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May 22, 2016

Subaru to Re-Open in Pampanga

Motor Image Pilipinas has revealed that Subaru Pampanga will the first dealership in the country to gain the brand’s new corporate identity. Located along MacArthur Highway in Dolores, San Fernando, Pampanga, Subaru Pampanga will formally open on June 10, 2016.

From its founding as a privately-owned wagon builder in Sweden back in 1891, Scania has gone a long way. Today, as it celebrates its 125th year, it has emerged as one of the world’s leading manufacturer of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications and of industrial and marine engines.

How Does Ford Come Up with Vehicle Colors?

Whether you prefer striking blue, calm grey, fiery red, or classic black, you can find the perfect color for your car with Ford. With nearly 60 different Ford-crafted colors and more than 20 Ford nameplates in Asia Pacific, Ford has a color for everyone.

Volvo to Hold 2nd National Alumni Cup at Wack Wack Golf and Country Club

Volvo once more drives with its select customers to the greens and fairways for the second offering of the Volvo National Alumni Golf Championship, an event exclusive to golfing graduates of colleges, universities and academic institutions all over the country.

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines or EVAP has gone through a lot during its six year of existence but it is nevertheless proud of its achievements.

Honda Cars Philippines Upgrades Accord for 2016

After showing off the much-awaited Civic compact sedan, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. is now showing some love to its Accord executive sedan by offering it with a sharper exterior design and a host of new convenience and safety features.

Fill Up with Caltex, Win Tickets to X-Men: Apocalypse

Marvel fans are in for an exciting treat as Caltex with Techron gives them a chance to win passes for one of the most anticipated superhero prequel movies of the year, the X-Men: Apocalypse.

The number one automotive brand in the Philippines is gearing up for the 2016 Vios Cup second leg slated on May 21 – 22 (Saturday-Sunday) at Filinvest City, Alabang in Muntinlupa City. After taking the heat to various locations across the country, Toyota has set its eyes in bringing the waku-doki motorsports experience back to Manila!

After some years of limited success and growth, KTM is jumping partners, going to bed this time with Ayala Automotive Holdings Corporation, a fully-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation. But what can we expect from this high-profile partnership? Well, read on.

A recent survey commissioned by Ford Motor Company in Asia-Pacific paints a dim picture of driving in the Philippines. Compared to our neighbors such as Vietnam, India, and Indonesia, where commuters have reported improvements to their daily commutes compared to last year, Filipinos are having it worse.

Mid-sized SUVs are a necessary evil in the Philippines. Not only do they provide enough space to ferry the entire clan, but they provide the water wading capability so necessary for flood-prone streets. Yet, there are some who cannot accept them for their lack of driving dynamics and refinement. Enthusiasts were beginning to dismiss them until the all-new Mitsubishi Montero Sport arrived. Categorically, this is the best mid-sized SUV out there.

Challenge Your Creativity and Get the Chance to Win Tickets to X-Men: Apocalypse from Kia Philippines

Kia is challenging your creative chops for a chance to win premium movie tickets to X-Men: Apocalypse!

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, conducts an All-New Civic Reborn Tour around select malls and Honda dealerships to allow customers to check out Honda’s newest icon from May 15, 2016 to June 12, 2016.

It’s now much easier to bask in the sun with the help of the all-new MINI Convertible. Launched for the Philippine market, the only premium small car convertible comes available in two variants: the MINI Cooper Convertible S and MINI Cooper Works Convertible.

Mindanaoans Get a Taste of Volkswagen Starting this Weekend

Customers in Mindanao who have always wanted to check out Volkswagen vehicles need not make long trip to the nearest dealer. Volkswagen Philippines is set to extend its reach to its southern neighbors with special offers starting May 13 in various Mindanao malls.

Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, Inc., the official distributor of Tata Vehicles in the country has announced the regularization of supply of its Super Ace Big Boy light-commercial truck. An integral part of Tata’s local line-up, the Super Ace is fast becoming an alternative to the ubiquitous Mitsubishi L300.

Volvo Philippines, in partnership with EastWest Bank and Diageo Philippines, held an exclusive VIP clients’ evening to offer their appreciation to the bank’s most elite clients. Held at the Volvo Philippines showroom, guests were welcomed by EastWest Bank Chief Operating Officer Mr. Jose Emmanuel Hilado and were treated to an evening of exciting cars, gastronomic delights and lively entertainment.

In its first year of global availability, Ford Mustang became the world’s best-selling sports coupe. Demand for the iconic pony car remains insatiable.

Nissan adds a new variant to the 2015 Philippine Truck of the Year, the NP300 Navara, by introducing the Navara Sport Edition. This spruced up version of Nissan’s globally renowned pickup truck introduces new exterior and interior design elements that are targeted towards urbanites.

Nissan Motor Takes 34 Percent of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., will take a 34 percent stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation after the two companies signed a Basic Agreement today to form a strategic alliance between the two automakers. The deal, worth 237 billion yen is extending an existing partnership between Nissan and Mitsubishi under which the two companies have jointly collaborated for the past five years.

Happy 50th Birthday, Subaru Boxer!

Fuji Heavy Industries, the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its horizontally-opposed “Boxer” engine. And despite reaching its golden years, the Boxer engine isn’t slowing down one bit. It’s celebrating this milestone by scooping up yet another Ward’s 10 Best Engines of the Year: the 2.0-liter FA20DIT found in the Subaru WRX.

Mazda’s plucky roadster reached a significant milestone as the company announced the production of the one millionth, yes the 1,000,000th unit of the MX-5 (or if you prefer its Japanese name, Roadster). The well-received, well-awarded two-seater roadster achieved this feat after 27 years and four generations.

Philippine Car Price Guide: May 2016

The height of summer brings some of the coolest new cars to hit the Philippine market. In this update of the Philippine Car Price Guide, we have some of the much-awaited new cars making their debut on the list. Also, any vehicle that’s clickable (with a link) brings you to our test drive or first drive of that particular variant. Now neat is that?

Chevrolet Colorado (new variant)
Ford Everest (price increase)
Ford Explorer Sport (price increase)
Great Wall Haval M4
Honda Accord (price increase)
Honda Brio Amaze (new variant)
Honda City (price increase)
Honda Civic
Honda HR-V (price increase)
Honda Jazz (price increase)
Honda Mobilio (price increase)
Honda Odyssey (price increase)
Isuzu mu-X
Kia Soul (new variant)
Mazda6 Skyactiv-D
Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-D
MINI Cooper Convertible
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota Wigo (price increase)
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Polo

Last year, over 22,000 fans made history when Monster Jam entertained Pinoy fans of all ages. 2016 gets even bigger as Monster Jam returns to the Philippines on June 18 and 19 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Michelin boosted the Porsche Dream SUV Drive event on last April with its trademark road safety initiative called the Fill Up With Air campaign (FUWA).

Review: 2016 Mitsubishi Strada GLS Sport V A/T

It’s hard to understand why there’s little love for the all-new Mitsubishi Strada. Many dismissed it for the toothy chrome grille, but besides that, it’s a great performer. It may not spout the same sort of spec sheet worthy numbers like horsepower, torque, or water wading depth, but at the end of the day, the Strada simply works. So, it’s time to go beyond the cover (or in this case, the grille) and witness what could be the best everyday pickup truck.

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May 22, 2016

Subaru to Re-Open in Pampanga

Scania Celebrates 125 Years

May 20, 2016

How Does Ford Come Up with Vehicle Colors?

May 19, 2016

Volvo to Hold 2nd National Alumni Cup at Wack Wack Golf and Country Club

Where Are E-Vehicles Deployed in the Philippines?

May 18, 2016

Honda Cars Philippines Upgrades Accord for 2016

May 17, 2016

Fill Up with Caltex, Win Tickets to X-Men: Apocalypse

Toyota Vios Cup Set to Race in Filinvest, Alabang this May 21-22

Everything You Need to Know About the KTM / Ayala Partnership

42 Percent of Filipinos Say Traffic Sucks

Review: 2016 Mitsubishi Montero Sport GLS Premium

May 15, 2016

Challenge Your Creativity and Get the Chance to Win Tickets to X-Men: Apocalypse from Kia Philippines

Snap the All-New Honda Civic and Get the Chance to Win an Apple Watch

MINI Philippines Unveils 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible Models

May 13, 2016

Mindanaoans Get a Taste of Volkswagen Starting this Weekend

Tata Super Ace is Now Readily Available

Volvo Philippines Holds Appreciation Night for EastWest Bank Clients

Ford Mustang is World's Best-Selling Sports Coupe

Nissan Philippines Adds New Variant to NP300 Navara Line-Up

May 12, 2016

Nissan Motor Takes 34 Percent of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

May 11, 2016

Happy 50th Birthday, Subaru Boxer!

Mazda Produces One Millionth MX-5

Philippine Car Price Guide: May 2016

Monster Jam is Coming Back to Manila on Father's Day

Michelin Practices Proper Air Inflation at Porsche "Dream SUV Drive" Event

May 10, 2016

Review: 2016 Mitsubishi Strada GLS Sport V A/T