Most Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who have worked abroad for a long stretch want to go straight home from the airport. This was not the case for 40-year-old Renante Bendaña, a Sales Support Engineer with a steel construction company in Jeddah.
February 1, 2017
New Ford Owner Recalls OFW Assist Experience
Most Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who have worked abroad for a long stretch want to go straight home from the airport. This was not the case for 40-year-old Renante Bendaña, a Sales Support Engineer with a steel construction company in Jeddah.
Volkswagen Philippines Tops European Car Market in Philippines
Within just three years of operations, Volkswagen Philippines broke through the 1,000-unit sales mark, registering 1,060 units sold from January to December 2016. This is a 76-percent increase over its 2015 sales, and making it the Philippines' number one European car brand in 2016.
January 31, 2017
Volvo Announces Addition of OTA Map Updates, Android Auto for 90 Series Cars
Volvo Cars, has announced several important updates to its 90 series cars, delivering new safety, powertrain and connectivity updates.
Auto Parts Maker Association President Says SMEs Ignored in CARS Program
Philippine (Auto) Parts Maker Association, formerly known as the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers of the Philippines (MVPMAP), President Ferdinand Raquelsantos has issued statement that the two approved participants of the Philippine government’s CARS (Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy) program, Toyota and Mitsubishi, has ignored Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the awarding of suppliers for the Philippine manufactured Vios and Mirage/Mirage G4. Read the full statement below:
Ford Finishes Strong in ASEAN, Delivers Record Sales in 2016
Ford Motor Company today announced overall 2016 retail sales for the ASEAN region rose more than 11 percent from the previous year to a record 115,979 vehicles, marking the fourth consecutive year of record sales in ASEAN.
Review: 2017 Honda Civic 1.8 E
Ah, the 2017 Civic. Honda is certainly putting a lot of attention back to the compact car segment because it’s a winner in every sense of the word. It’s sleek, well packaged, and ten times more thought of than the model it replaces. And while the vast majority of attention has been taken over by the RS Turbo, the base variant, the 1.8 E, deserves more likes, mentions, and shares. Why? Because it’s actually the better value of the two Civic variants.
January 30, 2017
Isuzu Philippines Launches 2017 D-Max X-Series (w/ 23 Photos)
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is injecting a youthful vibe to its best-selling D-Max pickup truck with the market launch of the 2017 D-Max X-Series. It transforms the tough for anything D-Max into a lifestyle vehicle fit for active and dynamic families.
January 29, 2017
Congress is About to Make Cars More Expensive For You
EDITOR’S NOTE (4): We simulate the prices of 42 vehicles under the final bicameral version of the TRAIN bill. Read it here. (12/14/2017).
EDITOR’S NOTE (3): The House of Representatives and Senate have agreed on a compromised version of the new vehicle excise tax which excludes pick-up trucks and EVs. See the story here (12/12/2017).
EDITOR’S NOTE (2): The senate just approved a new version of TRAIN that is friendlier to luxury vehicles. See the full story here. (11/28/2017).
EDITOR’S NOTE (1): A version of the bill has just passed the House Ways and Means Committee. You can check how it will affect vehicle prices here (5/8/2017).
Late last year, the Department of Finance looked at revising the excise tax on new vehicles initially as a means to curb Manila’s worsening problem. Then, they clarified it’s to increase tax collection. With the government bent on reducing personal income tax, they had to find alternative ways to fund government operations. This is especially true as the current administration is looking at spending big on infrastructure development, something that quite frankly, the previous administration didn’t do.
January 28, 2017
Chevrolet Philippines Launching 2017 Spark in March
With the market introduction of the value-oriented Sail sub-compact sedan last year, Chevrolet Philippines is bringing back the Spark as a lifestyle-oriented offering that will be packed with features inside and out. Expected to make its Philippine debut in March (perhaps by the Manila International Auto Show or MIAS), the Spark aims to bring fun and sophistication in a class otherwise known for barebones offerings.
KTM Ready to Paint the Philippines Orange with Nationwide Tour
Adventure Cycle Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) is ready to paint the Philippines orange with the kick off their KTM Orange Day Tour event.
Autostrada Opens New Ferrari-Maserati Service Center in Makati
Autostrada Motore, official importer of Ferrari and Maserati in the Philippines, delivers full service to its clients with the newly renovated service center located at 3904A Quingua Street, Makati City, just few minutes away from the BGC.
January 27, 2017
Ford Philippines Hits All-Time Sales Record in 2016
Ford Philippines announced its fourth consecutive year of record sales with 2016 retail sales rising 33 percent from the prior year to 33,688 vehicles, driven by continued strong demand for EcoSport, Everest, and Ranger.
Audi Produces 8 Millionth quattro Equipped Vehicle
Audi is celebrating a special milestone with the production of its 8 millionth vehicle equipped with quattro drive. Fittingly, the milestone car is a garnet red Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro that rolled off the production line at the company’s new plant in San José Chiapa.
Porsche Philippines Begins Taking Orders for 911 GTS
Porsche is expanding the 911 family with the introduction of the new GTS range. In fact, Porsche Philippines wasted no time and is already taking orders for the 911 GTS. As a refresher, the GTS sits atop the Carrera S and features more power and higher equipment levels than the Carrera S.
January 26, 2017
Experience Built Ford Tough at the Island Conquest Arena
Ford Philippines today announced its ‘Ford Island Conquest’ event at the Festival Supermall parking lot from January 27-29, with an all-in-one custom arena where customers can test drive Ford’s best-selling vehicles in one venue.
Hyundai Grand Starex Super Express is the Better Commuter Van
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) is opening 2017 with the introduction of a 15-seater variant of its best-selling Grand Starex MPV. As a response to the fast-growing commuting needs of mobile Filipinos, the Grand Starex Super Express combines comfort and practicality in one easy-to-own package.
Blaupunkt Dashcams: Watching Out for You (w/ Brochure)
With the prevalence of aggressive motorists and erring traffic enforcers, it’s now essential to have a “third eye” constantly on the lookout for you. Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) or more commonly known as dash cams have now become a must-have car accessory. Considering this, opting for a dependable, full high-definition dash cam is the only way to go.
January 25, 2017
Give Free Uber Rides this Chinese New Year
This Chinese New Year, Uber is making ride sharing much easier. Starting today in the Philippines and across eight other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, Uber riders and driver-partners will be able to send free trips to family and friends wrapped inside a virtual Red Packet or ampao emblazoned with a customized greeting.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Issues Statement in Alleged Bribery, Legal Settlement Cases
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is issuing a statement in order to clarify confusion and misreporting that has arisen in certain media around the world, following recent statements issued by Rolls‑Royce plc.
All-New Ford GT is Faster than a McLaren, Ferrari
After the countless teases, Ford has finally released solid performance numbers for its all-new Ford GT supercar. And yes, it’s faster than a McLaren 675LT and a Ferrari 458 Speciale.
Is This is All-New Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Say it ain’t true, but if they are, you’re just staring at the all-new Mitsubishi Eclipse. Wait—isn’t the Eclipse supposed to be a sporty two-door coupe with a turbocharged 4G63 engine? Well, in 1990s yes. But this is 2017 and Mitsubishi’s about to slap on that nameplate on a…crossover.
What Does the Future Hold for Mazda?
Mazda’s global head of PR, Mr. Hidetoshi Kudo was recently in Manila to offer his support to Mazda Philippines (Bermaz Auto Philippines)’s efforts to grow the brand in both sales and recognition locally. Despite his busy schedule, including a fun-run with the Miata Club, he sat down with us to answer our questions. And true to his promise, nothing was off limits and nothing was answered with “no comment.”
January 24, 2017
Mitsubishi Philippines Introduces MIVEC Diesel-Equipped Strada GLS 2WD (w/ Brochure)
Already in our Monthly Car Price Guide earlier this month (in automatic guise at least), Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is spearheading the shift to clean diesel technology with the launch of a new Strada pickup truck variant that comes equipped with the 4N15 MIVEC engine. Once exclusive to the top-of-the-line Strada GT and automatic equipped 2WD A/T variant, this engine is finally paired to a 2WD drivetrain and a manual gearbox.
Lego and Chevrolet Team Up to Build Life-Size Lego Batmobile (w/ 7 Photos)
In time for The Lego Batman Movie which shows on February 10 in the US (February 9 in the Philippines), Chevrolet along with students from Detroit’s Cody Rouge community, A World in Motion, and First Lego League unveiled a live-size Lego Batmobile made of more than 340,000 Lego bricks.
Mio MiVue Dashcams Now Available in the Philippines
Mio, a subsidiary of MiTAC International Corp., officially introduces their latest MiVue series of dashboard cameras in the Philippines, featuring Super High Definition video recording quality and F1.8 (F2.0 in some models) aperture to provide clearer and wider-angle video while on the road. The latest Mio MiVue series consists of 3 premium dash cam models: Mio MiVue C320, 698, and 658 WiFi.
Review: 2017 Toyota Vios 1.5 G and Toyota Yaris 1.5 G
Go ahead and stare as hard as you can. No matter how good you are in playing “Spot the Difference”, you will never be able to tell the 2017 Vios and Yaris apart from their refreshed versions. Save for the now standard side skirt and rear lip spoiler on the Vios 1.5G (and some new colors), these two sub-compact cars look unchanged from the models Toyota Motor Philippines launched four years ago. Or are they? Pop the hood and you’ll see the words, “Dual VVT-i” embossed on the now silver-colored engine cover. This is where all that change is concentrated in and it makes a world of difference.
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