July 18, 2014
Hyundai Philippines Retains Momentum with 12 Percent Growth in June
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, continued its positive sales performance with 12% year-on-year growth in June, bringing its tally to 1,928 units sold versus 1,726 units sold in the prior year. For the first semester of this year, Hyundai managed to grow by 6% equivalent to a total of 11,651 units.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
AVID Sales Up 21 Percent in June
In June, the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) registered total sales of 2,973 units, up by 21% from 2,447 units sold in the same month last year. This led to first semester growth of 17% or a total of 17,902 units, driven by the marked performance of both the Passenger Cars (PC) and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) segments.
Filed Under:
AVID,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
July 17, 2014
Subaru Holds Tanabata Festival this Weekend
Motor Image Pilipinas Inc., will be holding its Tanabata Festival, running on its second year, at all Subaru Showrooms nationwide from July 18 to July 20, 2014.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Subaru Corporate
Mazda Unveils All-New Mazda2 Sub-Compact in Japan; Production Goes Underway (w/ Video)
Mazda has finally pulled the wraps off its all-new Mazda2 sub-compact hatchback, the latest model to receive the full Skyactiv treatment. The flood of photos came at the same time as when Mazda announced that the all-new Mazda2 started production at its Hofu Plant No. 1 in Yamaguchi, Japan. The global launch starts in Japan this autumn, with the world soon to follow.
Filed Under:
Mazda 2,
News,
Sub-Compact
Filipino, Japanese Companies to Build Electric Vehicles in the Philippines
NEUES Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the NKC Metalworks Group of Osaka, Japan and Kart Plaza Manufacturing Corp., the Philippine leading electric golf kart distributor and servicing company, today announced a partnership that will see both companies engage in the local manufacturing of affordable and economical Electric Vehicles, which will be made available in the Philippine automotive market.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
NEUES Corporate,
News
44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 Announces Show Dates
The Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) has just announced the dates for the 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015. To be held at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, the show will open on Thursday, October 29, 2015 and will run all the way to Sunday, November 8, 2015.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Tokyo Motor Show
July 15, 2014
Review: 2014 Peugeot 5008 2.0 HDI Allure
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Luxury MPV,
Peugeot 5008
July 14, 2014
Land Rover Philippines and Asia to Africa Safari Brought in Peter Allison to Manila
Land Rover Philippines (LRPhils) Motors, Inc. in collaboration with Asia To Africa (A To A) Safaris brought in Peter Allison, a wildlife enthusiast and author of two bestselling books about his experiences working in the African bush – “Whatever You Do, Don’t Run” and “Don’t Look behind You” to Manila.
Filed Under:
Land Rover Corporate,
News
Michelin to Become Sole MotoGP Tire Supplier from 2016
Michelin will be the sole supplier of tires to teams participating in the MotoGP World Championship series which will be held in various European countries starting 2016. This was announced by Dorna Sports, promoter and organizer of the event, which is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).
Filed Under:
Michelin,
Motorsports,
News
Motor Image Launches Subaru XV STI Performance, Coming to PHL in September
Event Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
News,
Subaru XV,
Travel
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
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