2014 Thai Motor Expo – Bangkok’s ‘pretties’ wrap it up Read more: http://paultan.org/2014/12/05/2014-thai-motor-expo-bangkoks-pretties-wrap/#ixzz3MfIjMmbP
It was a smash and grab. Yours truly’s visit to the 2014 Thai Motor Expo ‘s press day (show still on, until Dec 10) was very DIY – flights and accomodation were all self-funded and finalised just a few days before. I touched down at Don Mueang on the evening before the show, checked out in the morning and made a mad dash to the airport from Impact once everything was covered. Made it, just. The annual year-ending Thai Motor Expo may have started out as a “year end sales” event (it’s still a great place to hunt for deals), but with ASEAN and our region’s very own “Detroit” growing in importance, world debuts gracing the show are not uncommon. This year’s edition saw the Mazda 2 Sedan unveiled for the first time anywhere in the world, and we also brought to you comprehensive galleries of the Thai-spec Honda HR-V and Nissan X-Trail . Both SUVs will be launching in Malaysia very soon, so it’s a good preview. Also set to a...