There have been a lot of complaints about how the 2014 Formula One cars sound compared to their 2013 counterparts. Apparently, it’s the lack of that aural scream normally associated with high-revving purpose-built race cars. How bad? Well, check this video.
March 18, 2014
Formula 1 Car Sounds: 2014 vs 2013 - The Terrible Truth
There have been a lot of complaints about how the 2014 Formula One cars sound compared to their 2013 counterparts. Apparently, it’s the lack of that aural scream normally associated with high-revving purpose-built race cars. How bad? Well, check this video.
Ford EcoBoost Powers Prototype to 12 Hours of Sebring Victory
A prototype vehicle running Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 has claimed victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring last weekend. Considered to be one of the most demanding racetracks in the US, Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas, and Marino Franchitti took the Roush Yates-prepped Riley-Ford to victory lane.
2014 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 LTZ vs 2014 Ford Ranger 3.2 Wildtrak
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
March 17, 2014
Surf & Share Your #AyosNaSummer Wish, Win Summer Siren Festival Passes For Your Barkada
Be part of the hottest 3-day beach party for FREE when you share your #AyosNaSummer wish with your AyosDito.ph barkada! Simply Surf & Share on AyosDito.ph to win FREE Summer Siren tickets for you and your friends!
A total of 35 Summer Siren passes and 10 limited edition Ayos Loudbasstard speaker docks will be given away to lucky Ka-Ayos who will share their #AyosNaSummer wish on AyosDito.ph. Join to get the chance to meet great people at the Summer Siren Festival happening on April 4-6 at Crystal Beach, Zambales! It’s very easy to join and win the ultimate beach adventure for your barkada. Tara na!
Chevrolet Philippines Continues Posting Record Early-2014 Sales
After posting ground breaking figures last year, Chevrolet Philippines continues to deliver impressive growth in sales for the first two months of 2014. Chevrolet’s January and February figures have shown a 70% increase with a total of 1,298 unit sales compared to 760 units sold during the same time in 2013.
Welcome Summer with Kia's Drive of Summer Promo; Carens and Sportage at Reduced Prices
Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), exclusive distributor of Kia Motors in the Philippines, makes summer adventures more worthwhile with Kia’s Hot Summer Deals. For a limited time only, you can drive home a Kia Carens and Kia Sportage at reduced prices!
March 14, 2014
MIAS Organizer Releases Exhibitor List
Worldbex Services International, organizers of the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), the country’s biggest annual motoring event has released the list of participating brands as the official countdown begins to the show which is slated to run April 3 to 6 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
Celebrating its 10th year anniversary, MIAS will once again use up the entire WTC complex including the adjacent Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC). Unfortunately, because CAMPI is also slated to run their biennial Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) around mid this year, there are some conspicuously absent brands from this year’s MIAS.
Turn Into a Real Racer with the Toyota Racing School
After staging the very successful Vios Cup Exhibition Race last January of this year… the number one automotive company in the country is now giving a chance for petrol heads to learn the basics and other advanced skills on racing! Customers can now enroll in the Toyota Racing School, as stirred by the Toyota Vios Cup! Come into full throttle with the “race-ready” Vios, a 1.5G M/T variant with several TRD modifications; that will prepare you to drive like a Champion!
March 13, 2014
10 Nifty Things You Probably Missed on the Ford EcoSport
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang and Ford Press |
Hyundai Philippines Sales Up 9 Percent as of February
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, enjoyed a promising 9% growth as of February ending year-to-date sales of 3,953 units against year-ago levels of only 3,624 units. In February alone, sales increased by 5% to 1,710 units.
Nissan Philippines Officers Visits North EDSA Dealership
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| (L-R) Nissan Philippines, Inc. General Manager for Marketing, SJ Huh; Nissan Motor Asia Pacific Vice President for Business Management, Shinichi Koyama; Nissan Global Company Ltd. General Manager, Paul Miles; Nissan Philippines, Inc. President and Managing Director, Kenji Naito, Tetra Sales and Services Inc. Vice-P and COO and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Executive Vice President Takao Katagiri, Nissan Philippines, Inc General Manager for Sales, Lee Junia, Tetra Sales and Services Inc. Group General Manager, Ronald Olit, Nissan North Edsa Assitant General Manager and dealer operator, Ato Mendoza and Nissan North Edsa General Sales Manager, Jeremy Ballesteros. |
One of the country's biggest Nissan dealership - Nissan North Edsa was humbled by the visit of Nissan Motors Limited of Japan's executives and the top officers of the newly incorporated, Nissan Philippines Inc. NPI is set to handle marketing and sales and once again to establish a strong presence in the Philippine market.
"Over 40 years of history returns" promised by Nissan Motor Corporation Vice Chairman Toshiyuki Shiga on his speech during the recent new models launch. Nissan is truly about to get into motion once again.
Kia Picanto Offers Flair and Performance, Now Starting at P 450,000
A car is said to be an extension of one’s personality on the road. Now, who wouldn’t want to be represented by a car brimming with style, innovation, and practicality?
Right off the bat, Kia Picanto merits a second, longer glance from you and other onlookers because of its clean, flowing lines and distinctive shape. The wide rear stance, air dam blend, and iconic radiator grille then complete an elegant style unique to the Picanto. The 5-seater, 4-door hatchback is definitely the sub-compact car that will fit well with equally dynamic lifestyles.
March 11, 2014
First Drive: 2014 Ford EcoSport 1.5 Titanium
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
UPDATE 2: Here is our Full Review of the EcoSport 1.5 Titanium.
HUA HIN, THAILAND – One after the other, Daft Punk, Lady Gaga, and Justin Bieber blared through the six-speaker system as the sixteen car convoy reached its first stop: a hole-in-the-wall mango and sticky rice shop. Then, everyone whipped out their smartphones and took a snapshot, sharing this newfound discovery with friends and followers through Instagram. This certainly doesn’t seem like your everyday test drive, then again, the Ford EcoSport is not your everyday car. It’s a pioneer in a segment all to its own; a vehicle crafted specifically for the urban warrior.
Rolls-Royce Unveils Ghost Series II at Geneva Motor Show
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled Ghost Series II to the world at the 2014 Geneva International Motor Show. Ghost Series II delivers the latest industry-leading technology from Rolls-Royce clad in a subtle re-design. It exudes the timeless yet cool, modern luxury that the car’s customers - the Captains of Industry, entrepreneurs and successful businessmen and women who are the wealth and job creators in our economies – demand.
March 10, 2014
Ford Philippines Sales Rise 48 Percent; Ranger is Now Philippines's Best-Selling Pick-Up Truck
Ford Philippines today announced its best-ever performance for the month of February with overall retail sales rising 48 percent year-over-year to 1,277 units.
The exceptional month was led by the Ranger’s best-ever monthly performance, as well as strong performances from the Everest, Explorer and Fiesta nameplates.
Honda Spruces Up Odyssey and Pilot with Rear Entertainment System (and Huge Discounts)
With great space comes great comfort—as genuine 8-seaters, few can ever match the refinement of the Honda Odyssey MPV and Pilot mid-sized crossover. And now, just in time for the kid’s summer vacation, Honda Cars Philippines is now throwing in a rear entertainment system for free. The catch is, you’ve got to buy your Odyssey or Pilot before March 31.
Both the Odyssey and Pilot is now kitted free with a rear entertainment system that includes a 10-inch roof-mounted DVD entertainment monitor. The system also has AV inputs and comes with wireless earphones and a remote control. Along with the rear entertainment system, both models get spiffy genuine accessories. The Odyssey now gets standard splash guards while the Pilot gets running boards for easier ingress/egress. And to top it all off, they’re now available at a substantial discount: P 250,000 off the Odyssey and P 100,000 off the Pilot.
So, if you are in the market for an 8-seater MPV or crossover and have been holding off, you’re in luck. This deal is available at all of Honda’s 31 dealerships nationwide.
Toyota Offers Summer Deals on Vios and Innova (Up to P 35,000 Off Until March 31)
Anne Curtis Goes for Audi
It-girl Anne Curtis continues to hold court in every facet of the entertainment domain – earning her the title “Princess of All Media.”
Consequently, her life – including personal choices as a consumer – understandably gets a lot of attention and scrutiny. This makes the star a very bankable endorser who imbues a halo effect on everything she touches. But the truth is that Anne indeed is very fastidious about product quality anyway. As a very public celebrity, she is highly critical and particular with, say, the beauty products she uses. A staggering six-million-plus followers on Twitter (@annecurtissmith) are taking notice.
March 8, 2014
UPDATED: Nissan Modernizes its Compact Car, Launches the Sylphy (w/ Complete Specs)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The photos published here are of the global Nissan Teana model. We’ll try to get official photos from Nissan Philippines as well as give you the complete specs in another update. We gave them some time, but they didn’t make it as of press time.
UPDATE: The complete specs are now available after the break.
Nissan’s opening salvo for the Philippine market is a global model that’s sold in more than 120 markets worldwide including the USA, Japan, China, and Thailand. It’s one of Nissan’s global core models and one that’s replacing the brand’s storied brand, the Sentra. Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing Nissan’s new compact sedan (C-segment): the Sylphy.
UPDATED: Nissan Philippines Enters the Executive Sedan Battle with the Altima (w/ Complete Specs)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The photos published here are of the global Nissan Teana model. We’ll try to get official photos from Nissan Philippines as well as give you the complete specs in another update. We gave them some time, but they didn’t make it as of press time.
UPDATE: The complete specs are now available after the break.
Nissan Philippines, Inc. is readying its assault in the executive sedan segment by resurrecting a short-lived nameplate in the Philippine market: the Altima. Known as the ‘Teana’ in other markets (as well as its predecessor), Nissan Philippines has decided to adopt the North American nameplate for one reason: the Philippine-market Altima is actually built and shipped from Nissan’s assembly plant in the United States. As such, Nissan Philippines says that the all-new Altima is aiming to raise the bar when it comes to styling, comfort, performance, fuel efficiency, innovative features, and safety.
March 7, 2014
One Company, One Direction, One Nissan: Nissan Philippines Officially Debuts
Global company, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. takes the lead of managing the automotive brand in the Philippines by introducing Nissan Philippines, Inc. as its national sales company. This development was formalized and announced late last year.
Kia Signifies Interest in Joining Philippine Basketball Association
News of Kia's possible involvement in the PBA Pro League has been making the rounds of sports and automotive media of late.
Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), exclusive distributor of Kia Motors in the Philippines, has just confirmed that it is looking into the possibility of joining the PBA for the next season. If everything comes into fruition, it will mark the first entry of a car brand in the league since 1983.
Honda Cars Expands to Calamba, Laguna
The city of Calamba in Laguna plays host to Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.’s 31st full dealership in the country, Honda Cars Calamba (HCCL). In continuous quest in bringing its products and services closer to its customers, HCCL is strategically located along the National Highway Barangay Milagrosa, Calamba, approximately 1.5kms distance from Sto. Tomas, Batangas City (SLEX) exit.
Honda’s latest dealership, an elegant and contemporary structure, is a good combination of classic and modern architectural design. The dealership boasts of a comfortable and well-designed interior that demonstrates the premium Honda image – established, advanced and pro-active to clients’ needs. Led by Mr. Anthony N. Cheng, President of Honda Cars Calamba, this dealer continues to uphold Honda’s tradition of providing outstanding products and excellent after-sales services for total customer satisfaction.
March 6, 2014
BMW Launches Yet Another Segment-Bending Vehicle, the X4
BMW continues its product diversification by launching the X4 which is essentially an X3 with a more coupe-like roofline. From the outside, the X4 is clearly sportier with the larger air intakes, sweeping roofline (highest actually above the driver), and muscular rear-end. The X4 is available with LED headlight technology along with L-shaped LED tail lamps. It measures 4,671 mm making it longer than the X3 but is also 36 mm lower (1,624 mm height).
March 5, 2014
Subaru WRX STI Races Stick Bomb
Well, I'm lost for words on this one. Just watch it.
If you're interested on how they made this outrageous stunt, click after the break to watch the "Making Of". Enjoy.
Suzuki Philippines Quietly Updates Grand Vitara for 2014 (w/ Complete Specs)
Suzuki Philippines has quietly updated their compact crossover, the Grand Vitara, for the 2014 model year. And though the changes are purely cosmetic, the biggest news is a much more affordable price tag: P 1,160,000. In other words, for the price of a typical compact sedan, you can make your way up to a Japan-built compact crossover.
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