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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
March 10, 2015
Review: 2015 Honda CR-V 2.4 SX
March 8, 2015
Ford Focus RS Goes Global, Packs 320-Horsepower EcoBoost Engine and All-Wheel Drive
Ford enters the hot hatch foray with its Focus RS which has been officially shown at the Geneva Motor Show. The highest performing variant of their compact hatchback, the Focus RS slots above the Focus ST and is part of the Blue Oval’s plan to deliver 12 new vehicles (including the Ford GT) under the Ford Performance brand by the year 2020. The all-new Focus RS gets a 2.3-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive for the very first time.
Maserati Shows Off Collaboration with Ermenegildo Zegna
Maserati showed off its collaborative effort with the maison of Trivero, Ermenegildo Zegna at the Geneva Motor Show. Available starting later this year, the Ermenegildo Zegna editions of the Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte models carry new exterior and interior elements and will be offered as an option.
March 7, 2015
The Ford Fiesta R2 is the Perfect Grass Roots Rally Car
Fancy doing some sideways dirt rallying action in a Ford Fiesta EcoBoost? And we’re not talking about the purpose-built WRC car here; we’re talking about the 1.0-liter EcoBoost. Well, your wish has just been fulfilled as Ford Motor Company announced that its 1.0-liter 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine equipped Fiesta has just been homologated by the FIA in the R2 rally class.
Goodyear Offers Glimpse of Future Tires
Goodyear rolled out two concept tires at the Geneva Motor Show which the company says will radically change the role of tires in the cars of the future. Though they are purely concepts at this point, Goodyear says they may play a role in developing practical innovations in the near future.
Philippine Car Price Guide: March 2015
Normally, you’ll expect our monthly price guide to appear on the 15th or thereabouts. This time around, we’ve made an exception because we finally have the most-awaited pricing info of all: the 2015 Mitsubishi Strada. Of course, we also have the brochure in a separate link right here.
The Strada though isn’t the only new entrant in this month’s update. We finally were able to update the following:
The Strada though isn’t the only new entrant in this month’s update. We finally were able to update the following:
- Audi
- BMW
- Geely
- Haima
- Honda Odyssey
- JAC
- Jeep
- Jinbei
- JMC
- King Long
- Mercedes-Benz
- MINI
- Porsche
- RAM
- Volkswagen Golf GTI
UPDATED: 2015 Mitsubishi Strada: This is the Brochure
UPDATE 1: The all-new 2015 Strada has officially launched! (3/20).
We’ll just leave this here for you even the official launch is still on March 19. Happy weekend.
March 6, 2015
Video: Ford Drifts 2015 Mustang in China
How do you celebrate the 2015 Ford Mustang’s arrival in China? Send drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. to drift it around the streets of Ordos in Inner Mongolia. Happy weekend.
Video after the break.
Welcome Crazy: 2015 Honda Civic Type-R Bows In at Geneva (w/ Video)
Honda just turned bat shit crazy and pulled the curtains off their most insane car yet: the 2015 Civic Type-R. After a long five-year wait, Honda’s hot hatch has returned (at least in Europe) packing a 310-horsepower engine driving the front wheels. The front wheels. Oh, the insanity.
Caltex Shows Latest Boroscope Test in Asia
Caltex’s latest boroscope test in Asia, conducted throughout 2013, has revealed the harmful effects that lower quality gasoline have on motor engines, while highlighting the cleaning proposition that Caltex with Techron offers as the ideal solution for motorists. The boroscope test utilized a specially designed camera to examine the interior of a vehicle’s fuel system to inspect the cleanliness of critical engine parts.
Ford Philippines Posts 38-Percent Growth in February
Ford Philippines today announced its best-ever February performance with retail sales rising 38 percent year-over-year to 1,759 units, led by the EcoSport, Ranger, Explorer and Fiesta nameplates.
March 5, 2015
A Gem of a (STI) Gallery
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
March 4, 2015
Honda Launches Smaller but Smarter 2015 Odyssey MPV (w/ Specs)
Bigger isn’t necessarily better; what counts is the smarts. It’s a trend you see everywhere from toys to gadgets to houses. Now that trend has entered the automotive market, and in a segment you least expect: the premium MPV. In a world where gargantuan people carriers rule, Honda Cars Philippines is taking a bold, new direction; one that takes it to an undiscovered country. And there’s no better ride to take you there than the all-new Odyssey.
Go Further with the Ford Forza Triathlon Team
Ford Philippines officially introduces its partnership with triathlon team, Ford Forza.Triathlon is a versatile multi-stage sport that tests athletes in the form of swimming, cycling and running. The Ford Forza partnership showcases the personality and lifestyle match of the Ford vehicles with the fast-growing multi-sport.
BPI Auto Madness Kicks Off Tomorrow, March 5!
BPI Auto Madness, the most awaited car selling event of BPI Family Auto Loan, provides you irresistible car offers wherever you are 24/7; making it convenient and affordable for you to own that brand new car you have been dreaming to have! This mad car sale kicks off this March 1 at www.bpiautomadness.com and runs simultaneous in several shopping mall venues all throughout the country until March 31.
March 3, 2015
Review: 2015 Peugeot 208 GTi
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
March 2, 2015
Honda Introduces Click 125i Scooter
This continuous the unique concept of the Honda Zoomer-X. Equipped with New Generation Intelligent 125-cc global engine. It has cutting-edge technological features developed simultaneously in other countries dominated by Honda motorcycles such as Thailand and Indonesia.
BYD Supports 4th Electric Vehicle Summit
BYD Auto China Ltd. Co., through its authorized Philippine distributor, Solar Transport Automotive Resources Corp., (STAR Corp.) supported the recently concluded 4th Electric Vehicle Summit 2015, which was held on February 26-27 at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Meralco Fitness Center, Pasig City. As one of the members of the Electric Vehicles Association of the Philippines (EVAP), the sponsorship of the EV Summit is STAR CORP’s way of expressing its solidarity and support of the goals and objectives of the organization.
Bianca Gonzalez Named Winner of Shell FuelSave Celebrity Driving Challenge at SEM Asia 2015
Last February 27, Bianca Gonzalez competed against Fahrin Ahmad from Malaysia and Pichaya “Golf” Nitipaisalkul from Thailand on the Shell Eco-marathon track, in a battle to determine who is the most fuel efficient celebrity. Bianca was announced the winner after she drove one lap around the SEM track using only 1.75 liters of fuel per 100 kms (or 57 kms per liter). For this challenge, the celebrities drove the Shell Urban Concept Car, a fuel-economy vehicle of the future that resembles today’s road cars.
March 1, 2015
Toyota Announces Vios Cup 2015
Toyota Motor Philippines, the country’s undisputed number one automotive company announces the second season of the Vios Cup that kicks off at the Clark International Speedway later this month. Instilling “waku-doki” or “fun-to-drive” attitude in its cars, the Japanese automaker is on a high after the successful staging of the first-ever Vios Cup last year. Already boasting the largest grid in Philippine motorsports history, this year sees even more drivers (38 confirmed participants) including some of the hottest celebrities in the country such as Derek Ramsay, Jasmine Curtis, Kylie Padilla, and Joyce Pring. There will also be four legs this year including one which will be held “outside of Luzon”.
February 27, 2015
Mercedes-Benz is Premium Mobility Partner of APEC 2015 Summit
In a signing ceremony held last February 17, 2015 between key representatives of the APEC and Auto Nation Group, Inc., Mercedes-Benz was designated as the premium mobility partner of the APEC 2015 Summit.
BMW Dominates Premium Segment in Philippines
Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, delivered a total of 722 units in 2014 to mark its 12th consecutive year of leadership in the local premium automotive segment. Through ACC, BMW registered an 11 percent increase in sales locally.
Hyundai Veloster, ix35 Fuell Cell on Display at Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2015
Hyundai, the official mobility partner of Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2015, is showcasing its vision of innovation that promotes energy-efficient motoring. Working hand-in-hand with Shell, Hyundai is aiming to both educate and encourage key stakeholders of the automotive industry in taking the earth-friendly route.
Michelin Takes Challenge of Greener, Safer Motoring at Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2015
Michelin, in global partnership with Shell, welcomes back the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia (SEMA) for its second year in the Philippines at Luneta Park, Manila today until March 1, 2015.
2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs the Competition
The original hot hatch is finally here: the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI. Although the GTI nameplate has been around for a while in Europe, it’s the relative new comer here in the Philippines. In this match up, the Golf GTI is pitted against the Filipino favorites: Subaru WRX, MINI Cooper S, and the Toyota 86.
UPDATED: The 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI is Here (w/ Complete Specifications)
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| Photos by Ulysses and Volkswagen Press |
The Philippines is finally getting a good taste of the coveted European hot hatch flavor with the official arrival of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI. After a lengthy preview that started at the 5th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), the seventh-generation Golf GTI is finally here. An award-winning sporty compact that has won the world over with its technological leadership and sporty prowess, the all-new GTI aims to carry that tradition and continue to be the sustainable, attainable sports car.
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