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| L-R: Rodini Rivera, Race Operations Manager Batangas Racing Circuit, Inc.; Nelson Gayola, Managing Head for Corporate Communications Department Batangas Racing Circuit, Inc.; Yuki Iwasa Vice President Yokohama Tire Sales Philippines, Inc.; and Andrew Bernardo, General Manager Yokohama Tire Sales Philippines, Inc. |
May 28, 2014
Philippine GT Championship to Kick Off 2014 Season on June 1
Ford EcoSport's Climate Control System is Designed to Keep You Cool
With the summer heat pushing the mercury past 40 degrees Celsius, one of the easiest ways to get cool quickly is to hop into the all-new Ford EcoSport. The air-conditioning system in the urban SUV is so effective that within 10 minutes of starting the engine, you’d be so comfortable that you’d have forgotten how hot it is outside.
May 27, 2014
Review: 2014 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GLS 2WD
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Subaru WRX and WRX STI Earn "IIHS Top Safety Pick" Nod
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles,announced that the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has awarded the best possible ranking of 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) to the all-new 2015 WRX and WRX STI currently sold in the North American region. As for the other Subaru models, 2014 Legacy, 2014 Outback, 2014 Impreza, 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2014/2015 Forester have already earned a 2014 TSP rating.
Nissan Skyline Gets a Smaller, Turbocharged Engine
Unknown to most people, the Nissan Skyline isn’t just the GT-R. It’s actually a family of vehicles including lesser tuned two- and four-door models. Of course, with the R35, Nissan spun the GT-R into a separate line, but it doesn’t mean that the Skyline isn’t getting any turbo love. Nissan Motor Company has finally announced the availability of a new high-power, fuel-efficient 2.0-liter turbocharged engine in the Skyline 200GT-t.
May 26, 2014
Nissan to Enter the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2015 with GT-R LM Nismo
Nissan will unleash the GT-R and go head-to-head with Audi, Porsche and Toyota at Le Mans in 2015. The Japanese manufacturer will also contest the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship with a full factory effort of two LM P1 cars. Nissan’s LM P1 car will be called the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO, carrying on a sporting bloodline that stretches back 30 years and recognizes the company’s flagship road car, the Nissan GT-R.
Chevrolet Launches Free Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS) Promo
The Covenant Car Company Inc (TCCCI) truly knows how much their Filipino customers value vacations and out of town road trips with friends and family; hence, to provide new Chevy-buyers a worry-free experience in terms of going the distance, Chevrolet Philippines is offering the first 10,000 kilometer Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS) and one (1) year Motorcar Insurance for FREE when you buy your Chevrolet through a PBCOM Autoloan program from May 10 to July 31, 2014! Worry less about your car maintenance expenses and just enjoy your perfect summer getaway!
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Waterspeed Collection Debuts in UK, Europe
Two highly fitting locations have been selected for the UK and European debuts of the latest Bespoke Collection from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection will be previewed at an exclusive event on the site of the original Bluebird Motor Company – now the Bluebird Restaurant – on the King’s Road, London on Tuesday 13 May 2014.
#Vroompanes: Round 1 of the 2014 Toyota Vios Cup
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
May 23, 2014
Suzuki Philippines Announces Prices, Variants of Ertiga and Swift 1.2
Suzuki Philippines, Inc. (SPH), the only integrated motorcycle and automobile company in the country, releases the official pricing for the two latest compact car models – the Suzuki Ertiga and the Suzuki Swift 1.2.
Volkswagen Holds Southeast Asia Pacific (SEAP) Conference in Philippines
Automobile Central Enterprise, Inc. (ACEI), the official importer and distributor of Volkswagen, hosts the Southeast Asia Pacific (SEAP) Conference. For the first time ever, the aftersales conference to be attended by 80 delegates from all over the Southeast Asian region, will be held locally to welcome the Philippine importer ACEI into the Volkswagen family.
Real for Real and Join the Pros at Sepang with Michelin's The Right 2 Race Online Game
Experience a real and unique motorsport event at the legendary Sepang International F1 Circuit in Malaysia with Michelin’s The Right 2 Race online game promo.
May 22, 2014
A Decade of Friendship: Toyota Road Trek 10
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
May 21, 2014
These are the Highlights of the Upcoming 2014 Bangkok International Auto Salon
The 3rd Bangkok International Auto Salon 2014 (BIAS) has grown into the largest and most exciting custom car and accessories show in the ASEAN region, and this year the event plays host to several new product launches, including the public debut of the all-new Honda Jazz subcompact hatchback.
Petron Engine Oils Designed for Local Needs
As the only and biggest Filipino refiner, Petron has a deep understanding of the unique driving conditions on Philippine roads, and its R&D team takes pride in formulating products that will deliver optimum efficiency for Filipino motorists.
May 20, 2014
Review: 2014 Toyota Wigo 1.0G M/T
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
May 19, 2014
5th Philippine International Motor Show is Slated September 18-21 at World Trade Center
The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) announces the much-awaited 5th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), a four-day event from September 18-21 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.
Ford Welcomes New Ranger Models by Adding 3 New Wildtrak Models
The Philippines’s best-selling pick-up, the Ford Ranger, gets new additions to its growing family to bring the total to 13 variants. The new additions expand the range-topping Wildtrak trim by adding two 2.2-liter 4x2 models and the 3.2-liter 4x4 equipped with a manual transmission. The prices for the new Wildtrak models are as follows:
Mazda Expands to Davao City
Mazda in the Philippines extends its reach to the south with the opening of AUTOHUB Group’s all-new Mazda Davao, their latest full-service Mazda dealership facility in the country.
Experience the Rush at the Toyota Vios Cup
It’s the thrill, the rush of adrenaline, and the heart-pounding sensation that make motorsports one of the most exciting ventures to date. Let the number one automotive company in the country take you on this exhilarating ride of authentic motorsports through the Toyota Vios Cup. Experience a full-on waku-doki festival with activities not just for racing fans but for guests who look for real fun and excitement! Just a short ride from Manila, come to the Clark International Speedway on May 24, 2014 (Saturday) and witness what Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) means by WAKU-DOKI.
AVID Rallies in April with 16 Percent Growth
With the reignited consumer appetite for cars, the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) saw its sales climbed to 16% for the month of April to a total of 2,657 units from year-ago levels of 2,293 units. Year-to-date, the group sales racked up to a total of 11,712 units, reflecting a robust 14% growth in sales from comparable period last year.
Kia Posts 4.9 Percent Global Sales Growth in April
Kia Motors Corporation announced last week its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for April 2014, recording a total of 251,120 units sold. This figure represents a 4.9% year-on-year increase.
Mazda MX-5 Celebrates 25 Years by Racing in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring
So how do you celebrate the 25th birthday of the world’s best-selling sports car? Well, you send it racing, of course. Mazda has just announced that it will partner with the UK’s JOTA Sport to enter a Mazda MX-5 in the 24 Hours Nurburgring Endurance Race in Germany this year (June 21-22).
Honda Recognizes Newly Established Dealers as "Good Green Dealers"
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recently recognized Honda Cars Greenhills (HCGH) and Honda Cars Marcos (HCMH) as “Certified Good Green Dealer” in a ceremony held on May 6, 2014 at their respective dealerships.
Fuel an Exciting Drive with Shell V-Power Nitro+
Be it with family or friends, summer is the perfect time to take a break from the daily grind and hit the road for an exciting getaway. Driving through scenic routes to the beach or up for some fresh mountain air is now made more exciting as Pilipinas Shell brings road trips to life with Shell V-Power Nitro+ fuels, designed to improve performance and act instantly in engines.
May 18, 2014
Subaru Kansha Festival 2014 Slated May 19-25 at All Dealerships
Motor Image Pilipinas Inc. (MIPI), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country, along with its authorized dealers will hold it’s much awaited annual Kansha Festival from May 19-25, 2014. Also known as Subaru customer appreciation week, the Kansha festival is originally a celebration adapted from the Japanese “Kinro Kansha no Hi” or Labor Thanksgiving Day.
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