Carmudi, the leading vehicle platform around the world, has recently tapped the Philippine automotive scene in providing buyers, sellers, and car dealers an opportunity to experience safe and convenient online transaction.
January 14, 2015
Carmudi Reshapes Online Car Buying and Selling Experience
Carmudi, the leading vehicle platform around the world, has recently tapped the Philippine automotive scene in providing buyers, sellers, and car dealers an opportunity to experience safe and convenient online transaction.
Ford Awards Motoring Journalism Excellence at 14th Annual Henry Ford Awards
Ford Philippines celebrates motoring journalism excellence today at the 14th annual Henry Ford Awards (HFA), the country’s most prestigious journalism award-giving body that recognizes the best multimedia work of journalists that helped drive and shape the automotive industry in 2014.
January 13, 2015
NAIAS 2015: Ford F-150 Raptor Also Gets EcoBoost Power, 10-Speed Automatic
Ford unveiled its next-generation muscle car for the off-road, the F-150 Raptor at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Compared to the outgoing model, the all-new Raptor features a purpose-built, high-strength steel frame (no more bent chassis issues, I presume) and a lightweight aluminum body that sheds more than 500 pounds (226 kilograms).
NAIAS 2015: Hyundai Santa Cruz Concept is a Urban Adventurer's Pick-Up
Modern urbanization is impacting the market in a broad way, and this trend is especially strong with young adults, who face tighter parking on streets and parking garages, and increasing congestion overall. These trends are not confined to one specific region; they’re happening in urban hubs everywhere. These “Urban Adventurers” have a different mindset, being very active both socially, and in their communities, bringing a pioneering spirit to make their neighborhoods a better place to live and work.
NAIAS 2015: Honda/Acura Brings Back NSX with Hybrid V6 Power, AWD
Honda, through its US luxury division, Acura showed off the production NSX at the 2015 North American International Auto Show. Developed and set to be built in the US, the all-new NSX sets an entirely new direction from the everyday supercar that was discontinued in 2005.
NAIAS 2015: Ford GT is Back
Ford is bringing its EcoBoost technology to the supercar race with the launch of the all-new GT. Picking up where the previous GT left off almost a decade ago (it was launched to commemorate Ford’s 100th anniversary), and in turn, nodding to the Le Mans-winning GT40, the all-new GT comes packing a new 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 EcoBoost engine pumping out some 600 horsepower to the rear wheels. This application makes it the most powerful production EcoBoost engine ever.
Review: 2015 Nissan Sylphy 1.8V
 |
| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
January 11, 2015
Philippine Car Price Guide: January 2015
Happy New Year! This is the first edition of the Philippine Price Guide for 2015. We apologize for not updating in December—I guess we were in the partying mood quite early. Remember, entries that are clickable contain links to our vast database of test drives. Anyway, for this update there are some sizeable updates throughout including updates of:
- BAIC (new entry)
- Ford EcoSport (price adjustment)
- Ford Focus (price adjustment)
- Ford Mustang 50 Years Limited Edition (2015 model)
- Foton Thunder Strike (new entry)
- Foton Thunder Ironman (new entry)
- Foton View Traveller 15/18-Seater (new entry)
- Honda Civic (price adjustment)
- Honda CR-V (2015 model)
- Hyundai Sonata (2015 model)
- Kia Carens (price adjustment)
- Kia Picanto (price adjustment)
- Kia Rio (price adjustment)
- Kia Sorento (price adjustment)
- Kia Sportage (price adjustment)
- Lamborghini Huracan (2015 model)
- Lexus sedans (price adjustment)
- Lexus NX 200t and NX 200t F Sport(2015 model)
- Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (price adjustment)
- Mitsubishi Montero Sport (price adjustment)
- Toyota Fortuner (price ajdustment)
- Toyota Hilux (price adjustment)
- Toyota Prius C (price adjustment)
- Toyota RAV4 (new naming convention)
- Toyota Vios TRD (2015 model)
- Toyota Wigo (price adjustment)
All-New Passat Headlines Volkswagen Philippines's Aggressive 2015 Plans
Volkswagen Philippines announced an aggressive growth plan in 2015 headlined by the arrival of eight new models this year including new engine and transmission variants of its current vehicle line-up. During the Media Appreciation Night, Mr. John Philip Orbeta, President and CEO of Volkswagen Philippines and Mr. Klaus Schadewald, Chief Operating Adviser of Volkswagen Philippines made the announcement that 2015 will be a busy year for the German car brand.
Hyundai Genesis Sedan, Sonata Recognized in Good Design Awards
The all-new Hyundai Genesis and Sonata earned GOOD DESIGN Awards for their quality design, function and aesthetics from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
Ford Ranger is Philippines's Best-Selling Pick-Up; Ford Sales Grow 56 Percent in 2014
You are looking at the country’s best-selling pick-up truck. After some back-and-forth with its perennial rival (and former best-selling pick-up truck), the Toyota Hilux, the Ford Ranger has emerged as the Philippines’s best-selling pick-up in the country with unit sales of 7,996 units.
Ford Philippines has also revealed that the Ranger is the best-selling pick-up in both 4x2 and 4x4 categories as per industry sales reports. The Ranger’s accomplishment comes hot on the heels of its award-winning year where it won a total of six prestigious awards including a back-to-back win as the country’s Truck of the Year.
Volvo Philippines Hits 20 Percent Sales Increase in 2014; Expects Bigger Year
Volvo Philippines reports a growth of 20 percent in retail sales for 2014 over the previous year. The increase in sales, according to the company, is due to the success of its revitalized XC60, S60, and V40 models. By October 2014, Volvo Philippines has already surpassed its sales volume in 2013 on its way to a 20 percent increase by end-December. This sales growth coincides with the brand’s 20th anniversary in the Philippines.
January 8, 2015
First Scania Truck Rolls Off Philippine Assembly Line
Top European brand Scania is now in the Philippines as the first locally assembled truck rolls off the production line. Headquartered in Sweden, Scania is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Celebrates Another Successful Sales Record
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today revealed record sales results for a fifth consecutive year, with 4,063 cars sold globally during 2014. This exceptional result means that sales have more than quadrupled since 2009.
January 6, 2015
Review: 2015 Honda Brio Amaze 1.3V A/T
 |
| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
January 4, 2015
BOSS IronMan Motorcycle Challenge is On; Flags Off January 23 in Clark
In an effort to advocate safe riding and camaraderie within the motor sports community, the BOSS IronMan Motorcycle Challenge will mark its tenth consecutive staging on January 23, 2015.
Petron Awards Prizes in Fast Prize Promo; Promo Runs Until February 15!
Christmas wishes came true for winners of the Petron Fast Prize promo, who will be enjoying their new cars, motorcycles, and free fuel for a year.
On the very first day of the promo, which runs from November 15, 2014 to February 15, 2015, Ferdinand Siobal, a businessman, was feeling lucky when he saw the tarp announcing Petron’s Fast Prize promo, jokingly telling his wife, “Do you see that? What if we take home the Toyota Vios?” Even with his tank still half-full, he decided to stop at the Petron station in Marikina and fueled up his Nissan Navarra with P1,500-worth of Diesel Max. True enough, he got his wish and was the first winner of a major prize in Petron’s ongoing Fast Prize promo.
Tata Davao Officially Opens
Pilipinas Taj Autogroup Inc. (PTAJ), the exclusive distributor of Tata Motors Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles in the Philippines, continues to grow nationwide through its Tata Davao dealership, inaugurated last December 18, 2014. Already operating since the brand’s launch in the Manila International Auto show earlier this year, the dealership is now fully operational and is graced by the presence of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Indian Ambassador to the Philippines L.D. Ralte and, Tata Motors Limited, Mr. R.T. Wasan, Head International Business Commercial Vehicles, and Pilipinas Taj Autogroup Inc., Chairman and President, Mr. David Coyukiat.
AVID Members Report 18 Percent Sales Increase for First 11 Months of 2014
Kia Awards Lucky Drive to Australia Winner
Kia and the Australian Open have partnered for four years now to bring together the worlds of motoring and sports. Every year, Kia Lucky Drive to Australia is staged to give opportunities for Kia test-drive participants to experience world-class tennis action at the Australian Open!
December 28, 2014
Top 5 Picks for 2014
2014 is a renaissance of sorts for the Philippine automotive industry. Record-breaking sales (topping north of 200,000 units), tons of events, and a great number of new entrants—for those covering the industry, it’s been a very busy year. Therefore, picking just the top five cars/vehicles of the year isn’t easy, but it’s something we have been doing for the past three years now (2013, 2012, 2011). As always, we don’t break it down into categories or classifications here. This is pretty straight to the point. No bull crap here. There are only two rules to be considered for CarGuide.PH’s Top 5 Picks: first, we should have driven it; second, it must be mainstream (no cars above PHP 4-million).
Now that we’ve put everything in order, let’s get on with CarGuide.PH’s Top 5 Picks of 2014. The list begins, in preferential order, after the break.
December 24, 2014
Hyundai Sales Increase 9 Percent January to November 2014
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) continued to post positive growth as sales hit a total of 21,405 units in January to November this year, 9% higher as compared with the same period last year. In November, total units sold were 1,730, up by 1% year-on-year.
Volvo Philippines Shares Gifts with Chosen Children
Volvo Philippines gives back as it shares its blessings to the Chosen Children Village Foundation, Inc. (CCVFI). In celebration of its 20th year in the country, Volvo continues its dedication to care for people when it teamed up with the Scandinavian Society of the Philippines (SSP) in a recent visit to the Chosen Children Village. Ferried by the dynamic line of Volvo cars, sponsors and donors trooped to Silang, Cavite and enjoyed a day with these special children, bringing with them love, care and financial aid to further the rehabilitation and continued development of children in this home.
December 19, 2014
Hyundai Philippines Launches 2015 Sonata (w/ Brochure)
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai in the Philippines, used its festive Christmas Party to unveil the all-new seventh generation Sonata executive sedan to the media, dealers, and VIP guests. The all-new Sonata builds on the global success of its most immediate predecessor and is poised to set new standards in luxury, quality, and refinement. The all-new Sonata is built with four innovations in mind: Run, Stop, Versatility, Protect (RSVP) and the entire car is built to encapsulate those four elements.
December 16, 2014
Review: 2014 Tata Manza Aura Quadrajet Diesel
 |
| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
McLaren-Honda Prepares for 2015; Announces All-Star Driver Line-Up
McLaren-Honda is delighted to announce its new driver line-up for 2015: Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button. Kevin Magnussen will remain an important part of the team, as test and reserve driver.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
