Toyotsu Binter presents awards at 2026 appreciation dinner

The 2026 iteration of Toyotsu Binter's annual appreciation dinner saw the coming together of both esteemed guests and partners in an evening of appreciation and fun.

The brand was formed from a partnership between Binter & Co and Toyota Tsusho Group, with the aim of integrating both its respective tyre and commercial parts sales businesses to expand the region's automotive aftermarket business.

This year's event was hosted at the Amara Singapore hotel and saw many award presentations for its various dealers as well as lucky draws, games such as bingo, and even a "dance off". The opening speech of the evening was given by Marcus Lim, Managing Director of Toyotsu Binter Automotive Parts, in which he expressed his appreciation for the efforts of all involved with the brand.

First up, Akitoshi Takahashi, Vice President of Toyotsu Binter Automotives Parts Pte Ltd, presented the Appreciation Dealers Plaque to brands such as 365 Automotive, Kah Motor, Komoco Motors, Mitsubishi HC Capital Asia Pacific, and TS Auto.

The second awards presentation of the night saw the Maxx Plaque - presented by Wayne Lim, Chief Financial Officer of Toyotsu Binter Automotives Parts Pte Ltd - going to brands such as Hoe Tyres & Sports-Rim, Lee Thong Auto, Li Hong Auto Services, and Mrrjestic Tyres.

The penultimate awards presentation of the night saw the Maxx Plus Plaque, presented by Yuji Kimura, General Manager of Toyota Tsusho Asia Pacific, going to brands such as Hong Tyre & Battery Company, Khai Wah Battery & Tyre, L S Tyres & Automotive, Tom's Tyre, and Tyres Online SG.

Lastly, the grand and final award - Maxx One Dealer Plaque - was presented by Marcus Lim, Managing Director of Toyotsu Binter Automotive Parts, to Arrow Tyres.

Spread in between the aforementioned presentations were activities such as guessing games, bingo, a dance-off to the song "APT", and lucky draws.

Winners and participants were able to walk away with prizes including Airpods, FairPrice vouchers, luggage bags, a Samsung S25 SE, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro, various Dyson products, and arguably the top prizes of the night: A Samsung S26 Ultra and two iPhone 17 Pro Max phones.