After three action-packed rounds, the National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) is finally ready to close the 2015 Southern Series this May 9 at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC).
May 7, 2015
National Drag Racing Championship to Host Southern Series Finale at Batangas Racing Circuit
After three action-packed rounds, the National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) is finally ready to close the 2015 Southern Series this May 9 at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC).
May 5, 2015
First Drive: Honda Mobilio 1.5 CVT
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
May 2, 2015
Hyundai Philippines Aims to Return to Compact Crossover Form with All-New Tucson (w/ Specs)
Hyundai is showing off a bolder, more sophisticated, and technologically rich compact crossover in the all-new Tucson. A constant best-seller in its line-up, the all-new 2015 Tucson combines a bold and athletic exterior with a stylish and ergonomic interior. All in all, Hyundai is confident of getting back its leadership in the segment.
Hyundai Philippines Preview i20 Cross Sport (w/ Specs)
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang and Hyundai Press |
Hyundai Opens Green Logistics Center in Calamba, Laguna
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) strengthens its presence in the country by inaugurating its new Hyundai Logistics Center (HLC), a new and state-of-the-art facility that’s the first green-certified vehicle logistics hub in the Philippines. In addition, the Hyundai Logistics Center is reflective of Hyundai Motor Company’s new Modern Premium brand identity and a proof of its commitment to sustainable motoring.
May 1, 2015
Hajime Koso is Isuzu Philippines's New President
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) formally introduced their new company president at a simple but poignant turnover ceremony at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Pasay City. Mr. Hajime Koso replaces Mr. Nobuo Izumina as IPC’s president, who will be assigned as the Director of Isuzu Body Corporation, an affiliate of Isuzu Motors Limited (IML).
Vent It Out Friday: Motorsports is About the Men, Not the Machines
I have a confession to make: with the exception of Formula One, I’m not anymore a huge motorsports fan. Often enough, it’s riddled with enough layers of bureaucratic red tape and/or politics that it has the makings more of a banana republic government than it does a top-tier professionally run sport. And before you say it, I feel the same way with the modern area of Formula One as well. That’s why I’ve tuned out since 2011, favoring NSFW YouTube channels rather than F1 as my main source of manly entertainment.
April 28, 2015
UPDATED: Upping the Game: Honda Launches Mobilio for Philippines (w/ Specs)
UPDATE 2: Read our First Drive here (5/5).
UPDATE 1: Photos from the launch proper, more interior shots, and the spec sheet (5/1).
For a carmaker, a product’s importance falls in one of two categories: a halo model or a sales leader. And though everyone dreams of having the new NSX, Honda knows quite well that’s not going to sell in critical numbers here in the country or even globally. On the other hand, you have the all-new Mobilio, Honda’s first crack at the lucrative but highly competitive Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV) market. Single-handedly, it’s poised to be their make-or-break model. And by sticking true to the company’s philosophy of being engineering-centered, it looks like it’s going to be a winner.
Review: 2015 Ford Escape 2.0 EcoBoost Titanium AWD
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
April 26, 2015
Back to Winning Ways: The Shell-Ducati Technology Partnership
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology Launches Best Drive Ever Promo
Shell Helix Ultra customers can look forward to an enjoyable and convenient driving experience this summer as Shell Helix Ultra with Pure Plus technology rewards its customers with a free convenience kit and toll voucher for every single receipt purchase of Shell Helix Ultra (4L) or Shell Helix Ultra Diesel (6L).
Kia Opens First Mindoro Dealership in Calapan
Kia continues to expand its foothold in Philippine shores as it recently opened the doors of Kia Calapan for all of Mindoro to benefit from.
BMW Motorrad Starts 2015 Strong
BMW continues to celebrate undisputed leadership in the Philippine luxury segment with the success of BMW Motorrad, the German brand’s motorcycle division. Also under the helm of Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, BMW Motorrad began 2015 with a 15% growth in the first quarter of the year, versus the same period in 2014. This performance echoes the success of the brand in 2014, as it closed the year with a 71% increase in sales, the strongest in its local history.
April 24, 2015
UPDATED: The 2015 Ford Mustang Roars into the Philippines (w/ Brochure)
UPDATE 1: The full brochure is now available below (4/26).
Two models. Two distinct characters. One car. This is impossible to achieve given a car’s components are shared across a range. But this is no ordinary car. This is a legend. This is an icon. This is the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang. Kicking off its arrival in style, America’s rolling tribute to the love for the open road is available in two variants, one that caters to the muscle car purist and one to the performance junkie. It’s Ford’s way of looking into the future of the pony car without breaking tradition with its storied past. And that will get any car lover’s attention.
April 22, 2015
Philippine Car Price Guide: April 2015
The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is over, and with that comes a variety of new and updated models. We’ve delayed the monthly Philippine Car Price Guide to reflect these changes. For this update, we have the following new additions/updates:
- Audi Q1 1.4 TFSI
- BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
- BYD Qin
- Chevrolet Colorado Tracker
- Chevrolet Trailblazer L / SE
- Ford Expedition EL EcoBoost Platinum
- Ford Ranger Wildtrak (Update)
- Great Wall Haval M4
- Hyundai Accent 1.6 E 4DR CRDI
- Isuzu D-Max 2.5 VGS
- Kia Grand Carnival
- Kia Sorento
- Mazda2 Skyactiv
- MG MG3
- MG MG350
- MG MG5
- MINI Cooper 5DR / Cooper S 5R
- MINI Countryman
- Peugeot 301
- Subaru Legacy
- Subaru Outback
- Tata Ace Bata
- Toyota Camry
- Volkswagen Beetle (Update)
- Volkswagen Polo Sedan A/T
- Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI
- Volkswagen Touareg Sport Edition
- Volkswagen Touran 1.2
Honda Launches Limited Edition Jazz, CR-V Models
Honda Cars Philippines is brightening up the summer with two special limited edition models: the Honda CR-V Limited Editon and Jazz Limited Edition. The Jazz is limited just to a run of 20 units while the CR-V is limited to just 10. That equates to just 30 units all-in-all. Interested? Read on.
April 21, 2015
Mazda Shows KODO Design in Bike, Sofa Concepts
Mazda Motor Corporation has unveiled art pieces inspired by its KODO - Soul of Motion design theme in the famed design capital of the world, Milan, Italy. In an exhibit entitled, “Mazda Design: The Car as Art”, Mazda revealed stunning works that feature design cues inspired by its current KODO-derived vehicles such as the CX-5, the Mazda6, the Mazda3, and the recently launched all-new Mazda2 and fourth generation MX-5.
Review: 2015 Hyundai Elantra 1.6 S A/T
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
April 19, 2015
Isuzu Revamps D-Max for 2015, Adds VGS to Turbo
April 16, 2015
Mazda Santa Rosa Opens, First in Country with New Mazda Global Identity
A brand new Mazda Santa Rosa 3S facility opens today along the bustling Tagaytay-Sta Rosa road. Located across the Nuvali commercial center, the new dealership is set to serve clients in the southern reaches of Metro Manila – an area of fast growing residential and industrial parks. The 1,100-square meter facility houses the full complement of new vehicle sales, service and after sales amenities found in all Mazda showrooms throughout the country.
April 15, 2015
Toyota Motor Philippines Reaches Milestone of 10,237 Units Sold in a Single Month!
The largest local car manufacturer in the country achieved its highest sales to date in a single month last March. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) registered its record-breaking performance of 10,237 units sold. Its previous sales milestone was recorded last October 2014 with 10,163 units sold. Based on the most recent CAMPI report, Toyota registered a market share of 43.5% for the month.
Hyundai Makes Amazing Connection with A Message to Space (w/ Video)
Hyundai Motor has used the brand’s ‘New Thinking’ approach to connect the most distant of families, setting a novel world record in the process. When the daughter of an astronaut on the International Space Station had a special hand-written letter to send to her father, Hyundai Motor found an ‘out of this world’ way to share her message.
Toyota Vios Cup Heads to Cebu
The number one automotive company in the country brings waku-doki further by bringing the second race of this season’s Toyota Vios Cup to the Queen City of the South, Cebu City! Coming in as the first motorsports festival in the Visayas region, gearheads and car fans in the said area can now witness the waku-doki experience first-hand. Slated on Saturday to Sunday, May 16 - 17, local motorsports will be driven into newer heights with 4 incoming Cebu-based racers now making a total of 44 drivers in the said racing event.
All-New Volvo XC90 Coming Soon to Philippines
Volvo’s iconic seven-seater SUV is reborn and expected soon on Philippine roads this 2015.
The all-new XC90 is a visually striking, premium quality SUV with world-leading safety features, new Drive-E engines including a top-of-the-line T8 Twin Engine powertrain with close to 400 horsepower and CO2 emissions of around 60 g/km, an unrivalled combination of power and fuel efficiency and a superlative interior finish. The car also features beautiful interior and exterior design including an innovative tablet-like touch screen control console, which forms the heart of an all-new in-car control system. It marks the beginning of a new chapter in Volvo’s history, capturing its future design direction, incorporating its own range of new technologies and utilizing its new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) technology.
Hyundai Brings Hot Buys for the Hot Summer
Customers in hot pursuit of a brand new car may have found the deal they are looking for in the “Hot Buys to Upsize” promo from Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the exclusive distributor of Hyundai cars in the Philippines.
April 14, 2015
Review: 2015 BMW 420d Gran Coupe
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
April 13, 2015
MIAS 2015: Chevrolet Adds Off-Road Ready Colorado Tracker, Trailblazer LTZ SE
Chevrolet Philippines launches an off-road ready version of their venerable Colorado dubbed the Colorado Tracker. Equipped solely with a manual transmission, the new Colorado Tracker comes equipped with features that cater directly to people who love the great outdoors.
April 12, 2015
MIAS 2015: The 2015 Mazda Collection Impresses
Mazda Philippines’s sprawling and intimidating 1,000 square-meter space at the Manila International Auto Show is a strong show of force and for very good reason. Just last year, Mazda achieved a milestone with overall sales almost doubling that of 2013. The end tally shows them selling more than 3,200 units overtaking Subaru in the process. Of course, the giant showcase isn’t just for celebration. They’ve used the occasion to strategically launch 13 all-new or significantly updated new models for 2015. In short, if you’re buying a car that’s not a Mazda, you better hold off that purchase.
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