Autoindustriya.com's Hot Summer Meet draws 400 cars
Hot Summer Meet: A celebration of automotive passion
AutoIndustriya.com, the Philippines’ leading source for automotive news and reviews, marked its 25th anniversary with “Hot Summer Meet” car event. The successful gathering brought together 400 standout vehicles from some of the top car clubs and automotive organizations across Metro Manila, filling the entire Basement 3 Parking Area of Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
Showcasing the vibrant essence of Filipino car culture, the jam-packed AutoIndustriya.com Hot Summer Meet brought together a wide range of automotive passions under one roof. From tuner cars, supercars, restoration projects, classic builds, and everything in between, the event highlighted the rich diversity of the local car scene. It was a celebration that offered something for every kind of car enthusiast, truly reflecting the varied interests and deep passion of the Filipino motoring community.
The unveiling of Macoydub’s freshly restored, fourth-gen, Honda Prelude from the nineties got a lot attention, strongly reflecting its build quality.
The impressive lineup of turbocharged, all-wheel-drive beasts like Lancer Evos, Subaru STIs, and the GR Yaris never fails to turn heads and captivate spectators and die-hard performance enthusiasts alike.
Honda's of all forms, sizes, and builds were well represented, starting with the latest Type R Civics in various states of tune was quite a sight.
Beloved modding platforms like the Civic FD, EK, EG, as well as the compact Jazz/Fit, City, and Brio. Each one stood proudly on display, showcasing a wide range of themes and build executions.
Toyota enthusiasts also made a strong showing at the meet ranging from European-inspired Corolla builds to air-suspension-equipped Vios', showcasing the latest aftermarket styling trends.
Track-prepped Yaris’ subcompacts added a performance edge, while a pair of iconic AE86's and several, current-generation GR86's paid tribute to the brand’s enduring legacy and evolving appeal.
Supercars also made a strong impression at the meet with several Porsches in attendance, including 911's and a striking GT3 RS.
A stunning yellow Ferrari, an Audi R8, and a sharp BMW M2 further elevated the European high-performance atmosphere.
The event also featured an impressive turnout of 2-door roadsters and coupes, including numerous modified Mazda Miata’s, Nissan Z's, and Subaru BRZ's, each showcasing unique custom touches.
Overall, the AutoIndustriya.com Hot Summer Meet provided a relaxed, chill vibe for like-minded car enthusiasts to hang out, admire each other’s rides, and reconnect. The event was well-organized, with each car club having its own designated display area. Vendor booths offering food and drinks added to the smooth, welcoming atmosphere, truly made sure everyone had a great time.
One of the major highlights of the meet was the specially set-up Autoindustriya.com photo frame booth, where each participant got a professional photo of their car. And really, who wouldn’t want a great shot of their beloved ride, especially one they've poured so much time, effort, and resources into? "This was a crazy idea I shared with snydesign's Sonny Vicente. I thought we should have something different for this meet. A photo booth for you and your car." said Mr. Brent Co, co-founder of AutoIndustriya.com. What’s important is that everyone left with smiles, making it clear the event was firing on all cylinders.
No car meet would be complete without giving away exciting raffle prizes, and this one didn’t disappoint. Many lucky participants went home with awesome giveaways, including Motul umbrellas and shades, GWM umbrellas and shirts, Bendix shirts and car care kits, VICOAP vouchers, and Joint shades.
“Twenty-five years is truly a milestone for us. AutoIndustriya.com started with online forums, car community, and classifieds; later evolved into the media company covering the automotive industry in the Philippines and abroad. We decided to go back to our roots, which is the community. That’s why we did this special car meet to celebrate with the community,” said Mr. Brent Co, co-founder of AutoIndustriya.com. “We thank Ayala Malls Manila Bay for helping us have a space to gather the community together for a day of appreciating what we all love – cars. We would like to thank our very supportive event partners Sailun Tire Philippines, Motul Luzon by Infiniteserv International, Team Ridemax Philippines, VICOAP (Vehicle Inspection Center Operators Association of the Philippines), and Joint Eyewear.”
The Autoindustriya.com Hot Summer Meet wouldn’t be possible without the participation of these clubs/organization: Alpha, Accord Tuner PH, ATOY Customs, Banawe Best Cars Club, Banawe Boy, BRZ/86 Club, Civic FE PH, CleanKulture, EK Elite, Evolution Club PH, ESC, Grupo Toyota, Hardcore MNL, Honda Club of the Philippines, JDMUPH, Lit 63, Magtroc/Flat-6, Mafia, Manila Sports Car Club, Miata Club Philippines, Mutineers, Overlandkings, Street Scene, Subaru Club of the Philippines, Stance Pilipinas Manila Fitted, TrueFitCrewPH, tRophy, Titans of Manila.
