Photos by Ulysses Ang |
June 10, 2013
End of Summer: The Ford Focus Summer Fun Drive in Bohol
Filed Under:
Feature,
Ford Focus,
Travel
June 9, 2013
Euro Toyota Corolla Could be Closer to What We're Eventually Getting
With the launch of the all-new Toyota Corolla for the North American market, speculation is high on what will eventually reach ASEAN shores, particularly, the Philippines. Though the North American Corolla is the strongest indicator yet, I would like to personally throw my bet behind the European Corolla, the photos of which were released at almost the same time as the North American version.
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News,
Rumors,
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai Offers Show-Stopping Deals on Selected Models Until June 30!
When was the last time you got a jaw-dropping deal for that dream car?
Hyundai makes your dreams come true, more easily now with stunning offers: For the spectacular i10, an all-in low of P68,000 when you avail of any variant at only 20% down payment; for the brilliant Elantra, save as much as P99,000 when you get an Elantra 1.8 GLS A/T at just 20% down payment; for the phenomenal Tucson T2.0 Limited, a cash discount of P150,000; and for the incredible EON, an all-in low down payment of P48,000 when you get the EON 0.8 GL M/T at 20% down!
All-in financing packages include one-year comprehensive insurance; three-year LTO Registration; Chattel Mortgage Fee; and Tint and Matting.
Participating banks are BDO, EastWest, PSBank, RCBC, BPI, and Maybank. Hurry to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealership now!
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Hyundai Corporate,
News
Petron Launches First Euro 4 Standard Gasoline: Blaze 100 Euro 4
Leading oil company Petron Corporation marked another milestone in fuels technology with the recent launch of the first Euro 4 premium plus gasoline in the country that meets European fuel quality standards. Another first from Petron, the new Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4 is specially formulated to meet the more stringent and environment-friendly Euro 4 standard.
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Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
June 8, 2013
Anne Curtis is Ambassadress for Audi Q3
“I am extremely thrilled to be the ambassadress for the Audi Q3. It is such an amazing car to drive! Fun, comfort & safety at its best!”
Anne Curtis’ eyes sparkled as she arrived at the Audi Global City showroom. She could not take her gaze of the Samoa Orange car displayed in the middle of the posh showroom. It was the new Q3 – and it was going to be hers to drive as the newest brand ambassador of Audi Philippines.
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Audi Corporate,
Audi Q3,
News
Ford Philippines Reports Best-Ever May Performance, Sales Jump 82 Percent
Ford Philippines today reported its best-ever performance for the month of May with overall retail sales jumping 82 percent year-over-year to 1,230 units. The exceptional month was driven by the best-ever performance of the all-new Ford Ranger and continued strength in demand across the entire Ford lineup.
Ford’s year-to-date retail sales through May have also risen 82 percent to 5,016 vehicles, making it the country’s fastest growing automotive brand this year.
Ford’s year-to-date retail sales through May have also risen 82 percent to 5,016 vehicles, making it the country’s fastest growing automotive brand this year.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News
June 4, 2013
Peugeot Cebu Opens
After opening Peugeot Las Piñas, Peugeot Cagayan de Oro and Peugeot Quirino earlier this year,
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Peugeot Corporate
Review: 2013 Toyota Yaris
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Sub-Compact,
Toyota Yaris
June 3, 2013
Nissan Holds "End of Summer Sale" for Almera
Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc. (NMPI) is giving everyone a reason to celebrate the start of the rainy season with the “End of Summer Sale,” exclusive to the all-new Nissan Almera.
To chase away the end-of-summer blues, NMPI is offering big cash discounts and freebies for the all-new Nissan Almera, available only from June 8 to 9 at all Nissan dealerships nationwide.
Currently, NMPI has an ongoing promo with the Nissan Almera until June 30 – an all-in downpayment of as low as P99,000 or cash discount of up to P30,000 or low monthly payment starting from only P7,000. In addition to this, NMPI is offering P5,000 worth of genuine Nissan Almera accessories for free plus additional P10,000 discount – but only for this coming weekend.
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News,
Nissan Almera,
Nissan Corporate
Honda CR-Z Features Unique 3-Mode Drive System; Catch It at Honda Dealers this June
Ever dreamt of the day when driving would be a pleasure and not a chore? The day of driving a car that connects with you? Look no further, Honda, known for its high quality and high performance automobiles, delivers spirited driving pleasure to keep up with the dynamic needs of these modern times. Get ready, as the newest addition to the Honda Cars Philippines Inc.’s, Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, line-up, the All-New CR-Z is bound to unleash your passion to drive.
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Honda Corporate,
Honda CR-Z,
News
Vision Petron 2013: Now Accepting Entries
Vision Petron, the award-winning national student art competition of industry leader Petron Corporation is now calling for entries for its 13th iteration, with the theme Lakbay Tagumpay—A Journey of Triumphs and Milestones.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
May 31, 2013
Shell Introduces Philippine Student Contigient to the 2013 Eco-marathon Asia
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Events,
Fuel,
Shell Corporate,
Track Day
May 29, 2013
All-New 2013 Kia Carens Officially Launched; Public Debut Slated on Friday, May 31
When you think MPV, you think of something practical but nothing much more. They’re seen as the modern equivalent of beasts of burden—great at ferrying passengers and large cargo. It isn’t something you bring to a Friday night date much less brag to the entire barkada. It’s a car purchased mostly because of necessity rather than desire. That is until the sleek and sexy Kia Carens came along.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
Kia Carens,
News
May 28, 2013
Toyota Opens 4 New Dealerships to Start 2013
This year, the #1 Automotive Company in the Country has added four more dealerships to its network to kick-off the next phase of its expansion plans. Toyota Calamba, Laguna (TCL), Toyota Mandaue South, Cebu (TMD-S), Toyota Marilao, Bulacan (TMR) and Toyota Tacloban (TTL) opened its doors to the public recently to cater to the growing demand of the market in these provinces. The opening of these dealerships in key strategic areas outside NCR aims to bring Toyota’s products and services closer to its customers. In 2012, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) opened 3 new dealerships namely: Toyota Global City (TGC), Toyota La Union (TLU) and Toyota San Pablo (TSP). With the addition of these new outlets, Toyota’s network of dealerships has already reached 35 and this number is expected to increase by the end of the year.
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Dealerships,
News,
Toyota Corporate
A Date with M: BMW Driving Experience 2013
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Review: 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage GLS CVT
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
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Driver's Seat,
Mitsubishi Mirage,
Sub-Compact
May 27, 2013
New Audi R8 Set to Arrive Q3 2013
The Audi R8 is the sporty spearhead of the Audi model lineup. The high-performance sports car is now more dynamic and powerful than ever before thanks to numerous improvements, including a newly developed seven-speed S tronic. The fast-shifting dual-clutch transmission features a launch control function that provides optimal traction when starting. Power is delivered to the road via the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system with a rear-axle bias. The standard sprint times have improved by 0.3 seconds while fuel consumption has been reduced by as much as 0.9 liters per 100 kilometer.
May 25, 2013
New Porsche Cayman Launched in Philippines
In an exclusive event attended by Porsche owners and guests held in Alabang, the new Porsche Cayman was unveiled during its official launching in the Philippines last May 18, 2013.
The third generation of the Cayman has been completely redeveloped. It is lower and longer, lighter and faster, more efficient and more powerful than ever. A longer wheel-base, wider track and larger wheels enhance the driving performance of the mid-engine sports car to a level without equal in its competitive class. The new two-seater is – after the 911 Carrera and Boxster – the third sports car model line from Porsche to feature innovative lightweight body design. The new Cayman is up to 30 kg lighter, depending on the specific model and equipment, and it consumes up to 15 per cent less fuel per 100 km than the previous model – despite higher engine and driving performance.
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Car Launch,
News,
Porsche Cayman,
Sports Car
Wild Waters Can't Stop All-New Ford Ranger
The all-new Ranger is one of the toughest trucks in its segment today boasting class leading capability including best-in-class water wading of up to 800mm. When encountering flash floods on the road, drive with confidence and a peace of mind with the all-new Ranger as it can easily traverse through the demands of the coming rainy season.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford Ranger,
News
May 24, 2013
Subaru Forester Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick; Only Compact SUV to Earn "Good" Marks Overall
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, is pleased to introduce the announcement made by Subaru of America, Inc. that the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS; a nonprofit organization supported by auto insurers in the US) has awarded the best possible ranking of 2013 TOP SAFETY PICK + (TSP+) to the all-new Forester currently sold in the North American region. The Forester earned an overall rating of good in the small overlap test required for winning the TSP+ as the only one of 13 small SUV. This is the third TSP+ award for Subaru vehicles following the last year’s first win of 2013 Legacy and Outback (built after Aug. 2012). The Institute’s 2013 “TSP+” award which requires “good” ratings for occupant protection in at least four of five IIHS evaluations, with no less than “acceptable” in the fifth test.
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News,
Safety,
Subaru Forester
Petron Lakbay Alalay Backs "Paoay Kumakaway!" Tourism Campaign
For the whole month of May, Petron’s landmark motorist assistance program, Lakbay Alalay, is helping the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s (PGIN) tourism campaign, billed as Paoay Kumaway!, now on its second year of implementation.
Filed Under:
CSR,
News,
Petron Corporate
Hyundai and Gawad Kalinga Inaugurates Hyundai Center for Green Innovation
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) through HARI Foundation, Inc. (HFI) and Gawad Kalinga (GK) celebrated the inauguration of the Hyundai Center for Green Innovation (HCGI), located at the GK Enchanted Farm in Bgy. Encanto, Angat, Bulacan. The state-of-the-art green innovation center, built by architects and engineers commissioned by HFI, fuses the ethnicity of the “bahay kubo” and the Hyundai design philosophy of "Fluidic Sculpture”. It is envisioned to be the epicenter of ideas, talents, and resources committed to growing a sustainable green economy and community for the Filipino and stands as a symbol of the evolution and progress of Hyundai and GK’s enduring partnership to build empowered, self-sustaining Filipino communities from the grassroots.
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CSR,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
May 23, 2013
Isuzu Philippines Sales Rise 7.6% in April, Lifted by Crosswind
Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s (IPC) bestselling model once again powered the company’s sales in April, as well as in the first four months of 2013.
Combined reports from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. and the Truck Manufacturers Association show that the Isuzu Crosswind AUV led IPC’s tally in April with 628 units sold, or a significant 22.7% rise compared to the model’s total of 512 units in March. Together with deliveries of the Isuzu Alterra SUV and D-MAX pickup, the company posted a 13.2% growth in its AUV, SUV and pickup vehicle lineup in April with 882 units sold compared to March’s 779-unit result.
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Isuzu Corporate,
News
May 22, 2013
Mitsubishi to Launch Mirage Sedan A.K.A. Attrage
Built alongside the Mirage at Mitsubishi's Third Factory at Laem Chabang Industrial Estate in Chonburi province in Thailand, the name change may be due to the fact that the Attrage is slightly larger than the Mirage it is based off on. Though no details have been revealed as of yet, the Attrage is pointing out its generous rear legroom and large trunk. The Attrage is clearly the Concept G4 without the concept car bits.
Underneath the hood, the Attrage will share the same 1.2-liter MIVEC 3-cylinder engine that complies with Euro 4 regulations. It will also be available in both CVT or manual transmission variants.
With a Thai launch in July, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to determine that Mitsubishi Motor Philippines will indeed launch the Attrage sometime mid to late this year. In fact, sources indicate that the car maker is flying some journalists in next month for a special preview of the Attrage.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Mirage G4,
News,
Sub-Compact
Peugeot Opens Temporary C-5 Libis Sales Outlet
In anticipation of the growing demand for Peugeot vehicles, Eurobrands Distributor Inc. (EDI), official importer and distributor of Peugeot vehicles in the country, has committed to opening 12 full service dealerships in the country over the course of 2013. To address the public’s clamor for Peugeot to have a sales outlet in the central business district immediately, EDI recently opened its C-5 Libis temporary sales outlet.
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Dealerships,
News,
Peugeot Corporate
Toyota Motor Philippines Sales Up 33% in April Year-on-Year
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. experienced a 33% increase in sales during the first four months of the year, compared to the same period last year. All in all, TMP sold a total of 23, 395 units garnering 41.3% of the market, according to the latest CAMPI report.
For the month of April, TMP registered a total of 6, 334 units. Furthermore, the company has maintained its lead in both the Passenger car segment and Commercial vehicle category selling 1,990 units and 4,344 units respectively.
Toyota’s line-up proved to be strong as several models took the top spot in their respective categories. The Toyota Vios continues to be the top-selling vehicle in the country with 1,476 units sold for the month of April. The Toyota Innova on the other hand, maintains its hold as the #1 MPV model with sales of 1,245.
“TMP experienced positive sales across the board, seeing continued strength with our locally manufactured Vios leading the charge,” said Michinobu Sugata, President, Toyota Motor Philippines. “2013 is forecasted to be another record breaking year as reflected in the performance of the industry in the 1st four months of the year. We can expect this trend to continue as the Philippines shows growth in its economy and specifically the automotive industry.”
For the month of April, TMP registered a total of 6, 334 units. Furthermore, the company has maintained its lead in both the Passenger car segment and Commercial vehicle category selling 1,990 units and 4,344 units respectively.
Toyota’s line-up proved to be strong as several models took the top spot in their respective categories. The Toyota Vios continues to be the top-selling vehicle in the country with 1,476 units sold for the month of April. The Toyota Innova on the other hand, maintains its hold as the #1 MPV model with sales of 1,245.
“TMP experienced positive sales across the board, seeing continued strength with our locally manufactured Vios leading the charge,” said Michinobu Sugata, President, Toyota Motor Philippines. “2013 is forecasted to be another record breaking year as reflected in the performance of the industry in the 1st four months of the year. We can expect this trend to continue as the Philippines shows growth in its economy and specifically the automotive industry.”
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
Petron Celebrating 80 Years with "Road to 80 Rewards" Promo
Petron, the country’s leading oil company, is celebrating 80 years of service to Filipino motorists in September this year. And to shower their loyal customers with bountiful tokens of appreciation, Petron has lined up a year-long series of promos under the banner “Road to 80 Rewards.”
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Kia Launches "Kia Advocate" Program, Get a Chance to Win a Trip to South Korea
KIA Motors Corporation together with Columbian Autocar Corporation, exclusive distributor of KIA vehicles in the Philippines will once again recognize its family members for staying true and loyal to KIA through the KIA Advocate Program. It is a 5 day all-expense paid trip wherein winners were chosen according to criteria set by KIA.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News
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