July 13, 2014
Honda Cars Philippines Announces Voluntary Safety Recall
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces the voluntary recall of 1,760 units of selected Honda Fit, City, Civic, and Accord sold in the Philippines due to faulty inflation device of the front passenger airbag.
Filed Under:
Honda Accord,
Honda City,
Honda Civic,
Honda Corporate,
Honda Jazz,
News,
Recall,
Safety
Ford Philippines Continues Sales Growth in June; Now 36 Percent Up Year-Over-Year
Ford Philippines today announced an all-time best quarter, driven by a record-breaking performance for the month of June with retail sales of 1,697 units, an increase of 36 percent year-over-year.
The record June sales also contributed to the highest second quarter performance in the Philippines at 5,172 units, a 45 percent increase over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales currently stand at 8,864 units, up 42 percent compared to last year and marking Ford’s best-ever mid-year performance in the country.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Chevrolet Philippines Achieves Record Sales for First Semester of 2014
Riding its steady momentum since last year, Chevrolet Philippines - The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) continues its sustained growth for the first two quarters of 2014. Chevrolet sold a total of 4,066 units for the first six months of the year, so far its all-time best half year performance. June sales totaled 701 units, resulting in one of the highest performing months for Chevrolet in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
MFI Supports Mazda Philippines's Need for Skilled Local Technicans
Berjaya Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country has partnered with MFI Foundation, Inc. (formerly Meralco Foundation, Inc.), a non-profit science foundation that has been providing top-notch technical training and education in the Philippines for more than 30 years, under its Industrial Technician Program (ITP) specializing in Automotive Technology.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Mazda Corporate,
News
July 8, 2014
Concept One and Saffiro Tires are Now Official Rims and Tires of the 2014 Hyundai Lateral Drift Championships
The 2014 Hyundai Lateral Drift Championship Series continues its partnership with Wheel Gallery, the official distributors Concept One wheels and Saffiro tires.
Filed Under:
Lateral Drift,
Motorsports,
News
Toyota Vios Cup Race 2 Slated for July 26!
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is again geared up to continue the fun in its all-out motorsports festival this July 26, 2014 (Saturday) at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga. Let the number one automotive company in the country take you once again to a day filled with heart racing excitement during the 2nd leg of the highly acclaimed 2014 Vios Cup!
Filed Under:
Events,
Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Vios Cup
Further with Ford 2014: The Ford Trends Conference
“Innovation, by nature, is disruptive. If you can build upon an existing set of gears and everything is working smoothly, then you’re not revolutionizing yourself enough,” said Clay Christensen, a professor at the Harvard Business School and one of the most influential business thinkers in the world, as he opened the annual Ford Trends Conference. Sharing the stage with world-renowned American designer Kenneth Cole, Cole ended the night with a simple yet profound statement: “Today, companies do a lot of similar products, but what sets a great company apart is a powerful brand.”
Filed Under:
Feature,
Ford Corporate,
Further with Ford,
Travel
Uber Cuts Prices by 40 Percent this Rainy Season
Across three Asian cities, Uber is announcing a price cut on its flagship product, uberBLACK.
Uber, with a global presence in more than 130 cities, 25 of which are in Asia Pacific, is offering price reductions on its uberBLACK services in Manila, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok. Reduction is as high as 50% off its regular prices in some of these cities, making it cheaper than travelling in taxis.
Filed Under:
News,
Uber Corporate
2014 Hyundai Grand i10 1.2 vs 2014 Toyota Wigo 1.0 G A/T
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Head-to-Head,
Hyundai Grand i10,
Sub-Compact,
Toyota Wigo
July 7, 2014
Free Pepsi with Your Petron Value Card
Petron Value Card holders get a free refreshing drink each time they fuel up at any participating Petron service station.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Philippines Celebrates World Volkswagen Day
More than 150 classic and custom Volkswagen cars gathered last June 22, 2014 at the Camp Aguinaldo Parade Grounds, Quezon City in celebration of the World Volkswagen Day.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Volkswagen Corporate
2014 Range Rover Sport Now in the Philippines (w/ Video)
Land Rover Philippines (LRPhils) Motors, Inc., the official and exclusive importer and distributor of Land Rover vehicles in the country welcomed the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport—the brand’s most dynamic and sportiest model that still manages to embody the Land Rover spirit of unparalleled all-terrain capability and Range Rover’s opulent luxury.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Range Rover Sport
July 6, 2014
CAC Marks 20th Anniversary with "Green" Cause
It has been 20 years since Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC) made a splash in the automotive industry, and now, they continue to be a formidable influence in the Filipino driving experience.
As exclusive distributor of Kia Motors in the Philippines, CAC has offered the Korean automaker giant’s quality and innovative lineup, while maintaining a signature Family-like Care after-sales service to millions of Filipinos since 1994.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Kia Corporate,
News
Isuzu Ends D-Max 4x4 Drive Series with Biggest Challenge in Davao
The Isuzu D-MAX 4x4 has successfully demonstrated its unmatched capabilities in tackling tough terrain to thousands of truck lovers and off-road driving enthusiasts coming from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. But the popular pickup model faced—and, more importantly, surpassed—its biggest challenge at the final leg of the driving series that was designed to showcase its performance.
Filed Under:
Events,
Isuzu Corporate,
News
Further with Ford 2014: Ford and Intel Team Up for Project Mobii
As vehicles become an integral part of the Internet of Things, Ford and Intel are researching new opportunities for the connected car, including giving drivers the ability to remotely peer into their car using a smartphone, or a vehicle that could identify its owner using facial recognition software.
Filed Under:
Further with Ford,
News,
Safety
July 4, 2014
Honda Launches CR-V Cruiser Edition
Honda Cars Philippines has added a new variant to their CR-V: the Cruiser Edition. Available in both 2.0 and 2.4-liter variants, the CR-V Cruiser Edition brings more entertainment options to Honda’s compact crossover.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
Honda CR-V,
News
Toyota Offers Biggest Savings this July
Be prepared for Toyota’s biggest offer of savings in 2014 this July! This month, the number one automotive company in the country, makes it easier for you with packages that will make owning a Toyota so easy. Choose from various financing options that will suit everyone’s lifestyle with Toyota’s promotions this month!
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
MINI Opens in Cebu
MINI Philippines has broadened its reach by venturing into the Visayas and Mindanao regions through the opening of MINI Cebu in Mandaue City, Cebu.
Located along A.S. Fortuna St. in Mandaue City and headed by Kris Lyndon Go and Brian Chua, President and Vice President, respectively, MINI Cebu is an affiliate of the Autocentral Group which also operates Suzuki, Subaru, Ford and JMC dealerships in the Visayas and Mindanao.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
MINI Corporate,
News
Ford's 1.0-liter EcoBoost Wins International Engine of the Year for Third Time
A small petrol engine that powers Ford cars including the new Fiesta has fought off competition from premium brands and supercars to win the “Oscars” of the engine world for an unprecedented third time in a row.
Ford Motor Company’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine – which lowers fuel consumption without sacrificing power – was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for its drivability, performance, economy, refinement and technology.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News
CAVITEX Now Uses MPTC's Prepaid EasyDrive Pass
Motorists can now use EasyDrive stickers for a most convenient and speedy passage along the Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), courtesy of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC).
Filed Under:
News
July 1, 2014
Review: 2014 Toyota Innova 2.5 V
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Entry-Level MPV,
Toyota Innova
June 27, 2014
Honda Cars Opens in Camarines Sur
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) continues to expand its dealership network as it recently opened its 32nd full-service dealership, Honda Cars CamSur (Pili) - HCCP. In constantly providing total customer satisfaction, Honda marks its official entry in Bicol region and brings world-class quality products and services easily accessible to Bicolanos. The dealership is located along San Jose, National Highway, Pili, Camarines Sur with sales operations from Monday to Sunday (8:00AM to 6:30PM) and service operations from Monday to Saturday (8:00AM to 5:00PM).
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Honda Corporate,
News
June 26, 2014
Further with Ford 2014: Ford Debuts Industry's First Five-Row Side-Curtain Airbag
The all-new Ford Transit 15-passenger wagon makes its debut in the United States and Canada with the industry’s only five-row side-curtain airbag.
Filed Under:
Ford Transit,
Further with Ford,
News,
Safety
Further with Ford 2014: Ford and Fisher-Price Take F-150 to a New Dimension
Photo by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Ford F-150,
Further with Ford,
News
12 Iconic Vehicles to Showcase Evolution of PHL Auto Industry at 5th PIMS
The 5th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) will treat this year’s visitors to an exclusive tour of the local motoring history with an exhibit of 12 iconic vehicles to highlight this year’s theme “Progress in Motion”.
Organized by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), the country’s premiere automotive exhibition will showcase a rare collection of automobiles from the 1950’s to the 2010’s that shaped the automotive landscape of the country in the last 60 years.
Toyota Reveals Exterior, Japan Price of Revolutionary Fuel Cell Car
Toyota Motor Corporation has revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its hydrogen fuel cell sedan, first unveiled as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show last year.
The car will launch in Japan before April 2015, and preparations are underway for launches in the U.S. and European markets in the summer of 2015.
Filed Under:
Environment,
News,
Toyota Corporate
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