June 11, 2012
Mazda CX-5 Receives Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
Mazda’s all-new CX-5, unveiled in the Philippines last April, has been awarded the maximum five-star rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).
This rating, alongside being named a "Top Safety Pick 2012" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States last March, confirms the all-new Mazda CX-5, which employs Mazda's new lightweight, highly rigid SKYACTIV-BODY, as among the safest cars in the world.
Filed Under:
Mazda CX-5,
News,
Safety
June 7, 2012
HCPI Launches All-New Odyssey, Pilot
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile production and sales subsidiary in the Philippines, today launched both the all-new Pilot and Odyssey. Following the launch of the new City last January, the all-new Civic and Jazz Special Edition in February, and the all-new CR-V in April, the all-new Pilot and Odyssey not only strengthen Honda’s return to the Philippine automotive market, but also expands its model line-up.
Since the introduction of the Pilot and Odyssey in the United States, each model has received numerous awards and recognitions from various bodies and institutions due to its outstanding roominess, versatility, efficiency, and safety. Both models have unit-body construction and independent suspension that provide car-like driving feel and ride comfort.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Honda Odyssey,
Honda Pilot,
Luxury MPV,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
German World-Traveler Completes PHL Tour in Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Globetrotting in his 1988 Mercedes-Benz G-Class for the past 22 years, Gunther Holtorf finally arrives in Philippine shores—the 199th on his continuously growing list of countries in his round-the-world journey.
Gunther’s ever-reliable G-Class named “Otto”, his companion since he began the world tour, has already clocked in 800,000 kilometers—approximately 20 times the length of the equator. Gunther and Otto have shared many memorable journeys; especially that he eats, sleeps, cooks, showers, and practically does everything in his car.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
Mercedes-Benz G-Class,
News
June 6, 2012
2012 Subaru XV 2.0i vs 2012 Mitsubishi ASX GLS SE
From the get-go, it seems the Subaru XV is designed to take the Mitsubishi ASX in a head-to-head grudge match. Consider the general design: both originate from all-wheel drive compact cars (the XV is from the Impreza, the ASX is from the Lancer EX); consider the drivetrain: both sport 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engines mated to CVT transmissions; consider the price: both are stone’s throw from each other topping out at close to P 1.550 million apiece; lastly, consider the naming: both are christened with a string nonsensical letters. These factors easily make the XV and the ASX the most inseparable rivals in today’s compact crossovers, and the perfect subject for our first head-to-head test.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Driver's Seat,
Head-to-Head,
Mitsubishi ASX,
Subaru XV
Chana Launches Back to Business Promo
Focus Ventures, Inc., the official distributor of Chana vehicles in the Philippines is helping boost Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by launching their new "Back to Business" promotion.
With Back to Business promotion, you can own the Chana Star 2, Multi-carry 2 Dropside, Multi-carry 2 Panoramic Body, or Multi-carry Double Cab with Pick-up for a low down payment of just P 99,000. In addition, customers are entitled to a free 3-year LTO registration as well as Third-Party Liability (TPL).
The promo is available for financing transactions with 30 percent down payment. Rates are subject to bank approval through BDO. The promotion runs until July 31, 2012.
For more information about Back to Business, contact any of Chana's network of dealerships or visit the Focus Ventures website at www.focusventures.com.ph.
Filed Under:
Chana Corporate,
News
June 5, 2012
NMPI Launches Grand Livina Highway Star
Photo courtesy of Nissan Press |
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
News,
Nissan Grand Livina
DLSU Greenhills Holds Safety Seminar for School Bus Drivers
In preparation for school opening this June, La Salle Greenhills held a safety seminar for school bus drivers on 31 May 2012. Hosted by the PALS (Parents Association of La Salle) under the leadership of president Cindy Banaria and Information Chair Fe Rizo, the safety seminar consisted of a specially-designed two-hour module aimed at re-orienting drivers to defensive driving and other safety considerations. More than 80 participants listened to the resource speakers led by former LTO/LTFRB chair Alberto Suansing, who is now executive director of PGRSP (Philippine Global Road Safety Partnership). The seminar is part of PALS' thrust to look after the safety and welfare of LSGH students.
HARI Supports Mind Museum in Taguig
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Press |
Filed Under:
CSR,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Shell Launches V-Power Nitro+, Nitro+ Racing; Phases Out Super Premium
Photo courtesy of Shell Press |
Shell launched its latest generation of
premium performance fuels namely Shell V-Power Nitro+ Gasoline, Shell V-Power
Nitro+ Racing and Shell V-Power Nitro + Diesel. The Philippines
is one of the first countries in the world to see the introduction of the new
premium performance fuels, which will directly replace the Shell V-Power fuels
and Shell Super Premium currently available in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Shell Corporate
Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Day 10: The Video
So, here's the last day of the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge. We hope you enjoyed watching our 10-day adventure around the Philippines. Until the next one!
Filed Under:
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel,
Video
Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Day 9: The Video
It's done. And we didn't win! :-( Still, that won't prevent us from posting the last 2 days of our 10 day adventure. If you want to follow me or my partner Neil Almighty of 99.5 RT, you can follow both of us on Twitter: @carguideph and @neilonradio.
Filed Under:
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel
Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Day 8: The Video
We didn't appear anywhere in this episode, since we weren't able to make it this far in Mindanao. But still, watch it :-)
Filed Under:
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel,
Video
June 4, 2012
Surprise! Honda Launching Pilot, Odyssey in Philippines
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is adding 2 new additional cars to its local line-up. And while we all thought it was going to be more variants of the Civic, this is actually their big surprise: they're actually launching the all-new Pilot and Odyssey.
For those who remember, both the Odyssey and the Pilot aren't new to our market. However, we can't deny that they were sales duds appearing either too late (Pilot) or too expensive (Odyssey) for our market. However, that doesn't prevent Honda from trying once again.
Based on overeager sales agents, Honda is selling these two vehicles at close to P 3-million. P 2,700,000 for the Pilot and P 2,900,000 for the Odyssey. Though the launch is still a couple of days away, we were able to snag some of the specs for these two vehicles:
Filed Under:
Honda Odyssey,
Honda Pilot,
Luxury MPV,
Mid-sized SUV,
Rumors
May 31, 2012
Lessons Learned from the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge
Photo courtesy of Jollibee Facebook Page |
A couple of months ago, I was fortunate enough to be chosen to embark on a very unique contest involving fast cars, fast food, and the concept that was born from their marriage: drive thru. For 10 days, my chosen partner (Neil Pagulayan aka Neil Almighty of FM station 99.5 RT) and I basically drove through almost the entirety of the Jollibee drive thru network collecting points, completing challenges, and what have you. Unfortunately, the winners won’t be revealed until night, so this story may not have such a happy ending to it.
But that doesn’t matter. What does matter is Neil and I have carried with us some of the most unique experiences we’ll ever have in our entire lifetime. And I can say that with a degree of authority given our pair has the age average (thanks Neil). I could certainly do a list of a thousand lessons we’ve learned from the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge, but here are the biggest lessons we’ve learned:
Filed Under:
Feature,
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel
Mazda Museum: Past, Present, and Future in 1 Hour
Hiroshima is often not high on a typical tourist’s list of “must-see, must-go places”. Getting there requires advanced planning since it takes a two-hour Shinkansen (bullet train) ride from the international hub city of Osaka (Kansai International Airport). Plus once you get there, the city center itself has little to offer compared to the likes of Tokyo and Kyoto. However a train transfer away from downtown brings you to the beautiful island of Miyajima and its floating torii gate in one direction, and on the opposite direction, the Mazda Museum.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mazda Corporate,
Travel
HARI and Gawad Kalinga to Build Hyundai Green Center for Innovation in Bulacan
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Pre |
Last April 29, 2012, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), official distributor of Hyundai in the Philippines, recently strengthened its on-going partnership with the Gawad Kalinga Center for Social Innovation (GK-CSI) at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila. In its advocacy to edify the public, especially students, with sound plans to safeguard the environment, HARI committed to support GK in the construction of the Center for Green Innovations which will rise in GK’s pioneering Center for Social Innovation, Enchanted Farm, in Angat, Bulacan. Said center will house a 100-seat venue for seminars or “green camps” to educate the youth into becoming responsible stewards of our natural resources. Educational materials will also be available within the facility to provide references and innovative ideas during lectures and discussions on conserving our natural heritage.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
May 30, 2012
Lamborghini Manila Opens
Photo courtesy of Lamborghini Press |
Located at 11th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City,
Lamborghini’s decision to open in one of the most prime and sought-after areas
of cosmopolitan living and lifestyle in Metro Manila signals the Italian
brand’s uncompromising style and intent to expand into the Philippine market.
Filed Under:
Lamborghini Corporate,
News
Toyota 86 PHL Prices to Top P 1.9M - Top Gear Philippines
Photo courtesy of Toyota Press |
Filed Under:
News,
Rumors,
Sports Car,
Toyota 86
In SYNC with the Times: In-Depth Look at Ford SYNC
Even if it doesn’t feel like it, driving a car is like doing an intricate ballet routine: it requires concentration physically and mentally—physically, because you’re constantly pressing and de-pressing different pedals, swinging the steering wheel left and right while sometimes operating a lever or a button; mentally, because you’re always looking out in all directions making minute judgment calls and sometimes even anticipating the unexpected that appear apparently out of nowhere. The last thing you need is the additional distraction of a ringing mobile phone or even an iPod that’s proceeded to play an unwanted tune. Thankfully, there’s a technology out there that addresses these distractions. It’s called SYNC and chances are, it’s in a Ford vehicle near you.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Ford Corporate,
Technology
Mercedes-Benz Actros Takes to Batangas Racing Circuit
CATS Motors, Inc. (CATS) introduces the new Mercedes-Benz Actros in an exclusive driving event at the Batangas Racing Circuit.
Two Actros truck variants were available for test drive during the event: A 6-wheeler 20-ton 310 Hp Actros 3 and 10-wheeler 26-ton 350 Hp Actros 3. Guests, composed of the motoring press and haulers, were able to experience the power, safety and capability of the new Mercedes-Benz trucks for the first time.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mercedes-Benz Actros,
Track Day
Petron Student Art Competition Now Open for Entries
Everyone’s Vision Petron is a competition for photographers, painters and designers. It is also a venue for filmmakers, musicians, performance artists, art enthusiasts, and all Filipinos to converge and be one through their shared love for Philippine art and culture.
Themed Lakbay Kalikasan —A Journey of Nuturing Nature, this year’s competition focuses on the different ways of caring for and protecting the environment. Samples may be seen in Petron's own efforts to protect our biodiversity through coastal management, reforestation, mangrove planting, creating fish sanctuaries and artificial reefs, and protecting sea turtles.
Filed Under:
News,
Petron Corporate
May 29, 2012
Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Day 7: The Video
We finally made it to Cagayan de Oro--the main stop for Day 7 of the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge.
Please remember to vote for Neil and Uly of Team 2. Show your support for the motoring industry!
Filed Under:
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel,
Video
Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Collaborates with DOE and Meralco on i-MIEV Evaluation
Photo courtesy of Mitsubishi Press |
This collaboration project will entail MMPC to lend demo cars of i-MiEV to both DOE and MERALCO for the purpose of studying EV’s behaviors and performance when utilized in Metro Manila in various conditions, and also examine the impact to power system when EV is charged. The outcome of the evaluation will enhance the understanding of EV and determine the requirements of supporting charging infrastructure. It will also be a preparatory step toward the possible future introduction and create greater public awareness of electric vehicles.
Filed Under:
CSR,
DOE,
Events,
Mitsubishi i-MIEV,
News
Nissan Motor Philippines Supports Biodiversity
Photo courtesy of Nissan Press |
Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc. (NMPI), together with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (DENR-PAWB), the Batangas Government Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office, the Provincial Government of Batangas, the Municipal Government of Calagatan, and led the planting of 200 mangrove propagules at Ang Pulo.
Filed Under:
CSR,
News,
Nissan Corporate
Honda Cars Philippines Resumes Sale of Jazz 1.3
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) resumes
sales of the Jazz 1.3 liter variant starting May 18, 2012 following the
recovery of supply from Honda’s manufacturing plant in Thailand, which
again started production of automobiles last March 26, 2012.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Honda Jazz,
News,
Sub-Compact
Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Day 6: The Video
So it's Day 6 of the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge and we find ourselves in the Queen City of the South--Cebu! See what we've been up to before we travel to Cagayan de Oro!
Remember to show your support for the motoring industry by voting for Team 2 in the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Poll.
Filed Under:
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel,
Video
May 28, 2012
Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Day 5: The Video
We're half-way through the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge. This is Day 5, and we've just crossed by ro-ro to the Visayas region.
Don't forget to vote for Neil Almighty of 99.5 RT and Uly of Philippine Star by clicking here. We appreciate your support as the motoring industry's falling behind next to celebrities and athletes!
Filed Under:
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel,
Video
May 25, 2012
Toyota Motor Philippines Launches "86 Sightings" Marketing Campaign
Toyota Motor Philippines, in what could be the best guerrilla marketing move, has launched the Toyota "86 Sightings" to mark the upcoming launch of the 86 sports coupe in June (we'll be there on June 18-19 for the media track day). If you want to see the 86 in the flesh a full month before we'll get to drive one, the schedule is located after the break.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Sports Car,
Toyota 86
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