September 25, 2016
SEAOIL Offers Discounts to Uber Drivers
SEAOIL Philippines, Inc., the largest independent fuel player in the country today, has partnered with Uber to provide its drivers five percent discount on gasoline and two percent discount on diesel.
September 22, 2016
PIMS 2016: Foton Shows Off Latest Wares
Foton Philippines showed off its wares for the first time as a member of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) at the recently concluded 6th Philippine International Motor Show.
Filed Under:
Events,
Foton Corporate,
PIMS
The Fastest Honda Ever is Powered by a 660-cc 3-Cylinder Engine
Filed Under:
Engines,
Honda Corporate,
News,
Technology
September 21, 2016
Peter Schreyer Marks 10th Year at Kia Motors
Peter Schreyer is marking ten years of leading new car design for Kia, a period during which the Korean brand’s global sales have risen from around 1.1 million cars in 2005, to 3.05 million in 2015.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News
September 20, 2016
Mahindra Holds Service Caravan in PNP Region 1
A Mahindra Summer Caravan that made a clean sweep of the provinces, cities, and municipalities comprising Region 1 from August 30 to September 2 was conducted by Mahindra Philippiones (Asianbrands Motor Corporation), Exclusive distributor of Mahindra vehicles in the Philippines, through its authorized dealership in Northern Luzon, Mahindra Nueva Ecija.
Filed Under:
Mahindra Corporate,
News,
Service
Bring These Cars Home with Petron's Supercar Series Promo
Enthusiasts now have a chance to add to their toy car collection with the Petron Supercar Series Limited Edition promo running from September 15 to October 15, 2016. For every P 500 worth of single or accumulated purchase of Petron Blaze 100, Petron XCS, Petron Xtra Advance, Petron Turbo Diesel, Petron Diesel Max, Petron Ultron, Petron Rev-X, or Petron Sprint 4T, you are entitled to buy your choice of big toy car for only P 700 each at participating Petron stations nationwide.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
September 19, 2016
The Honda BR-V Goes on Tour!
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, will display the All-New BR-V, Honda’s newest 7-seater SUV, at select malls and Honda dealerships beginning September 20, 2016.
Filed Under:
Events,
Honda BR-V,
Honda Corporate,
News
Toyota Motor Philippines Introduces Hilux TRD and Fortuner TRD (w/ Price List)
With Toyota Motor Philippines serving as the country’s official distributor of TRD parts, it’s only appropriate that they give their best-selling Fortuner and Hilux the full-on racy treatment. Well, that’s exactly what happened when Toyota showed off the 2017 Toyota Hilux TRD and Fortuner TRD at the Philippine International Motor Show.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mid-sized SUV,
Pick-Up,
Toyota Fortuner,
Toyota Hilux
Philippines, These Are Your Nissan GT Academy Season 2 Champions
Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) has announced the six Filipinos who qualified to compete in the Nissan GT Academy Race Camp Week in Silverstone, United Kingdom.
Filed Under:
GT Academy,
News,
Nissan Corporate
GoBounce: The Home-grown Ride Sharing App for Motorcycles Launched
In a simple ceremony held at the Metrotent along Meralco Avenue Pasig, Gobounce Asia founder Kevin Moylan formally launched the mobile motorcycle booking application aptly called “GoBounce”. The app is currently available for download from Google Play Store for android phones and soon from App Store for iPhones and iPads.
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News
Caltex Opens in El Nido, Palawan
El Nido welcomes the opening of its brand new gasoline station in town. Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, recently inaugurated a Caltex service station located along the National Highway, which is conveniently situated across the town’s public market, signaling CPI’s thrust in reaching out to more motoring consumers throughout the country.
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Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
September 17, 2016
First Drive: 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer and Chevrolet Colorado
Chevrolet has one mission when it comes to updating the Trailblazer and Colorado. Knowing they have the segment’s best mechanicals that still deliver class-leading numbers, they simply needed to make both exude a more premium feel. Chevrolet acknowledges the criticisms leveled at their less than stellar interiors before, and now, they’ve come back with a vengeance. The 2017 Trailblazer and Colorado may very well be the best in their segments.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Colorado,
Chevrolet Trailblazer,
Driver's Seat,
Mid-sized SUV,
Pick-Up,
Travel
Focal Multimedia Collection is Now in the Philippines
Renowned for car audio and high fidelity speakers, Focal is now offering their range of multimedia and wireless set-ups perfect for audiophiles on the go.
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News
PIMS 2016: Godzilla in Manila - Nissan Philippines Launches 2017 GT-R (w/ Brochure)
After achieving the brand’s best sales ever and now achieving a 4.1-percent market share of the Philippine automotive industry, Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) is rewarding itself with the launch of the much-awaited, much-anticipated 2017 Nissan GT-R.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Events,
News,
Nissan GT-R,
PIMS,
Sports Car
September 16, 2016
PIMS 2016: Mazda Brings in More Refined 2017 Mazda3 (w/ Specs, Brochure)
Okay, so here’s another case of a great car managing to miss the limelight at the Philippine International Motor Show. At the Mazda pavilion, all eyes are focused solely on the all-new CX-3; and rightfully so, it’s stylish, it’s got all-wheel drive, and it’s a crossover—a hot segment in the market today. But just behind the CX-3 is the 2017 Mazda3.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact,
Events,
Mazda 3,
PIMS
PIMS 2016: Volkswagen's Triple Treat - the 2017 CC, Caddy, and Golf GTI Oettinger Edition (w/ Specs)
Volkswagen Philippines revealed a “triple treat” for Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) visitors with the market premiere of three new models: the CC, Caddy, and Golf GTI Oettinger Edition.
Volkswagen CC
The highlight of the pavilion is undoubtedly the sexy CC four-door coupe. Shown in the pure white shade, it highlights the sporty yet elegant styling of this four-seater executive coupe/sedan. Based off the Passat, it’s differentiated primarily by its Euro-5 emissions compliant 2.0-liter Turbo Direct Injection (TDI) engine. With 177 horsepower and 380 Nm of torque, it combines performance and efficiency. It also comes with the 6-speed DSG (dual clutch) automatic with an idle start/stop system.
Aside from the powertrain, the CC ups the handling thanks to its solid platform underpinned with front 3-point Double Wishbones and rear 4-link independent suspension. It also rides on massive 19-inch rims with 235/35 R 19 tires. And aiding the driver is a wealth of aids including Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC), Electronic Differential Lock (XDS), Engine Drag Torque Control, and Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP).
Interior amenities include a 12-way driver’s seat with memory, automatic climate control, leather seats, and many more.
It retails for P 2,850,000.
Specifications:
- Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged direct injection diesel
- Max. Output: 177 horsepower @ 4,200 rpm
- Max. Torque: 380 Nm @ 1,750 –2,500 rpm
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 70L
- Emissions: Euro 5
- Gearbox: 6-speed DSG
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Steering: Electromechanical, speed-sensing
- Front suspension: Struts and 3-point wishbone with stabilizer
- Rear suspension: 4-link with stabilizer
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 4,802 mm x 1,855 mm x 1,421 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,710 mm
- Wheel size: 8J x 19”
- Tire size: 235/35 R 19
Volkswagen Caddy
For those who want something more family-friendly, Volkswagen is bringing to market the Caddy. Based off the Golf Mk V platform, the Caddy is uncompromising in terms of driving dynamics, but can also deliver the practicality, flexibility, and spaciousness of an MPV.
Powered by a 2.0-liter TDI engine, the Caddy generates 140 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque. This potent engine is mated to a 6-speed DSG gearbox while power is routed through a 4Motion all-wheel drive system.
Compared to the Touran, the Caddy replaces the swing doors for traditional sliding ones. Yet, styling doesn’t take a backseat with its 17-inch rims fitted with 205/50 R 17 tires.
As a family-friendly vehicle, the MPV comes with 4 airbags, stability control, hill hold control, cruise control apart from the aforementioned all-wheel drive system.
The Caddy comes in a range of seven colors: Candy White, Toffee Brown, Reflex Silver, Natural Gray, Lav Red, Night Blue, and Deep Black Pearl for a price of P 1,550,000.
Specifications:
- Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged direct injection diesel
- Max. Output: 140 horsepower @ 4,200 rpm
- Max. Torque: 320 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 60L
- Emissions: Euro 5
- Gearbox: 6-speed DSG
- Drivetrain: 4Motion all-wheel drive
- Steering: Electromechanical, speed-sensing
- Front suspension: MacPherson struts with subframe and stabilizer
- Rear suspension: Rigid axle
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 4,878 mm x 1,794 mm x 1,893 mm
- Wheelbase: 3,006 mm
- Wheel size: 6J x 17”
- Tire size: 205/50 R 17
Volkswagen Golf GTI Oettinger Edition
Finally, Volkswagen is giving its Golf GTI hot hatch the tuner treatment with the unveil of the Oettinger Edition.
With over 60 years of experience tuning high-performance German cars, Oettinger is adding even more style to the Golf GTI with a motorsports-inspired body kit. The Oettinger kit is comprised of a front spoiler, front splitter, side skirt set, 4-pipe rear skirt insert with diffuser, roof spoiler, and 4-pipe rear muffler, light-weight 19-inch twine spoke rims with 225/40 R 19 tires. It’s also wrapped in a matte black wrap.
The Oettinger Edition is more show than go however as the engine remains unchanged. It still generates 220 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque from its turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI engine. Euro 4 compliant, the Golf GTI delivers power to its front wheels via a 6-speed dual clutch automatic.
The price of the Golf GTI Oettinger Edition is P 2,918,511.16 with the kit costing P 628,511.16.
Specifications:
- Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline
- Max. Output: 220 horsepower @ 4,500 – 6,200 rpm
- Max. Torque: 350 Nm @ 1,500 – 4,400 rpm
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 50L
- Emissions: Euro 4
- Gearbox: 6-speed DSG
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Steering: Electromechanical, speed-sensing, progressive steering system
- Front suspension: Struts and 3-point wishbone with stabilizer
- Rear suspension: 4-link with stabilizer
- Accessories:
- Twine spoke, Black gloss machine 7.5J x 19” alloy
- 225/40 R 19 Pirelli Cinturato
- Oettinger front spoiler
- Oettinger front splitter
- Oettinger side skirt set
- Oettinger 4-pipe rear skirt insert with diffuser
- Oettinger roof spoiler
- Oettinger 4-pipe rear muffler (4 x 84mm diameter)
- Matte black foil
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Events,
News,
PIMS,
Volkswagen Caddy,
Volkswagen CC,
Volkswagen Golf
September 15, 2016
PIMS 2016: Jeep Charts a New Path with Renegade (w/ Specs)
Best known for the iconic Wrangler, Jeep is now going into the small crossover segment with the Renegade. Introduced first to the Philippine market via its sizeable role as Bruce Wayne’s escape car in the beginning of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the Renegade actually packs a capable off-road package in that cutesy looking exterior.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
Events,
Jeep Renegade,
News,
PIMS
PIMS 2016: Nissan Brings In the Refreshed Altima
While the 2017 GT-R is gaining the lion’s share of attention over at the Nissan pavilion, Nissan Philippines, Inc. also snuck in a mid-cycle re-fresh of their Altima executive sedan at the Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Events,
Executive Car,
News,
Nissan Altima,
PIMS
PIMS 2016: Honda Cars Philippines Previews BR-V; Deliveries Start in December (w/ Brochure)
The much-awaited Honda BR-V has been previewed at the Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS after a lengthy tease. The “Bold Runabout Vehicle” is a true definition of a crossover, fusing together elements of an SUV with that of an MPV. And get this: it’s designed to fit in the sizable price gap between the Mobilio and HR-V.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Events,
Honda BR-V,
News,
PIMS,
Sub-Compact SUV
JCB Ready to Defend World Land Speed Record
JCB Chairman Lord Bamford has indicated a fresh attempt on the world diesel land speed record could be made in the future – if the one set by JCB exactly a decade ago is ever broken.
Filed Under:
Engines,
JCB Corporate,
News
September 14, 2016
Honda Cars Philippines Opens Manila Bay Showroom
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. opens its 34th dealership in Manila Bay area under the Business group of AC Industrial Technology Holdings, Inc.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Honda Corporate,
News
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