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Toyota, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz put on spectacular shows
featuring high-flying musicians imported from Australia, as well as
large dance troupes with stately models in stunning costumes.
Our very own Proton created quite a stir with a large floor space
stocked with their latest, with knockout-looking girls in
shimmering costumes.
But it was the motorcycle players - Honda and Yamaha - who
showed the huge crowd turnouts how to party. Thailand is the
Japanese's second home.
featuring high-flying musicians imported from Australia, as well as
large dance troupes with stately models in stunning costumes.
Our very own Proton created quite a stir with a large floor space
stocked with their latest, with knockout-looking girls in
shimmering costumes.
But it was the motorcycle players - Honda and Yamaha - who
showed the huge crowd turnouts how to party. Thailand is the
Japanese's second home.
| Defying the Odds |
At a time when virtually all motorshows have been, or will be, scaled down or
cancelled outright, the Bangkok International Motor Show was an impressive
eye-opening event, worthy of a 30th anniversary bash. All the major players
were there - except for Volvo, Suzuki and the supercar brands - and they
spared no expenses in wowing the crowd. The Germans were led by
Mercedes-Benz, which claimed a world debut for the RHD E-Class Coupe,
formerly called the CLK; BMW brought in not only the Homage but also the
spanking-new Z4 CC, and also launched the new 7 Series. There was also a
line-up of the latest motorcycles; Volkswagen put on a whole spread of their
family-themed cars; the Audi Q5 was showed off by the importer, Yongtrakit,
along with the Cherry Cabriolet, the Faira.
The Japanese put up a good fight, with Toyota and Mazda showcasing
concept vehicles, along with imported models and CKD cars. Lexus showed
off the RX450h, while Nissan had their 370Z and new Teana; among the many
displays of Honda cars were the new Insight and Freed, a bulbous 5-seater;
Mitsubishi pushed the Pajero, along with the very old Lancer; Isuzu did up a
D-Max in platinum
The Americans were there - Ford and Chevrolet - the former again more
upbeat than the latter.
Proton took up the challenge convincingly, with a spread of their latest cars,
accompanied by a bevy of Thai beauties.
The show was equally well supported by the accessories and audio players.
cancelled outright, the Bangkok International Motor Show was an impressive
eye-opening event, worthy of a 30th anniversary bash. All the major players
were there - except for Volvo, Suzuki and the supercar brands - and they
spared no expenses in wowing the crowd. The Germans were led by
Mercedes-Benz, which claimed a world debut for the RHD E-Class Coupe,
formerly called the CLK; BMW brought in not only the Homage but also the
spanking-new Z4 CC, and also launched the new 7 Series. There was also a
line-up of the latest motorcycles; Volkswagen put on a whole spread of their
family-themed cars; the Audi Q5 was showed off by the importer, Yongtrakit,
along with the Cherry Cabriolet, the Faira.
The Japanese put up a good fight, with Toyota and Mazda showcasing
concept vehicles, along with imported models and CKD cars. Lexus showed
off the RX450h, while Nissan had their 370Z and new Teana; among the many
displays of Honda cars were the new Insight and Freed, a bulbous 5-seater;
Mitsubishi pushed the Pajero, along with the very old Lancer; Isuzu did up a
D-Max in platinum
The Americans were there - Ford and Chevrolet - the former again more
upbeat than the latter.
Proton took up the challenge convincingly, with a spread of their latest cars,
accompanied by a bevy of Thai beauties.
The show was equally well supported by the accessories and audio players.
The organisers predicted a turnout of more than 1.6
million visitors, and vehicle sales of more than 15,000
units for this year's show, which has been extended to 12
days.
million visitors, and vehicle sales of more than 15,000
units for this year's show, which has been extended to 12
days.
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At the end of the
12-day show there
was a recorded
17,000 units of
vehicles sold, and
an attendance of 1.7
million visitors - an
impressive outcome
in the prevailing
economic climate.
This is a testimony
to the influence of
the Bangkok
International Motor
Show and its
organisers.
At the end of the
12-day show there
was a recorded
17,000 units of
vehicles sold, and
an attendance of 1.7
million visitors - an
impressive outcome
in the prevailing
economic climate.
This is a testimony
to the influence of
the Bangkok
International Motor
Show and its
organisers.