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August 5, 2016

Meet the Mitsubishi XM Concept, Now Green Lit for Production

Mitsubishi has released the first full photos of its new crossover MPV before its debut at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. Called the XM Concept, it’s been green lit for production at the company’s new factory located in Bekasi Prefecture, Indonesia.

Mr. Hidetoshi Kudo isn’t your typical PR guy. The heavy metal-loving Mazda global public relations head once served as an engineer. He’s largely the man behind Skyactiv—the suite of technology in every new Mazda vehicle that enhances environmental performance without affecting the fun-to-drive factor. Given Mazda’s shift to a more human-centric design philosophy, his job as PR chief is important. After all, who can better explain what Mazda engineers are up to than one who’s a former engineer himself.

First appearing in 1996, Porsche’s mid-engine Boxster quickly captured the imagination and fancy of performance seekers already aware of the values of the Stuttgart-based supercar maker. The Boxster made an instant connection to an adoring public with its athletic build and a matching visceral performance – not to mention the fact that it afforded an unmistakable sense of freedom as a roadster. Not since the Porsche 550 Spyder of the 1950s had the carmaker primarily envisaged a vehicle sans top. It was, and still is, about “taking the offensive… not least on the racetrack.” Indeed, the 550, according to Porsche, “defied the motorsport standards of the time.”

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., supports Team FD Philippines on its 10th anniversary celebration last July 30, 2016 at Blue Bay Walk, Pasay City.

Consistently strengthening its market presence, Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) announces an impressive 37 percent first half sales growth compared to the same period last year. This increment is better than the performance of the industry for the first six months of 2016, which stands at 27.4 percent (based on CAMPI data). In 2015 SPH, the only integrated automobile and motorcycle company in the country, recorded a massive 52 percent year-on-year growth, which it hopes to surpass this year.

Subaru Palm Challenge 2016 Calls for Participants

Hold it. Keep it. Subaru’s unique physical challenge is back this 2016. The Subaru Palm Challenge: Philippine Face-Off is finding 10 representatives to carry the Philippine flag at the Subaru Challenge 2016 Asian Face-Off in Singapore.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is initiating moves meant to comprehensively support its expanding base of medium- and heavy-duty truck customers by opening a new service facility in Metro Manila.

Suzuki is on a roll. Once the specialist in micro and small cars, it’s now going into bigger and better things. Granted there were some hiccups along the way (the SX4 and Kizashi to name two), the Ertiga showed Filipinos that Suzuki could also make great cars apart from the Swift. And now, it’s joined in the showroom by the all-new Ciaz. Considering that it’s competing in the lucrative, but heavily contested sub-compact sedan genre, the Ciaz is a great alternative to the usual segment stalwarts.

Enhancing the Natural Driving Feel: A Primer on Mazda's G-Vectoring Control (w/ Videos)

In 2012, Mazda has created an encompassing suite of technologies under the Skyactiv brand. These three elements: Engine, Drive (transmission), and Body are all responsible for Mazda’s fun-to-drive renaissance of late. Though found in every sixth-generation model, Mazda realizes its limitation: they work and operate independently of each other.

Volkswagen Philippines steps up its award-winning Child Safety Initiative campaign this August to November 2016 by holding five mall tours in various urban centers.

Building Dreams Made Fun at Honda’s KidZania Manila Exhibit

Honda Cars Philippines brings their “power of dreams” thinking to kids and kids at heart with the opening of a new interactive exhibit at KidZania Manila. In time for KidZania Manila’s first anniversary, Honda’s interactive exhibit brings kids closer to the world of automotive design and selling in an easy and fun setting.

Mazda Philippines topped the latest JD Power Customer Service Index study and while this is good news for the “zoom-zoom” brand, the same study outlines that customer service satisfaction has gone down across all 11 brands surveyed.

Mazda tops the Philippine automotive industry in terms of Customer Service Index (CSI) according to the latest JD Power Survey. The study, now on its 16th year, measures new-vehicle owner satisfaction with after-sales service process at authorized service centers by examining dealership performances in five factors (in order of importance): service quality (29 percent), service initiation (26 percent), vehicle pick-up (17 percent), service facility (14 percent), and service advisor (14 percent). Brand service performance is then measured on a 1,000-point scale with the highest score indicating highest customer satisfaction.

Will Mazda Produce Its Own Pickup-based SUV?

Mazda has already announced that its next-generation pickup truck will be produced with Isuzu. With a collaborative partnership that spans more than a decade (Isuzu produces trucks for Mazda’s domestic market requirements), this agreement is seen as a logical extension. Of course, given Isuzu produces a pickup-based SUV on its pickup truck, the mu-X, will Mazda get something similar?

Volkswagen will hold a test drive event at the Cebu Business Park on July 30 and 31, 2016, in time for the Sugbo Mercado and the Ayala Center Cebu Gadget Sale.

In many parts of the country, many children need to go through difficult terrain just to go to school. Some scale mountains and tread kilometers of unpaved roads just to learn, while some cross rivers and other large bodies of water in the hope to have a brighter future through education.

Kizuna: The Art of Mazda Service

With Mazda priding itself with building cars that create kizuna—a lasting, almost inseparable bond with its owner, it’s imperative that the company would also offer world-class after sales service. At the Mazda ASEAN Media Forum, the company has revealed just how far it has gone to achieve this and where they are taking aftersales parts and service next.

With the increasing popularity of 4x4 vehicles in the country, Overland is offering products which are specifically designed and engineered for the serious off-roader such as grille guards, brush guards, and roll bars. Made from heavy-gauge steel tubing, they improve protection while adding a more rugged look to your off-roader.

We’ve all been there: wanting to get the best deal, especially when it comes to your credit cards. Well, you’re in luck as this handy chart will help you compare the best locally-available credit card to maximize your fuel savings.

Mazda owes its very existence to one of its most recognizable technology: the rotary engine. Without this breakthrough, Mazda could have very well been swallowed up by Toyota and Nissan.

Isuzu Truck Fest Brings Unmatched Range of Commercial Vehicles to Tuguegarao

The accelerating economic movement in Northern Luzon has created a need for vehicles that can keep up with the region’s pace, and so Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has offered residents in the area the best mobility solutions through an informative and entertaining event.

Suzuki Motor Corporation will back this year’s ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Championship for the fifth time in a row, a title sponsorship that has helped the AFF Suzuki Cup grow into the most important and most-watched football tournament in the region.

Review: 2016 Nissan Almera 1.5 VL

It’s hard to get excited about the Nissan Almera. When it first made its way to the Philippine market three years ago, it already looked dated right before it rolled off the assembly line. And given the Filipino car buyer’s penchant for something sleek and sporty, it failed to gain traction despite boasting a blizzard-inducing air conditioning system. Fast forward to 2016 and Nissan has refreshed the Almera with a re-tweaked design and more features. Can it gain lost ground now?

These are the first photos you’ll see of the 2017 Mazda3 in its new hue, Machine Gray Metallic, out in the wild. Taken during a track exercise demonstrating G-Vectoring Control at Mazda’s Mine Proving Ground, we skirted the “no photography” rule by having engineers simply park the car in a “photography safe zone”. They obliged. God bless them.

Driving Fun is an Exact Science for Mazda

Mazda knows it’s not a large car company. The biggest ones in the world boast production numbers topping in the 7 million range while the Hiroshima-based carmaker does no more than 1.5 million. Yet, instead of obsessing with market share and volume, Mazda wants to develop a strong bond with its customers. In turn, this has become Mazda’s corporate identity; their irreplaceable presence in the motoring world.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is giving its CR-V a brand new shade: Lunar Silver Metallic. This new and modern color is available for both the 2.4 SX Navi AWD and 2.0 S AT variants. It’s a welcome update for customers who are inclined to purchase a premium compact crossover.

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August 5, 2016

Meet the Mitsubishi XM Concept, Now Green Lit for Production

Mazda Doesn't Believe in Self-Driving Cars Except For One Scenario

Porsche 718 Boxster and Boxster S: Coming Soon

Honda Civic Club: Team FD Philippines Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Suzuki Philippines Posts 37 Percent Growth in Q1

August 2, 2016

Subaru Palm Challenge 2016 Calls for Participants

Isuzu Philippines Opens Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Service Center in Metro Manila

Review: 2016 Suzuki Ciaz GLX A/T

August 1, 2016

Enhancing the Natural Driving Feel: A Primer on Mazda's G-Vectoring Control (w/ Videos)

VW Philippines Announces Upcoming Child Safety Inititative Tours at Robinsons Malls

July 31, 2016

Building Dreams Made Fun at Honda’s KidZania Manila Exhibit

4 Reasons Why Satisfaction Levels at Car Dealerships are Falling

Mazda Philippines Tops JD Power Customer Service Index

July 29, 2016

Will Mazda Produce Its Own Pickup-based SUV?

Volkswagen Offers Test Drive at Cebu Business Park

Uber Supports Better Access to Education

July 28, 2016

Kizuna: The Art of Mazda Service

Overland Offers Rugged Protection for Your 4x4

Picking the Best Motorists' Credit Card in the Philippines

How the Rotary Engine Saved Mazda

July 27, 2016

Isuzu Truck Fest Brings Unmatched Range of Commercial Vehicles to Tuguegarao

Suzuki Drives ASEAN Football Championship to New Heights

July 26, 2016

Review: 2016 Nissan Almera 1.5 VL

2017 Mazda3 in Machine Gray Metallic: Not Your Typical 50 Shades of Gray

July 25, 2016

Driving Fun is an Exact Science for Mazda

Honda CR-V Now Comes in Lunar Silver Metallic