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June 16, 2017

Motul and Subaru STI Strengthens Partnership

Subaru and its motorsports division, Subaru Tecnica International or STI strengthened its partnership once more with lubricant specialist Motul. Already being used by STI for their Super GT challenger, the BRZ GT300, Motul was chosen once more for Subaru’s three-peat bid at the 24-Hour Nürburgring Challenge.

Although it’s common to see co-branding arrangements that evoke a car’s high-tech elements or cutting-edge design, sometimes carmakers do something entirely unexpected. Here are 11 quirky and/or weird collaborations that prove that sometimes making money is more important than making cars.

Shell Reformulates V-Power Fuel For Added Performance, Efficiency

After over five years of tireless work by R&D experts, Shell unveils brand new formulations for its premium Shell V-Power fuels. Shell V-Power is the only fuel co-engineered with and recommended by the iconic Formula 1 race team, Scuderia Ferrari. Shell’s most advanced Shell V-Power fuels are now formulated with its proprietary Dynaflex Technology.

Ford Philippines’ ultimate test drive experience continues to expand its presence this month as Ford Island Conquest goes to Taguig and further down south of Luzon in Naga, Camarines Sur.

This coming Father’s Day weekend, celebrate driving with Mazda Philippines as it brings back Zoom Fest, the most comprehensive display of the latest Mazda offerings to date. Featuring Mazda’s stunning Kodo-designed and Skyactiv Technology-engineered lineup, the three-day showcase will happen from Friday, June 16 to Sunday, 18, 2017 at the Big Bear strip of Bonifacio High Street in BGC, Taguig City. Zoom Fest will also highlight test drive opportunities for the public with the latest Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda6 and BT-50, along with the CX-3, the all-new CX-5 and CX-9 crossovers, and the MX-5 RF, all available for a spin.

Give the Gift of Ferrari This Father's Day

There are few things better than tinkering with the engine or sitting through an Formula 1 race for any car lover. If he happens to be your father, your brother, or a friend, chances are, finding the perfect gift to satisfy that hankering for horsepower can be extremely difficult. What more if he’s a self-proclaimed Ferraristi?

Fuel Autotek PH, the authorized distributor of MOMO Tires, Deestone Tires, Roadwing Tires, and Kaizen Tires in the Philippines officially launches its new website and E-Catalogue section. The new website has been designed to provide a user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout, allowing customers to access detailed product information and videos with the option to share information across all major social networking sites.

The top dealers from Philippines were among the 116 dealers from 13 markets recently named GM International (GMI) Grandmasters during the annual program in New York City.

This is the Base Model of the 2018 Subaru XV (w/ 13 Photos, Specs)

At the 2018 Subaru XV’s regional launch in Taiwan last week, most of the attention was showered on the range-topping 2.0i-S and for very good reason: its package is unbeatable. But tucked nondescriptly at the corner of the launch venue is the base 2.0i. In fact, blink (like most of the motoring media) and you might have missed it. Thankfully, it didn’t escape us. Here are 9 photos of the base 2.0i and how it differs from the range-topping 2.0i-S.

Six years ago, when it was spun out as its own distinct model (it used to be a variant of the Impreza), Subaru successfully carved a market for itself. No one, probably not even Subaru, thought that a slightly-smaller-but-not-too-small compact crossover would quickly become one of its most loved and best-selling core models. Hoping that lightning would strike twice, the all-wheel drive specialist isn’t taking any chances.

Meet the Man Who's Going to Help Modernize the Jeepney

Mark Victor Bautista was a fresh graduate from the University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts, Industrial Design Department when he submitted a much-celebrated entry in the 1986 Industrial Design Exhibition of the Design Center of the Philippines. What Bautista presented was a new way of how public utility companies can increase their passenger capacity without buying additional vehicles.

Online Auto Portal Raises $AUD 3.1 Million in Funding

AutoDeal, a Philippine-based automotive portal, has announced that it has received an investment of $AUD 3.1 Million from Frontier Digital Ventures (FDV), a leading operator of online classifieds businesses in frontier and emerging markets.

You Can Win a New Chevrolet Camaro by Just Gassing Up at Caltex

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), unveiled its “True Power from Within” nationwide promotion for Caltex customers. The promotion runs until July 31, 2017 in conjunction with the release of the latest Michael Bay global blockbuster movie, Transformers: The Last Knight.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. showers everyone with the biggest savings and the most exciting deals this rainy season. Customers may avail of exclusive discounts and low down payment schemes by purchasing select Honda Vehicles from June 1 to 30, 2017.

Kia Offers Back to School Savings on Picanto

Make that first impression when you roll into school with your brand-new Kia Picanto. Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines, is offering a price-off this month with their More Savings, More Allowance promo.

Uber has met with the local government of Angeles City, Pampanga for a potential roll out of the service in the area. Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan has been very supportive of bringing the ride-sharing service to the city.

Ford Philippines announced its best-ever May performance with retail sales rising 4 percent year-over-year to 3,036 vehicles, led by strong demand for its Everest, Ranger and EcoSport nameplates.

Chevrolet Philippines Continues All-In Low Down Promo for Father's Day

This Father’s Day season, Chevrolet Philippines treats dads and their families with special freebies and an all-in low down payment on select vehicles through its Father’s Day Blowout Treats Promo.

The Subaru XV has gone a long way. From its first-generation model as a body-cladded Impreza hatchback (it was known as the Outback Sport in the US if you don’t believe it), this third-generation model is now upon us. Slated to make its Philippine market debut in September of this year, the all-new Subaru XV could be all the crossover you’ll ever need. You don’t believe it? Well, here are 6 reasons why. (Read our First Drive as well as more details on the base 2.0i model).

Gear Up for Round 2 of Toyota Vios Cup This Weekend

The number one automotive brand in the Philippines is gearing up for the 2017 Toyota Vios Cup second leg slated on June 10 at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.

On May 30, 1967, Mazda Motor Corporation began its legacy of doing what was said couldn’t be done. This was the day the independent Japanese company started to sell the Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S: the world’s first production twin-rotor, rotary-engine car. It was Mazda’s first sports car, and for a company more well known for its small passenger cars and work trucks up to that date, this was a huge step into the big leagues.

Honda is once again giving its award-winning Civic an incremental improvement with the introduction of the 1.8 E CVT Navi model. Slated to be a limited edition model, it adds GPS navigation and selected Modulo accessories on top of the already solidly loaded 1.8 E CVT.

After a lengthy and conclusive report from a UK-based automotive engineering company released in January of this year, it looked like Mitsubishi Philippines (MMPC) will finally be able to put the Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA) issue of the Montero Sport behind them; that is until the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) threw a curve ball today. The DTI just issued a preliminary order to MMPC to recall all of 2010-2015 Montero Sport SUVs equipped with automatic transmissions.

Bicol public high school teachers will soon have multi-media projectors, laptops, microscopes, and other quality learning equipment after attending a free project submission training for Caltex Fuel Your School, a program where Caltex will match every liter of fuel purchase with a one Peso donation from August 1 to September 30, 2017 in 22 Caltex stations in the Bicol region.

Above photo shows from left to right: Daisy Palor, project manager of Amcham Foundation; Ramon Fiel Abcede, regional director for DepEd Region 5; and Joel Gaviola, assistant manager for Policy, Gov’t and Public Affairs of Chevron Philippines Inc. during the teachers training held recently in Legaspi City, Albay.

Mitsubishi Celebrates Centennial with One-of-a-Kind Motorshow

In celebration of Mitsubishi’s 100 years anniversary, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) will be holding a grand expo from June 8 to 11, 2017 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. Dubbed as the Mitsubishi 100 Years Anniversary Expo, this motor show promises to excite the public as it brings a one of a kind and truly memorable experience not only to Mitsubishi fans but to any car enthusiasts. The Mitsubishi 100 Years Anniversary Expo is open to public from 12NNto 9PM on June 8 and from 10AM to 9PM on June 9 to 11 and admission is free!

Honda Limited the Civic's Power for Durability - Report

When Honda released the power and torque figures for the North American market Civic Si, there was an air of disappointment. Though expected to slot in-between the regular Turbo and Type-R models in terms of power and price, everyone thought it could and should have made more than 205 horsepower and 260 Nm of torque (in comparison, the regular Civic Turbo does 173 horsepower and 220 Nm); everyone but Honda, it seems.

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June 16, 2017

Motul and Subaru STI Strengthens Partnership

11 Weird and Crazy Car Maker Collaborations

June 15, 2017

Shell Reformulates V-Power Fuel For Added Performance, Efficiency

Ford's Ultimate Test Drive Event Heads to Taguig and Naga this June

Upgraded 2017 Mazda2 to Launch at Father's Day Weekend Zoom Fest

June 14, 2017

Give the Gift of Ferrari This Father's Day

Fuel Autotek Philippines Launches Website, E-Catalog

Chevrolet Philippines' Top Dealers Named GM International Grandmasters

June 13, 2017

This is the Base Model of the 2018 Subaru XV (w/ 13 Photos, Specs)

First Drive: 2018 Subaru XV 2.0i-S

June 12, 2017

Meet the Man Who's Going to Help Modernize the Jeepney

June 11, 2017

Online Auto Portal Raises $AUD 3.1 Million in Funding

June 10, 2017

You Can Win a New Chevrolet Camaro by Just Gassing Up at Caltex

Honda is Showering You with Savings This June

June 9, 2017

Kia Offers Back to School Savings on Picanto

Uber Philippines Explores Potential Launch in Angeles City

Ford Philippines Post Record May Sales this 2017

June 8, 2017

Chevrolet Philippines Continues All-In Low Down Promo for Father's Day

6 Reasons Why the 2018 Subaru XV is All the Crossover You Need

June 7, 2017

Gear Up for Round 2 of Toyota Vios Cup This Weekend

Mazda Celebrates 50 Years of Defying Convention

Honda Cars Philippines Introduces New Civic Variant

Is the DTI Ordering MMPC to Do a Recall of the 2010-2015 Montero Sport?

Caltex PH Trains Bicol Math and Science Teachers for Free Funding

Mitsubishi Celebrates Centennial with One-of-a-Kind Motorshow

June 6, 2017

Honda Limited the Civic's Power for Durability - Report