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October 8, 2014

Final Round of 2014 Toyota Vios Cup Slated on October 18-19 in Manila!

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is all set for the Vios Cup Season’s 3rd and final race! TMP’s grand dream of bringing the much-talked about motorsports festival closer to the public will finally happen on October 18 and 19 as we move our race to McKinley West, BGC, Taguig City! Let the number one automotive company in the country bring you a fun-filled program and heart-pounding excitement that has already redefined motorsports in the country!

The Tata Big 7: Pilipinas Taj Introduces 7 New Eco-Diesel Models

Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, the exclusive distributor of Tata vehicles in the country recently launched not one, not two, but seven heavy-duty eco-diesel vehicles. These new additions to the Tata line-up come in many forms from diesel-fed passenger cars to pick-ups to mini trucks.

Champion Filipina international racing sensation Michele Bumgarner is set to return to the US to continue on her “Mazda Road to Indy” campaign. During a media night, Bumgarner thanked Mazda for their support as she continues in the Pro Mazda Racing Series. She is also set to test an Indy Lights car some time before the year ends.

Marking the halfway point of the season, the fourth round of the 2014 Yokohama Philippine GT Championship was held last September 28, 2014 at the Clark International Speedway.

Photos by Ulysses Ang

When Peugeot says to the world that wanted to become a design-driven car company, it set out an atomic bomb in the form of the RCZ. Living up to the company’s tagline, “Motion & Emotion”, the RCZ quite literally is a head-turner. It’s responsible for quite a number of strained necks from doing double-takes or craning just to take a better look at the car. It has rapidly made the transition between concept car to production reality quickly and as a result pushed the French brand from oddball obscurity to style icon. What Peugeot has successfully achieved here is to put style above everything else; style above performance, practicality, and pricing. And you know what, it’s very French and it works.

Leading Truck Maker, Scania, Appoints Official Philippine Sales and Services Dealer

Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications, and of industrial, marine and power engines, has appointed BJ Mercantile, Inc. as the official sales & services dealer partner for the Philippines. Scania’s heavy-duty trucks, environment-friendly buses and powerful generators will soon become available to the local market. Not only that, local customers will also be able to experience the same level of high quality services Scania has been known to provide in more than 100 countries for more than 100 years.

Volvo Philippines just made it easier for you to drive the car of your dreams and eventually own it, too, with the Volvo Smart Lease program. You can finally drive your dream Volvo S60, the S80, or the SUV you’ve set your sights on – the XC60 or the current XC90.

The Pajero nameplate brings with it a rich heritage, from rally championships to being a symbol of luxury and power. As it proves to continuously perfect the right balance between capability and opulence, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) introduces the new 2015 Mitsubishi Pajero which is available in two variants-3.8 Liter MIVEC Gasoline and 3.2 Liter Di-Diesel.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is beefing its crossover line-up for 2015 as it introduces significant new improvements to its ASX compact crossover. The Made in Japan 2015 ASX offers new, exciting features that make it better to drive and great value for money in its segment.

The elegant and lustrous Bowtie insignia, which has captured a significant number of motoring enthusiasts in the country, is ready to rock the SM Mall of Asia for the 5th time in the upcoming 2014 Chevrolet Motorama - the grandest and largest gathering of anything and everything Chevy. Admission is free so make your way to the coolest Chevy event happening from October 9 to 12, 2014 and revel in the upbeat music and vibrantly designed Motorama display, enjoy the treats and Chevy booths at the Ice skating rink of the SM Mall of Asia.

Mazda Philippines registered its best sales month on record under Berjaya Auto Philippines Inc, and best sales quarter ever for Mazda in the Philippines.

Aside from the new monthly record, this achievement also sets a new best for Mazda vehicle sales in the Philippines as sales from January to September this year have already surpassed 2013’s full year total. Moreover, the sales figures from each of the months of May to September 2014 reveal that these are also the best consecutive five-month performance by far for the Mazda brand.

Ask any dog owner and they will tell you that their four-legged companions are more than just a pet. They have gone past just being animals and are now more often seen as a loyal friend or even an integral member of the family.

Iconic Dealership, Inc. formally opened its second showroom right at the heart of the Queen City of the South: Volkswagen Cebu. The simple ceremonial inauguration was led by Volkswagen official distributor Automobile Central Enterprise, Inc. (ACEI) President & CEO, Mr. John Philip S. Orbeta and IDI General Manager, Mr. Nemesio Solomon, Jr.

Chevrolet’s most talented service technicians from dealerships in seven countries competed in Chiang Mai for top honors at the company’s third-annual “ASEAN BEST of the BESTs” competition. Ricky Manaois from Chevrolet Philippines won, with Aekkaluck Prasitdechakul from Auto Technic Thailand (Chevrolet New Petchaburi) second. The third place went to Jose Custodio, also from Chevrolet Philippines.

Ford Philippines Gives Back in Annual Ford Global Week of Caring

Over 100 employees of Ford Philippines and volunteers from various Ford dealerships came together for various community service projects to commemorate Ford Motor Company’s Global Week of Caring.

Motor Image Pilipinas (MIP), the authorized distributor of Subaru in the Philippines has completed its three-leg 2014 Subaru Palm Challenge Philippine Face-off with the last leg held at Bonifacio High Street in Bonifacio Global City last September 27, 2014. With this last leg, MIPI has selected the country’s 10 representatives that will be sent to Singapore for the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge Asian Face-Off.

Eurobrands Distributor Inc. (EDI), official importer of Peugeot vehicles in the country, together with the Autocirculo Group, formally opened last September 17, 2014 the doors of Peugeot Alabang. Peugeot Alabang joins Peugeot Las Piñas, Peugeot Pasay and Peugeot Quirino dealership under the wing of the Autocirculo Group. Also open are Peugeot Cagayan de Oro, Peugeot Cebu, Peugeot Nueva Ecija, Peugeot Lipa, Peugeot Pasig and Peugeot Negros Isle. Like all the previous Peugeot dealerships before it, Peugeot Alabang aims to provide the full Peugeot ownership experience to its customers while ascribing fully to Peugeot international standards.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) officially announced the availability of the All-New City VX MUGEN Special Edition.

The All-New City VX MUGEN Special Edition enhances the ownership experience by being equipped with factory-installed genuine MUGEN accessories. It comes with a unique front sports grille, front and rear under spoiler, side under spoilers, 17” alloy wheels with nut and lock set that are exclusively designed for car enthusiasts who will appreciate the premium and dynamic styling of the All-New City. The MUGEN emblem completes its sporty look and makes the City VX MUGEN stand out on the road.

Despite a setback from Tropical Storm Mario, the 5th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) held last Thursday to Sunday, September 18 to September 21, at the World Trade Center was its most successful yet, nearly doubling its foot traffic from the previous PIMS in 2012.

Review: 2014 Honda Civic 2.0 EL MUGEN

Photos by Ulysses Ang

Editor’s Note: Click here for our review of the 2012 Honda Civic EL.

The Honda Civic is in a very peculiar situation. Next to its other stable mates: City, Jazz, and Accord, it’s quite pedestrian in every sense of the word. Designed during the 2008 economic downturn, Honda banked that buyers would opt for a simple compact sedan with solid but unremarkable virtues: spacious, frugal, and reliable. Instead, all of its competitors moved in a completely different direction, offering cars with features a class or two higher. The initial supply problems (Thai floods) didn’t help things either. And though the Civic is still selling pretty well, it’s not anymore as lauded as its predecessor (at least for critics). Knowing very well that the compact segment is shrinking and the battle getting all the more competitive, Honda rushed in to refresh the Civic this year. The question is: is it enough?

Maserati Celebrates Centennial Gathering

The unique Maserati Centennial International Gathering marked the culmination of the company’s official Centenary celebrations last week.

Philippine Car Price Guide: September 2014

We know you’ve been eagerly awaiting the September 2014 edition of the Philippine Car Price Guide. Since there were a lot of cars that made their debuts at the recently concluded Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) last week, we decided to delay this update until we could get information on the new and upcoming models that were shown then. And now that we have the info that we need, here’s the September edition of the 2014:

BMW X3
BMW X4
BYD F0
Chevrolet Captiva
Chevrolet Trailblazer LTX
Ford EcoSport (update)
Ford Focus (update)
Ford Ranger Trekker
Honda Brio
Honda Brio Amaze
Isuzu D-Max X-Series
Isuzu mu-X
Lexus NX 300h
Mazda3 Speed
Mazda6 (update)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mitsubishi ASX
Nissan Urvan (update)
Nissan X-Trail
Peugeot 508 (update)
Peugeot 3008 (update)
Peugeot 5008 (update)
Subaru WRX
Subaru WRX STI
Toyota 86 (update)
Toyota Fortuner
Toyota Hilux
Volkswagen Jetta

Petron Value Card, dubbed as the ultimate motorist loyalty card, now has over 2-million cardholders nationwide. The lucky 2-millionth member, Charlie Toh of Davao City, was recognized in simple ceremonies at the Petron Bajada station last August 15, during Davao’s Kadayawan Festival.

Review: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 TSI Comfortline

Ask a kid to draw a car and chances are he’ll trace a curvy line, using three semi-circles interconnected together. Without meaning to, he would have subconsciously penned the all-too-familiar silhouette of the Volkswagen Beetle. In the Philippine context, there’s no car out there that’s more memorable as the Beetle. Loving called ‘The Bug’, the Beetle was the quintessential symbol of mobility. In the 1960’s, the Beetle stood for freedom of movement for the everyday man. As a result, everyone had one or at least knew someone who did. Although the decades that followed saw the rise of the Japanese economy car, ask anyone old enough about the Beetle, and they’ll regard it only with fond memories.

Ferrari Posts Record First Half 2014 Sales

The Ferrari S.p.A. Board of Directors met under the chairmanship of Luca di Montezemolo (before stepping down) to examine the financial results for the first half of 2014.

The figures show growth in all indicators despite the planned reduction in car deliveries.

Title Race for Philippine GT Championship Heats Up in Clark on September 27

Now halfway through the 2014 season, the Yokohama Philippine GT Championship returns to the Clark International Speedway this September 27 and 28 for Round 4.

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October 8, 2014

Final Round of 2014 Toyota Vios Cup Slated on October 18-19 in Manila!

October 7, 2014

The Tata Big 7: Pilipinas Taj Introduces 7 New Eco-Diesel Models

Michele Bumgarner Set to Return to US But Not Before Giving Back

Kaikkonen, Portugal Take One Win Apiece at Round 4 of Yokohama Philippine GT Championship

Review: 2014 Peugeot RCZ

October 6, 2014

Leading Truck Maker, Scania, Appoints Official Philippine Sales and Services Dealer

Volvo Philippines's Smart Lease Program Offers More Flexible Terms

Mitsubishi Pajero Upgraded with New Kit, Looks for 2015

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Shows Off 2015 ASX

2014 Chevrolet Motorama Slated from October 9-12 at SM Mall of Asia

Mazda Philippines Registers Highest Sales Quarter

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Volkswagen is Now in Cebu

Chevrolet Philippines's Technician Receives Top Honors in Regional Competition

October 5, 2014

Ford Philippines Gives Back in Annual Ford Global Week of Caring

2014 Subaru Palm Challenge Philippine Team is Now Complete

Peugeot Alabang is Now Open

Honda City VX MUGEN Special Edition Now Available

90,000 Visitors Troop to 5th Philippine International Motor Show

September 30, 2014

Review: 2014 Honda Civic 2.0 EL MUGEN

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Maserati Celebrates Centennial Gathering

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Petron Value Card Holders Now 2-Million Strong

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Review: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 TSI Comfortline

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September 21, 2014

Title Race for Philippine GT Championship Heats Up in Clark on September 27