Kia gives you and your family more reasons to love the rain with its latest offer. Until August 22, 2015 only, the Kia Rio and Kia Sportage are available at significantly discounted prices!
August 5, 2015
Kia Extends Rainy Day Season Offers with Cool Weather Specials
Kia gives you and your family more reasons to love the rain with its latest offer. Until August 22, 2015 only, the Kia Rio and Kia Sportage are available at significantly discounted prices!
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Turns Over Fleet of All-New Strada to Manila Water
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) recently turned over a fleet of the all-new Strada pickups to Manila Water Company, Inc. One hundred sixteen (116) units of Strada GL 2WD Manual Transmission were acquired by Manila Water thru MMPC’s authorized dealership Diamond Motor Corp. – Quezon Ave. (DMC-QA).
August 4, 2015
First Drive: 2015 Mazda2 1.5 R Skyactiv
No matter how you look at it, the subcompact segment is a competitive one. Before, it was all about getting to Point A to Point B in the simplest, most no-frills way possible. It was entry-level motoring at its finest or at its worst. Today though, things are pretty different. Buyers are getting picky. They demand style, handling, and fuel economy—in other words, they want everything. And they’re not willing to pay a pretty penny for them too. It’s got to be affordable as well. Such is the world car manufacturers find themselves in; such is the world the Mazda2 has to fight in.
August 3, 2015
Honda HR-V Receives 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces that its newly launched All-New HR-V 1.8 EL variant was given a 5-star rating in the crash test conducted by the ASEAN NCAP (ASEAN New Car Assessment Program) last July 16, 2015 at the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS). The result further emphasizes Honda’s commitment for both safety to its customers and for overall road safety.
J.D. Power Ranks Porsche as Number One Brand
Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer Porsche enjoys an outstanding reputation with its US customers. This is confirmed by the 20th edition of the renowned ‘Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout’ (APEAL) study produced by US market research institute J.D. Power. For the eleventh time in succession, Porsche occupies first place in the overall rankings and thus continues to be the make of car with the greatest appeal for drivers in the USA.
Win an Extraordinary Adventure with Ford's "What's Your Everest" Campaign
Here’s your chance to be a part of an extraordinary adventure when you reserve an all-new Everest!
Ford Philippines today launches the “What’s Your Everest”campaign, which gives customers a chance to win an exclusive 3-day extraordinary adventure package for four, worth over P 400,000. Ford will also raffle off ten Go-Pro Hero4 cameras to ten lucky winners.
Volvo Cars Buys Polestar
Volvo Cars, the premium carmaker, has acquired 100 percent of Polestar, the Swedish high performance car company, including the Polestar brand. Polestar will now be used as the model name for special high performance Volvos.
2015 Vision Petron Calls for Entries
Vision Petron, the award-winning national student art competition of industry leader Petron Corporation, is celebrating 15 years of fueling creativity with the theme Lakbay Kasiyahan: Our Journey of Happiness.
August 2, 2015
Peugeot Philippines Brings in 2008 Crossover (w/ Specs)
After launching the 301 compact sedan just a few months back, the reinvigorated Peugeot is entering a new market segment once more, and this time, it looks to be yet another convincingly individual choice: this is the Peugeot 2008 and this could potentially be your new small crossover.
August 1, 2015
UPDATED: Mitsubishi Unveils All-new 2016 Montero Sport in Thailand
UPDATE 2: The all-new Montero Sport arrives in Manila (01/21).
UPDATE 1: We have driven the 2016 Montero Sport GT-Premium. Read our take here (11/9).
The next-generation PPV wars are heating up. After driving the all-new 2015-2016 Ford Everest and the global launch of the all-new 2016 Toyota Fortuner, now it’s Mitsubishi’s turn. Ladies and gentlemen, this is your all-new 2016 Montero Sport.
July 31, 2015
Toyota Launches 2015 Hilux: A New Era for Pickup Trucks (w/ Specs, Video)
Toyota Motor Philippines is finally laying down its cards on the table in the next-generation pickup truck wars as it unveiled the all-new, 8th generation Hilux. Aiming to raise the bar against its predecessors (and the competition), Toyota goes back to the very origin of the nameplate for inspiration. As a portmanteau of “High” and “Luxury”, Toyota believes the more daring, more powerful, and more competitive pickup has what it takes to once again regain the sales crown.
AVID Sales Surge 38 Percent in 2nd Quarter of 2015
Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) saw its sales climb by 38% in the 2nd quarter, registering 12,178 units versus 8,849 in the same period last year. First semester performance grew 15 percent to 20,626 for the first six months of the year. The remarkable surge in unit sales reflects the collective effects of strong consumer uptake and AVID’s incessant efforts in expanding avenues in which it engages its ever-evolving consumer base. Notably, AVID has welcomed Ford Group Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Ford vehicles in the country, into its fold as it continues to find ways of broadening its membership to advance its value contribution to the growth of the Philippine automotive industry.
Video: 2015-2016 Ford Everest Struts Its Stuff in Thailand
You’ve read our first impressions on the all-new 2015-2016 Ford Everest, but just how does it do in action? Well, check out the video below.
July 30, 2015
Suzuki to Expand Network to Sta. Rosa
Suzuki Philippines, Inc. (SPH), the only integrated motorcycle and automobile company in the country, recently conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for its latest car dealership, Suzuki Auto Sta. Rosa. Soon to rise along Tagaytay Balibago Road, it is the newest addition to the current roster of 32 Suzuki dealers nationwide, making the brand more accessible to motorists in the Southern Tagalog region.
New Honda City Passes Euro 4 Standards
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces that the New City has officially acquired EURO 4 emission standard certification from Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). This is the first vehicle in Honda’s line-up to be locally certified with EURO 4 level emission standards. The certification is pursuant to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2015-04 which mandates that all new passenger and light vehicles, and heavy duty motor vehicles made available in the market should comply with EURO 4 emission standards by January 2016 from the present EURO 2 emission standards.
July 28, 2015
First Drive: 2015-2016 Ford Everest 3.2 Titanium 4WD and 2.2 Titanum 2WD
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
July 27, 2015
Tata Motors Bags Biggest Single Largest Order for Indian Army
Tata Motors has bagged an order to supply around 1200 units of its high-mobility 6X6 multi-axle trucks, from the Indian Army – the single largest order awarded to an Indian private OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) in land systems under the DPP by the Indian army. The order for 6X6 vehicles is for ‘Material Handling Cranes’ for the loading-unloading and transportation of ammunition pallets, spares and other operational equipment.
July 25, 2015
Ford Offers "Ride Out the Storm" Service Promo
With the Philippines now entering the rainy season, Ford Philippines has launched the “Ride out the Storm” service promo, which offers customers free extensive vehicle check, a free bottle of windshield cleaner, and rebates on safety parts.
Kia Philippines Set to Build Newest QC Landmark
Another historic moment for Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC) was forged recently as the exclusive distributor of Kia Motors vehicles in the Philippines signed a multi-year agreement with the Araneta Group to build the new Kia Theater, formerly known as New Frontier Theater.
July 23, 2015
Chevrolet Philippines Celebrates Truck Month with Launch of Colorado Tracker Pro
Chevrolet Philippines celebrates its Truck Month by making a Rock Solid offer available to its customers. This month, Chevy launches the Tracker and Tracker Pro editions that combine off-road truck capability, crossover refinement and best-in-class performance features.
BMW Philippines Officially Launches the All-New X6
After showing it off at its Father’s Day activity last month, BMW is formally introducing its next-generation X6 Sports Activity Coupe for everyone to gush after. As the most controversial yet head-turning member of the X family, the BMW X6 aims to strengthen its position as the symbol of exclusivity and power. And now, it aims to raise the bar when it comes to innovative luxury as well.
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