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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
June 30, 2015
Review: 2015 Mazda6 Skyactiv Sedan
June 29, 2015
Hyundai Enters Sub-Compact Crossover Market with Creta
Hyundai just pulled the wraps off its much-awaited sub-compact crossover, the Creta, in India. Designed as the Korean brand’s answer to the likes of the Ford EcoSport and even the Honda HR-V, the Creta looks to be part Tucson, part i20 Cross Sport, and part Kia Soul.
Tata Philippines and Kuya Kim Continue Partnership
Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, the exclusive distributor of Tata Motors passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the Philippines, renewed their partnership with its brand ambassador Kuya Kim Atienza this day of June 26, 2015 in line with the automaker’s commitment to provide the Filipino motoring public, vehicles that are cost efficient, reliable and durable for their everyday needs.
June 28, 2015
The Lowdown on Toyota's New Hilux, Fortuner Engines (w/ Videos)
Toyota is thoroughly modernizing its direct-injection turbo diesel engines and hopes that its new GD-series engine will raise the bar for fuel efficiency, power, and quietness. The new 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV 4-cylinder engine and 2.4-liter 2GD-FTV engines power the all-new Hilux launched in Thailand last May and the Land Cruiser Prado launched in Japan last June.
June 27, 2015
This is Your 2016 Mazda MX-5 Brochure
A few weeks back, Mazda Philippines dropped the bomb by revealing the price of the all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 on a quiet Sunday morning. You can check it out here.
Now, we got our hands on the brochure (see it after the break). So we’ll just leave it here for you to drool over. And remember, you can reserve one now with customer deliveries starting in August.
The Sophisticated Sophomore: 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
After showing off a not-so pretty version of the Cruze at Auto China in Beijing last year, Chevrolet showed off a proper all-new 2016 model of its compact Cruze that is marked for sale to more than 40 global markets (hopefully including the Philippines). It will be for sale first in North America in early 2016 before sales will follow in other markets.
Fuel Up at Caltex to Help Promote Learning in Public School
By fueling up in participating Caltex stations from June 15 to July 15, motorists can help provide vital teaching equipment to the highest-need public senior high schools in Metro Manila.
FedEx Celebrates Road Safety with Young Road Safety Champion
FedEx Express and Safe Kids Philippines celebrate road safety as it awards the “Young Road Safety Champion” during the National Safe Kids Week Celebration at the SM Mall of Asia.
June 26, 2015
Ferrari Wins Performance Engine of the Year
For the fifth year running, a Ferrari engine has triumphed in two categories at the prestigious International Engine of the Year Awards – Performance Engine of the Year and the Above 4-liter Class. The winner on this occasion is the naturally-aspirated 4.5-liter V8 engine that equips the 458 Italia and 458 Spider in its most powerful guise for the 458 Speciale and Speciale A.
Drive Like a Champ with the Volkswagen Polo
Fresh from the launch of the Polo WRC Drive Like a Champion campaign at Volkswagen dealerships in Bonifacio Global City, Quezon Avenue, Alabang and Cebu last June 12 (Independence Day) and on Father’s Day (June 21), Volkswagen Philippines continues this one-of-a-kind dealership experience with the Polo Fest for the entire month of June at all dealerships.
June 25, 2015
First Drive: 2015 Nissan NV350 Urvan
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
June 23, 2015
Kia Re-Enters Compact Car Segment with the Forte Family (w/ Specs)
They say good things happen in threes. That’s exactly what happened when Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in the country unveiled the 2015 Forte family. It’s been a while since Kia had an entrant in the compact car category, but now they’ve returned not with one, not with two, but three body styles of the Forte that’ll cater to consumers with different personalities and tastes.
Review: 2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R-S
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
June 22, 2015
Dyson DC62 is a Revolutionary Way to Vacuum Your Car (or House)
Father’s Day may be over, but that doesn’t stop you from getting something for yourself that’s guaranteed to make car cleaning just a bit easier. Introducing the Dyson V6 motor—a motor that spins faster than a Formula One engine.
Porsche is Best in Initial Quality According to JD Power
It’s a hat-trick: Porsche drivers in the USA are highly satisfied with new cars from Zuffenhausen and Leipzig. For the third time in succession, the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer took top place in the overall ratings – as it did in 2013 and 2014 – in this year's “Initial Quality Study” by the renowned US market research institute J.D. Power.
Kia Philippines Celebrates the Environment with Coastal Care Project
CAC gathered its workforce on June 6, 2015 for the company’s annual CSR initiative, dubbed as CAC Coastal Care. The event mobilized executives and employees from all departments to clear the Lobo seashore of debris and to make good on their annual CSR theme of “A cleaner tomorrow begins today.”
June 21, 2015
Honda Cars Philippines Updates City for 2016 Model Year
A year since the 4th generation has been introduced locally, HCPI, never ceased in constantly updating its sole locally manufactured vehicle. Last night an updated version of the City was introduced to address customers’ need for a built-in navigation system.
Philippine Car Price Guide: June 2015
Here’s the month Philippine Car Price Guide for June 2015. Not much going on in this update, there but there are some new and updated items, mainly:
- Ford Everest (new)
- Honda HR-V (new)
- Kia Carens (new)
- Kia Forte (new)
- Kia Rio (new)
- Kia Soul (updated)
- Mazda6 Skyactiv Wagon (new)
- Mazda CX-5 Maxx (new)
- Mazda MX-5 (new)
- Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 (new)
- Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI (new)
- Nissan NV350 Urvan (new)
- Peugeot 301 (new)
- Suzuki Alto (updated)
- Suzuki APV (updated)
Outside the Comfort Zone: Toyota Road Trek 11
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
June 19, 2015
Subaru Quietly Returns Impreza 2.0i-S to Philippine Market
Aside from offering free car wash at selected establishments over Father’s Day weekend, Subaru has another surprise for Subaru fans in the country: the return of the Impreza 2.0i-S to the line-up.
Subaru Impreza Gets Hybrid Model in Japan
Well, that took longer than expected. After touting its Subaru XV Hybrid way back in 2013, it would only be a matter of time before the Impreza Sport (hatchback) gets the same battery love. Well, that wait is over, at least for Japan where Subaru just took the wraps off the Impreza Sports Hybrid.
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