December 10, 2013
Vision Accomplished: CATS Motors Launches All-New S-Class
CATS Motors, Inc., the Philippine distributor of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles in the country recently launched what's deemed the "best car in the world", the all-new S-Class.
Built under the ethos of, "Essence of Modern Luxury", the all-new S-Class puts a lot of emphasis into the passenger comfort an convenience, especially for the rear occupants where the new or re-designed seats, air conditioning, and infotainment system all make themselves quite known even at a glance.
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Car Launch,
Luxury Car,
Mercedes-Benz S-Class,
News
An Eye on the Past, a Glimpse into the Future: 2013 Toyota Global Media Tour
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
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Feature,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Toyota Corporate,
Travel
Suzuki Boosts Network with Commonwealth Dealership
Suzuki Philippines, Inc. (SPH), the only integrated motorcycle and automobile company in the country, recently opened another 3S outlet in Quezon City in line with the company’s aggressive expansion.
The Suzuki Auto Commonwealth is a one-stop, full-service shop that can cater to sales, services, and spare parts needs of motorists in Metro Manila especially the Commonwealth Ave. Area in Quezon City. This is the first Suzuki 3S dealership along Commonwealth Avenue.
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Dealerships,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
December 9, 2013
Take Home a Honda This Holiday Season
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) shares the holiday spirit as it offers its exclusive treats for customers to get that dream car off their Christmas list. Available until December 31, 2013, the Honda City, and certain variants of the Civic and CR-V are being offered with outright cash discounts, freebies and flexible financing schemes, making it easier for you to drive home a Honda.
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Honda Corporate,
News
Toyota Motor Philippines Continues Strong Sales
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues to uphold strong sales this November 2013 with 7,458 units coming from October’s record-breaking sales of 7,476 units. In the Passenger Car segment, TMP sold a total of 2,715 units while the Commercial Vehicle segment tallied 4,743 units.
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News,
Toyota Corporate
December 8, 2013
Hyundai Green Dealership Design Awards Winners
Hyundai Central EDSA won the greenest Hyundai dealer award. |
Bagging First Place was the team of Francis Timothy Santos, Carla Lim, and Carem Morales who conceptualized a green Hyundai Central EDSA. Second Place went to Aedriane Celis and Danilo Donor who worked on the green design for Hyundai Commonwealth Avenue. Third Place went to Patrick Lawrence Monfort, Jilliane Gomez and Andrey Lopez who were assigned to Hyundai E. Rodriguez. Winners received trophies and cash prizes.
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Dealerships,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Daimler Supports Yolanda Victims with € 500,000 Donation
Daimler AG will help the people of the Philippines. Due to the tragic events caused by the typhoon "Haiyan" the company provides on short notice 500,000 euro for the suffering population. The donation will go directly to the German Red Cross. The money will be used to bring vital relief supplies - such as tents, kitchen sets, hygiene kits and plastic sheets - for over 15,000 people in the Philippines. In addition, Daimler asks its employees to make donations.
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CSR,
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
News
December 7, 2013
Tokyo Motor Show 2013: Subaru Goes Levorg...and It's Coming to the Philippines!
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
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Feature,
News,
Subaru Levorg,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Travel
Tokyo Motor Show 2013: Pair of Subaru Concepts Hint at Potential New Vehicles including all-new Outback
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
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Feature,
News,
Subaru Outback,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Travel
UPDATED: Subaru to Unveil Legacy Concept at Los Angeles Motor Show
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that the "Legacy Concept" will make its world debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show (Press day: November 20 and 21; Open to public from November 22 through December 1, 2013). The concept model hints at the future design direction of Subaru's flagship Legacy model.
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Los Angeles Auto Show,
News,
Subaru Legacy
December 5, 2013
Ford Shows Off All-New 2015 Mustang
All-new sophisticated design clearly inspired by 50 years of Mustang heritage evolved to attract wider array of customers and expand global market availability.
Mustang now available with three engines offering a broader power of choice – a more powerful 5.0-liter V8, a 3.7-liter V6 and an all-new fuel-efficient 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine.
Mustang sets new performance and dynamics benchmarks for the brand with world-class handling, more precise steering control and enhanced ride comfort.
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Ford Mustang,
News
TATA Motors Expands into PH; Appoints Pilipinas Taj Autogroup as Distributor
Tata Motors Ltd, India’s largest automobile company, has appointed Pilipinas Taj Autogroup Inc. (TAJ) as its Philippine distributor for Tata passenger and commercial vehicles. The Distribution Agreement, which was officially signed last October 31, 2013, is especially timely as the industry expects more robust growth in the coming year.
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News,
PHL Auto Industry,
TATA Corporate
Isuzu Pours More into Typhoon Yolanda Initiatives with Donation to WorldVision
Isuzu companies in the Philippines, both subsidiaries of Isuzu Motors Limited (IML) of Japan, have each made a contribution to an internationally recognized Christian organization for the continuing relief initiatives meant for the victims and survivors of Typhoon Yolanda.
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CSR,
Isuzu Corporate,
News
Tokyo Motor Show: Suzuki Goes Off-Road
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
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Feature,
News,
Suzuki Corporate,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Travel
Tokyo Motor Show 2013: Mitsubishi Shows Off 3 SUV Concepts
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
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Feature,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Travel
December 3, 2013
Drive Safe with Nannar Tire Smart Cap
Having a correct tire pressure on our car is very important. It saves your money, fuel, and even protects life.
Healthy Living Inc, the distributor of Nannar Tire Pressure Monitoring LED Smart cap (TPMS), is a must for people that want to make sure that their tires are properly inflated. Once installed, it will alert you if your tire pressure drops by a set of point. And best of all, your tires will have longer tread life.
Tokyo Motor Show 2013: Nissan Shows Off Toyota 86 Fighter in Concept Form
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
The IDx concepts on the Nissan stand at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show are case studies. The first is a casual/lifestyle-focused vision, the IDx Freeflow. The second is IDx NISMO, an ultra-sporty model of the future that looks as if it came directly from a driving simulator.
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Feature,
News,
Nissan IDx,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Travel
Goodyear Announces Holiday Deals
With only a few weeks to go until Christmas, Goodyear Philippines is celebrating with some ‘giving of their own’ through a Worry Free Holiday promo. From November 1, 2013, to January 31, 2014, motorists who purchase a set of Goodyear tires from participating outlets nationwide will receive a free limited edition Goodyear gift.
Chevrolet Makati Opens
Chevrolet Philippines shifted into high gear when it opened its new dealership at the heart of Makati City’s Automotive Row last October 31. One of the new generation dealerships that adhere to the new Corporate Identity Standards pioneered by GM International Operations, the Makati dealership is set to raise the bar for automotive excellence with its outstanding showroom experience, customer relations management, and sales and aftersales services. Located along Chino Roces Avenue (formerly Pasong Tamo Extension), the dealership that broke ground last May stands with an imposing view coming out of the Lumbang gate of Dasmarinas Village.
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Chevrolet Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
December 2, 2013
Race of Champions 2013 is Cancelled
The Race of Champions 2013 has been cancelled. Here is the press release they just issued:
The Sports Authority of Thailand and the organizers of the 2013 Race Of Champions have announced that the event cannot take place as planned on December 14-15 due to the current political situation in Bangkok.
Our thoughts are with the Thai people during this difficult period and we wish that a peaceful solution will soon be found. The Race Of Champions has been held all over the world for 25 consecutive years and we are currently looking at options of repeating the success of last year's event in Bangkok on another date.
Fans who have already purchased tickets for this year’s Race Of Champions should contact Thai Ticket Major or their ticketing agent for further information on refunds.
The Sports Authority of Thailand and the organizers of the 2013 Race Of Champions have announced that the event cannot take place as planned on December 14-15 due to the current political situation in Bangkok.
Our thoughts are with the Thai people during this difficult period and we wish that a peaceful solution will soon be found. The Race Of Champions has been held all over the world for 25 consecutive years and we are currently looking at options of repeating the success of last year's event in Bangkok on another date.
Fans who have already purchased tickets for this year’s Race Of Champions should contact Thai Ticket Major or their ticketing agent for further information on refunds.
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Motorsports,
News
Tokyo Motor Show 2013: Honda Shows Jazz-Based Crossover, Ability to Think Outside the Box
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
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Feature,
Honda HR-V,
News,
Tokyo Motor Show
Honda Launches CR-V 2.0 Modulo Limited Edition
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is pleased to announce the availability of the new CR-V 2.0 V Modulo Limited Model.
As one of the pioneer models in the SUV category, the CR-V continues to provide car-like drivability and ride comfort, while providing new features and technologies that enhance driving enjoyment and ownership experience of our most valued customers.
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Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
Honda CR-V,
News
All-New Isuzu D-MAX Continues to Post Strong Sales
Introduced in September, the All-New Isuzu D-MAX continues to build sales momentum as it posted phenomenal results in October, accelerating Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s (IPC) sales tally.
The All-New D-MAX’s 179-unit sales in September spiked to 339 units in October, or 160 more, resulting in an 89.4% growth, according to the latest combined reports released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. and the Truck Manufacturers Association. The bulk of the additional figures in October can be credited to the pickup’s strong performance in Mindanao and Metro Manila markets.
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Isuzu Corporate,
Isuzu D-Max,
News
Volvo PH Offers You to Trade Up
As Volvo Philippines celebrates its 19th year, it offers a smart way to upgrade to a brand new Volvo with the Volvo Trade Up Program. Enjoy additional perks such as a P50,000 Volvo Gift Coupon and a free Samsung item of their choice when they trade-in their old car to a new Volvo. High appraisal value is guaranteed and other perks await for clients making the smart choice to switch to Volvo.
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News,
Volvo Corporate
December 1, 2013
Subaru Launches All-New WRX in Los Angeles
Subaru has finally taken the wraps off the hotly-anticipated all-new WRX which made its global debut at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show.
The all-new WRX promises better handling and performance through a brand-new drivetrain headlined by a 2.0-liter direct-injection gasoline engine. Featuring the trademark intercooler turbo (with a hood scoop) and a flat-four layout (Boxer), the all-new WRX pushes out 268 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. The all-new WRX also features the model's first-ever 6-speed manual and a new, optional Sport Lineartronic CVT transmission.
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Los Angeles Auto Show,
MIAS,
News,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX
BREAKING: "Fast and Furious" Star Paul Walker Dies in Car Crash
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures |
Paul Walker, known best as Brian O'Connor in the Fast and Furious movie series, has died. The 40-year old actor and car enthusiast died in a car accident in Santa Clarita, California just north of Los Angeles. The death has been confirmed on his own social media accounts including Facebook and Twitter:
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