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October 13, 2014

Volvo Reveals Triple Turbo 450-horsepower Engine

Volvo delivers a unique combination of performance and efficiency with the High Performance Drive-E Powertrain Concept - a triple boost 2-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine with no less than 450 hp.

Following the successful introduction of Volvo’s Drive-E Powertrain range in 2013, Volvo’s powertrain team once again demonstrates its technological leadership in emission-reducing turbo technology.

Honda Adds Yet Another City Variant, Offers Map Support on Selected Models

Honda Cars Philippines is finally answering the prayers of tech-savvy Filipinos by unveiling a new variant of its best-selling City, the City E Navi+. Equipped with a new Audio-Visual Navigation (AVN) system, the City E Navi+ slots in-between the entry-level City E and higher-end City VX models. The new City E Navi+ retails for P 816,000 for the manual and P 856,000 for the CVT.

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) unveiled the show theme and poster design for the 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 to be held at Tokyo Big Sight (Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo) from Thursday, October 29 through Sunday, November 8, 2015 (open to the public from Friday, October 30).

Ford Philippines today announced it delivered an all-time record monthly performance in September with retail sales jumping 63 percent year-over-year to 2,010 units.

The record month capped off the company’s best-ever quarterly performance in the Philippines with overall retail sales rising 71 percent in the July-September quarter to 5,700 units.

“The Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition is still “conceptual” but absolutely feasible in terms of content and has the possibility of further color combinations” said Maserati CEO Harald Wester, “it is a demonstration of the commitment with which Maserati and Ermenegildo Zegna continue to think of an automotive product outside the classical schemes, in addition to confirming the foresight and bond that unites us.”

The Filipino flag flew high at the racetracks of Fuji Speedway in Japan, as Vincent Floirendo achieved two outstanding podium finishes at the Ferrari Asia Pacific Challenge held last month.

With the development of a new safety feature that locates collision-free escape routes, Volvo Cars has taken one of the final steps towards realizing its vision that by 2020 no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car.

Final Round of 2014 Toyota Vios Cup Slated on October 18-19 in Manila!

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is all set for the Vios Cup Season’s 3rd and final race! TMP’s grand dream of bringing the much-talked about motorsports festival closer to the public will finally happen on October 18 and 19 as we move our race to McKinley West, BGC, Taguig City! Let the number one automotive company in the country bring you a fun-filled program and heart-pounding excitement that has already redefined motorsports in the country!

The Tata Big 7: Pilipinas Taj Introduces 7 New Eco-Diesel Models

Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, the exclusive distributor of Tata vehicles in the country recently launched not one, not two, but seven heavy-duty eco-diesel vehicles. These new additions to the Tata line-up come in many forms from diesel-fed passenger cars to pick-ups to mini trucks.

Champion Filipina international racing sensation Michele Bumgarner is set to return to the US to continue on her “Mazda Road to Indy” campaign. During a media night, Bumgarner thanked Mazda for their support as she continues in the Pro Mazda Racing Series. She is also set to test an Indy Lights car some time before the year ends.

Marking the halfway point of the season, the fourth round of the 2014 Yokohama Philippine GT Championship was held last September 28, 2014 at the Clark International Speedway.

Photos by Ulysses Ang

When Peugeot says to the world that wanted to become a design-driven car company, it set out an atomic bomb in the form of the RCZ. Living up to the company’s tagline, “Motion & Emotion”, the RCZ quite literally is a head-turner. It’s responsible for quite a number of strained necks from doing double-takes or craning just to take a better look at the car. It has rapidly made the transition between concept car to production reality quickly and as a result pushed the French brand from oddball obscurity to style icon. What Peugeot has successfully achieved here is to put style above everything else; style above performance, practicality, and pricing. And you know what, it’s very French and it works.

Leading Truck Maker, Scania, Appoints Official Philippine Sales and Services Dealer

Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications, and of industrial, marine and power engines, has appointed BJ Mercantile, Inc. as the official sales & services dealer partner for the Philippines. Scania’s heavy-duty trucks, environment-friendly buses and powerful generators will soon become available to the local market. Not only that, local customers will also be able to experience the same level of high quality services Scania has been known to provide in more than 100 countries for more than 100 years.

Volvo Philippines just made it easier for you to drive the car of your dreams and eventually own it, too, with the Volvo Smart Lease program. You can finally drive your dream Volvo S60, the S80, or the SUV you’ve set your sights on – the XC60 or the current XC90.

The Pajero nameplate brings with it a rich heritage, from rally championships to being a symbol of luxury and power. As it proves to continuously perfect the right balance between capability and opulence, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) introduces the new 2015 Mitsubishi Pajero which is available in two variants-3.8 Liter MIVEC Gasoline and 3.2 Liter Di-Diesel.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is beefing its crossover line-up for 2015 as it introduces significant new improvements to its ASX compact crossover. The Made in Japan 2015 ASX offers new, exciting features that make it better to drive and great value for money in its segment.

The elegant and lustrous Bowtie insignia, which has captured a significant number of motoring enthusiasts in the country, is ready to rock the SM Mall of Asia for the 5th time in the upcoming 2014 Chevrolet Motorama - the grandest and largest gathering of anything and everything Chevy. Admission is free so make your way to the coolest Chevy event happening from October 9 to 12, 2014 and revel in the upbeat music and vibrantly designed Motorama display, enjoy the treats and Chevy booths at the Ice skating rink of the SM Mall of Asia.

Mazda Philippines registered its best sales month on record under Berjaya Auto Philippines Inc, and best sales quarter ever for Mazda in the Philippines.

Aside from the new monthly record, this achievement also sets a new best for Mazda vehicle sales in the Philippines as sales from January to September this year have already surpassed 2013’s full year total. Moreover, the sales figures from each of the months of May to September 2014 reveal that these are also the best consecutive five-month performance by far for the Mazda brand.

Ask any dog owner and they will tell you that their four-legged companions are more than just a pet. They have gone past just being animals and are now more often seen as a loyal friend or even an integral member of the family.

Iconic Dealership, Inc. formally opened its second showroom right at the heart of the Queen City of the South: Volkswagen Cebu. The simple ceremonial inauguration was led by Volkswagen official distributor Automobile Central Enterprise, Inc. (ACEI) President & CEO, Mr. John Philip S. Orbeta and IDI General Manager, Mr. Nemesio Solomon, Jr.

Chevrolet’s most talented service technicians from dealerships in seven countries competed in Chiang Mai for top honors at the company’s third-annual “ASEAN BEST of the BESTs” competition. Ricky Manaois from Chevrolet Philippines won, with Aekkaluck Prasitdechakul from Auto Technic Thailand (Chevrolet New Petchaburi) second. The third place went to Jose Custodio, also from Chevrolet Philippines.

Ford Philippines Gives Back in Annual Ford Global Week of Caring

Over 100 employees of Ford Philippines and volunteers from various Ford dealerships came together for various community service projects to commemorate Ford Motor Company’s Global Week of Caring.

Motor Image Pilipinas (MIP), the authorized distributor of Subaru in the Philippines has completed its three-leg 2014 Subaru Palm Challenge Philippine Face-off with the last leg held at Bonifacio High Street in Bonifacio Global City last September 27, 2014. With this last leg, MIPI has selected the country’s 10 representatives that will be sent to Singapore for the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge Asian Face-Off.

Eurobrands Distributor Inc. (EDI), official importer of Peugeot vehicles in the country, together with the Autocirculo Group, formally opened last September 17, 2014 the doors of Peugeot Alabang. Peugeot Alabang joins Peugeot Las Piñas, Peugeot Pasay and Peugeot Quirino dealership under the wing of the Autocirculo Group. Also open are Peugeot Cagayan de Oro, Peugeot Cebu, Peugeot Nueva Ecija, Peugeot Lipa, Peugeot Pasig and Peugeot Negros Isle. Like all the previous Peugeot dealerships before it, Peugeot Alabang aims to provide the full Peugeot ownership experience to its customers while ascribing fully to Peugeot international standards.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) officially announced the availability of the All-New City VX MUGEN Special Edition.

The All-New City VX MUGEN Special Edition enhances the ownership experience by being equipped with factory-installed genuine MUGEN accessories. It comes with a unique front sports grille, front and rear under spoiler, side under spoilers, 17” alloy wheels with nut and lock set that are exclusively designed for car enthusiasts who will appreciate the premium and dynamic styling of the All-New City. The MUGEN emblem completes its sporty look and makes the City VX MUGEN stand out on the road.

Despite a setback from Tropical Storm Mario, the 5th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) held last Thursday to Sunday, September 18 to September 21, at the World Trade Center was its most successful yet, nearly doubling its foot traffic from the previous PIMS in 2012.

Review: 2014 Honda Civic 2.0 EL MUGEN

Photos by Ulysses Ang

Editor’s Note: Click here for our review of the 2012 Honda Civic EL.

The Honda Civic is in a very peculiar situation. Next to its other stable mates: City, Jazz, and Accord, it’s quite pedestrian in every sense of the word. Designed during the 2008 economic downturn, Honda banked that buyers would opt for a simple compact sedan with solid but unremarkable virtues: spacious, frugal, and reliable. Instead, all of its competitors moved in a completely different direction, offering cars with features a class or two higher. The initial supply problems (Thai floods) didn’t help things either. And though the Civic is still selling pretty well, it’s not anymore as lauded as its predecessor (at least for critics). Knowing very well that the compact segment is shrinking and the battle getting all the more competitive, Honda rushed in to refresh the Civic this year. The question is: is it enough?

Maserati Celebrates Centennial Gathering

The unique Maserati Centennial International Gathering marked the culmination of the company’s official Centenary celebrations last week.

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October 13, 2014

Volvo Reveals Triple Turbo 450-horsepower Engine

October 12, 2014

Honda Adds Yet Another City Variant, Offers Map Support on Selected Models

44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 Reveals Theme, Official Poster

Ford Philippines Caps Off Best Quarterly Performance

Maserati presents the Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition Concept at Paris Motorshow

Another Podium Finish for Floirendo at the 2014 Ferrari Challenge Asia-Pacific

Volvo Cars: No Fatal Accidents by 2020

October 8, 2014

Final Round of 2014 Toyota Vios Cup Slated on October 18-19 in Manila!

October 7, 2014

The Tata Big 7: Pilipinas Taj Introduces 7 New Eco-Diesel Models

Michele Bumgarner Set to Return to US But Not Before Giving Back

Kaikkonen, Portugal Take One Win Apiece at Round 4 of Yokohama Philippine GT Championship

Review: 2014 Peugeot RCZ

October 6, 2014

Leading Truck Maker, Scania, Appoints Official Philippine Sales and Services Dealer

Volvo Philippines's Smart Lease Program Offers More Flexible Terms

Mitsubishi Pajero Upgraded with New Kit, Looks for 2015

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Shows Off 2015 ASX

2014 Chevrolet Motorama Slated from October 9-12 at SM Mall of Asia

Mazda Philippines Registers Highest Sales Quarter

Drive Comfortably with Your Dog

Volkswagen is Now in Cebu

Chevrolet Philippines's Technician Receives Top Honors in Regional Competition

October 5, 2014

Ford Philippines Gives Back in Annual Ford Global Week of Caring

2014 Subaru Palm Challenge Philippine Team is Now Complete

Peugeot Alabang is Now Open

Honda City VX MUGEN Special Edition Now Available

90,000 Visitors Troop to 5th Philippine International Motor Show

September 30, 2014

Review: 2014 Honda Civic 2.0 EL MUGEN

September 26, 2014

Maserati Celebrates Centennial Gathering