Ford Motor Company announced that its overall retail sales for the ASEAN region in 2015 rose 3.3 percent from the previous year to a record 103,975 units.
January 31, 2016
Ford Sales Up in ASEAN But to Shutter Japan, Indonesia Operations
Ford Motor Company announced that its overall retail sales for the ASEAN region in 2015 rose 3.3 percent from the previous year to a record 103,975 units.
Ferrari to Officially Introduce "HS" Option on California T at Geneva
The California T, Ferrari’s immensely successful front-engined V8 model with retractable hard top and 2+ seating configuration, is now available with the brand-new Handling Speciale (HS) option.
Tata Motors Appoints New CEO and Managing Director
Tata Motors has appointed Mr. Guenter Butschek as Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director. Mr. Butschek will lead all operations of Tata Motors in India and in international markets including South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia, and South Africa. Jaguar Land Rover would continue to be managed by its Chief Executive Officer and Director, Dr. Ralf Speth, who is also on the Board of Tata Motors. Mr. Butschek will be joining the company on February 15, 2016.
New Ford Lab Integrates Wearables and Vehicles
The connection between what you wear and what you drive is strengthening with help from Ford’s new wearables research laboratory, where scientists and engineers are working to better integrate wearable devices and vehicles to help keep drivers safer behind the wheel.
Philippine EV Maker Gets Green Loan
Slowly but surely, the missing pieces of the electric vehicle industry puzzle are falling into place. One big piece just got plugged in recently: financing. This was revealed by Rommel T. Juan, president of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines.
January 26, 2016
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines to Launch All-New Outlander, Refreshed Mirage
Philippines, Welcome Back SsangYong Motor
The Philippines is welcoming back SsangYong Motor. The fourth largest Korean automaker has found a new distributor, Berjaya Philippines. Berjaya, the company who successfully turned around Mazda and made it one of the biggest nameplates in the country, is poised to weave its magic anew.
Review: 2016 Chevrolet Trax 1.4 Turbo LT
You’re not exactly sure how to classify the Trax. Chevrolet officially calls it a crossover, but from some angles, it can actually pass for a hatchback. Now, whether you’re in “camp lowered crossover” or “camp raised hatchback”, one thing is for certain: it’s a vehicle that’s worth more than just the sum of its parts.
Review: 2016 Mazda2 Skyactiv Sedan & Skyactiv Speed Hatchback
“Car of the Year” is an honor not bestowed on just any car. It takes something quite special to elevate a car from being just “good” to being “extraordinary”. See, it’s actually hard to find a bad car nowadays. Sure, there are some cars that are better than others, but for the most part, any modern automobile is better than anything being cranked out five years ago. Such is the playing field the Mazda2 had to overcome to win not just one, but two car of the year trophies—one in Japan and, more importantly, here in the Philippines. The question is: does it deserve the title?
January 25, 2016
Volkswagen Philippines Lays Down 2016 Product Plans
At their annual Media Appreciation Night held at the Volkswagen Bonifacio Global City showroom, the German carmaker outlined their product plans for 2016 after a banner 2015. This includes the introduction of upgrades and enhancements to existing product lines and introduction of sought-after new models.
Implementation of ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement Means More Affordable Kia Cars
We already reported that Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia Vehicles in the country, has begun pre-selling the 11-seater Grand Carnival last Christmas for just P 1,575,000. The reason for that aggressive pricing can now be told: the passage and implementation of the ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement or AKFTA.
Isuzu Philippines Sales Up 50 Percent in 2015
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC)—the local arm of the Japanese manufacturer—is welcoming the New Year on full throttle after finishing strong, selling more than 22,000 units for the full 12 months last year and selling more than 50 percent of their 2014 sales feat.
All-New Volvo XC90 Wins North American Truck of the Year
Volvo Cars’ all-new XC90 has won the prestigious North American Truck of the Year 2016 Award from a field of strong contenders. This new generation Volvo SUV has been reaping awards since its inception and is now available in all Volvo dealerships nationwide.
January 24, 2016
Petron Euro-4 Fuels Now Offer Tri-Activ Performance Benefits
Industry leader Petron Corporation continues to blaze new trails in fuels technology with its Tri-Activ gasoline and diesel products. Petron’s Tri-Activ fuels have advanced additives uniquely formulated to meet Philippine driving conditions and cater to the needs of Filipino motorists.
Tata Philippines Updates Indigo with New Safety Features for 2016
India’s first fully indigenous sedan, the Tata Indigo gets a safer upgrade to go with its frugal diesel performance for 2016.
Mobilio Drives Honda Cars Philippines Sales, Sells Over 3,000 Units Since Launch
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, sets record with over 3,000 All-New Mobilio sales since its local debut in April 2015.
Ford Philippines Delivers Record Full-Year Sales in 2015
Ford Philippines announced its third consecutive record year with overall retail sales in 2015 that increased 25 percent to 25,372 units, driven by strong sales across its entire Ford lineup in the country.
January 21, 2016
All-New Mazda Makati Opens
Berjaya Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country and Auto Zoom Zoom Inc., the proprietor of Mazda showrooms in Cavite, Iloilo, and Sta. Rosa, Laguna, have collaborated to bring a an all-new, full-showroom and service center experience for Mazda patrons.
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Offers Line of Genuine Accessories for the All-New Montero Sport (w/ Brochure)
Knowing Pinoys have a penchant for customizing their rides, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is offering a healthy catalog of genuine accessories for the all-new 2016 Montero Sport. This gives would-be Montero Sport owners the chance to make their rides stand out of the crowd.
The Big One: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Launches All-New Montero Sport (w/ Brochure, Video)
The long wait is over as Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially unveils the all-new Montero Sport for the Philippine market. After seven years, this best-selling mid-sized SUV finally gets a full redesign and now boasts of even better performance, comfort, and safety features.
January 18, 2016
57 Cars That Prove the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon was Awesome
The annual Tokyo Auto Salon just ended and the organizers have every reason to be happy. The show, which ran from January 15 to 17 saw a record 105.1 percent increase year-on-year. In total, 325,501 souls walked through Makuhari Messe to see the newest and best stuff the Japanese aftermarket had to offer.
Goodyear Appoints New Philippine Market Director
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has appointed a new leader of its operations in the Philippines.
Philippine Car Price Guide: January 2016
Happy New Year and welcome to the first edition of the Philippine Car Price Guide for 2016. In this update, we’ve got some new and notable entries including two of the most awaited vehicles this year. Anyway, here are the updated entries:
- Audi Q7
- Ford Fiesta (price update)
- Ford Mustang (price update)
- Ford Ranger (price update)
- Honda Brio (new variants)
- Honda Brio Amaze (new variants)
- Honda Civic (price update)
- Honda CR-Z
- Honda Mobilio (new variants)
- Hyundai Grand Santa Fe (price update)
- Hyundai Tucson (new variants)
- Mazda2 (new variants)
- Mazda3 (price update)
- Mitsubishi ASX (price update)
- Mitsubishi Montero Sport
- Subaru Levorg
- Suzuki Swift (price update and new variant)
- Toyota Avanza (price update)
- Toyota Fortuner
- Toyota Hiace (price update)
- Toyota Land Cruiser (price update)
Tokyo Auto Salon 2016: Subaru is Proud of Boxer
Subaru and its tuning division, STI shows that it’s “proud of boxer” with a slew of racing and racing-inspired machines at the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon. STI also used this opportunity to outline their motorsports activities for the year.
Tokyo Auto Salon 2016: Mazda Wants You to be the Driver
“Be a driver” is a slogan adopted by Mazda to showcase the fun-to-drive attitude of its entire line-up. And it showed what could be done to give their line-up that extra edge at the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon. Although most were left wanting a proper Mazdaspeed version of their cars (this is well and covered by the other exhibitors), Mazda did give racing concept versions of the MX-5 (Roadster in Japan), Mazda6, CX-3, and the Mazda2 (Demio in Japan).
Tokyo Auto Salon 2016: Toyota GAZOO is Ready to Race in 2016
Toyota GAZOO Racing showed off its past, present, and future at the Tokyo Auto Salon by unveiling three new racing car entries for the 24 Hours of Nürburgring this coming May 26 to 29. The three vehicles, the Toyota C-HR Racing (based on the concept but not the eventual production model), Lexus RC, and Lexus RC F took the center stage all dressed in drool worthy racing gear.
January 17, 2016
Tokyo Auto Salon 2016: MUGEN Brings Out A More Extreme Honda Civic Type-R
Honda’s Civic Type-R isn’t for the faint of heart already thanks to its 300-horsepower, front-wheel drive configuration. However, for Japanese tuner MUGEN, it doesn’t seem crazy enough. At the Tokyo Auto Salon, they showed off a more extreme version of the Civic Type-R with the menacing Civic Type-R MUGEN.
January 14, 2016
Shots Fired: Toyota Motor Philippines Launches All-New 2016 Fortuner
The country’s largest car company, Toyota Motor Philippines is firing the first salvo of 2016 by unveiling the all-new 2016 Fortuner. After being launched in markets such as Thailand and Australia and even having some dealers leak its pricing days before the launch, it’s officially here.
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