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March 3, 2017

Volkswagen Extends #TripGoals Promo for Polo Models

Volkswagen Philippines, is extending its #TripGoals promo of the #2017CarGoalPolo for the Hatchback and Sedan with new and enhanced packages. From now until March 31, 2017, you not only have the chance to achieve your #TripGoals, you willl also have the choice to get great cash discount, or even outfit your new Polo with the Polo Club Edition package.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled a new luxury car, crafted for one very special customer: St. Richard’s Hospital Pediatric Day Surgery Unit in Rolls-Royce’s home town of Chichester, West Sussex.

Set to headline this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show this month, Honda Automobiles Thailand has just confirmed that the all-new 2017 CR-V will finally be getting a diesel engine. The Bangkok Post reports that Honda’s compact crossover will employ a 1.6-liter i-DTEC engine producing 160 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. This is the first time a diesel engine will be fitted to a Honda vehicle in the Southeast Asian region and is a significant step to actually realizing a diesel-fed CR-V in the Philippine market.

As your car’s only four contact patches on the road, tires play an important role in keeping you safe and secure no matter the road or weather condition. Therefore, it’s important to know a bit more about your tire, especially about the various markings found on the sidewall. Though it’s so easy to dismiss these numbers and symbols, they can tell you a lot about your tire.

Fuel Autotek Philippines Brings in MOMO, Deestone Tires

There are two new tire brands in town. Fuel Autotek AU, Australia’s leading provider of alloy wheels, tires, and automotive accessories enters the country through its subsidiary, Fuel Autotek Sales, Inc. Also known as Fuel Autotek Philippines, the Philippine subsidiary will be carrying a range of tire brands such as MOMO Tires from Italy, Deestone Tires of Thailand, as well as other truck and bus tire brands.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, is off to the races as it starts January 2017 with an 18 percent growth, or a total of 2,817 units sold, as compared to the same period of the previous year.

Ford Philippines was the recipient of two prestigious awards for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs at the first-ever ‘Driven to Serve’ Awards of the Society of Philippine Motoring Journalists (SPMJ) – one each for its Driving Skills for Life driver safety program and its Operation Better World initiatives.

Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC) was recently awarded by the Philippine Government as the official premium mobility partner of the 2017 Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit 2017. As courtesy to the visiting dignitaries, ACC, the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines will provide over 300 specially commissioned BMW 7 Series, BMW X5, and BMW 5 Series vehicles for ministers and leaders from the 10 ASEAN member-nation and dialogue throughout the year-long summit.

Everyone’s favorite portable tanning machine is getting a timely upgrade. Just in time for summer, Mazda Philippines is releasing the 2017 MX-5 Retractable Fastback or MX-5 RF for short. Officially making its market debut at the 2017 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) at the end of the month, we were the first to see the Philippine-spec models as they prepare to make their way from the stockyard to Mazda showrooms.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is Officially Back as Eclipse Cross (w/ 21 Photos)

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is back. And no, your eyes aren’t deceiving you; it’s a crossover. Set to debut at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show next week, Mitsubishi is resurrecting the nameplate of its storied coupe, calling it the Eclipse Cross. The Eclipse Cross is a global model that will be sold in Europe first, but will eventually make it to other markets such as Japan, North America, Australia, and other regions.

In line with the roll out of its Philippine-produced Mirage G4, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has revealed bullish expansion plans in the Southeast Asian region. In a report by the Nikkei Asian Review, Mitsubishi is planning to broaden its dealership network across the region by 20 percent while doubling its workforce in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand by 2020.

To a huge degree, the 2017 Strada GT answers all the criticisms leveled against Mitsubishi’s pickup truck offering when it first came out two years ago. From the removal of the toothy chrome grille to the application of the latest MIVEC clean diesel engine, the Strada GT has finally hit all the right notes and this should easily sway the buying public to take notice of it once more.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Presents First Locally Assembled Mirage G4 to President Duterte

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is betting big on the continued growth of the local automotive industry as the company presented the first Mirage G4 manufactured at its 21-hectare assembly plant in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna to President Rodrigo Duterte.

Ford is ready to terrorize racetracks everywhere with the new Ford GT Competition Series. Built atop the winning foundation that’s the Ford GT, the Competition Series has gone on a diet, particularly on the upper areas that shifts the center of gravity lower. This maximizes road-holding and enables drivers to fully exploit the 647 horsepower, 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 engine.

Volkswagen Philippine is wasting no time in bringing in their commercial vehicle line-up in a bid to double their sales in 2017. Just a few weeks after announcing that it’s now authorized to sell the brand’s commercial vehicles, their first salvo, the Crafter, is ready to make its Philippine market debut at the Manila International Auto Show at the end of March.

Chupa Chups: Not Just Sweet Treats Anymore

There are many who still remember Chupa Chups as a childhood treat that’s sweet as it is comforting. But now, Chupa Chups has evolved from being just a candy treat into something that can freshen up any household, office, or even automotive interiors.

Actress Margot Robbie has been revealed as Nissan’s new electric vehicle (EV) ambassador by racing the carmaker’s radical all-electric BladeGlider sports car around the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix circuit, at midnight.

Around 2.7 four-wheeled vehicles are stolen every day, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) records. In fact, it went to as high as 3.18 per day in November 2015! No one wants to be a victim certainly, but in case it does happen, here are some tips to help when your car gets stolen.

Carlos Ghosn Steps Down as Nissan CEO

The man credited to the revitalization of Nissan is stepping down as its Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2017. Carlos Ghosn, who has served as Nissan’s CEO for the past 18 years is being replaced by Hiroto Saikawa. Ghosn though will continue to serve as Nissan’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, a role he is expected to continue after the company’s general shareholders meeting in June.

UPDATE 1: And now, LTO is reiterating the No OR/CR, No Travel once more. (3/8).

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has deferred the implementation of the No OR/CR, No Travel Policy for 3 months (90 days) effective today (but there is a catch) . This agreement was reached from a meeting chaired by LTO Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante with vehicle dealers.

True to their promise of protecting automobiles and motorists, Prestone has reached another milestone in their journey of providing trusted, proven, and quality car care solutions.

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March 3, 2017

Volkswagen Extends #TripGoals Promo for Polo Models

Rolls-Royce Produces a Special One-Off Car

A Closer Look at the 2017 Honda CR-V's i-DTEC Diesel Engine (w/ Video)

5 Things You Should Know About Your Tires

March 1, 2017

Fuel Autotek Philippines Brings in MOMO, Deestone Tires

Hyundai Philippines Starts Off 2017 with 18 Percent Growth

Ford Philippines Recognized for Outstanding CSR

BMW is Premium Mobility Provider for ASEAN 2017 Summit

EXCLUSIVE: This is the Philippine-spec 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF (w/ 21 Photos)

February 28, 2017

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is Officially Back as Eclipse Cross (w/ 21 Photos)

Mitsubishi Motors Remains Bullish in Southeast Asia

Review: 2017 Mitsubishi Strada GT

February 27, 2017

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Presents First Locally Assembled Mirage G4 to President Duterte

Ford GT Competition Series is Ready to Terrorize Racetracks Everywhere

Volkswagen Philippines Opens Commercial Vehicle Salvo with Crafter

February 24, 2017

Chupa Chups: Not Just Sweet Treats Anymore

Margot Robbie is Nissan's First EV Ambassador (w/ Video)

7 Things You Should Do When Your Car is Stolen

February 23, 2017

Carlos Ghosn Steps Down as Nissan CEO

LTO Suspends No OR/CR, No Travel

Prestone Celebrates 90th Anniversary