Sunday, August 31, 2014
The Game Has Changed: Lexus Launches All-New NX
Lexus is finally getting into the highly-competitive premium compact crossover segment with the launch of the all-new NX. Following in the track of the GS and IS sedans, the NX marries Lexus’s bold, dramatic design with a platform engineered with the help of racers. Inside out, it’s a crossover truly inspired by performance vehicles.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Lexus NX,
Luxury SUV,
News
Michelin Claims First FIA WRC Win with Hyundai Motorsports
The ADAC Rallye Deutschland, round nine of the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), ended on Sunday, August 24, with the first win – and first one-two finish! – for Hyundai Motorsport in rallying’s showcase series.
Filed Under:
Michelin,
Motorsports,
News
Cavite Inaugurates Second E-Trike Charging Station
The City of Bacoor in Cavite goes green with the inauguration of its second charging station for electric tricycles (Etrikes) this coming Friday, August 29, 2014 at the V Central Mall. To lead in the cutting of the ceremonial ribbon is Usec. Donato Marcos of the Department of Energy. This second charging station will be commercially operated by KEA Industrial Corporation, a local assembler of ETrikes with a manufacturing plant in Barangay Mambog IV, Bacoor City.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Honda Cars Philippines Receives Recognition in Sustainable Business Awards
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines received citations in the recently held Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) in Dusit Thani, Manila. HCPI bested other companies in the Supply Chain Management category and received a special recognition for Business Responsibility and Ethics.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
Kia Builds Roster for PBA Basketball Team
The world of basketball– players, fans, and teams alike– wait with bated breaths every year for draft day. This year was especially special for the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) as they welcome three new expansion teams for its 40th season.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News
Review: 2014 Ford EcoSport 1.5 Titanium
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Ford EcoSport,
Sub-Compact SUV
Monday, August 25, 2014
Suzuki Opens First 3S Dealership in Mandaluyong
Good news for Suzuki customers in Mandaluyong area: the first Suzuki 3S shop is now operating at full throttle. The dealership opening marked a new milestone eight years into the partnership between Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH), the only integrated motorcycle and automobile company in the country, and the Shaw Motor Plaza Corporation (SMPC).
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
Yokohama Philippine GT Championship Goes to Clark International Speedway on August 31
The Yokohama Philippine GT Championship is moving to the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga this August 30 and 31 for Round 3 of the 6-leg 2014 season.
The series has so far managed to form a grid of 17 drivers in every race for GT 300, GT 200, GT 150, and GT 100. But all in all, there are 20 drivers competing in this year's championship. And after just 2 races, we now have clear favorites in each of the four GT classes.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Philippine GT Championship
Friday, August 22, 2014
Isuzu D-Max X-Series is a Young Person's Pick-Up Truck
Tapping into the Generation Y or the Millennials’s mindset, Isuzu Philippines Corporation adds a new variant to their D-Max pick-up truck line designed for the young urbanite in mind. The new D-Max X-Series is aimed for the “fun, digital lifestyle of the metropolitan set.”
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Isuzu D-Max,
News,
Pick-Up
Mazda Philippines Turns Over MX-5 Anniversary Edition to Owners
Mazda’s exclusive distributor in the Philippines, Berjaya Auto Philippines, turned over 15 of the 25 limited edition MX-5 Anniversary Edition to owners in a simple ceremony held at the company’s new vehicle stockyard in Batino, Laguna.
Filed Under:
Mazda MX-5,
News
AVID's 7-Month Sales Up 15 Percent
For the first seven months of the year, the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) rallied its sales to a total of 20,938 units, up by 15% compared to the same period last year. July sales notched up by 8% to 3,036 units marked by strong showing from both the Passenger Car (PC) and Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segments.
Filed Under:
AVID,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Kia Pampanga, Kia Butuan Take On Global Space Identity
Personable, committed, and excellent– these are the basic tenets of Kia’s signature Power to Surprise and Family-like Care service and throughout its many dealerships nationwide, this stands to be true.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Kia Corporate,
News
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Bridgestone Takes Comprehensive Approach in Preserving the Environment and Building Communities
Bridgestone’s commitment to being a tire company that pioneers best practices and holds steadfast in its pursuit of being a constructive member of the global community is in full swing in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Bridgestone,
News,
Tires
Car Awards Group to Kick Off Search for 2014-2015 Philippine Car of the Year, Truck of the Year
Celebrating its 11th year, the Car Awards Group, Inc. (CAGI), the country’s premier automotive award-giving body, is formally launching their 2014-2015 Car of the Year-Philippines (COTY-P) and Truck of the Year-Philippines (TOTY-P) testing season on September 3, 2014 at the Filinvest Tent in Alabang.
Set to attend this year’s launch are top executives from the motoring industry, as well as special guest of the organization.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
News
Electric Vehicle Maker Aims to Produce 500 Units Before Year Ends
Electric Vehicles (EVs) may be the future in the Philippines, but in modern cities around the world, they are already a reality and an integral part of mainstream transport. During an EV Summit earlier this year, the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (eVAP) projected that there would be at least a million EVs in Philippine roads by 2020.
Filed Under:
Beet Philippines Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Monday, August 18, 2014
First Drive: 2014 Honda Brio and Brio Amaze
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Honda Brio,
Honda Brio Amaze,
Sub-Compact
From Track to Street: Michelin Pilot Sport Experience 2014
Photos by Ulysses Ang and Michelin Press |
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Asia United Bank Offers Leasing for BMW Vehicles
Asia United Bank, through its subsidiary, Asia United Leasing & Finance Corporation (AULFC) is offering people the chance to drive home a BMW without breaking the bank with its leasing program. Through this first-in-the-Philippines leasing program, people can choose any brand-new BMW without having to worry about registration, insurance, and maintenance.
Filed Under:
News
Rolls-Royce Debuts in Forza Motorsport 5
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, the epitome of luxury, today makes its video game debut. Wraith, the most powerful and dynamic Rolls-Royce in history, is available exclusively in Forza Motorsport 5 for Xbox One.
Filed Under:
News,
Rolls-Royce Corporate,
Rolls-Royce Wraith
Friday, August 15, 2014
Subaru Adds New Variants to WRX and WRX STI
Motor Image Pilipinas, Subaru’s exclusive distributor in the Philippines, has officially revealed the pricing and specs of two new additions to its WRX and WRX STI line. These two new models are set to arrive in mid-September and are specifically designed with the ‘tuner’ crowd in mind. Both models offer a much more affordable price point with only a slight reduction in standard convenience features.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX,
Subaru WRX STI
Chevrolet Philippines Adds LTX Variant to Trailblazer Line
Already the third best-selling mid-sized SUV in the market, Chevrolet’s Philippine distributor, The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) doesn’t want to rest on their laurels. Having sold 2,211 units already from January to June of this year, the Trailblazer is finally getting yet another variant, the Trailblazer LTX which is designed to bridge the features gap of the 4x2 model with the 4x4.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Chevrolet Trailblazer,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
Oakley Launches Special Edition Scuderia Ferrari Sunglasses
Premiere sport and lifestyle brand Oakley partners with Ferrari, the epitome of sports car luxury, to launch the special edition Scuderia Ferrari Polarized Carbon Blade Sunglasses.
Filed Under:
Ferrari Corporate,
News
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Volkswagen Invites Diecast Car Collectors to a Fun-Filled Weekend at BGC Showroom
There are more than enough reasons to visit the country’s most digitized showroom – Volkswagen BGC. This weekend, drop by on August 16, Saturday from 9AM to 6PM and spend a fun weekend with your family while enjoying the following activities:
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Volkswagen Corporate
Hyundai Philippine Sales Up 6 Percent in July
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, registered a promising 6% year-on-year growth in July to a total of 1,952 units.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
CAC-Kia Formalizes Supply Deal with TOTAL Philippines
Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia Motors in the Philippines, formalized its agreement to source its engine oil requirements from Total Philippines. Under the terms of the agreement, Total Lubricants will be one of Kia Philippines’ recommended partners for the sale of lubricants across all Kia’s local after sales service networks.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
Motor Oil,
News
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Chevrolet Adds LT Variant to Malibu Line; Yours for P 1,398,888
After launching its executive sedan offering, the Malibu almost a year ago, Chevrolet, through its Philippine distributor The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) is expanding the line-up with the addition of the LT variant available starting today. Priced at P 1,398,888 (the LTZ is P 1,528,888), the Malibu LT is a more value-oriented variant for people who want the comfort and space of a mid-sized executive sedan without the extra frills.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Chevrolet Malibu,
Executive Car,
News
Review: 2014 Honda City VX Aero Sport Modulo
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Honda City,
Sub-Compact
Monday, August 11, 2014
Ferrari Philippine Distributor Launches 458 Spider
Autostrada Motore, Inc., distributor of Ferrari cars in the Philippines, has officially presented to the local market the Ferrari 458 Spider.
The 458 Spider is powered by Ferrari’s naturally-aspirated, direct-injection 4.5 litre V8. It is the brand’s first mid-rear engine convertible which has won the International Engine of the Year award for its engineering excellence in terms of driveability, performance, economy and refinement.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Ferrari 458,
News,
Sports Car
Mazda Philippines Sets 3-Month Sales Record
Mazda Philippines registered its best three consecutive sales months on record for May, June and July 2014. Year to date July total sales of 1,787 vehicles represents a 50% improvement over the same period last year, and more than double the total sales the year before. The record 3 months was set at the back of sales of the all new Mazda3 Skyactiv, Mazda2 and CX-5 Skyactiv Crossover.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Ford Philippine Sales Jump 35 Percent in July
Ford Philippines today announced its best-ever performance for the month of July with total retail sales jumping 35 percent year-over-year to 1,723 units. The record July was led by an all-time record month for Ranger in the Philippines, as well as continued strong demand for the EcoSport, Explorer and Everest nameplates.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Subaru to Hold All-Wheel Drive Experience at Alabang Town Center this August 15-17
Motor Image Pilipinas (MIP), the authorized distributor of Subaru in the Philippines, along with its dealer in Alabang, Whitehorn Motors Inc., invites customers to visit Alabang Town Center and test drive the Subaru XV and the Subaru Forester on the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Course during the Subaru All-Wheel Drive Experience from August 15-17, 2014 on the 2nd Floor of the Alabang Town Center Multi-Level Parking located at the corner of Commerce Avenue and Madrigal Avenue.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Subaru Corporate
5th Philippine International Motor Show Promises to be Fun for Whole Family
More than being a haven for car lovers and motoring enthusiasts, the 5th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) boasts of various activities to keep the family, especially the little ones, entertained with one-a-kind motoring experience.
Kaikkonen Puts Up Strong Challenge to Portugal in Round 2 of Philippine GT Championship
Round 2 of the 2014 Yokohama Philippine Grand Touring Car Championship once again brought 17 racing machines out on the asphalt of the Batangas Racing Circuit last the June 27. The grid was made up of 3 cars competing in GT 300, 3 in GT 200, 8 in GT 150, and 3 more in the GT 100 class.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News
Friday, August 8, 2014
Hyundai Gears Up for Green Dealerships
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) is aggressively expanding its nationwide dealership network as it inaugurates today (August 8, 2014) its newest branch in Davao City with four others scheduled to launch before year end.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Bridgestone Ecommunity Slated this Weekend
Showcasing its commitment to the environment, Bridgestone is holding ‘ECOMMUNITY’, an exhibit open to the public this weekend, August 9 to 10, at the Glorietta Activity Center in Ayala Center, Makati. ECOMMUNITY is proof of Bridgestone’s continuous commitment in working towards a sustainable society together with its customers, partners, and communities.
Filed Under:
Bridgestone,
Events,
News
Strong Demand for Ford Ranger Across Asia-Pacific in First Half of 2014
Ford Motor Company today announced Ford Ranger sales in Asia Pacific rose 16 percent in the first half of 2014 to over 40,600 units.
The Asia Pacific markets (e.g:Australia, New Zealand the ASEAN markets) have been among Ford’s biggest selling markets for the popular Ranger one-ton pick-up truck since 2010.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News
Toyota Motor Philippines Breaches 10K Monthly Sales Mark
The number one car company in the country, Toyota, has once again made history in the automotive industry by recording 10,123 units in a single month last July. Coming from a 9,000 performance just last May, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) proves once again that it can go even further by breaching the 10,000 sales mark last month. This is the first time any local car manufacturer experienced such performance in terms of vehicle sales.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Review: 2014 Toyota Yaris 1.3 E
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Sub-Compact,
Toyota Yaris
Monday, August 4, 2014
BYD Marks Philippine Racing Debut as F0 Places Second
The BYD F0 marked its racing debut with a second place finish at the Circuit Showdown First Philippine Micro Series held last week at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC) in Rosario, Batangas.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
Motorsports,
News
Subaru BRZ Awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick
The Subaru BRZ is the seventh model bestowed with the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS)’s Top Safety Pick (TSP). It joins the Impreza, Subaru XV, Legacy, Outback, and the Forester. The Legacy, Outback, and Forester are awarded TSP+ when equipped with the optional Eyesight system.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Subaru Corporate
Sunday, August 3, 2014
3 Additional Kia Dealerships Now Adhere to Kia's Global Space Identity Concept
Owing to its commitment to serve and surprise Kia customers, Kia Marcos Highway, Kia Pasay, and Kia Quirino will now bear the universal standard for all Kia dealerships. This upgrade on overall brand image found in facilities is referred to as the Global Space Identity or GSI.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Kia Corporate,
News
Isuzu D-Max Multisport Team Continues Winning Streak; Sets Out to Compete in International Races
In 2010 Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) formed its own mountain-biking team composed of some of the country’s most accomplished athletes in the booming sporting discipline. The team promptly went on to dominate virtually every cycling competition both locally, as well as a few abroad. Four years later, it has evolved into a well-rounded group as the Isuzu D-Max Multisport Team and, along with TV celebrity/athlete Matteo Guidicelli, continues on its winning ways.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News
AVID Thought Leadership Forum Tackled Opportunities and Challenges of ASEAN Integration in 2015
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) opened up a dialogue on the opportunities and challenges posed by the ASEAN integration in 2015 in its fourth Thought Leadership Forum (TLF) which was held at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) last week.
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