Singapore Motorshow off to roaring start
By Kenneth Lim Posted 13 Jan 2017 00:10 Updated 13 Jan 2017 01:14
SINGAPORE: Car enthusiasts have much to cheer about this week as the Singapore Motorshow rolls into town.
The four-day event got off to a roaring start on Thursday (Jan 12) with more new car launches than before - 22, compared to 16 in 2016, stunt driver Russ Swift’s death defying swerves and manoeuvres, and more than 200 vehicles on display.
This year also marks the debut of VR technology at the event.
Held at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, the show has been an annual affair since 2015, featuring the who’s who of the world automobile industry.
Among the launches were new models from Audi, Citroen, DS, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Subaru, Volkswagen and Volvo, with cars like the Audi R8 Spyder, Suzuki Ignis, Subaru Global Platform and the Toyota C-HR on preview.
2016’s show drew more than 58,000 visitors. By Thursday afternoon, the fourth floor exhibition hall was teeming with visitors, from car enthusiasts like Lee Sze Yong - who said he was looking forward to seeing the Honda NSX and the Mazda MX-5 RF, two new cars coming to Singapore - or 59-year-old V Kunnasegaran, who said he came to compare car models with his son. "I'm looking at the Volvo model S90, whereas my son is looking at the Mercedes,” he said.
Others, like Rehan Aziz, had their daily commutes in mind. Pushing a pram, the ICA officer said she was looking at the various MPVs on display. "We intend to change our car so we thought there's a wide variety here,” she said. “So might as well come here and get the quotations."
Beyond the flashy cars or the latest technology, the idea of “sustainable motoring” was also on the lips of various exhibitors, with several companies showcasing their latest eco-friendly cars amid global efforts to reduce fuel emissions.
For example, KIA Motors launched its new hybrid vehicle, the Niro, touted as its first “dedicated eco-car”, and seen by some as its answer to the Toyota Prius. "Around the world, there are many cities now and they are getting very congested,” said Jardine Cycle and Carriage’s managing director of Singapore Motor Operations, Eric Chan. "Now emissions is a problem to our health, so it's important that manufacturers have to build vehicles in that direction."
Mr Chan added that KIA hopes to reduce its cars' emissions by 20 per cent by the year 2020.
Similarly, Hyundai launched its first hybrid car - the Hyundai Ioniq, with three different powertrains: electric, plug-in hybrid or hybrid. But only the hybrid version will be available in Singapore for now.
"It's an effort for us to want to encourage the take-up of hybrid vehicles in Singapore, said Hyundai-Komoco Motors’ marketing manager, Shirley Sng. She added that the trend towards hybrid cars “should be able to take off well if there's better education, better awareness and a whole global drive towards lower emissions".
The Singapore Motorshow runs till 8pm on Sunday (Jan 15).
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Friday, January 13, 2017
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Singapore Motorshow 2017 - VISITORS TICKETING INFORMATION
VISITORS TICKETING INFORMATION
| Date | Show Hours | Last Admission | Ticket Price | Last Ticket Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2017 | Thursday (Preview Day) | 1:00PM - 10:00PM | 9:30PM | S$10 | 4:30PM |
| 12 Jan 2017 | Thursday (General Public) | 5:00PM - 10:00PM | 9:30PM | S$6 | 9:00PM |
| 13 Jan 2017 | Friday | 11:30AM - 10:00PM | 9:30PM | S$6 | 9:00PM |
| 14 Jan 2017 | Saturday | 10:30AM - 10:00PM | 9:30PM | S$8 | 9:00PM |
| 15 Jan 2017 | Sunday | 10:30AM - 8:00PM | 7:30PM | S$8 | 7:00PM |
- Ticket sales only available at Suntec Singapore Level 3 - Room 300 during above show timings.
- Ticket sales will end 1 hour before closing time.
- Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.
- FREE Admission for children 1.2m tall and below.
- Singapore Motorshow 2017 is on Levels 3 & 4 of Suntec Singapore.
* Photography/videography will be carried out during the event. Singapore Motorshow reserves the rights to use these images/videos in its print publications , digital platforms and/or marketing channels.
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Monday, January 18, 2016
Singapore Motorshow 2016 draws more than 58,000 visitors
Singapore Motorshow 2016 draws more than 58,000 visitors
This year's show, which promised to be bigger and better, drew 6,000 more attendees than last year.
Posted 18 Jan 2016 18:14
SINGAPORE: More than 58,000 people visited the recently concluded Singapore Motorshow 2016. That is 6,000 more than last year, organisers said in a news release on Monday (Jan 18).
The event that ran from Jan 14 to 17 at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre was bigger than that that for the previous year, occupying two floors of the venue. It featured more than 20 new car launches as well as the return of Russ Swift’s popular stunt-driving performance.
Stunt driver Russ Swift performs the Ski, where a car is driven while balancing on two wheels. (Photo: Ngau Kai Yan)
President of the Motor Traders Association of Singapore (MTA) Glenn Tan cited the recent drop in COE prices as one reason why attendance soared. "COE dropped significantly in terms of pricing two weeks ago,” he said. “At the same time, there was a quota increase announcement, and so I think it just got people to get out and take a look.
"We will certainly look to build on this year’s momentum for the next edition in 2017," he added.
The Audi R8 which went on display at a motorshow in Southeast Asia for the first time. (Photo: Ngau Kai Yan)
MTA organised the event in partnership with Mediacorp for a second year running. “The event's continued success is a testament of our joint (MTA and Mediacorp) commitment to deliver a strong product that audiences want," said Jessie Sng, head of the Men, Women, Parents Customer Group of Mediacorp.
Visitors to the Singapore Motorshow also had the chance to meet Mediacorp artistes such as Zheng Ge Ping, Chew Chor Meng, Chen Tian Wen, and Kym Ng.
A luxury division of Nissan, Infiniti unveiled the 5.6 lITRE V8 QX80 at the Singapore Motorshow 2016. (Photo: Ngau Kai Yan)
One lucky visitor, Kee Wei Kiat, won a brand new Subaru Impreza through a lucky draw conducted by MTA in collaboration with Subaru. Other lucky winners received prizes from sponsors such as Mediacorp and AIG Singapore.
There was also an opportunity for visitors to give back through a charitable initiative run by HL Bank. The money raised will benefit approximately 790 seniors through programmes run by TOUCH.
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This year's show, which promised to be bigger and better, drew 6,000 more attendees than last year.
Posted 18 Jan 2016 18:14
SINGAPORE: More than 58,000 people visited the recently concluded Singapore Motorshow 2016. That is 6,000 more than last year, organisers said in a news release on Monday (Jan 18).
The event that ran from Jan 14 to 17 at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre was bigger than that that for the previous year, occupying two floors of the venue. It featured more than 20 new car launches as well as the return of Russ Swift’s popular stunt-driving performance.
Stunt driver Russ Swift performs the Ski, where a car is driven while balancing on two wheels. (Photo: Ngau Kai Yan)
President of the Motor Traders Association of Singapore (MTA) Glenn Tan cited the recent drop in COE prices as one reason why attendance soared. "COE dropped significantly in terms of pricing two weeks ago,” he said. “At the same time, there was a quota increase announcement, and so I think it just got people to get out and take a look.
"We will certainly look to build on this year’s momentum for the next edition in 2017," he added.
The Audi R8 which went on display at a motorshow in Southeast Asia for the first time. (Photo: Ngau Kai Yan)
MTA organised the event in partnership with Mediacorp for a second year running. “The event's continued success is a testament of our joint (MTA and Mediacorp) commitment to deliver a strong product that audiences want," said Jessie Sng, head of the Men, Women, Parents Customer Group of Mediacorp.
Visitors to the Singapore Motorshow also had the chance to meet Mediacorp artistes such as Zheng Ge Ping, Chew Chor Meng, Chen Tian Wen, and Kym Ng.
A luxury division of Nissan, Infiniti unveiled the 5.6 lITRE V8 QX80 at the Singapore Motorshow 2016. (Photo: Ngau Kai Yan)
One lucky visitor, Kee Wei Kiat, won a brand new Subaru Impreza through a lucky draw conducted by MTA in collaboration with Subaru. Other lucky winners received prizes from sponsors such as Mediacorp and AIG Singapore.
There was also an opportunity for visitors to give back through a charitable initiative run by HL Bank. The money raised will benefit approximately 790 seniors through programmes run by TOUCH.
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Sunday, January 17, 2016
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Singapore Motor Show 2016 - Coming Soon in 24hrs!
Pic from Singapore Motor Show 2016
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Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Singapore Motor Show 2016 - Coming Soon in 2 days
Pic from Singapore Motor Show 2016
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Monday, January 11, 2016
Singapore Motorshow 2016
Singapore Motorshow 2016
Pic from Singapore Motor Show 2016
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Pic from Singapore Motor Show 2016
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