The opening of Mazda North EDSA marks the 15th full service dealership in the country and the 5th in Metro Manila.
October 17, 2014
Mazda Opens Dealership in North EDSA
The opening of Mazda North EDSA marks the 15th full service dealership in the country and the 5th in Metro Manila.
Volvo Owners Get 50 Percent Discount at Raintree Restaurants
Few other consolations can beat weather and traffic blues like comfort food. For Metro Manila’s growing penchant for urbane gustatory selections, however, not just any comfort food works. It could be traditional Filipino with a twist, the hearty diner fare, turning-Japanese Tonkatsu meals, or the charm of rustic feasts. Perhaps it’s coffee and desserts, or delightful tapas and cocktails. Somehow, it just does wonders to the soul.
October 16, 2014
Audi Motorcars Responds to Lemon Law Complaint
In light of a recent complaint filed by retired Air Force colonel Ricardo L. Nolasco [1, 2] regarding an allegedly defective Audi A6 TDI he purchased last May 30, 2014, Audi Motorcars emphasized that Republic Act No. 10642 – otherwise known as “The Philippine Lemon Law” – is completely not applicable in this case. “In the first place, the car is not defective; the Lemon Law protects consumers against ‘lemons’, or substandard cars. The vehicle is most assuredly not a lemon,” stressed Lito Jose, Sales and Marketing Director of Audi Motorcars, Inc. “Audi is one of the leading and most respected luxury automotive brands in the world, and we make sure to uphold this proud heritage in the Philippines,” he added.
Hyundai Motor's Brand Value Reaches Global Top 40
Hyundai Motor Company saw its brand value post another two-digit growth in 2014, fueled by the successful launch of game-changing products such as the all-new Genesis and Sonata, as well as the successful implementation of its Modern Premium brand direction, which has been creating not only a unified image for the brand worldwide, but also an emotional connection with its customers.
All-New Ford EcoSport Fronts in Avon's Pink War
For the third consecutive year, Ford Philippines and Avon Philippines joined forces in the fight against breast cancer. Appropriately dubbed as the “Pink War”, the campaign culminated with its annual walk and run event last October 12, 2014. A specially-designed pink-stickered all-new Ford EcoSport led a crowd of thousands around SM Mall of Asia for the fight against breast cancer.
CAGI Completes Testfest in Search for Philippines' 2014-2015 Car of the Year and Truck of the Year
The Car Awards Group, Inc. (CAGI) has completed its annual testfest in search for the 2014-2015 Car of the Year – Philippines and 2014-2015 Truck of the Year – Philippines. Over 60 vehicles enlisted in the three-day event which was held last October 6-8 at the Filinvest City in Alabang.
Ferrari 458 Speciale A is One Hardcore Drop-Top
The Ferrari 458 Speciale A made its world debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. A limited edition special series of just 499 cars, the 458 Speciale A enhances the pleasure of Ferrari drop-top driving with the blistering performance of the company’s most powerful normally-aspirated V8 engine.
Nissan Recognizes Top Performers in 2014 NISTEC and NISAC Competition
In line with its commitment to deliver topnotch service, the recently unified Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) held its first Nissan Service Technician Excellence Competency Award (NISTEC) and Nissan Service Advisor Excellence Competency Award (NISAC) National Competition last September 27, 2014 at the Nissan Training and Research Center in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
Honda Bags 6 Awards at First ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix
Honda dominated at the recently concluded New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) Grand Prix Awards 2014 among 18 participating car manufacturers. Honda received 5 awards in the Crash Worthiness Performance category and 1 award in the Safety Technology category for the Honda LanWatch technology. The All New City was recognized as the overall winner for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP).
October 15, 2014
Chevrolet Captivates SM Mall of Asia at 4-Day Chevrolet Motorama
Chevrolet Philippines – The Covenant Car Company, Incorporated rocked the SM Mall of Asia for the 5th time in a row as thousands of Chevy enthusiasts herded to the 2014 Chevrolet Motorama event last October 9 to 12. Showcasing the American automobile brand’s constantly evolving products, passion and creativity in engineering great automobiles, auto fanatics both young and old experienced the Bowtie brand in Chevy’s grandest motorshow event of the year.
October 14, 2014
Breaking Free: Driving the 2014 Honda Brio and Brio Amaze in Bicol
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
October 13, 2014
Chevrolet Celebrates Five Years of Success
Chevrolet Philippines - The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) celebrates its fifth year as the exclusive distributor of Chevrolet cars in the Philippines. TCCCI announced that sales for the Chevrolet brand has grown by 41 percent on average each year since it began operations in October 2009.
Volvo Reveals Triple Turbo 450-horsepower Engine
Volvo delivers a unique combination of performance and efficiency with the High Performance Drive-E Powertrain Concept - a triple boost 2-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine with no less than 450 hp.
Following the successful introduction of Volvo’s Drive-E Powertrain range in 2013, Volvo’s powertrain team once again demonstrates its technological leadership in emission-reducing turbo technology.
October 12, 2014
Honda Adds Yet Another City Variant, Offers Map Support on Selected Models
Honda Cars Philippines is finally answering the prayers of tech-savvy Filipinos by unveiling a new variant of its best-selling City, the City E Navi+. Equipped with a new Audio-Visual Navigation (AVN) system, the City E Navi+ slots in-between the entry-level City E and higher-end City VX models. The new City E Navi+ retails for P 816,000 for the manual and P 856,000 for the CVT.
44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 Reveals Theme, Official Poster
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) unveiled the show theme and poster design for the 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 to be held at Tokyo Big Sight (Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo) from Thursday, October 29 through Sunday, November 8, 2015 (open to the public from Friday, October 30).
Ford Philippines Caps Off Best Quarterly Performance
Ford Philippines today announced it delivered an all-time record monthly performance in September with retail sales jumping 63 percent year-over-year to 2,010 units.
The record month capped off the company’s best-ever quarterly performance in the Philippines with overall retail sales rising 71 percent in the July-September quarter to 5,700 units.
Maserati presents the Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition Concept at Paris Motorshow
“The Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition is still “conceptual” but absolutely feasible in terms of content and has the possibility of further color combinations” said Maserati CEO Harald Wester, “it is a demonstration of the commitment with which Maserati and Ermenegildo Zegna continue to think of an automotive product outside the classical schemes, in addition to confirming the foresight and bond that unites us.”
Another Podium Finish for Floirendo at the 2014 Ferrari Challenge Asia-Pacific
The Filipino flag flew high at the racetracks of Fuji Speedway in Japan, as Vincent Floirendo achieved two outstanding podium finishes at the Ferrari Asia Pacific Challenge held last month.
Volvo Cars: No Fatal Accidents by 2020
With the development of a new safety feature that locates collision-free escape routes, Volvo Cars has taken one of the final steps towards realizing its vision that by 2020 no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car.
October 8, 2014
Final Round of 2014 Toyota Vios Cup Slated on October 18-19 in Manila!
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is all set for the Vios Cup Season’s 3rd and final race! TMP’s grand dream of bringing the much-talked about motorsports festival closer to the public will finally happen on October 18 and 19 as we move our race to McKinley West, BGC, Taguig City! Let the number one automotive company in the country bring you a fun-filled program and heart-pounding excitement that has already redefined motorsports in the country!
October 7, 2014
The Tata Big 7: Pilipinas Taj Introduces 7 New Eco-Diesel Models
Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, the exclusive distributor of Tata vehicles in the country recently launched not one, not two, but seven heavy-duty eco-diesel vehicles. These new additions to the Tata line-up come in many forms from diesel-fed passenger cars to pick-ups to mini trucks.
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