Ford Motor Company has announced the appointment of Bertrand Lessard as managing director, Ford Philippines, effective August 1. He will report directly to Mark Kaufman, president, Ford ASEAN.
July 18, 2017
Ford Philippines Appoints New Managing Director
Ford Motor Company has announced the appointment of Bertrand Lessard as managing director, Ford Philippines, effective August 1. He will report directly to Mark Kaufman, president, Ford ASEAN.
Review: 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Club Edition
Only a handful of car companies could definitely say that their history is closely linked with a particular model. In the case of Volkswagen, it goes a step further: it’s in their very name. Meaning “People’s Car” in German, the very first Volkswagen was the Type 1; though the world knows it best as the “Beetle”. First launched in 1938, it enjoyed a long 65-year production run producing some 21 million examples as a result. Though Volkswagen has long since moved on from the Beetle, producing the likes of the Polo and Golf, it re-imagined the Beetle once more.
July 17, 2017
Honda Jazz Gets a 2018 Update Too; Prices, Equipment Up
After enhancing the City and Mobilio for the 2018 model year, Honda Cars Philippines is not leaving its sub-compact hatchback out. The Jazz also receives additional features and sportier updates that aim to give hatchback customers the same Honda driving experience as well as the unmatched utility and convenience expected from the Jazz.
Honda Cars Philippines Rolls Out Redesigned Mobilio for 2018
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. refreshes the Mobilio for 2018. The 7-seater Multi-purpose Utility Vehicle (MUV) now comes with a bolder and sportier exterior, enhanced interior, and upgraded comfort and safety features that satisfy the Filipino families’ needs and expectations in an all-around vehicle.
Subaru Gives Levorg a WRX-like Treatment for 2018 (w/ 17 Photos)
Subaru has just announced a “big minor change” for its sports wagon, the Levorg. Going on sale starting this August (in Japan at least), the 2018 Levorg offers refreshed aesthetics, improved levels of riding comfort and quietness, and better safety.
Born for Freedom, Built for the City Streets: 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod Launched
Harley-Davidson of Manila launches the all-new 2017 Street Rod, a new kind of motorcycle that offers the same open road feeling of freedom, but engineered to thrive in the city. Built to take on the cityscape, the Street Rod is about offering exhilarating performance in a confidence-inspiring package.
8 Things You Should Know About Ford SYNC
With car owners wanting to stay connected even when on the road, carmakers have all scrambled to come up with suitable solutions that integrate many new functions like music streaming and in-car internet with more traditional entertainment options such as radio, USB, and Bluetooth. Additionally, the “infotainment” solution must be reliable and easy-to-use. This is how Ford SYNC came about. Though it’s been out for quite some time, it’s great to get familiar with one of the pioneers.
July 15, 2017
Avoid An Off-Roading Nightmare with this CTEK Battery Manager
With 4x4-equipped vehicles becoming more user-friendly and capable, off-roading or trailing has steadily become a pastime for many car enthusiasts. However, for all of the allure that the great outdoors has to offer, it does come with its own set of challenges. Imagine this scenario: after a relaxing day by the river, you decide to head back home. Only this time, your rig won’t start. It seems your battery went dead after being drained by your portable refrigerator and your sound system. With no cell service, how are you going to call for help?
All-New 2018 Honda Accord is More Dynamic, Sporty (w/ 13 Photos, Specs)
UPDATE: Included are key specifications for the North American market (7/15).
Honda shows off a dynamic new direction for their best-selling executive sedan. With the US market introduction of the all-new, 10th generation Accord, Honda is going for a more stylish, sporty, and premium sedan powered by all-new engines and packed with a host of new technology features.
July 14, 2017
FlatOut Race Series Moved to Clark for Round 5
Fresh from a double header race weekend featuring Round 4 and the 4 Oras ng Pilipinas endurance race, the FlatOut Race Series’ (FORS) 2017 season continues with a visit to Clark International Speedway (CIS) last July 1 for Round 5.
Peugeot Philippines Offers Paris Getaway to Trade-In Customers
Peugeot Philippines offers its customers the opportunity to experience Paris, the City of Lights, with the #PeugeotDriveToParis program. Aimed at those trading in their current vehicles for a brand-new Peugeot, customers will get to enjoy Paris with a 3-day, 2-night vacation courtesy of Peugeot.
Hyundai Builds Their First Hot Hatch: Meet the i30 N (w/ Specs, 11 Photos)
UPDATE: Key specifications are now included (7/16).
Inspired by Hyundai Motorsport’s experience in the World Rally Championship (WRC), Hyundai Motor shows off the i30 N hot hatch—the brand’s first high-performance car under the N lineup. Built atop the standard i30, it’s been tweaked and massaged from the ground up to deliver maximum driving fun in both everyday situations as well as on the track.
Hyundai Philippines Presents CV Line at Philbus & Truck Expo 2017
Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the Philippines’ official distributor of Hyundai passenger and commercial vehicles, will be showcasing the H350 luxury van along with the best-selling Hyundai Trucks and Buses line-up at the Philippines Bus & Truck Expo 2017 from July 14 to July 16 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.
These Amazing Photos Were Taken with a Car's Onboard Camera
From film to digital, DSLR to smartphone cameras, photographers have been constantly experimenting on using different formats and mediums for their craft. The latest one is using a car’s on-board camera. Using the all-new Volvo XC60 on-board safety cameras, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Barbara Davidson created a special collection of photographers.
July 13, 2017
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is Simple, Mad Genius
Aston Martin is revealing more details about the Valkyrie including the latest evolution to its styling and the first glimpse of its cockpit. The most hardcore hyper car ever, Aston Martin and partner Red Bull Advanced Technologies have been working extensively to bring what’s essentially a Formula One car for the road.
Suzuki Supports Gawad Kalinga's SipaG Program
Reflecting its continued support to aspiring Filipino football players and stronger partnership with the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, Suzuki Philippines (SPH), the country’s pioneer compact car manufacturer, recently distributed soccer balls and other items to Gawad Kalinga’s (GK) sports program SipaG.
July 12, 2017
Is the Honda Civic Type R Sold Out?
In the latest back and forth between Subaru and Honda for sports sedan/hot hatch supremacy, it seems that Honda is gaining the upper hand. According to an inside source at Honda, it appears that after just a day of being officially available for reservation at Honda dealerships nationwide, the Civic Type R is already sold out.
Ford Philippines Delivers Best All-Time Quarterly Sales Performance
Ford Philippines today announced a record June performance with retail sales increasing 17 percent year-over-year to 3,273 vehicles led by continued strong demand for the Everest, EcoSport, and Ranger.
Isuzu Philippines Inks Partnership with TESDA-Administered School in Laguna
As part of its 20th year anniversary, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has inked partnership with Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School for Arts and Trades (JZGMSAT), in line with the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program that imbibes a knowledge-sharing culture in the society.
July 11, 2017
Subaru Out to Steal Civic Type R's Thunder: 2018 WRX and WRX STI Coming By September
On the day Honda Cars Philippines opened the Civic Type R order books, sources within Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines, say that the 2018 WRX and WRX STI will be dropping in even sooner than Honda’s much hyped hot hatch.
Review: Honda BR-V 1.5 S Modulo
Seven-seater vehicle SUVs and MPVs are normally seen as a necessity purchase. Once the family grows in number and can’t be accommodated by regular sedans (or crossovers for that matter), Daddy has to immediately consider getting something that seats seven. Once or twice though, a carmaker comes out with an offering that manages to address all the requirements of a typical family car without sacrificing the bits that made Daddy love driving in the first place. The Honda BR-V is one such example.
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