July 28, 2017
Ferrari Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the F40
Thirty years have passed since the launch of one of the most iconic childhood hero cars of all time: the Ferrari F40. And to celebrate its milestone, Ferrari looked back at the last car to carry Enzo Ferrari’s “signature.”
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Feature,
Ferrari Corporate
5 Simple Tire Checks for A Safe and Enjoyable Drive
There’s nothing worse than having your daily drive interrupted by tire trouble. To help make sure that every journey is smooth and comfortable, Goodyear is recommending these 5 simple checks you can do to keep your tires in running order.
July 27, 2017
Volkswagen Philippines Sales Up 133 Percent in H1 2017; Jetta, Golf GTS Now at Dealerships
Volkswagen Philippines, the best-selling European car brand in the country in 2016, has recently reported a unit sales increase of 133 percent for the first half of 2017 compared to the same period last year.
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News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Volkswagen Corporate
Motorcycle Sales Up 13 Percent; On Track for 2017 Targets
After ending 2016 strong by breaching the one million sales mark for the first time, the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) achieves another win by recording 13 percent year-on-year sales growth in the first half (H1) of 2017. MDPPA is on track to achieve its motorcycle sales forecast of 8 percent to 12 percent increase for this year.
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Motorcycle,
News
Mazda and AAP Strengthen Partnership Through MSDP
Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country, together with the Automobile Association Philippines, the country’s biggest and oldest automobile club, renew their partnership for the AAP’s Motor Sports Development Program with the formal handover of five brand new Mazda2 S SKYACTIV hatchbacks for exclusive use in the training of future racing talents.
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Mazda Corporate,
Motorsports,
News
July 25, 2017
Review: 2017 Audi A4 2.0 TDI
The premium luxury sedan class has always looked in the direction of BMW or Mercedes-Benz for leadership. And while others remain content driving something with a blue-and-white roundel or a three-pointed star upfront, out of nowhere, the 2017 Audi A4 has them beat. Delivering a stirring performance without sacrificing comfort and all of the latest technology without overwhelming users, it’s now the unequivocal pack leader.
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Audi A4,
Driver's Seat,
Executive Car
July 24, 2017
AVID Members Cap Off First Half 2017 with 6 Percent Growth
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors posted a remarkable 6 percent growth in the first semester of 2017, pushing total sales to 48,348 units from 45,470 units over the same period in 2016. Quarter-on-quarter sales performance was likewise solid as it closed Q2 2017 with 25,031 units from 23,317 units in Q1 2017. The continued upsurge in AVID sales is only a testament of the burgeoning demand for imported vehicles in the Philippines.
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AVID,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Foton Opens in Camarines Sur
After groundbreaking 5 dealerships in April and recently launching the Gratour business dealerships to the market, Foton continues its dealership expansion in the Philippines with the opening of Foton Camarines Sur.
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Dealerships,
Foton Corporate,
News
Mitsubishi Reveals More Info on Upcoming Next-Gen MPV
Two weeks to its global debut at the 25th GAIKINDO Indonesia Auto Show (GIIAS), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has dropped more information about its next-generation MPV including three photos that show it in its entirety.
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Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
Jinba-Ittai: The Theory of Everything Mazda
It’s written in every Mazda brochure: Jinba-Ittai. These four Japanese characters, translated as the feeling of oneness between rider and horse, is something that has shaped Mazda for over three generations.
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Feature,
Mazda Corporate,
Technology
July 23, 2017
Ford Forza Triathlon Team Gears Up for Ironman 70.3 Cebu
The Ford Forza Triathlon Team is gearing up for a strong finish in this year’s Ironman 70.3 with new members and a more rigorous training that started early this year.
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Ford Corporate,
News
Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6 is Most Advanced Fuel in Philippines
Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6 is now acknowledged as the best gasoline in the country, based on tests conducted by SGS, a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification; ISP - The Testing Institute, one of the world’s top testing laboratories for automotive fuels and lubricants; and The Millbrook Proving Ground, one of Europe’s largest vehicle testing centers.
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Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Isuzu Philippines Inaugurates New Parts Warehouse
To support customer satisfaction with a bigger inventory for their vehicles, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has inaugurated its latest warehouse located in Taguig City.
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Isuzu Corporate,
News
July 21, 2017
Audi Philippines Launches the Untaggable Q2 (w/ 21 Photos, Specs)
Audi Philippines launched the newest member of the Q family with the first-ever Q2. Built as a premium urban crossover, it fuses Audi’s progressive design with great driving dynamics and high levels of functionality.
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Audi Q2,
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
News
July 20, 2017
Honda Displays Refreshed Line-Up at SM Mall of Asia
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s Automobile unit in the Philippines, invites customers to visit and see Honda’s exciting line up of vehicles at Honda’s display event at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium starting today until July 27, 2017.
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Events,
Honda Corporate,
News
Porsche Enjoys Best First Half Year Sales Ever
Porsche has seen a clear upwards trend in the first six months of this year: With 126,497 vehicles delivered worldwide, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG exceeded the high figure from the previous year by 7 percent in the first half of 2017.
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News,
Porsche Corporate
July 19, 2017
2018 Chevrolet Trax Now Available at Chevy Dealerships
After trickling in at select dealerships as early as a few months ago, Chevy’s global sub-compact crossover, the Trax is now available across the entire Chevy dealership network. The 2018 Trax focuses on improvements to up its refinement, fit and finish, and material choices.
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Car Launch,
Chevrolet Trax,
Compact Crossover,
News
Mercedes-Benz Launches Its First Pickup Truck and It's Generally Meh (w/ 21 photos, Specs)
Mercedes-Benz was supposed to rock the premium segment with its first-ever pickup truck: the X-Class. After showing it off as a “concept” late last year, they’ve finally unwrapped the Nissan NP300 Navara-based production model. And you know what? It’s just meh.
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Mercedes-Benz X-Class,
News,
Pick-Up
Hyundai Philippines Recognized for Service Excellence
In yet another milestone achievement, HARI, the official distributor of Hyundai passenger and commercial vehicles in the country and 2016 Hyundai Motor Company Global Distributor of the Year, opens the second half of the year with a remarkable back-to-back recognition for service excellence.
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Hyundai Corporate,
News
Kia Returns to Philippine Basketball Association
Kia is set to make its comeback to the local professional sports scene as it announces its return to the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The team has declared that they will play the 2017 Governor’s Cup as Kia Picanto, after the brand’s best-selling vehicle.
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Kia Corporate,
News
5 Things to Consider When Breaking-In Your New Car
So you’ve saved up and bought a brand-new car. Congratulations. Now, the question beckons: should you break it in? That’s a common question facing new car buyers and one with straightforward answer.
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Feature
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