Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country bucks the TRAIN trend and actually grows passenger car sales for the first quarter of 2018.
April 19, 2018
44 Percent of Hyundai Philippines' Q1 2018 Sales is Just One Model
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country bucks the TRAIN trend and actually grows passenger car sales for the first quarter of 2018.
Alabang, General Santos are Ford's Top Dealers for 2017
Ford Philippines recognized its top performing dealers at the recent Ford Annual Dealer Convention held at the Filinvest Tent in Alabang attended by Ford executives, dealer principals, and their respective team members.
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Can Also Do Deliveries
The Toyota Land Cruiser has become the quintessential ride of VIPs, politicians, and drug lords (both exclusive and mutual), but in the United Kingdom, it’s now known as a delivery van?!
April 18, 2018
Foton Philippines Unveils Next-Generation Tractor Head (w/ Specs)
United Asia Automotive Group (UAAGI), the official distributor of Foton vehicles in the country, unveiled the Foton Energy Super Truck or EST tractor head.
Davaoeño Named One of Best Service Advisors in Southeast Asia
The Chevrolet Philippines Team is composed of (from Left to Right): Harold Fermin, Darwin Paras, Trendy Anne Tamayo, Maribel Pilapil, Darell Poblete, Ely Catacutan.
Chevrolet Training Academy recently conducted a Regional Skills Contest for its top technicians, sales consultants and service advisors from its dealerships in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Cambodia at the Chevrolet Training Center in Bangkok.
Vehicle Importers Also Hit with Lower Q1 2018 Sales
The automotive industry suffered a slowdown to the effects of TRAIN. Just as the CAMPI-TMA’s joint report indicates an 8.5 year-to-date (January to March) decrease in sales compared to the same period in 2017, the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors or AVID reports the same.
April 17, 2018
Alfa Romeo Philippines? Not So Fast Says FCA
After we broke the news about Alfa Romeo’s return to the Philippine market, it seemed too good to be true. And it is. A spokesperson from FCA, the parent company of Alfa Romeo sent us this official statement:
Here is Ford's New Lowered Maintenance Cost for EcoSport, Ranger, and Everest
Last month, Ford Philippines announced a reduction in the price of the Scheduled Service Maintenance aka Periodic Maintenance Service of their three most popular models: the EcoSport, Ranger, and Everest. With the program now rolling out to all authorized Ford dealerships nationwide, Ford has finally provided a more detailed breakdown on a per service interval basis.
Volkswagen Set to Change Logo
Volkswagen is going to change its logo, reports Bloomberg, as the company wants to turn a new chapter after its diesel-cheating scandal. It will be unveiled next year according to Jochen Sengpiehl, the brand’s chief marketing officer in the midst of an aggressive rollout of electric vehicles.
Review: 2018 Mazda CX-9 AWD Sport
The outside temperature gauge read 38 degrees Celsius and the climate control, set at cozy 22 degrees Celsius was struggling with the heat. One starts to wonder: if the CX-9 was already having difficulty maintaining the temperature inside, how much more in the engine bay? Fitted with the first turbocharged Skyactiv-G engine, the engine temperature kept on rising—middle, slightly above middle, and finally three-quarters to red. This impromptu road trip, it seems, could spell vindication or disaster for the much-vaunted Mazda CX-9.
April 16, 2018
Are You Willing to Buy the World's Only Convertible Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Ever imagine how a Toyota FJ Cruiser would look like as a convertible? Well, wonder no more.
Why Can't Jeepneys Just Use New Engines Under the PUV Modernization?
In a recent Congressional hearing of the Committee on Metro Manila Development chaired by Congressman Winston Castelo, Undersecretary Tim Orbos of the Department of Transportation emphasized that reaching Euro 4 emissions compliance isn’t just about changing engines.
Suzuki Expands to Santiago City, Isabela
Suzuki Philippines (SPH) continues to expand its market footprint outside Metro Manila with the opening of a new 3S dealership in Santiago City, Isabela.
April 14, 2018
Happlyplus Card Holders to Get Triple Points at Caltex
From April 15 to June 15, 2018, motorists fueling up in participating Caltex stations will receive three times the Happyplus points for every single receipt purchase of P 500 worth of Caltex fuels.
King of Nations Drift Series Heads to Manila in May
The Federal Tires King of Nations ProSeries, the biggest and most highly anticipated international drifting championship event in the world is coming to Manila. Dubbed KONPH2018 (King of Nations PH 2018), the event is slated at the Clark International Speedway from May 25-27, 2018.
Ford Philippines March 2018 Sales Driven by Just 3 Models
Manila, Get Ready for Alfa Romeo
This is not a drill. After 25 years of absence from the Philippine market, Alfa Romeo is coming back into the country under a new distributor.
April 13, 2018
Mazda's Skyactiv-X Wins First Award (And It's Not Even Out in the Market Yet)
Mazda Motor Corporation has been awarded Gold at the Edison Awards for its breakthrough Skyactiv-X compression-ignition engine. Skyactiv-X, the world’s first commercially available compression-ignition engine, took top honors in the Engine Enhancements category, competing against other technologies in automotive, heavy transportation and aerospace industries, among others.
Petron Just Reformulated Their Diesel to Give Up to 20.6 Percent Better Mileage
Petron has had it with the technical mumbo-jumbo. While its competitors are busy marketing highfaluting trademarks and what have you, the country’s largest oil refining and marketing company is looking to improve its fuels’ real-world advantage.
UPDATED: New Excise Tax Reveals Auto Industry Winners and Losers
UPDATE: Vehicle importers (AVID) also suffers loses for Q1 2018 (4/19).
The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) (aka the revised excise tax law) has finally reared its ugly head as evidenced in the Q1 2018 joint CAMPI-TMA sales report. The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturer’s Association (TMA) reports that new automobile sales are down 8.5 percent year-to-date (January to March 2018 versus January to March 2017).
April 12, 2018
Nissan Officially Launches Terra SUV (w/ Videos)
The new Nissan Terra, a body-on-frame SUV designed and built in China to meet growing market demand for 4x4 vehicles, went on sale there today. It’s the first frame-based SUV launched under Nissan’s midterm plan, Nissan M.O.V.E to 2022.
Your Final Chance to Get the Volkswagen Jetta at Pre-TRAIN Prices
Want to check out the best deals on Volkswagen vehicles? Head over to the 2018 edition of the VWorld Weekend happening at two locations simultaneously this Saturday, April 14 to Sunday, April 15.
April 11, 2018
This May Be the Last-Generation Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet just pulled the wraps off a restyled Spark for 2019, but even this refresh will probably not be enough to save it. This is according to a report by Reuters via Automotive News.
April 10, 2018
Ford Unveils Human-Centered 2019 Focus
Ford introduces the all-new, fourth-generation Focus featuring the latest advanced and affordable technology with more comfort and space, and a better fun-to-drive experience.
The Pain of TRAIN: Senate Wants Excise Tax Law Reviewed
Four months into the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN (aka the revised excise tax law), the Senate wants to review the law once more “in aid of legislation”, which is something they should have done in the first place.
Mazda Might Add More Power to MX-5 in 2019
Mazda is about to give the world a more powerful MX-5 and it’s coming real soon. According to a set of leaked documents courtesy of Road & Track and Mazda Canada (via Autoblog), Mazda is about to offer a sizeable 26 horsepower bump on the world’s best-selling roadster.
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