The iconic British sports car brand, Lotus formally inaugurated its showroom in San Juan City with a well-attended ceremony marking the arrival of the world-renowned makers of lightweight, no-frills, fun-to-drive cars.
August 16, 2015
Lotus Cars Manila Opens Showroom
The iconic British sports car brand, Lotus formally inaugurated its showroom in San Juan City with a well-attended ceremony marking the arrival of the world-renowned makers of lightweight, no-frills, fun-to-drive cars.
August 14, 2015
Ford Philippines Launches Limited-Edition EcoSport Trend Urban
Ford Philippines today announces the launch of the Ford EcoSport with Urban pack, a limited-edition version of the Trend model of the popular versatile sport utility vehicle (SUV).
Feel Like Tom Cruise? BMW Offers Chance to Visit Morocco with 3 Series Promo
As it marks 40 years of sheer driving pleasure with the BMW 3 Series, BMW presents fans and car enthusiasts a chance to experience an action-packed adventure in Marrakech, Morocco. Asian Carmakers Corporation, the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, will take one lucky buyer to an all-expense paid trip to thrilling destinations across the Red City.
Mitsubishi Offers Free Check-Up for Out-of-Warranty Montero Sport and Strada
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is pleased to announce the launch of its Mitsubishi Rainy Day Specials promo. This service promo is dedicated to all owners of Montero Sport and Strada with units that are already beyond its warranty period. Included in this service promo are Montero Sports sold from September 2008 to December 2012 and Strada sold from September 2006 to December 2012.
Suzuki Inaugurates Binondo Satellite Showroom
Starting today, the Chinese community in one of Manila’s most populous districts will have easy access to great-value, high-quality and fuel-efficient automobiles as Suzuki Philippines debuts the Suzuki Chinatown Satellite in Binondo, Manila.
August 11, 2015
Conquer the Rainy Days with Bridgestone's 3+1 Rainy Days Deal
When it comes to driving in the rain regardless of what vehicle you may drive, it is safer to use tires that provide superior traction even in severe wet driving conditions.
To keep you and your family safe on the road when the skies open up to unleash a heavy downpour, Bridgestone brings back the 3+1 Rainy Days Deal for all passenger car and SUV owners. Buy three (3) Potenza, Dueler, Turanza or Ecopia of any size and get the 4th tire of the same type for free when you visit any of our authorized dealers from August 1 to October 31, 2015.
Because safety begins with Bridgestone.
Nissan Philippines Donates to Habitat for Humanity Philippines
Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) President and Managing Director Antonio Zara formally turns over the keys to the all-new NV350 Urvan and the all-new NP300 Navara units to Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP) Managing Director and CEO Charlie Ayco during a simple ceremony held recently at Nissan North EDSA, Balintawak, Quezon City, that marked the partnership of the two companies.
Review: 2015 Subaru Legacy 2.5i-S
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August 10, 2015
Drive Bold: Chrysler Philippines Launches New 300C
Auto Nation Group, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep automobiles in the country unveiled Chrysler’s interpretation of quintessential American luxury in the 2015 300C. Set to be the most technologically-advanced sedan of its class, it’s designed with the ideals of balance, elegance, sophistication, performance, and craftsmanship.
UPDATED: Ford Philippines Announces Retail Sales Date of New Ranger
UPDATE 1: The new 2016 Ford Ranger has officially debuted. Click here for the story (8/17).
Ford Philippines today announced July retail sales of 1,705 units, helping drive its year-to-date performance up 15 percent to 12,132 units.
All-New 2015 Volkswagen Passat (B8) Arriving Soon
The Philippines will soon get a taste of Volkswagen’s own take on the executive sedan market when it’s set to arrive by the third quarter of this year. The all-new Passat, called B8 by Volkswagen, will exude style, handling, and performance like no other according to a company statement.
Honda Cars Philippines Expands Dealership Network
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) continues to expand its operations across the country. The groundbreaking ceremonies held throughout the month of July officially marked the beginning of the additional dealerships to be built. The soon to be constructed facilities are Honda Cars Angeles-Clark (HCAC), Honda Cars Lipa City (HCLC), and Honda Cars Zamboanga (HCZM).
August 9, 2015
A Different Kind of Test Drive: Dyson DC62 Portable Vacuum
How does a vacuum story exactly fit in the automotive world? Well, if you’re as obsessive in keeping your car as spic-and-span as me, then a proper portable vacuum for the car is in order. Here comes the Dyson DC62 cordless portable vacuum.
Subaru Foresters Go Off The Beaten Path
Who says crossovers can’t handle a real-life off-road trail? Subaru just proved naysayers wrong when they brought bone stock Foresters, in both turbo and non-turbo trims, to the first-ever X-Mode drive that brought their compact crossovers from San Juan to through some rough terrain eventually ending up at the Daraitan River in Tanay, Rizal.
Suzuki Philippines Brings A-Game with All-New 2015 Celerio (w/ Brochure)
Small car expert Suzuki is getting its A-Game on with the launch of its all-new Celerio. Known for its stylish and chic exterior, the all-new model now adds a dose of practicality with the concept of “small on the outside, big on the inside”. It’s the company’s new answer to the country’s fast-growing Sub-B passenger car segment.
August 6, 2015
Chevrolet Philippines Offers Pet Traveling Tips
Cars have conventionally been used as people and luggage carriers. However, times have long changed and so has the use of the automobile. Not only do we travel with people who are dear to us, but every so often bring along some of our furry friends. Pets now have a more definitive role in our lives and we make sure that they are as comfortable as we are while traveling.
August 5, 2015
CTEK, World's Smartest Car Battery Charger, Now in the Philippines
“Battery chargers are one of the least sexy car products out there,” quips Robert Briggs, Director of Sales and Marketing, Asia-Pacific for CTEK, the world leader in smart battery charging. And he’s probably right. Staring at the rows upon rows of car chargers on the table, admittedly, they’re all starting to look the same; perhaps with the exception of the additional button here and the extra cable there. And yet, for the next thirty minutes, Robert emphasizes why using a CTEK charger is as essential as checking your tire pressure every month.
Kia Extends Rainy Day Season Offers with Cool Weather Specials
Kia gives you and your family more reasons to love the rain with its latest offer. Until August 22, 2015 only, the Kia Rio and Kia Sportage are available at significantly discounted prices!
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Turns Over Fleet of All-New Strada to Manila Water
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) recently turned over a fleet of the all-new Strada pickups to Manila Water Company, Inc. One hundred sixteen (116) units of Strada GL 2WD Manual Transmission were acquired by Manila Water thru MMPC’s authorized dealership Diamond Motor Corp. – Quezon Ave. (DMC-QA).
August 4, 2015
First Drive: 2015 Mazda2 1.5 R Skyactiv
No matter how you look at it, the subcompact segment is a competitive one. Before, it was all about getting to Point A to Point B in the simplest, most no-frills way possible. It was entry-level motoring at its finest or at its worst. Today though, things are pretty different. Buyers are getting picky. They demand style, handling, and fuel economy—in other words, they want everything. And they’re not willing to pay a pretty penny for them too. It’s got to be affordable as well. Such is the world car manufacturers find themselves in; such is the world the Mazda2 has to fight in.
August 3, 2015
Honda HR-V Receives 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces that its newly launched All-New HR-V 1.8 EL variant was given a 5-star rating in the crash test conducted by the ASEAN NCAP (ASEAN New Car Assessment Program) last July 16, 2015 at the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS). The result further emphasizes Honda’s commitment for both safety to its customers and for overall road safety.
J.D. Power Ranks Porsche as Number One Brand
Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer Porsche enjoys an outstanding reputation with its US customers. This is confirmed by the 20th edition of the renowned ‘Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout’ (APEAL) study produced by US market research institute J.D. Power. For the eleventh time in succession, Porsche occupies first place in the overall rankings and thus continues to be the make of car with the greatest appeal for drivers in the USA.
Win an Extraordinary Adventure with Ford's "What's Your Everest" Campaign
Here’s your chance to be a part of an extraordinary adventure when you reserve an all-new Everest!
Ford Philippines today launches the “What’s Your Everest”campaign, which gives customers a chance to win an exclusive 3-day extraordinary adventure package for four, worth over P 400,000. Ford will also raffle off ten Go-Pro Hero4 cameras to ten lucky winners.
Volvo Cars Buys Polestar
Volvo Cars, the premium carmaker, has acquired 100 percent of Polestar, the Swedish high performance car company, including the Polestar brand. Polestar will now be used as the model name for special high performance Volvos.
2015 Vision Petron Calls for Entries
Vision Petron, the award-winning national student art competition of industry leader Petron Corporation, is celebrating 15 years of fueling creativity with the theme Lakbay Kasiyahan: Our Journey of Happiness.
August 2, 2015
Peugeot Philippines Brings in 2008 Crossover (w/ Specs)
After launching the 301 compact sedan just a few months back, the reinvigorated Peugeot is entering a new market segment once more, and this time, it looks to be yet another convincingly individual choice: this is the Peugeot 2008 and this could potentially be your new small crossover.
August 1, 2015
UPDATED: Mitsubishi Unveils All-new 2016 Montero Sport in Thailand
UPDATE 2: The all-new Montero Sport arrives in Manila (01/21).
UPDATE 1: We have driven the 2016 Montero Sport GT-Premium. Read our take here (11/9).
The next-generation PPV wars are heating up. After driving the all-new 2015-2016 Ford Everest and the global launch of the all-new 2016 Toyota Fortuner, now it’s Mitsubishi’s turn. Ladies and gentlemen, this is your all-new 2016 Montero Sport.
July 31, 2015
Toyota Launches 2015 Hilux: A New Era for Pickup Trucks (w/ Specs, Video)
Toyota Motor Philippines is finally laying down its cards on the table in the next-generation pickup truck wars as it unveiled the all-new, 8th generation Hilux. Aiming to raise the bar against its predecessors (and the competition), Toyota goes back to the very origin of the nameplate for inspiration. As a portmanteau of “High” and “Luxury”, Toyota believes the more daring, more powerful, and more competitive pickup has what it takes to once again regain the sales crown.
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