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September 17, 2015

Honda Blows the Lid Off All-New 10th Generation 2016 Civic

Honda has finally pulled the wraps off its much-awaited tenth-generation Civic which will go on sale in markets such as the US as early as the third quarter of this year. The 2016 Civic is an all-new design from the ground-up that aims to rectify the lackluster reception towards the current model. The all-new Civic also forms the basis of a family of models including the first-ever global Type-R model.

Review: 2015 Honda Odyssey EX-V Navi

Photos by Ulysses Ang

It’s not every day you get excited about driving a luxury MPV: they’re cumbersome and unwieldy. They’re just too big to drive around Manila and sometimes too big to fit in the garage. And unless you plan to chauffeur drive it (and some motoring journos do this despite an explicit no-no in the test drive agreement) or drive it out of town, they’re at the bottom of any must-drive list. Probably even below a pickup truck. But the all-new Honda Odyssey’s different. For starters, the proportions are actually humane. It’s actually shorter than the Accord. And for that, it gets your attention.

Volkswagen Introduces Larger All-New Tiguan in Frankfurt

After selling some 2.64 million copies worldwide, Volkswagen is ready to move its compact crossover, the Tiguan to the big leagues. Moving to the new MQB architecture that also underpins the all-new Golf and Passat, the 2016 Tiguan marks the beginning of the brand’s SUV offensive and will actually be available in two wheelbases with the long wheelbase model specifically designed for markets such as the US and China.

Hyundai has finally showed off the successor to its aging compact car with the ceremonial debut of the all-new sixth generation Elantra (Avante in Korea) at the Korean car maker’s Namyang R&D Center. Wearing the Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design language also seen in the Sonata and Tucson, the Elantra aims to build on the global popularity of the outgoing model by adding a sleek and dynamic appearance to its otherwise competitive platform.

Ford Philippines today announced August retail sales of 1,484 units – driven by continued strength in demand for the EcoSport and Fiesta – helping its year-to-date sales rise eight percent year-over-year to 13,616 units.

Nissan Philippines Inc. makes good use of old throwback photos with the Nissan Sylphy Transformation promo.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) initiated a voluntary preventive measure campaign for select CR-V (2007-2011), Jazz (2006, 2009-2012), Civic (2006-2011), City (2003-2011) and Insight (2011-2012) sold in the country due to a suspected defect in the inflator of the driver side airbag.

A customer’s trust goes a long way. It is one of those intangibles that play a huge role in the mind of a customer deciding what to buy or who to go to.

For Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia Motors vehicles in the Philippines, getting the public’s trust equates to getting loyal supporters or the so-called Kia Advocates.

This is Who We Are: The Mazda Story

Photos by Ulysses Ang

One integral personality that sets the people of Hiroshima apart is their resilience. Though, the Mazda people were all smiles, deep down, they have hearts of defying convention and overcoming challenges. This very attitude is what defines Mazda is as a company and it shows in everything from their products to their philosophy.

2015 Subaru Palm Challenge Team Now Complete; Set for Asian Face-Off in November

Motor Image Pilipinas has completed all three legs of its annual Palm Challenge with the conclusion of the Manila leg held last Saturday at the Bonifacio Global City. With that, the Philippine team composed of ten individuals, are set to compete at the Asian Face-Off in Singapore for a chance to win a brand-new Subaru Forester worth P 1,398,000.

Rommel Juan, President of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines said that if more electric jeepneys are deployed for public transport use, the traffic situation might improve.

Kia gives you and your family more reasons to love the season with its latest offer. Until September 24, 2015 only, the Kia Rio and Kia Sportage are available at significantly discounted prices!

Now, you can enjoy Kia’s well-loved Rio 1.4 EX sedan at P 40,000 off of its original price bringing its cost down to P 695,000 for the M/T variant and P 735,000 for the A/T variant.

Through Kia’s Cool Weather Specials, you can also save a massive P 80,000 off of the Kia Sportage 2.0 A/T 4x2 Gas variant. The SUV’s captivating look and impressive prowess under the hood can now be yours for as low as P 1,160,000.

And if you trade-up an old vehicle, Kia is adding more to your savings count! Save P 10,000 more for the Kia Rio and P 20,000 more for the Kia Sportage.

Chevron Celebrates 80 Years of Delo

Chevron Lubricants, maker of the Delo brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, celebrated its 80th year of Delo brand.

Photos by Ulysses Ang

For most people, 2009 doesn’t seem like that long ago. For Hyundai though, this particular year was when everything began to change thanks to the introduction of Fluidic Sculpture and the second-generation Tucson. The swoopy, expressive lines introduced in the compact crossover enabled the Korean car brand to raise its flag not as a manufacturer of affordable utilitarian transport, but as a company that builds fashionable, well-equipped, and high-quality cars.

Kia Shows Off All-new 2016 Sportage Before Global Debut

A few days before its global debut at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show on the 15th, Kia Motors has taken the wraps off its fourth-generation Sportage. The all-new model promises a host of new technological features and better quality to go with the attractive design.

Photos by Ulysses Ang

Volkswagen Philippines will officially be entering the executive sedan segment with the all-new 2016 Passat (B8) beginning in October of this year. However, as part of a series of preview nights, VW has given members of the media a sneak peek of the 2015 European Car of the Year.

Suzuki Philippines Updates Swift 1.2 and Swift Dzire 1.2

Suzuki Philippines has given their pint-sized bestsellers, the Swift 1.2 and Swift Dzire 1.2 some cosmetic enhancements to round off its year. These two models, known for their great value and fuel efficiency, now get improved looks though no mechanical changes have been made.

First Drive: 2016 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

Photos by Ulysses Ang and Ford Press

Settling down in my hotel room in Adelaide ahead of driving the 2016 Focus, there was a bottle of water placed on the side table. Contemplating whether or not the 7.50-dollar price tag was worth quenching my thirst, I noticed something peculiar stamped at the bottom: 1.5-liters. Literally, the displacement of the Focus’s new engine was in my hands. Obviously, this was a coincidence, but it also drives home the point of just how small this engine is going to be.

Continuing what it started five years ago, Isuzu Motors Ltd. (IML) Japan in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and World Vision Philippines bids farewell to another batch of successful service technician graduates.

Own a Subaru with P 78,000 Down Promo

Those looking to reward themselves with a brand-new Subaru this holiday season should consider Motor Image Pilipinas’s new Early Holiday Low Down Payment deals.

Applicable to the Subaru XV, Forester, Outback, Impreza, Legacy, WRX, and WRX STI, you can get them with a down payment as low as P 78,000. This makes it a lot easier to own the brand’s unique mix of technologies that espouse performance, comfort, handling, and safety.

This offer is only good until September 31, 2015.

For more information about this promotion, visit any of the Subaru showrooms located nationwide: EDSA – Greenhills, Bonifacio Global City, Manila Bay, Alabang, Sta. Rosa, Batangas, Cebu, Davao, and Cagaan de Oro.

Toyota Motor Philippines Offers Smart Advantage with 2015 New Avanza (w/ Brochure)

The best-selling compact MPV in the country has received a fresh update for 2015 to keep it in touch with its recently launched competitors. Since its introduction to the Philippine market in 2006, the Avanza has already sold more than 50,000 units. And now, with this new revamp, Toyota Motor Philippines is confident that it’ll remain the preferred choice in its segment.

Petron Corporation, the country’s leading oil company, is giving its loyal Petron Value Card holders even more reasons to smile with the introduction of special bonus points.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) proudly announces that its automobiles are now EURO 4 certified. Initially having obtained the certification for its locally-manufactured City; HCPI has also secured EURO 4 certification for the following vehicle models: Brio, Brio Amaze, Mobilio, CR-V, Civic, Jazz, HR-V, Accord, Odyssey, and CR-Z. As early as June 2015, HCPI has actively sought, and obtained EURO 4 emission standard certification from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for its entire vehicle line up.

Review: 2015 Isuzu mu-X LS-A 4x4

Photos by Ulysses Ang

The mid-sized SUV race is one of the most hotly contested ones right now and simply ignoring it means you can’t reach critical mass in terms of sales numbers. Of course, to gain a strong foothold, manufacturers have come up with their positioning be it through performance, smart technology, or comfort. That’s well and good if you’re a large carmaker with equally deep pockets. But what if you’re Isuzu—a name more synonymous with commercial vehicles than passenger cars? In the wake of newer and fresher choices, can the mu-X flourish, let alone survive?

Six Awesome New Features of the 2016 Ford Focus

UPDATE 1: Read our First Drive here (9/4).

Ford just let us drive the new 2016 Focus over 260 kilometers here in Adelaide, Southern Australia. We’ll have our full impressions soon, but for now, let us offer a sneak peek of what to expect. The current Focus has always been a technology leader for Ford and it has debuted a lot of cutting-edge tech for the compact car class. This one brings that to the next level.

Four Characteristics of Mazda's Jinba-Ittai

Mazda has frequently used the word Jinba-Ittai to describe the driving feel of their cars. Although everyone knows this by now as the Japanese word for “Horse and Rider as One”, what does this actually mean? Mazda engineers have actually narrowed it down to specific characteristics found in all of their cars.

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September 17, 2015

Honda Blows the Lid Off All-New 10th Generation 2016 Civic

September 15, 2015

Review: 2015 Honda Odyssey EX-V Navi

September 14, 2015

Volkswagen Introduces Larger All-New Tiguan in Frankfurt

Hyundai Shows Off Sixth-Generation 2016 Elantra

Ford Philippines Sales Dip in August, Expected to Rise with New Ranger, All-New Everest

Show Off Your Transformation and Win a Nissan Sylphy

Honda Cars Philippines Announces Recall for Selected Civic, CR-V, Jazz, City, and Insight Models (w/ Full List)

CAC Rewards Loyal Customers, Accord Them Title of "Kia Advocates"

September 10, 2015

This is Who We Are: The Mazda Story

September 8, 2015

2015 Subaru Palm Challenge Team Now Complete; Set for Asian Face-Off in November

Use of EJeepneys May Ease Traffic Woes - EVAP President

Kia Extends Deals on Rio and Sportage

Chevron Celebrates 80 Years of Delo

First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Tucson GLS

September 6, 2015

Kia Shows Off All-new 2016 Sportage Before Global Debut

Volkswagen Philippines Brings in Award-Winning Passat (w/ Video)

September 5, 2015

Suzuki Philippines Updates Swift 1.2 and Swift Dzire 1.2

September 4, 2015

First Drive: 2016 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

Isuzu Presented Technical Graduates; Welcomes New Batch of Scholars

September 3, 2015

Own a Subaru with P 78,000 Down Promo

Toyota Motor Philippines Offers Smart Advantage with 2015 New Avanza (w/ Brochure)

Petron Offers Special Bonus Points for Value Card Usage

DENR Certifies Entire Honda Line-Up as EURO-4 Compliant

September 1, 2015

Review: 2015 Isuzu mu-X LS-A 4x4

August 31, 2015

Six Awesome New Features of the 2016 Ford Focus

August 30, 2015

Four Characteristics of Mazda's Jinba-Ittai