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April 5, 2014

MIAS 2014: Chevrolet Shows Off Diesel Superiority

Chevrolet making waves at the Manila International Auto Show where its pavilion centers on the Bowtie brand’s “Turbo-Diesel Powerhouse”—the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Colorado, and Spin.

To show off its iconic style and its partnership with the latest Marvel franchise, Chevrolet is displaying a customized Chevrolet Colorado fitted with loud and proud Captain America decals on display. Visitors of the Manila International Auto Show can also expect to catch a glimpse of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 or better known as “Bumblebee”, one of the lead characters of the blockbuster movie series: Transformers.

Video: The Ride of Her Life

What’s a better way to sell the Subaru WRX STI? Forget the usual ad campaigns. Subaru of America put on a different spin on things with The Ride of Her Life short film that features the 2015 (2014 for us) Subaru WRX STI. It’s certainly a very campy take with drifts, donuts, and a whole lot of ham. It’s even produced by “DoubleURXXX Productions”. Go figure. Happy weekend everyone!

April 3, 2014

MIAS 2014: The Icon Returns: Volkswagen Beetle Returns to Manila (w/ Complete Specs)

Automobile Central Enterprises, Inc., the official distributor of Volkswagen cars in the Philippines is finally celebrating the return of its most recognizable icon: The Beetle. No less than Fernando Zobel de Ayala and his brother Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala led the festivities at The Mind Museum at the Bonifacio Global City before the public unveil at the 2014 Manila International Auto Show.

Pilipinas Taj Autogroup is offering two light-duty commercial vehicles at the Manila International Auto Show, the Ace and the Super Ace.

Stylish, efficient and reliable, the Xenon is a perfect blend of looks and performance. It lends a commanding presence on the road with its aggressive frontal styling, flared wheel arches, and alloy wheels. Available in both 4x2 and 4x4 drive options, the Xenon will come with two trim options- Premium and Economy.

Taking forward its luxurious lineage, the new Manza INI sets a new benchmark for sedan buyers in the mid-sized car segment with its plush interiors and state-of-the-art technology features. The car's contemporary stance is as easy on the eyes as it is dominant on the roads.

Photos by Ulysses Ang

Prepare to meet four new vehicles from the biggest motor company of India, Tata Motors Limited, the leader in commercial vehicles and among the top in passenger vehicles.

Photos by Ulysses Ang

The demise of Ford’s C-segment crossover in the Philippines is greatly exaggerated as the company used the Manila International Auto Show to preview the all-new 2015 Escape—a crossover that’s expected to bridge the gap between the EcoSport and Explorer in terms of both features and price. Though no official specs were given during the preview, Ford Philippines Managing Director Kay Hart announced that the 2015 Escape will be formally launched in the fourth quarter of 2014 with deliveries to start soon thereafter.

Photo by Ulysses Ang

Ford Philippines has announced at its sprawling 1,000-square meter pavilion that deliveries of its segment-busting SUV, the EcoSport has begun. The EcoSport is no stranger to us having been previewed with a Media Launch in January and a Regional Ride and Drive in March. The EcoSport is just one of 15 vehicles showcased by Ford at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) and shows the brand’s commitment in delivering class-leading One Ford vehicles.

Video: Most Epic Car Chase Scene, Period.

There are movie car chases and then there’s this. Coming from sygnan0’s YouTube channel is what could be the most epic car chase made in the history of film. It’s packed with action, explosions, and oddly enough, laughs. Don’t believe us? See for yourself.

April 2, 2014

CATS Motors Holds Summer Sale on Pre-Owned Mercedes, Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge

Enjoy the summer heat with an exclusive treat from CATS Motors Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles: premium pre-owned vehicles will be sold at incredibly marked-down prices for the month of April.

Chevrolet is set to release its next-generation Ecotec engines which will form the core of the brand’s small displacement engines beginning with the all-new Chevrolet Cruze which launches in China this year. The new Ecotec engines are designed to be adoptable to different vehicle applications thereby reducing manufacturing complexity while offering leading efficiency, refinement, and durability.

With increased competition from its Japanese rivals, Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia Motors in the Philippines isn’t about to take that sitting down. They’ve officially confirmed that the P 450,000 Kia Picanto 1.0 LX M/T will take center stage for the Korean brand at the 2014 Manila International Auto Show.

Volvo Philippines has given us a sneak peek of their upcoming display at the 2014 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) that opens tomorrow, Thursday, April 3. Headlining their display is the all-new 2014 Volvo V40 Cross Country—a more rugged, more off-road friendly version of the V40 sport wagon.

Expect even more thrilling on track action this coming April 5 as the 2014 National Drag Racing Championship returns to the Batangas Racing Circuit Drag Strip for Round 3 of the Southern Series.

Just in time for summer, Chevron Philippines has announced the opening of its latest gasoline station in La Union—the Surf Capital of the Northern Philippines. Located along the National Highway near Pugo Junction, it’s perfectly situated for vacationers who plan to hit the beaches dotting from Agoo to San Fernando to Ilocos Norte. Motorists are assured of five-star quality fuel because of Caltex with Techron. Caltex La Union is owned and operated by Northern Star Energy and Fuel Distribution Corporation.

April 1, 2014

BMW Confirms X7 at Spartanburg Plant Expansion Ceremony

Photo shows the all-new BMW X4's start of production at the Spartanburg plant.

BMW has officially announced another addition to its growing SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) line-up with the confirmation of the X7. Although no details were given, it was done to coincide with BMW’s additional investment to expand its Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, USA. In total, BMW will invest a total of one billion (yes, that’s with a ‘B’) US dollars by 2016. This increases their annual capacity by 50 percent to 450,000 vehicles from 300,000.

Photos by Ulysses Ang

Mid-cycle facelifts are mostly just that, facelifts. More often than not, carmakers slap on a new grille, bumpers, and rims, stand back, congratulate themselves, and call it a day; saving the best bits for the next-generation model. But that’s not the case over at Ford. Yes, the Fiesta has also undergone the ubiquitous nose lift late last year (a radical one at that), but more importantly, the main mechanical bit, the engine, has been completely stripped out; all for the better.

Toyota Motor Philippines Debuts All-New Yaris (w/ Complete Specs)

Shoulder pads, huge hair, and baggy pants—most of us have gone through at least one fashion trend that we’d rather forget today. Despite wearing outfits that would otherwise call the fashion police’s attention, dressing for fun’s sake is always in; it’s something that doesn’t go out of style. And ‘fun’ is the word that perfectly describes the all-new Yaris, Toyota’s newest sub-compact hatchback offering.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has acquired a factory site from FORD MOTOR COMPANY (PHILIPPINES), INC. located in Laguna (Laguna Province). Following the relocation of MMPC's current headquarters/factory in Cainta (Rizal Province) to this site, vehicle production is set to begin in January 2015.

MIAS 2014: Rolls-Royce Manila to Introduce Wraith

Rolls-Royce Manila is set to add an additional vehicle to its existing portfolio: the one they deem to be the most dynamic, most powerful Rolls-Royce ever: the Wraith. Packing a 624 horsepower, 800 Nm V12 engine, the Wraith can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds. And yet, it’s imbued with the all the qualities typical of Rolls-Royce: sumptuous, luxurious, and contemporary.

Could the Ford Fiesta ST Head to ASEAN and Philippines?

The Everest Concept certainly took the limelight at Ford’s display at the 2014 Bangkok International Motor Show. It’s deservingly so, because the almost-production ready 7-seater, three-row SUV is expected to bolster Ford’s SUV line-up.

Been on the fence about getting a brand-new Volkswagen? Well, perhaps the Volksfest happening this weekend will help you out. From Saturday, March 29 to Sunday, March 30, Volkswagen is inviting everyone to its high-tech digitized showroom at the Bonifacio Global City (28th Street City Center, Bonifacio Global City) to experience Das Auto.

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

Hyundai Motor received two Red Dot Product Design Awards for its recently-launched All-New Genesis and New Generation i10 in the Vehicles category. The internationally acclaimed Red Dot Awards recognize aesthetic form, innovation and ground-breaking ideas. The two Hyundai winners were chosen from an entry list of 4,815 products from 53 countries.

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.

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.

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.

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April 5, 2014

MIAS 2014: Chevrolet Shows Off Diesel Superiority

April 4, 2014

Video: The Ride of Her Life

April 3, 2014

MIAS 2014: The Icon Returns: Volkswagen Beetle Returns to Manila (w/ Complete Specs)

MIAS 2014: Tata Ace and Super Ace (w/ Complete Specs)

MIAS 2014: Tata Xenon (w/ Complete Specs)

MIAS 2014: Tata Manza INI (w/ Complete Specs)

MIAS 2014: Tata Launches in Philippines Under Pilipinas Taj Autogroup

MIAS 2014: Ford Previews 2015 Escape; Destined to Bring the Fight to Subaru Forester?

MIAS 2014: Deliveries of Ford EcoSport Starts; Winner of Urban Discovery Campaign Announced

Video: Most Epic Car Chase Scene, Period.

April 2, 2014

CATS Motors Holds Summer Sale on Pre-Owned Mercedes, Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge

New Ecotec Engines Set to Debut in All-New Cruze; Benchmarked Against Ford's EcoBoost

MIAS 2014: Kia's P450,000 Picanto to Take Center Stage

MIAS 2014: Volvo to Show Off 2014 Line-Up

Round 3 of 2014 National Drag Racing Championship Southern Series Takes Place April 5

Caltex Opens Station in La Union

April 1, 2014

BMW Confirms X7 at Spartanburg Plant Expansion Ceremony

Review: 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost

March 31, 2014

Toyota Motor Philippines Debuts All-New Yaris (w/ Complete Specs)

BREAKING NEWS: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Acquires Ford Philippines Plant Site; Relocation Starts in 2015

March 30, 2014

MIAS 2014: Rolls-Royce Manila to Introduce Wraith

March 28, 2014

Could the Ford Fiesta ST Head to ASEAN and Philippines?

Volksfest Happening this Weekend; The Best Time to Buy a Volkswagen

Video: Peugeot Teases Return to Dakar

Hyundai Receives Prestigious Red Dot Design Awards for All-New Genesis, New-Generation i10

Shell Announces V-Power Nitro+ Trip to Italy Promo Winner

March 25, 2014

Motorsports in Their Blood: PGA Cars Holds Driving Experience, Inaugurates the Audi-Porsche Motorsports Lounge

Teachers, Students Join Caltex in Fight Against TB