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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
March 17, 2015
Review: 2015 Toyota 86 M/T
March 16, 2015
Mitsubishi Kicks Off Summer with Summer Expo on March 20-22 at SM Mall of Asia
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) invites everyone to kick-off the summer in a fun and unique way by visiting the Mitsubishi Summer Expo. From March 20 to 22, 2015, MMPC will be holding a Summer Expo at the Block 22 of SM Mall of Asia (in front of One Esplanade).
Ford Named a 2015 World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere Institute
Ford Motor Company has been named to Ethisphere Institute’s 2015 list of World’s Most Ethical Companies.
The honor comes at a time in which the way a company conducts its business is viewed as every bit as important as the products and services it provides, new research shows.
Sheldon Chua Bests Field at 2nd Leg of NDRC Southern Series
Sheldon Chua bested the field while the usual top-runners struggled with mechanical issues at the 2nd leg of the 2015 National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) Southern Series, held at the Batangas Racing Circuit last March 7.
March 12, 2015
Foton Thunder Takes on Off-Road Challenge
After the announcement of the 5-year warranty for the Foton Thunder Pick-up, Foton Philippines continues to surprise with even more exciting things.
Aiming to showcase the powerful and reliable Cummins engine of the Foton Thunder 4x4 Pick-up, Foton Philippines will stage its first ever Thunder 4x4 Outdoor Action Event on March 20-21 at the Parking 4, NE Pacific Mall, Cabanatuan City. The event will start at 10 am and will end at 6 pm.
Gourmet Experience Continues with Volvo
Volvo continues to offer a spectrum of rewarding experiences for its valued clients as it ushers in the summer with its Key to a Gourmet Experience. From today to May 31, 2015, Volvo car owners get 50% off on buffet dining at Spectrum at the Fairmont Makati just by presenting their Volvo car key.
Bautista Joins Team Carmudi to Race at Flat Out Race Series (FORS)
Sixteen year old Slalom and Circuit racer champion Patrick Oliver “Polo” Bautista recently joined Team Carmudi to race at the 2015 Flat Out Race Series (FORS).
Chevron Donates Computer for Crime Prevention
The municipal police in San Pascual, Batangas has reinforced its e-blotter system recently with the use of computers and printers donated by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex fuel and lubricants, and Chevron Holdings Inc. (CHI), a pioneer multi-functional shared services center, in partnership with the American Chamber Foundation Philippines Inc. (AmCham Foundation).
March 10, 2015
Your Awesome Nissan Pick-Up Truck Timeline is Here
With the launch of the NP300 Navara, Nissan is capping off 80 years of pick-up truck expertise which can be traced to the time when they were still called ‘Datsun’. If you want to brush up Nissan pick-up truck history for a bit, hit the photo (after the break) and download the awesome timeline.
Ford Wants You to Get Ready for the Long Drive this Summer
To help its customers get ready for long road trips during the coming Lenten season and summer months, Ford Philippines and its nationwide network of dealerships has launched its new service campaign, “Ready For The Long Drive”.
Review: 2015 Honda CR-V 2.4 SX
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
March 8, 2015
Ford Focus RS Goes Global, Packs 320-Horsepower EcoBoost Engine and All-Wheel Drive
Ford enters the hot hatch foray with its Focus RS which has been officially shown at the Geneva Motor Show. The highest performing variant of their compact hatchback, the Focus RS slots above the Focus ST and is part of the Blue Oval’s plan to deliver 12 new vehicles (including the Ford GT) under the Ford Performance brand by the year 2020. The all-new Focus RS gets a 2.3-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive for the very first time.
Maserati Shows Off Collaboration with Ermenegildo Zegna
Maserati showed off its collaborative effort with the maison of Trivero, Ermenegildo Zegna at the Geneva Motor Show. Available starting later this year, the Ermenegildo Zegna editions of the Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte models carry new exterior and interior elements and will be offered as an option.
March 7, 2015
The Ford Fiesta R2 is the Perfect Grass Roots Rally Car
Fancy doing some sideways dirt rallying action in a Ford Fiesta EcoBoost? And we’re not talking about the purpose-built WRC car here; we’re talking about the 1.0-liter EcoBoost. Well, your wish has just been fulfilled as Ford Motor Company announced that its 1.0-liter 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine equipped Fiesta has just been homologated by the FIA in the R2 rally class.
Goodyear Offers Glimpse of Future Tires
Goodyear rolled out two concept tires at the Geneva Motor Show which the company says will radically change the role of tires in the cars of the future. Though they are purely concepts at this point, Goodyear says they may play a role in developing practical innovations in the near future.
Philippine Car Price Guide: March 2015
Normally, you’ll expect our monthly price guide to appear on the 15th or thereabouts. This time around, we’ve made an exception because we finally have the most-awaited pricing info of all: the 2015 Mitsubishi Strada. Of course, we also have the brochure in a separate link right here.
The Strada though isn’t the only new entrant in this month’s update. We finally were able to update the following:
The Strada though isn’t the only new entrant in this month’s update. We finally were able to update the following:
- Audi
- BMW
- Geely
- Haima
- Honda Odyssey
- JAC
- Jeep
- Jinbei
- JMC
- King Long
- Mercedes-Benz
- MINI
- Porsche
- RAM
- Volkswagen Golf GTI
UPDATED: 2015 Mitsubishi Strada: This is the Brochure
UPDATE 1: The all-new 2015 Strada has officially launched! (3/20).
We’ll just leave this here for you even the official launch is still on March 19. Happy weekend.
March 6, 2015
Video: Ford Drifts 2015 Mustang in China
How do you celebrate the 2015 Ford Mustang’s arrival in China? Send drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. to drift it around the streets of Ordos in Inner Mongolia. Happy weekend.
Video after the break.
Welcome Crazy: 2015 Honda Civic Type-R Bows In at Geneva (w/ Video)
Honda just turned bat shit crazy and pulled the curtains off their most insane car yet: the 2015 Civic Type-R. After a long five-year wait, Honda’s hot hatch has returned (at least in Europe) packing a 310-horsepower engine driving the front wheels. The front wheels. Oh, the insanity.
Caltex Shows Latest Boroscope Test in Asia
Caltex’s latest boroscope test in Asia, conducted throughout 2013, has revealed the harmful effects that lower quality gasoline have on motor engines, while highlighting the cleaning proposition that Caltex with Techron offers as the ideal solution for motorists. The boroscope test utilized a specially designed camera to examine the interior of a vehicle’s fuel system to inspect the cleanliness of critical engine parts.
Ford Philippines Posts 38-Percent Growth in February
Ford Philippines today announced its best-ever February performance with retail sales rising 38 percent year-over-year to 1,759 units, led by the EcoSport, Ranger, Explorer and Fiesta nameplates.
March 5, 2015
A Gem of a (STI) Gallery
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
March 4, 2015
Honda Launches Smaller but Smarter 2015 Odyssey MPV (w/ Specs)
Bigger isn’t necessarily better; what counts is the smarts. It’s a trend you see everywhere from toys to gadgets to houses. Now that trend has entered the automotive market, and in a segment you least expect: the premium MPV. In a world where gargantuan people carriers rule, Honda Cars Philippines is taking a bold, new direction; one that takes it to an undiscovered country. And there’s no better ride to take you there than the all-new Odyssey.
Go Further with the Ford Forza Triathlon Team
Ford Philippines officially introduces its partnership with triathlon team, Ford Forza.Triathlon is a versatile multi-stage sport that tests athletes in the form of swimming, cycling and running. The Ford Forza partnership showcases the personality and lifestyle match of the Ford vehicles with the fast-growing multi-sport.
BPI Auto Madness Kicks Off Tomorrow, March 5!
BPI Auto Madness, the most awaited car selling event of BPI Family Auto Loan, provides you irresistible car offers wherever you are 24/7; making it convenient and affordable for you to own that brand new car you have been dreaming to have! This mad car sale kicks off this March 1 at www.bpiautomadness.com and runs simultaneous in several shopping mall venues all throughout the country until March 31.
March 3, 2015
Review: 2015 Peugeot 208 GTi
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
March 2, 2015
Honda Introduces Click 125i Scooter
This continuous the unique concept of the Honda Zoomer-X. Equipped with New Generation Intelligent 125-cc global engine. It has cutting-edge technological features developed simultaneously in other countries dominated by Honda motorcycles such as Thailand and Indonesia.
BYD Supports 4th Electric Vehicle Summit
BYD Auto China Ltd. Co., through its authorized Philippine distributor, Solar Transport Automotive Resources Corp., (STAR Corp.) supported the recently concluded 4th Electric Vehicle Summit 2015, which was held on February 26-27 at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Meralco Fitness Center, Pasig City. As one of the members of the Electric Vehicles Association of the Philippines (EVAP), the sponsorship of the EV Summit is STAR CORP’s way of expressing its solidarity and support of the goals and objectives of the organization.
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