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September 18, 2012
Postcards from San Francisco: Driving the Ford Focus
September 17, 2012
Ford's Big Deal is Back!
Ford Philippines brings back the Big Deal retail promotion, offering customers even bigger savings on popular vehicles like the all-new Ford Fiesta, the Ford Escape and Ford Everest.
For as low as PhP 78,000 all-in low down payment, customers can drive home their very own all-new Ford Fiesta or the all-action Ford Escape SUV. Customers can also get the Ford Everest for a PhP118,000 all-in low down payment.
Petron Announces "Blaze Your Way to the Grand Prix" Winners
The excitement is heating up for the Petron "Blaze Your Way to the Grand Prix" promo, with the winners announced for the first grand draw held on August 24, namely: Albert Lim of Pasig and Raymundo De Leon of Marikina. These lucky Petron customers won a free trip for two to the Singapore Grand Prix, inclusive of round-trip air fare, 4D/3N hotel accommodations, 3-days Marina Bay Grandstand race tickets, a Universal Studios day pass, travel insurance, and an F1 survival kit.
The "Blaze Your Way to the Grand Prix" promo is an e-raffle running from July 15 to September 15, 2012, where gassing up with Petron and paying with your MasterCard gives you the chance to win a free trip to the Formula One Grand Prix.
CAGI Designates Eton Centris as Launch and Testing Venue for 2012-13 Car of the Year Awards
The Car Awards Group Inc. (CAGI) officially designated Eton Centris as the official Launch and Testing Venue of the 2012-2013 Car of the Year Awards.
This was announced by CAGI president Ferman Lao during the turnover of the symbolic Eton Centris key to the organization, which has more than 50 motoring journalists from various publications and media entities in the country, early this week at the said venue at the corner of EDSA and Quezon Boulevard in Quezon City.
Volvo XC70 Hailed as 2012 Executive Crossover at 8th C! Awards
The Volvo XC70 was hailed as the 2012 Executive Crossover at the 8th Annual C! Awards and has once again proven that it is the top choice when it comes to excellent cross country transport.
The Volvo XC70 is a sophisticated and elegant car for an active urban life and a reliable partner for all kinds of exciting adventures. A unique soft nose, characterized by a larger grille and headlamps, it is complemented with the dark colored body panels for an exclusive, rugged impression. The tailgate's upper section has a sportier forward-leaning stance. The tailgate overlaps the tail lamps, providing an even wider opening. The glass goes further down at the sides, enhancing rear view while the rails are integrated into the A-pillar moldings.
September 13, 2012
Toyota Motor Philippines Launches VNT-Equipped Fortuner, Hilux
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) improves its ever reliable Fortuner and Hilux models in September. With new engine specifications and interior entertainment improvements, both the Fortuner and Hilux prove to be a more road-worthy vehicle. Toyota aims to strengthen its SUV and Pick-up segment through its globally known International Innovative Multipurpose Vehicle (IMV) line-up.
Official: Berjaya Auto Philippines Takes Over Mazda Distributorship Starting 2013
Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that Berjaya Auto Philippines Inc. will start the new distributorship of Mazda vehicles, parts, and accessories in the Philippines from January 1, 2013.
The major shareholders of Berjaya Auto Philippines Inc. will be Bermaz Motor International Ltd, an indirect subsidiary of Berjaya Corporation Berhad, and Berjaya Philippines Inc. Berjaya Corporation Berhad is a major Malaysian conglomerate listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad while Berjaya Philippines Inc. is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange. Berjaya Corporation is also the Mazda distributor in Malaysia through its subsidiary company Bermaz Motor Sdn. Bhd.
HARI Sales Up 19% January-August 2012
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) posts 19% growth in sales to 15,735 units sold in the first eight months of the year from 13, 271 units sold in the same period last year. The Passenger Car (PC) segment generated the bulk of the sales, rising by 59%, to 9,940 units sold versus the 6,241 units sold in the prior year. This noteworthy performance was spearheaded by the i10, Accent and Elantra models that grew by 60%, 57% and 55%, respectively. The EON is also picking up with an 18% share of total PC sales.
August alone experienced a 2% increase, again with the PC segment pulling up the growth by 72% to 1,014 units sold compared to 591 units sold in the same month a year ago.
AVID Posts 24% Growth from January-August 2012
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) registered 24% growth in total sales with 19,875 units sold in the first eight months of the year versus 16,020 units in the same period last year. January-August 2012 also posted an increase in the Passenger Car (PC) segment, driving overall sales up by 50% to 12,049 units sold compared to 8,047 units sold from January-August last year. Top three contributors to positive sales were British United Automobiles, Inc., The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) and Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI).
AVID also showed a year-on-year growth of 1.8%, with 1,858 units sold in August as opposed to 1,825 units sold last year.
September 12, 2012
Ford Philippine Monthly Retail Sales at 574 Units, Boosted by New Focus
Ford Philippines today reported August retail sales of 574 units, reflecting the impact of the recent monsoons and flooding experienced across the country last month.
The start of deliveries of the all-new Ford Focus in the last week of the month gave a boost the company’s overall performance, with retail sales of 42 units adding to the August total.
Chevrolet Colorado Power-Up: Videos
Don't have Discovery Channel? No worries. We have the Chevrolet Colorado Power-Up Series right here! This video is set to play from Episode 1 and will automatically play through all the aired episodes. Enjoy.
2012 Subaru Impreza Challenge Manila Leg Finalists Crowned
The Philippine Team is ready! last September 8, 2012, Motor Image Pilipinas held its 5th year of the Subaru Impreza Challenge at the Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City with almost a hundred of participants who signed up and tried to make it to the top 10 who will be flown to Singapore for the Singapore Finals for a chance to win an All-new Subaru Impreza 2.0i worth Php1,158,000.00.
September 11, 2012
Chevrolet Colorado Power-Up Series Now Showing on Discovery Channel
The Covenant Car Company Incorporated (TCCCI) whets the appetite of truck lovers as its all-new Chevrolet Colorado takes main stage in a four-part feature series in the Discovery Channel, titled – “The Chevrolet Colorado - Power-up Series”. These exciting video features imparts to viewers the various key highlights of the new Colorado that redefines expectations of an impressive truck. Shot in Mt. Minalungao National Park, Nueva Ecija, the pick-up truck was subjected to several tests that demonstrate its unique and powerful capabilities.
Review: 2012 Toyota 86 Aero
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Thumbs-up,
catcalls, whistles, and snaps from cell phone cameras—this is what it’s like to
drive the all-new Toyota 86 on public roads. No other car that I’ve driven,
including other two-door sports cars twice or even quadruple the price gets and
attracts as much attention as this. And this is just the first hour of a
five-day love affair with Toyota’s dreamy coupe. Forget twisty mountain roads
or race tracks, we all know how the 86 can easily beat the best of them, so you
won’t hear any of that here. The mission here is to find out if the 86 is as
good as any Toyota as a daily driver.
Motor Image Pilipinas Launches 2012 Impreza
Motor Image Pilipinas has finally given the all-new fourth-generation Subaru Impreza a star-studded welcoming party by formally introducing it at the culmination activity of the Subaru Impreza Challenge at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. The all-new Impreza features a bolder, more dynamic design along with an all-new highly-efficient powertrain. In addition, the Impreza gains increased interior room, higher levels of refinement, new amenities, and high-grade interior materials. All in all, Subaru is confident that the Impreza will offer a more rewarding driving and ownership experience like never before.
September 10, 2012
HARI Shows Off 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: Video
Simply can't have enough of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe? Well, here's a feast for your eyes as Hyundai Automotive Resources, Inc. (HARI) has produced a video locally celebrating the Genesis Coupe going sideways.
Honda Releases Flood Gates on 2013 Accord Info
American Honda Motor Co., the North American arm of Honda Cars has finally released a flood gate of images and information about the 2013 Accord. The biggest news is a reduction in both length and wheelbase in the 2013 model compared to the outgoing one. Other than that, the Accord is slated to get Honda's new-generation "Earth Dreams" engines available in two configurations: a 2.4-liter inline-4 and a 3.5-liter V6.
Winners of 2012 Petron Student Art Competition Announced
The winners for Petron Corporation’s annual student art competition were honored in ceremonies held last 30 August 2012, at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. Themed Lakbay Alalay Para Sa Kalikasan —A Journey of Nurturing Nature, this year’s competition focused on the different ways of caring for and protecting the environment, such as Petron's own efforts to protect biodiversity through coastal management, reforestation, mangrove planting, creating fish sanctuaries and artificial reefs, and protecting sea turtles.
A record-breaking 1,700 entries were submitted in the three competition categories, namely: painting (oil/acrylic and water-based media); photography; and printmaking. Three National Artists—Benedicto Cabrera, who served as chairman; Napoleon Abueva and Abdulmari Imao—were among the 9 judges of the painting category. The photography category was chaired by Wig Tysmans, while the printmaking category was chaired by Raul Isidro. To kick off the awarding ceremony, the Vision Petron judges symbolically planted seedlings to signify their commitment to saving and preserving the environment for future generations.
HARI Launches 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
If you are into high velocity action, chances are that the engine performance, precision handling and even the vehicle’s aerodynamic design and profile are at the top of the checklist when considering a sports car. Luxuries like ample cabin space, impressive dashboard design and even a top-of-the-line entertainment system are easily sacrificed. But it doesn’t always have to be this way.
So what do you get when you cross the best luxuries of a premium Hyundai sedan and the high performance engineering of a sports car? You get the new 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
Special Pricing Program for All BMW Models
In celebration of BMW’s continued leadership in the premium automotive segment, Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is pleased to announce a Special Pricing Program for all BMW models from September 1 until the end of the month, bringing Joy beyond driving experience.
“As a way to give back to our valued clients and celebrate the sustained leadership of BMW in the premium luxury segment, we are offering this special pricing program for all our model variants,” said Glen Dasig, ACC’s Executive Director for Sales and Marketing. “We hope that this program will encourage consumers to invest on a premium vehicle. There’s definitely joy when you choose a BMW.”
For more information on how to avail of BMW’s Special Pricing Program and for the complete list of BMW models, visit the BMW dealership nearest you.
September 9, 2012
Land Rovering: More Fun in the Philippines
Land Rover and the Department of Tourism has teamed up with a new campaign entitled, "Land Rovering: More Fun in the Philippines".
This is the first in a series of TV commercials. This one features the Range Rover Evoque playing in the Paoay Sand Dunes as well as other places in Ilocos Norte.
CAMPI PIMS Motor Show Attracts 50,000 Visitors
The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) said its recently held 4th Philippine International Motor Show provided the public an opportunity to “experience a world-class motor show” as it vowed to cooperate closely with the government in re-crafting a road map that will further strengthen the auto industry.
Thanking the public for their support, Atty. Rommel Gutierrez, CAMPI president and vice president of Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation, said: “We have managed to draw around 50,000 visitors to the four-day event. But more important than the numbers, we have given our fellow Filipinos another opportunity to experience a world-class motor show that showcased the latest in automotive technology and motoring trends without having to set foot on foreign soil.”
Land Rover Teams Up with Department of Tourism
LRPhils Motors, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles in the Philippines is embarking on a unique tie-up with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) by launching a new tourism awareness campaign entitled: “Land Rovering: More Fun in the Philippines”.
Ford Donates P 1-Million to Philippine Red Cross to Support Ongoing Relief Efforts
Chairman Richard J. Gordon of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) receives a PhP 1 million donation from Ford Group Philippines AVP for Government Affairs, Josie Gonzalez (middle) and AVP for Communications, Anika Salceda-Wycoco (far right) to support ongoing relief efforts and capacity-building activities of the PRC across the Philippines.
September 7, 2012
Philippine Car Price Guide: September 2012
Well, it's officially the "-ber" months, and new car launches will undoubtedly slow down. But hey, that doesn't mean there aren't any new cars in the market. In fact, we've got some new ones in this update of the Philippine Car Price Guide, including some models which have been previewed at the 2012 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). This month's update includes:
- Chevrolet Captiva (facelifted)
- Chevrolet Sonic
- Chevrolet Tahoe (return)
- Hyundai i10 1.1 (return)
- Hyundai i10 1.2 GLS Premium
- Hyundai i30 (return)
- Isuzu Alterra Urban Cruiser X (price adjustment)
- Isuzu Crosswind X (price adjustment)
- Kia Optima 2.4 EX
- Lexus LX 570 (price adjustment)
- Lexus RX450h (price adjustment)
- Mitsubishi Mirage
- Nissan Navara TechXtreme
- Subaru Impreza
- Toyota Fortuner VNT
- Toyota Hiace (price adjustment)
- Toyota Hilux VNT
- Toyota Innova (price adjustment)
- Toyota Land Cruiser V8 (price adjustment)
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (price adjustment)
- Toyota Vios 1.3 J Limited
- Toyota Vios 1.5 TRD
September 6, 2012
A Notice from Toyota Motor Philippines
There have been reports of SMS and e-mail circulation informing that the customers have won a Toyota Lottery, Toyota Contest, etc. and require personal details like your bank account number to claim your prize money or prize vehicle.
DO NOT respond to these messages. Toyota will never require you to give out such information, and official Toyota contests or promotions will always be publicized in newspapers and our official website.
Dishonest characters will find any means possible to take advantage of you. We urge our customers to be on high alert and not to fall prey to these scams that are on the rise.
To check if such messages are legitimate, do not hesitate to confirm with us through our CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER HOTLINE (CAC) (02) 819-2912.
Chevrolet Brings Sonic to PHL - Top Gear Philippines
Initially available as a 4-door sedan, the all-new Sonic is powered by Chevrolet's new generation 1.4-liter engine with 99 horsepower. Inside, the Sonic gains the motorcycle inspired instrument cluster first seen in the Spark. The Spark is available in both six-speed manual and six-speed automatic versions (not dual clutch, not CVT).
The all-new Chevrolet Sonic 4-door is priced at P 778,888 for the manual and P 828,888 for the automatic model. The 5-door hatchback will be launched next month.
Source: Top Gear Philippines
Ford Reveals Updated Fiesta, Launching in Asia-Pacific Soon
Ford of Europe revealed the refreshed and updated Fiesta at the company's "Go Further" product event which was hosted by Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally. The new Fiesta shows off a new design direction as well as even more technology in the already high-tech B-segment car.
Among the key highlights of the 2013 Fiesta include the debut of the voice-activated in-car connectivity system Ford SYNC, Active City Stop, and the European debut of MyKey. The Fiesta will also be made available with the award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost petrol engine which is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy.
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