their latest models for this region. But what makes this an even bigger spectacle is the classic and souped up cars of yesteryears. It also feature not only long time car enthusiasts but also hobbyist that connect to the culture itself namely die cast car collectors and those who really appreciate the sound of that engine.

PIMS 2018 | Best Car Highlights

There are car shows that have so many things to see and interact that sometimes you miss out on the best parts. Skipping the very festive first day to avoid the huge crowd also gives you the perspective on what to expect from these car manufacturers that have recently launched their latest models prior to the event itself. But even though you missed the opening remarks or the unveilings with each exhibitor in mind there are takeaways that certainly that will stick out. With all said and done here are some of the best parts of Philippine International Motor Show!

Cars & Coffee | Culture Meets Community

Another successful Cars & Coffee gathering at Blackwood in South Australia just wrapped up. The weather was holding up as the sun shine through the crowded parking lot of the Blackwood Shopping Centre where it has been one of the diverse car meets ever organized yesterday. This is one of the regular gatherings that you should not miss. It’s a gathering that is not exclusively for those into cars, but it opens doors to those who would be interested to start putting a project for them to be part of the larger community.

Cars & Coffee | Cloudy Kind of Car Meet

The weather seemed to be difficult to anticipate on that Sunday morning, but it didn’t stop a few good petrol heads to venture their way to the Blackwood Shopping Centre. The early ride seemed to be giving everyone the chills, but that’s alright it’s still another Sunday to meet some mates and just talk about cars from old and new. It’s quite magical when things happen for good reasons even before the skies where closed to almost like it appear to have a downpour, but it didn’t happen and as everyone mistaken it.

All Japan Day 2018 | Sunday Highlights

Car meet-ups are an event among enthusiasts and hobbyist. Annual gatherings related to one theme are part of the car culture. All Japan Day is one event that focuses on imports from the land of the rising sun. Its one of the annual events, that is worth making the visit if you’re a Japanese car fan. In South Australia the Japanese cars has invaded this state that cultivated a growing community. The Japanese imports are certainly the heart of this event that makes interesting how some brands have built their legacy seen in this last day.

Cars & Coffee | When the Classics Ruled

Early morning at the Blackwood commercial centre was drenched with rain, but it didn’t stop for Cars and Coffee to hold their monthly car meets with enthusiasts. Sunday was another busy place at the venue where mostly dominated by classic cars from past eras and generations. For this month’s Cars and Coffee the usual eye catchers are the classics that made this meet-up an interesting place to visit armed with your camera to appreciate the contours and the aesthetics of the old cars that you rarely see in the road.

Cars & Coffee | Starts The New Year

The start of 2018 Cars & Coffee returns to Blackwood with delightful fanfare. However getting there without a car is a challenge if your only chance is to commute by bus or train which the early mornings quite expected. If last November 2017 was an indication this meet up is slowing down you got it mistaken. The event is more like welcoming an old friend or seeing old acquaintances that seemed more of a celebration for people who are passionate about cars.