January 8, 2016
The Future for Rolls-Royce is in Aluminum
Last year, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced the development of an all-new aluminium space-frame architecture that will underpin all future Rolls-Royce models arriving in market from early 2018. The company today announced that it has begun the testing phase of this new architecture, with early preparatory activity seeing new engineering mules tested in public around the world.
Filed Under:
News,
Rolls-Royce Corporate,
Technology
January 7, 2016
TAS 2016: Tokyo Auto Salon to Kick Off on January 15
The third major car-related auto show this January (after CES and NAIAS), the Tokyo Auto Salon 2016 is kicking off from Friday, January 15 to Sunday, January 17 at the Makuhari Messe Convention Complex. Already one of the largest annual custom car and car-related product shows in the world, the Tokyo Auto Salon 2016 is, according to its organizers, the biggest one yet.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Tokyo Auto Salon
January 6, 2016
CES 2016: Kia Creates DRIVE WISE for Autonomous Driving Tech
Kia is finally getting into the autonomous driving phenomenon sweeping car brands of late with the introduction of “DRIVE WISE”. This sub-brand encompasses future Advanced Driver Assistance Systems or ADAS. In addition, Kia has already announced plans to manufacture partially-autonomous cars by 2020 and fully autonomous vehicles 2030.
Filed Under:
CES,
Kia Corporate,
News,
Technology
CES 2016: Ford Triples Autonomous Driving Fleet
Ford is tripling its fleet of fully autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid test vehicles – making it the largest in the automotive industry – and will use a new-generation sensor technology as the company further accelerates its autonomous vehicle development plans.
Filed Under:
CES,
Ford Corporate,
News,
Technology
Mazda Produces More Than 3 Million KODO and Skyactiv-equipped Vehicles
Mazda has reached a new global milestone announcing the production of more than 3,050,000 (three million fifty thousand) vehicles featuring Skyactiv Technology and KODO – Soul of Motion design. This milestone comes about four years since the first model, the CX-5, started in November 2011.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News
CES 2016: Ford Adds Apple CarPlay, Android Auto Support to SYNC
Ford is expanding its SYNC connectivity system, adding Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4G LTE, and several new AppLink apps. This will enable consumers to stay connected behind the wheel and even when they are away from their cars.
Filed Under:
CES,
Ford Corporate,
News,
Technology
January 5, 2016
Honda Conducts 7th Body and Paint National Customer Service Skills Competition
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) takes pride in conducting the 7th Body and Paint National Customer Service Skills Competition (NCSSC) to showcase the skills of their dealer service associates in four (4) categories – Body Repair, Paint Repair, Paintless Dent Repair, and Service Advisor.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
Review: 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Sport Edition
Four million two hundred ninety thousand pesos—let that amount sink in for a second. That’s the entrance fee to Volkswagen Touareg ownership, especially if you want the Sport Edition pictured here. Is it worth it? Well, that’s a question not easily answered because you can take two points of view. The first is that you’ll look at it as a cut-price Porsche Cayenne because it largely shares the same running gear and platform as Stuttgart’s venerable SUV. On the other hand, if you’ll look it purely as a VW and as such, it costs about a third more than Wolfsburg’s next most expensive offering. Either way, it’s a gross oversimplification of the entire car. It’s neither a poor man’s Porsche nor a rich man’s Volkswagen; it’s got its own unique identity which you’ll only understand if you get to spend some time with it.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Luxury SUV,
Volkswagen Touareg
December 29, 2015
Subaru Earns Top Marks in IIHS Safety Standards
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, recently announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS; a nonprofit organization supported by auto insurers in the US) has awarded the highest standard of safety, 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+), along with the highest possible rating of “Good” for five crash-worthiness tests as well as “Superior” for front crash prevention with the highest possible score of 6 points, to the 2016 Subaru Legacy, Outback, Forester, Impreza, Subaru XV, and WRX.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru Forester,
Subaru Impreza,
Subaru Outback,
Subaru WRX,
Subaru XV
Top 5 Picks for 2015
If you’ve been following this small blog since it launched in 2011, you’ve always known that we cap off the year with our annual Top 5 Picks (see 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011). And unlike other award-giving body, we don’t categorize entries based on performance, price, or any other parameter. For this list, we’re grouping everything together.
Filed Under:
carguide.ph,
Feature,
Top Picks
December 28, 2015
EVAP and DTI Map Out Development Plans for Electric Vehicles
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) together with the Department of Trade and Industry recently held a year-end meeting in order to map out the progress and formulate development plans for the domestic electric vehicle Industry for the coming year 2016 and thereafter.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
PHL Auto Industry
December 27, 2015
Winner of Nissan Philippines' "Sylphy Transformation" Awarded
When Nissan Philippines set out the call for entries in the “Sylphy Transformation” online promo, over 500 entries were received. Nissan’s promo judges sifted through the many ways the contestants interpreted the process of transformation, keeping in mind the idea of “always innovating to be better, bolder, and more exciting versions of ourselves”, the same way how the Nissan Sylphy is the Sentra reborn.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
Auto Parts Makers Laud IRR for CARS Program
In a press statement, the Philippine Part Maker Association lauded the issuance last December 19, 2015 by the Board of Investments of the Implementing Rules and Regulations for Executive Order 182 or the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. This is the new version of what used to be the old Motor Vehicle Development Program.
PPMA President Ferdinand Raquelsantos said this was very much awaited by the entire auto industry as it provides for fiscal and non-fiscal incentives aimed at encouraging the local assembly of automotive vehicles. “Now, we expect the car assemblers to go full blast with their expansion and product developments plans that they have temporarily shelved while waiting for this IRR. We expect investments in the auto industry, both foreign and local, to now go full steam ahead”.
PPMA President Ferdinand Raquelsantos said this was very much awaited by the entire auto industry as it provides for fiscal and non-fiscal incentives aimed at encouraging the local assembly of automotive vehicles. “Now, we expect the car assemblers to go full blast with their expansion and product developments plans that they have temporarily shelved while waiting for this IRR. We expect investments in the auto industry, both foreign and local, to now go full steam ahead”.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Honda Holds Fuel Economy Test, Achieves Exceptional Figures
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) achieves remarkable fuel efficiency results for their vehicles in an internal fuel economy run observed by an Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) representative with the highest figure at 33.88 km/L recorded for the Brio Amaze.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
December 23, 2015
UPDATED: Kia Philippines Springs Grand Carnival Surprise
Kia Philippines is ending 2015 with a big surprise (literally): the launch of the 11-seater version of the Grand Carnival. Dubbed the Grand Carnival 11, this version of Kia’s large MPV offering is catered towards larger families (who don’t find the second-row Captain’s Seats useful) or those who’re looking to maximize the Grand Carnival’s cavernous interior. At the same time, the Grand Carnival 11 starts at a much more pocket-friendly price.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
Kia Carnival,
News
December 22, 2015
Review: 2015 Chrysler 300C
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Chrysler 300 C,
Driver's Seat,
Luxury Car
December 21, 2015
It's All In Their Name: Nissan Wants Zero Emissions and Zero Fatalities in Its Cars
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Feature,
Nissan Corporate,
Technology
December 19, 2015
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Welcomes DTI Recommendations on SUA Issue
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) says it welcomes the decision of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to hire an expert(s) third party to perform all relevant tests and investigations regarding the Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA) on the Montero Sport.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
6 Affordable Ways to Buy a New BMW This Christmas
Still having difficulties finding the right gift for that BMW fanatic friend or family? Well, why don’t you just head over to any of the authorized BMW dealerships in the country and score the lucky guy or gal a new BMW; a BMW lifestyle item that is.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen. BMW dealerships aren’t just places where you buy cars and/or have them serviced. You can live the same level of craftsmanship in any of these premium lifestyle items.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen. BMW dealerships aren’t just places where you buy cars and/or have them serviced. You can live the same level of craftsmanship in any of these premium lifestyle items.
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
Feature,
News
Mazda Quezon Avenue Bags MazTech Championship for 2015
Berjaya Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country, has recently concluded its search for the best technicians among its dealership network. The winners will go on to represent Philippines in the Asia Pacific round of MazTech to be held in Shanghai, China in 2016.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News
Mitsubishi Revives Fieldmaster Name for New Strada (w/ Brochure)
Adding more flair to its pickup truck offering, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation is reviving the ‘Fieldmaster’ nameplate as the designation for a new dressed-up version of its Strada. Meet the Strada Fieldmaster 4WD Edition.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mitsubishi Strada,
News,
Pick-Up
December 17, 2015
5 Reasons Why the Honda City is a Great First Car
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Feature,
Honda City,
Sub-Compact
December 16, 2015
All-New Ford GT Will Have Same Glass as Your iPhone
Corning’s Gorilla Glass, the same one used on smartphones like the iPhone is making a leap to the automotive world as the Ford GT will get the tough, durable, and scratch-resistant material for its windshield and rear engine cover. What’s more, it’s 32 percent lighter than the traditional laminated glass.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford GT,
Technology
Subaru Launches Levorg for Philippine Market
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Executive Car,
Subaru Levorg
December 15, 2015
Review: 2016 Ford Ranger XLT
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Ford Ranger,
Pick-Up
December 14, 2015
Mazda Philippines Joins Search for Racing Drivers of the Future
Berjaya Auto Philippines, exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country, is now a proud partner with the Automobile Association Philippines in its pursuit to discover the racing drivers of tomorrow.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Motorsports,
News
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