The Asia AutoSalon 2009: A gathering for all enthusiasts

Attracting the best from the region, the Asia AutoSalon promotes both consumer and commercial interest. Targeted as a one-stop solution for automotive products, customized cars, aftermarket parts and accessories, car tuning and performance products, car enthusiasts can look forward to be spoilt for choices.

The Asia AutoSalon also acts as a regional trade hub, providing regional business opurtunities to buyers or business owners who can source for potential partnerships across Asia Pacific under one roof at the Singapore Expo Hall 5. Regional exhibitors hail from Japan, Taiwan, China, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia Philippines, Korea and Australia. Big name exhibitors include Tein, Fujitsubo and Tomei.

Directly from the manufacturers and factories, expect only the best prices and products to be found at the Asia AutoSalon. Visitors can get ready for an enticing range of products like body kits, brake kits, lighting accessories, exhaust and suspension systems, engine management kits, racing and performance parts and entertainment systems to name a few.

Car enthusiasts can look forward to exclusive promotions on complete engines from Tomei for the Nissan GTR (RB28), Mitsubishi Evolution (4G63) and Subaru WRX (EJ25). Complete Nissan RB31 OS Giken engine and sequential transmission for Nissan's RB26 R34 are available as well.

Stage entertainment will be available throughout all three days as well, including games for audiences and race-queen shows. Imported show cars like LB Performance's Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 and "Lambormini" 4x4 ATV buggy that were exhibited at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2009. Accompanying these hot cars are race queens from Japan, China, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and also Singapore - something for shutterbugs to be happy about.

A designated outdoor area has also been set up in Car Park B for invited drift teams, including APP from Japan and Hi Power Racing from Australia. Several drifters, both local and from across the Causeway will also be performing live demos. Hardcore drift fans can also catch professional D1GP drift driver Tsutomu Fujio perform part of the four daily live drift shows.

8th to 11th October 2009, Thursday to Sunday
(8th October is for VIPs and invited trade visitors only.)

10.00am to 9.00pm

Adult: SGD 15 per daily entry
Children (12 years old and below): SGD 5 per daily entry

(Free for children below the height of 1 metre. Admission includes access to the indoor exhibition as well as the outdoor drift area.)

Practice: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
First demo: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Second demo: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Third demo: 8.00pm - 9.00pm

Credits: Story & pictures by M.H Sim