Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology held the largest auto show in South Taiwan—the 29th Auto Show of Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology—on the 2nd and 3rd of December for the purpose of greeting the 48th anniversary of STUST. Since 1989, more than 200 teachers and students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering have participated each year in the auto show. With the full support of Chairman Hsin-Hsiong Chang and Acting President Deng-Maw Lu, the auto show have lasted for 28 years. Over the Long-term management, the auto show has long established a professional image and reputation, not only deeply recognized by exhibitors, but also greatly welcome by people of central and southern Taiwan. In recent years, every session of the auto show has attracted nearly 100,000 people to visit the school. This year, the 29th year of the auto show, exhibitors were quite enthusiastic, and the number of stalls also amounted to as many as 500 and even more than that. All the products were dazzling, making visitors feel it an amazing trip.

【Live performances by student drummers of Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology】

【Chairman Hsin-Hsiong Chang of Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology was giving a speech】

This show was jointed organized by Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology and China Daily. Sponsors included First Automobile News, OPTION Modified Vehicle News, Taiwan Electric Vehicle Development Association, China Automotive Audio Development Association, Taiwan Automotive Electronics Association, and STUST Alumni Association. Supported by the organizers and co-organizers, the auto show was well organized by the auto group of the Department of Mechanic Engineering, run by all the teachers and students in cooperation with those from other departments. In addition, students from Xiamen Polytechnic College also participated in the auto show, so that students could actually experience the process of vehicle marketing. The focus of the activity was to pass on the accumulated knowledge and experience previously accumulated to the new generation by jointly planning the two-day activities through teamwork. Each year, different topics are introduced to make the visitors and their alumni feel fresh and interesting.

【Acting President Deng-Maw Lu of Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology was giving a speech】

【The 29th Auto Show invited Chairman Hsin-Hsiong Chang of Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (fifth from right), Acting President Deng-Maw Lu (fifth from left), President Yao-Hwa Chung of China Daily (fourth from right), and Chairman Wen-Long Chang of STUST Alumni Association, many other honorable guests, and school officials to the ribbon-cutting ceremony】

This year the auto show was mainly divided into eight major exhibition areas: Imported Cars Area, Domestic Cars Area, Motorcycle Area, Electric Cars Area, Audio Area, Automobile Instrument Area, Supercar Area, and Project achievements Exhibition Area—a display of the elaborate thematic works by teachers and students of the university. There were approximately 500 stalls, supported by more than 100 locomotives and related manufacturers that participated in the exhibition, showing their latest automobiles, locomotives, electric locomotives, equipment and tools, super sports car, and car audio. Almost all the locomotive-related industries gathered in the campus, offering all the possible categories to the visitors. It was indeed a great success. At the same time, various manufacturers took advantage of the idea that most consumers have new cars by the end of the year and have introduced multiple discounts, such as cash discount, gift delivery and store promotions, so all car owners would not miss this excellent purchasing opportunity. Relevant information could be found on the official website, newspapers, fan pages and radio stations throughout the exhibition content, the organizers also instantly posted the latest information on the fan page to facilitate public inquiries.

【Honorable guests, school executives, campus ambassadors, and 996 GT3 MK1 in the 29th Auto Show of Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology】

In the exhibition area, there were import car dealers this year from all over the world: Benz, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Skoda, Peugeot, VW, Kia, Ssangyong Motor, Jaguar, Mazda etc. Domestic car makers included Nissan, Honda Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Luxgen, Luxgen, etc. In addition to the classic models, many manufacturers also sent their flagships to the show. This year, VW Flowserve commercial vehicles also introduced barrier-free models for people with special needs to have more choices. Moreover, in order to enhance the concept of environmental protection, for the first time the show invited electric locomotive manufacturers GOGORO, adding to the auto show a sense of environmental protection. Some of the famous new models—such as DUCATI, MV agusta, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda, Aprilia, Vespa, Yamaha, and KYMCO— also introduced their locomotives In the show, making the locomotive area full of visitors who love locomotives.

【Honorable guests, executives and chiefs, and the world's limited edition 4500 Ford GT super sports car in the 29th Auto Show of Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology]】

17 super sports cars were introduced by a group of sponsors, including OPTION modified car information, a car news and exhibitors Kun billion International Trade Company, LB Performance Taiwan's only distributor of speed Yi International, Yan General Motors, and Irish Shangri-la Co., Ltd. The super sports cars included KCMG F3 car, Dodge Challenger with LB performance, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with Bomex Wide, Porsche GT3 series, Ford 4500 GT super sports car, and many others. The total value of these rare super sports cars exceeded one billion.

【Show girls in the 29th Auto Show of Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology】

Every year, the auto show attracts nearly 100,000 people to visit the school. Parking is always a big challenge for the organizers. This year STUST actively responded to the Ministry of Transportation Highway Administration for its policy of introducing city buses into colleges and universities; it cooperated with the Tainan City Government and made Bus 21 serve the public. The city bus helped visitors along the route through the Tainan Railway Station, Tainan Park, North Mall, Southern Taiwan University, Love to buy traffickers, Taiwan's Metal Creation Museum, Yongkang Leisure and Recreation Center, and many other stations. Considering that parking space was limited, STUST also offered off-campus parking spaces and shuttle buses for visitors.

【Chairman Hsin-Hsiong Chang (second from left in the second row), Acting President Deng-Maw Lu (second from right in the second row), and the staff of the 29th Auto Show】

There are few large-scaled auto shows in South Taiwan, The auto show of Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology is the best choice, Visitors can easily pick their favorite cars in the auto show. Besides, the show also offers a variety of programs for visitors to buy cars that are cheaper than market prices.

【The 29th Auto Show invited Chairman Hsin-Hsiong Chang of Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (fifth from right), Acting President Deng-Maw Lu (fifth from left), President Yao-Hwa Chung of China Daily (fourth from right), and Chairman Wen-Long Chang of STUST Alumni Association, many other honorable guests, and school officials to the ribbon-cutting ceremony】