Peugeot is showing off its latest motorsports foray: Dakar. The brand is no stranger to the dangerous rally winning it four times in a row from 1987-1990. And though the French brand has taken their time to dust off its rally boots, they’re doing so with seasoned Dakar veteran and 2010 winner Carlos Sainz and five-time Dakar motorbike winner Cyril Despres who will now compete in the car category. Peugeot’s challenger is officially called the 2008 DKR and is loosely based on their 2008 crossover.
March 28, 2014
Video: Peugeot Teases Return to Dakar
Peugeot is showing off its latest motorsports foray: Dakar. The brand is no stranger to the dangerous rally winning it four times in a row from 1987-1990. And though the French brand has taken their time to dust off its rally boots, they’re doing so with seasoned Dakar veteran and 2010 winner Carlos Sainz and five-time Dakar motorbike winner Cyril Despres who will now compete in the car category. Peugeot’s challenger is officially called the 2008 DKR and is loosely based on their 2008 crossover.
Hyundai Receives Prestigious Red Dot Design Awards for All-New Genesis, New-Generation i10
Shell Announces V-Power Nitro+ Trip to Italy Promo Winner
In celebration of its 100th year in the country, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. welcomes 2014 with 100 lucky winners of amazing and exclusive prizes of the Trip to Italy promo launched last year.
March 25, 2014
Motorsports in Their Blood: PGA Cars Holds Driving Experience, Inaugurates the Audi-Porsche Motorsports Lounge
PGA Cars, the exclusive distributor of Audi and Porsche, among other luxury marques, treated some customers to try out their precision machines in the safety of a racetrack. For a day, the Clark International Speedway became a high-speed playground as it hosted the PGA Cars Driving Experience—the first of many according to PGA Cars Sales Director Mr. Lito Jose.
Teachers, Students Join Caltex in Fight Against TB
Forty two teachers out of 48 and 27 out of 476 students from ERDA Technical and Vocational High School in Pandacan, Manila will soon be educating their own classmates, co-teachers, families, and neighbors through classroom talks, community seminars, and house visits as qualified trainers in tuberculosis (TB) awareness in their community. The volunteers were trained and certified as part of “Caltex Labanan ang TB para Tsuper Healthy.” This multi-awarded TB awareness campaign created by Caltex marketer, Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), is designed to raise awareness and bust myths about TB in partnership with city health offices in Manila, Makati and Quezon City.
Bangkok Motor Show 2014: Ford Everest Concept Unveiled for ASEAN Market, Inches Towards Production
The Ford Everest Concept takes center stage at Ford’s sprawling pavilion at the 35th Bangkok International Motor Show showing the Blue Oval’s commitment to a product-led transformation that promises segment-leading global vehicles for Thailand as well as the ASEAN region.
Review: 2014 Honda CR-Z Mugen CVT
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
March 24, 2014
Hyundai Unveils All-New Sonata in Korea
Hyundai has finally taken the wraps off the all-new Sonata, a car that Hyundai calls “the first application of premium technologies first introduced in the Genesis”. The all-new Sonata features the next evolution of the company’s Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy, a much more subdued and refined design that promises a more athletic appearance.
Ford Philippines Announces Top 6 EcoSport Urban Discovery Finalists
The results are in, and now six lucky contestants are just one step away from taking part in the most epic urban adventure with the one-of-a-kind urban SUV, the all-new Ford EcoSport.
In anticipation of the arrival of the all-new Ford EcoSport in the Philippines, Ford launched ‘EcoSport Urban Discoveries’ last January 2014, a new interactive campaign designed to engage Filipino consumers to share their own urban discoveries around the metro and why the all-new Ford EcoSport is the ideal vehicle to get there.
Hyundai New Thinkers Camp to Hold Science Classes in Puerto Galera, Mindoro
The Hyundai New Thinkers Camp, a partnership program of HARI Foundation, Inc. (HFI) and the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), brings 60 high school students and teacher delegates from 20 selected public schools in Metro Manila and Regions III and IV for a one-of-a-kind learning experience in oceanography and hydrogeology in Puerto Galera, Mindoro on April 1 to 9, 2014.
March 23, 2014
Isuzu Philippines Growth in Step with Auto Industry
The first two months of 2014 saw 21,591 vehicles sold by Commercial Vehicle member-companies of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. and Trucks Manufacturers Association, eclipsing the 17,951-unit total during the same period last year, or a solid 20.3% growth. This upward trend was evident in February when 11,234 vehicles were sold compared to the 10,357 vehicles delivered in January posting an 8.5% increase.
Yamaha Motor Philippines Holds First Technician GP
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| L-R: Mr. Vince Alquizalas, SVC-Education Supervisor; Yukio Fukada, Division Director; Tomoyoshi Inoue, Service Manager; Sam Macapulay, SVC-Educ. Asst. Supervisor |
The battle was participated by certified YTA technicians with a minimum level YTA silver who is a regular employee with at least one year of work experience in Yamaha 3s shops. Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. sparked the birth of excellent technicians who have the ability to provide exceptional service resulting to superior one-on-one customer care.
Subaru Launches Most Affordable Impreza Yet: 2.0i CVT at P 1,128,000
The compact car war is certainly heating up this 2014 as Subaru distributor, Motor Image Pilipinas launches its most affordable Impreza yet, the 2.0i. Priced at just P 1,128,000, the 2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i comes equipped with the company’s efficient and responsive Lineartronic CVT as standard. It replaces the even more expensive 2.0i M/T that cost P 30,000 more. It’s also cheaper than the previous generation (GH7) Impreza’s automatic transmission that would have been P 60,000 more.
And yet, a glance at the 2014 Impreza 2.0i spec sheet reveals even more technology for the price.
It's a reVOLVOlution: Presenting the 2014 Volvo Philippines Line
Volvo Philippines is officially launching their 2014 line-up summed up in one theme: “Smart Luxury”. For Volvo, Smart Luxury is a new and fresher take of making driving pleasurable. Designed around people, the 2014 Volvos make life less complicated. The entire design is always form follows function whether inside or outside and gives you the best value for money. And of course, rest assured that it’s still one of the safest cars on the road today.
Mazda6 Earns Top Safety Ratings in Japan, USA, and Europe
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| Photo by Ulysses Ang |
March 19, 2014
Philippine Car Price Guide: March 2014
Here is the March 2014 installment of the Philippine Car Price Guide. Several key additions and/or updates this month are:
- City 1.3 Mugen
- City 1.5 Mugen
- Hyundai Grand i10 (price update)
- Mitsubishi Adventure (price update)
- Mitsubishi Lancer EX (price update)
- Nissan Altima
- Nissan Sylphy
- Peugeot 3008 (price update)
- Peugeot 5008 (price update)
- Peugeot Expert Tepee
- Peugeot RCZ (price update)
- Subaru Forester 2.0 i-Premium
AVID Sales Up by 18 Percent as of February
A Wireless Car Alarm from O-sulee, the Spring Cushion Makers
Known more for their spring cushions, O-sulee is branching out to vehicle anti-theft systems and to make their product different, they’re making a wireless car alarm. Yes, you read that right—a wireless car alarm. The O-sulee Wireless Alarm is a complete car alarm system that doesn’t need any splicing, wiring, or anything of the sort.
Hyundai Shell World Rally Team Secures First Double Finish and Maiden Podium at Rally Mexico
The Hyundai Shell World Rally Team has celebrated a landmark result in Rally Mexico with both Hyundai i20 WRC cars finishing the grueling 22-stage rally in style and lead driver Thierry Neuville scoring a maiden podium for the team in third place.
March 18, 2014
Subaru Launches Mid-Grade Forester: the 2.0i-Premium
Always been wanting a Subaru Forester, but find the 2.0i-L a bit bare and the XT a bit too expensive? Well, you’re in luck. Motor Image Pilipinas has quietly introduced (official debut is slated at the 2014 Manila International Auto Show on April 3), a new variant of its best-selling Forester crossover dubbed the 2.0i-Premium. Essentially, it’s got 90-percent of the XT’s goodies at a much more affordable price point. Sounds good? Read on.
Historic First V8 Supercars Victory for Volvo Polestar Racing
Scott McLaughlin entered the history books today as he scored the first V8 Supercars victory for Volvo Polestar Racing in the Australian Grand Prix weekend with Formula 1 in Melbourne.
“This is just unbelievable, something you never forget! The car was fantastic, an awesome day for everyone at GRM and Polestar,” said McLaughlin.
Formula 1 Car Sounds: 2014 vs 2013 - The Terrible Truth
There have been a lot of complaints about how the 2014 Formula One cars sound compared to their 2013 counterparts. Apparently, it’s the lack of that aural scream normally associated with high-revving purpose-built race cars. How bad? Well, check this video.
Ford EcoBoost Powers Prototype to 12 Hours of Sebring Victory
A prototype vehicle running Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 has claimed victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring last weekend. Considered to be one of the most demanding racetracks in the US, Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas, and Marino Franchitti took the Roush Yates-prepped Riley-Ford to victory lane.
2014 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 LTZ vs 2014 Ford Ranger 3.2 Wildtrak
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
March 17, 2014
Surf & Share Your #AyosNaSummer Wish, Win Summer Siren Festival Passes For Your Barkada
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A total of 35 Summer Siren passes and 10 limited edition Ayos Loudbasstard speaker docks will be given away to lucky Ka-Ayos who will share their #AyosNaSummer wish on AyosDito.ph. Join to get the chance to meet great people at the Summer Siren Festival happening on April 4-6 at Crystal Beach, Zambales! It’s very easy to join and win the ultimate beach adventure for your barkada. Tara na!
Chevrolet Philippines Continues Posting Record Early-2014 Sales
After posting ground breaking figures last year, Chevrolet Philippines continues to deliver impressive growth in sales for the first two months of 2014. Chevrolet’s January and February figures have shown a 70% increase with a total of 1,298 unit sales compared to 760 units sold during the same time in 2013.
Welcome Summer with Kia's Drive of Summer Promo; Carens and Sportage at Reduced Prices
Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), exclusive distributor of Kia Motors in the Philippines, makes summer adventures more worthwhile with Kia’s Hot Summer Deals. For a limited time only, you can drive home a Kia Carens and Kia Sportage at reduced prices!
March 14, 2014
MIAS Organizer Releases Exhibitor List
Worldbex Services International, organizers of the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), the country’s biggest annual motoring event has released the list of participating brands as the official countdown begins to the show which is slated to run April 3 to 6 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
Celebrating its 10th year anniversary, MIAS will once again use up the entire WTC complex including the adjacent Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC). Unfortunately, because CAMPI is also slated to run their biennial Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) around mid this year, there are some conspicuously absent brands from this year’s MIAS.
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