June 18, 2017
Mazda Philippines Enhances Mazda2 Sedan and Hatchback (w/ 11 Photos, Specs)
Mazda Philippines just updated the diminutive Mazda2 subcompact hatchback/sedan boosting not only its driving dynamics, but its safety and aesthetics as well.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mazda 2,
News,
Sub-Compact
June 17, 2017
Bringing Waku-Doki to a New Level
Waku-doki, Toyota’s underlying theme for the Vios Cup, means, “heart-pumping excitement.” It’s the kind of feeling that most would expect in motorsport, more so from first-timers who attends a race with no expectations. This was exactly what happened to me at the second round of the 2017 Vios Cup. It was one of the rainiest Saturdays at the Clark International Speedway, with rainfall the likes of Typhoon Signal Number 2. However, what started out as a gloomy day turned out to be the advantage (and challenge) that racers and spectators turned out for.
Filed Under:
Events,
Feature,
Motorsports,
Toyota Vios Cup
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.
Filed Under:
Motor Oil,
Motorsports,
Motul Corporate,
News
11 Weird and Crazy Car Maker Collaborations
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.
Filed Under:
Feature
June 15, 2017
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.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Shell Corporate
Ford's Ultimate Test Drive Event Heads to Taguig and Naga this June
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.
Filed Under:
Events,
Ford Corporate,
News
Upgraded 2017 Mazda2 to Launch at Father's Day Weekend Zoom Fest
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.
Filed Under:
Events,
Mazda Corporate,
News
June 14, 2017
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?
Filed Under:
Feature,
Ferrari Corporate,
News
Fuel Autotek Philippines Launches Website, E-Catalog
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.
Filed Under:
Fuel Autotek Philippines,
News,
Tires
Chevrolet Philippines' Top Dealers Named GM International Grandmasters
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.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
June 13, 2017
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.
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Compact Crossover,
Feature,
News,
Subaru XV
First Drive: 2018 Subaru XV 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.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Driver's Seat,
Subaru XV,
Travel
June 12, 2017
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.
Filed Under:
Centro Corporate,
News,
PUV Modernization
June 11, 2017
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.
Filed Under:
News
June 10, 2017
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.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevrolet Corporate,
Fuel,
News
Honda is Showering You with Savings This June
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.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
June 9, 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.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News
Uber Philippines Explores Potential Launch in Angeles City
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Uber Corporate
Ford Philippines Post Record May Sales this 2017
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.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
June 8, 2017
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.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
News
6 Reasons Why the 2018 Subaru XV is All the Crossover You Need
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).
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
Feature,
News,
Subaru XV
June 7, 2017
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.
Filed Under:
Events,
Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Mazda Celebrates 50 Years of Defying Convention
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.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News
Honda Cars Philippines Introduces New Civic Variant
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact,
Honda Civic,
News
Is the DTI Ordering MMPC to Do a Recall of the 2010-2015 Montero Sport?
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.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Montero Sport,
News,
Recall,
Safety
Caltex PH Trains Bicol Math and Science Teachers for Free Funding
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.
Filed Under:
Chevron Corporate,
CSR,
News
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