August 8, 2012
Pangilinan Calls for "Price Hike Holidays" for Fuel, Food
Senator Francis Pangilinan appealed for a “price hike holiday,” especially on fuel and food.
In a statement, he asked private firms to go easy on jacking up prices to allow residents in Metro Manila and a major part of Luzon to get back on their feet.
"Maawa naman ho tayo sa taumbayan sa mga panahong ito. Naiintindihan namin na kailangang mabuhay ng mga negosyo, pero sa panahon ng krisis tulad nito, sana ay ipagpaliban muna ng mga kumpanya--lalo na yung may mga 'buffer', ika nga, sa kita nila--ang pagtaas ng presyo. Lubog na nga ang mga tao dahil sa grabeng pagbaha, ilulubog pa ba natin sa pagtaas ng presyo mga bilihin?" he said.
Some oil companies adjusted prices on Tuesday.
Source: ABS-CBN News
August 7, 2012
Mitsubishi Showing Mirage, New Outlander at PIMS
Following the lead of Nissan Motor Philippines, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporaiton (MMPC) has just launched a teaser for their Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) line-up.
Headlining their display is the all-new Mirage (which we've already driven in Thailand). According to Mitsubishi, the Mirage will arrive with a 2-DIN touch screen DVD/GPS navigation for the top-line model. In addition, the Outlander is also making a comeback to the Philippines after being shown for the European market at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show.
Filed Under:
Events,
Mitsubishi Mirage,
Mitsubishi Outlander,
PIMS
Review: 2012 Honda CR-V 4WD
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Honda CR-V
August 6, 2012
Nissan Philippines to Showcase Almera, 370Z in PIMS
Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc. (NMPI) is the first car maker to reveal more about what to expect at the upcoming Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) which will run from August 16-19 at the World Trade Center.
Filed Under:
Events,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Grand Livina,
Nissan Teana,
Nissan X-Trail,
Nissan Z,
PIMS
DTS Ultimate Now Available
Our new DTS Ultimate chip is here, been a long wait but the factory in UK has come through with a real beauty. This is the latest Diesel Upgrade chip available now and it makes more power plus more fuel savings than our competitors.
With a processor that runs 6X’s faster than other brands, this chip has a sampling rate faster than anything else in the world. The New Generation board is 2012 technology and the processor is the latest and fastest that’s available in the market today.
Filed Under:
News
August 5, 2012
Porsche 918 Testing Enters Next Phase
Photo courtesy of Porsche Press |
Filed Under:
News,
Porsche 918
Audi A1 e-tron for German Olympic Team
Photo courtesy of Audi Press |
Filed Under:
Audi A1,
Audi Corporate,
News
1-2 Victory for Audi R8 LMS at Spa 24 Hours
Photo courtesy of Audi Press |
66 sports cars from twelve different marques competed at the 54th running of the 24-hour race on the Grand Prix circuit in the Belgian Ardennes. After 509 laps on the 7.004-kilometer track two Audi R8 LMS ultra cars prevailed against their competition from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ferrari, McLaren and company. Andrea Piccini (I), René Rast (D) and Frank Stippler (D) triumphed in the R8 of Audi Sport Team Phoenix in front of their brand colleagues Christopher Haase (D) Christopher Mies (D) and Stéphane Ortelli (MC) from Audi Sport Team WRT.
Filed Under:
Audi R8,
Motorsports,
News
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Cars Take on a Wet Fuji Circuit
Photo courtesy of Lamborghini Press |
Filed Under:
Lamborghini Super Trofeo,
Motorsports,
News
August 2, 2012
First Drive: 2012 Audi A1
Photos courtesy of Audi Press |
Blame
it on the economy, but more and more people are thinking of downsizing their
next car purchase. The other shoe, which still has largely yet to drop, is for
automakers in the Philippines to convince consumers of the merits of a luxury
subcompact, paying a price premium for a longer list of creature comforts,
options, and badge appeal.
Filed Under:
Audi A1,
Compact,
Driver's Seat
August 1, 2012
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Priced from P 1.508M - AutoIndustriya
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Press |
Plus, it seems that Hyundai's new "Storm Edge" crossover will receive a hefty price increase. The most affordable Santa Fe will now start at P 1,508,000 for the 2.2 R-VGT CRDi 4x2 M/T. This will go up to P 1,768,000 for the 2.2 R-VGT CRDi 4x2 A/T. And things will top off at P 2,228,000 for the 2.2 R-VGT CRDi 4x4 A/T.
Source: AutoIndustriya
Filed Under:
Hyundai Santa Fe,
Rumors
Honda Launches 1'M Blue Campaign
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) in collaboration with partner-convenors today launches the 1’M Blue (an Eco-Safe Driving) Campaign, a new addition to its environmental and safety advocacy program.
1’M Blue (read as I’m blue) is the catchphrase for 1 Million Eco-Safe Drivers under the framework of Clean Fleet Management Program. 1’M Blue resonates Honda’s global environmental slogan, “Blue Skies for Our Children”, adopted to express its commitment to the realization of this environmental vision through expanded environmental initiatives. It represents a passionate and unwavering effort to help preserve our environment for the next generation.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Honda Corporate,
News
Expanded Lakbay Alalay Takes on Environmental and Health Projects
Photo courtesy of Petron Press |
Now billed as "Lakbay Alalay, Kasama Mo Sa Biyahe", the expanded program includes a slate of activities reaching far beyond the traditional motorist assistance services. Through this program, Petron hopes to strengthen the bond of companionship and unity with Filipinos everywhere, in all aspects of their daily lives.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Safe T Ryders Goes to Tayuman
Alberto Suansing, the former LTO Chief and now Secretary General of Phil Global Road Safety Partnership, hosted the 4th Bikers Club Meet Up held last June 30 at the Rasak Covered Gym in Tayuman, Manila. Several motorcycle clubs from Tondo, Kalookan, Navotas, Malabon, Makati and Valenzuela responded to Mr. Suansing’s invitation and spent the whole afternoon exchanging views on the current affairs of motorcycle riding.
Filed Under:
Motorcycle,
News,
Safety
Subaru Impreza Pulls Dodge RAM + Trailer Out of Mud
Continuing the YouTube trend of showing what Subaru's famed Symmetric All-Wheel Drive can do, here we have a Subaru Impreza wagon (non-turbo) pulling out a Dodge RAM pick-up truck plus a trailer out of mud.
Happy Wednesday, everyone!
Filed Under:
News,
Subaru Impreza
July 31, 2012
Lexus Unveils 2013 LS
With its dynamic handling, bold new design and superior craftsmanship, the 2013 LS flagship models hail the future of the Lexus brand as it embarks on its third decade in the premium luxury category. While retaining many of the qualities that have defined Lexus for more than 20 years, the LS reaches new heights with an exciting blend of beautiful design, modern refinement and advanced technology.
The 2013 LS line-up includes the LS 460, LS 460L, LS 600hL hybrid, and the first-ever LS 460 F SPORT. LS 460 and LS 460L are available in RWD and AWD. The LS Hybrid is available with a full-time AWD system.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Lexus LS,
News
AVT Navigation and Multi-Media Devices Showcased in 2012 PIMS
AVT, a Filipino company pioneering in vehicle navigation and multi-media devices, will once again be showcasing a new range of products at the upcoming 4th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), to be held from August 16-19, 2012, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
The latest model of the AVT personal navigation range, the AVT PN-504, will be launched at the event. Featuring a new high-resolution 5-inch LCD touchscreen, the AVT PN-504 is powered by the latest Atlas IV 533MHz CPU with a built-in high sensitivity GPS receiver that is quickly able to acquire a GPS fix in 3-minutes. In terms of functionality, the AVT PN-504 also serves as a multi-media player (MP3/MP4/WMA/WMV/AVI/3GP), a photo viewer, and offers extras such as a calculator, calendar and unit conversion.
Filed Under:
AVT Corporate,
Events,
News,
PIMS
Round 1 of 2012 Lateral Drift Championship Series
Photo by Lazlo Trinidad |
Filed Under:
Lateral Drift,
Motorsports,
News
Volvo C30 Electric Awarded "Green Car of the Year" in China
Photo Courtesy of Volvo Press |
Merging Driver Gets Revenge on Another Driver
Next time you try to merge, please be more considerate. As the Russian in the Toyota sedan found out, not giving way to a Land Cruiser Prado will end in a muddy consequence.
Happy start of the week, everyone!
Review: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Mercedes-Benz has always been regarded as
the choice of the privileged and the upper class. The mere sight of the
three-pointed star atop the radiator grille is enough to cause a sea of traffic
to part, the security guards to salute and the valet to give up the VIP parking
slot. Lately though, Mercedes-Benz has embarked on a diversification campaign,
creating almost every conceivable permutation it can make from four-door coupes,
to SUVs of varying sizes to even premium hatchbacks. Nowadays, every Tom, Dick,
and Harry can get a Mercedes-Benz that feels tailor-made to his budget, taste,
and lifestyle. Thankfully, Mercedes-Benz hasn’t lost sight on the cars that
made them successful in the first place.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Executive Car,
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
July 27, 2012
Tuason Races in the Belgian F1 Track
After posting the best time in his division in Germany, Multi-Awarded Racecar driver JP Tuason has continued on to the Porsche Sports Cup in Circuit de Spa, the Formula 1 track in Belgium.
Tuason, who went to race in Germany to explore the different opportunities for Filipino Racers in Europe, posted the fastest time around the famed Nurburgring track, and was invited once again to race in the next level of Competition.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News
Lateral Drift 2012 Starts Saturday, July 28
Drifting is the fastest growing motorsport in the world, and now starts its season once again here in the Philippines dubbed as the 7th Season of the Philippine Lateral Drift Championship Series 2012. This season will have a full calendar of six rounds which will start this July until the month of November. The 4 rounds will be held in Manila and the other 2 rounds at Clark Pampanga. A total 40+ Amateurs and Pro drivers from all over the region have been counted and ready to start this year action.
Filed Under:
Events,
Lateral Drift,
Motorsports,
News
Bright Stars for Subaru in the Philippines
Photos courtesy of Subaru Press |
Subaru is on a hot streak in the Philippines.
After launching their all-new XV compact crossover at the 8th Manila
International Auto Show (MIAS) last April, orders have steadily come in. In
fact, thanks largely to the overwhelming success of the XV as well as the
Forester, the brand is heading towards another record year in terms of sales.
And they haven’t stopped to take a breather just yet.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Events,
Feature,
News,
Subaru Challenge,
Subaru Corporate
July 26, 2012
Lexus Manila Launches 2012 ES 350
Photos courtesy of Lexus Press |
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Lexus ES,
News
Lexus Manila Now Offers Certified Pre Owned Cars
Photo courtesy of Lexus Press |
Filed Under:
Lexus Corporate,
News,
Pre-Owned Vehicles
July 25, 2012
Petron Offers "Blaze Your Way to the Grand Prix" Promo
Gassing up with Petron and paying with your MasterCard could win you a free trip to the Formula One Grand Prix! The "Blaze Your Way to the Grand Prix" promo is an e-raffle running from July 15 to September 15, 2012.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Volvo Upgrades City-Safety Technology
Volvo introduces a pioneering preventive safety technology in 2008 called City Safety. This Volvo world-first technology was introduced as standard with the Volvo XC60 which helped reduced risk of rear-end collisions between a car and a Volvo.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Volvo Corporate,
Volvo S60,
Volvo V60,
Volvo XC60
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