November 17, 2015
Ford Philippines Unveils New Look, Tech for Explorer Sport
The new Ford Explorer Sport arrives in the Philippines with more smart technologies powered by the ground-breaking EcoBoost engine technology. The new Explorer Sport delivers an ideal combination of form and function that has redefined yet again how the industry will think about the sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Ford Explorer,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
LA Auto Show: 2017 Ford Escape Packs New Engines, Tech
Ford is giving its compact crossover a substantial makeover for the 2017 model year, at least in North America. Launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the refreshed Escape packs two new EcoBoost engines as well as new connectivity and creature comfort features.
Filed Under:
Ford Escape,
Los Angeles Auto Show,
News
Review: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva LS Diesel
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Captiva,
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat
November 14, 2015
Nissan PHL Modernizes Parts Ordering with Online Convenience
As part of its commitment to “rediscover expectations”, Nissan Philippines is finally bringing car parts ordering to the modern era. Starting today, Nissan owners is bringing its parts network closer to its customer through the Nissan Parts Online platform. Through this special website, owners and enthusiasts can easily view and purchase genuine Nissan parts, accessories, and merchandise all from the comfort of their homes.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
UPDATED: CAGI Reveals 2015 Car of the Year - Philippines and 2015 Truck of the Year - Philippines
The Car Awards Group, Inc. (CAGI) has finally unveiled the much-awaited winners of the 2015 Car of the Year – Philippines and 2015 Truck of the Year – Philippines at a formal awards ceremony held at the Fontana Leisure Parks & Casino in Clark Field, Pampanga.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Mazda 2,
News,
Nissan Navara
Toyota Launches All-New 2016 Innova in Indonesia (w/ Video)
Toyota revealed the final piece of the IMV puzzle with the Indonesian launch of the all-new 2016 Innova. And like the Hilux and the Fortuner which were revealed before it, it successfully levels up the game in every aspect imaginable from design to drivetrain to sophistication. This could very well be the Filipino family’s next default choice.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
News,
Toyota Innova
November 12, 2015
Audi Philippines Launches Third Generation Audi TT (w/ Specs)
Ever since the first-generation model, the Audi TT has always pushed the envelope in design and technology for the brand with four rings. The daring lines and cutting-edge engineering has always served as a barometer of technology which eventually trickles to the rest of the Audi line-up. The third-generation model, just launched by Audi Philippines, continues that tradition by offering an unforgettable mix of emotion, dynamism, and the high-tech.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
Audi TT,
Car Launch,
News,
Sports Car
Isuzu Philippines Breaches 200,000-Sales Mark
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the local arm of Japanese carmaker Isuzu, has recently snatched a monumental feat in the automotive industry as it breach the 200,000-sales barrier last October after more than 18 years in the market.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News
Ford Highlights EcoBoost in "Small But Mighty" Short Films (w/ Videos)
Ford Motor Company presents a series of entertaining short films that celebrate the theme of Small but Mighty. The shorts, created by emerging filmmakers from around the world, celebrate small acts and ideas that pack a mighty punch. The theme of Small but Mighty is inspired by Ford’s much-celebrated range of EcoBoost engines.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Ford Corporate,
News,
Technology
BMW Completes Turnover of APEC 2015 Fleet
Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, turned over a fleet of BMW 7 Series vehicles to the APEC 2015 National Organizing Council (APEC-NOC). As the APEC 2015 Summit’s official premium mobility partner, BMW is sponsoring vehicles to serve as shuttles for esteemed delegates throughout the international summit.
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
News
November 11, 2015
PHL Market 2016 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Specs Leaked
Just leave it to your dealers to have loose lips when it comes to a new model launch. We’re still a good two months away from the official sale of the 2016 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, but brochures and spec sheets have begun to leak out even if the official website has most of its links labeled as “Coming Soon”.
Filed Under:
Mid-sized SUV,
Mitsubishi Montero Sport,
News,
Rumors
Kia Philippines is Only Asian Distributor to Win Zenith Club Award
Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia Motors in the Philippines, was recently presented the highly-coveted 2015 Kia Zenith Club Award in Livingstone, Zambia. The distinction is conferred by Kia Motors Corporation to a select group of global distributors that have exemplified excellence in their respective local markets.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News
November 10, 2015
Nissan Philippines Announces Recall of Selected Frontier, X-Trail, and Teana Models
In an effort to uphold safety and maintain satisfaction among Nissan customers, Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI), has issued a voluntary recall campaign for select vehicle models due to faulty passenger airbag inflators. This effort follows the lead of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., in light of the defective Smokeless Passenger Inflators (SPI) from Japanese auto parts supplier Takata.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Teana,
Nissan X-Trail,
Recall
Petron Goes Lamborghini for This Year's Holiday Season Collectible Promo
You know it’s the Holiday Season when fuel companies start offering you toys for fueling up. After the success of its previous collectible promotion, Petron is now offering something for all Lamborghini fans out there.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Honda Cars Philippines Shows Off R&D with City 1.5 E CVT Special Edition
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, announces the availability of the New City 1.5 E CVT Special Edition. The New City 1.5 E CVT Special Edition is equipped with new features exclusive to the Philippine market.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Honda City,
News,
Sub-Compact
Ford Launches EcoBoost-Powered Focus for Philippine Market (w/ Brochure)
After taking it for a spin around Adelaide some months back, Ford Philippines has finally unveiled the 2016 Focus for the Philippine market. The refreshed Focus boasts of a more modern exterior, refined interior, and new levels of sophistication to its class. It also comes in a simplified number of variants all powered by a single engine.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact,
Ford Focus,
News
November 9, 2015
Tokyo Motor Show 2015: Toyota Asks - What Wows You?
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Feature,
News,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Toyota Concept Cars,
Travel
First Drive: 2016 Mitsubishi Montero Sport GT-Premium (w/ Video)
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Mid-sized SUV,
Mitsubishi Montero Sport,
Travel
November 8, 2015
Tokyo Motor Show 2015: Mitsubishi Sees Potential in Electrification, SUVs
Sharing the stage with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Tetsuro Aikawa is a new crossover painted in an unforgettable shade of retina-searing yellow: the eX or Electric Crossover Concept. It’s bold and dynamic interpretation of the brand’s Dynamic Shield design is sure to capture the imagination of the public worldwide, but beyond that, it signals a new direction for Mitsubishi as a whole.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mitsubishi Concept Cars,
News,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Travel
Tokyo Motor Show 2015: Nissan's Idea of Autonomous Driving, Performance Showcased
Photos by Ulysses Ang and Nissan Press |
Filed Under:
Feature,
News,
Nissan Concept Cars,
Nissan GT-R,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Travel
Tokyo Motor Show 2015: Porsche Shows New Macan, 911 Models
Porsche unveiled a new variant of its performance crossover, the Macan at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015: the Macan GTS. Like the rest of the GTS range, the Macan GTS features black accents, unique wheels, seats, and GTS specific badging.
Filed Under:
Feature,
News,
Porsche 911,
Porsche Macan,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Travel
Tokyo Motor Show 2015: Nissan's Datsun Brand to Expand to More Markets
A year after its revival, Nissan has announced the market expansion of its Datsun sub-brand to other markets such as Africa, the Middle East, South East Asia, and more. This announcement was made at a special event at the Nissan Global Headquarters in Yokohama. The announcement coincided with the first anniversary of Datsun’s sales start in South Africa—the fourth market where Datsun was re-launched.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Tokyo Motor Show
Tokyo Motor Show 2015: Honda Shows What Sweet Dreams Are Made Of
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Feature,
Honda Civic,
Honda Clarity,
Honda Concept Cars,
Honda NSX,
News,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Travel
Search for 2015 Philippines's Car of the Year Enters Final Stages
Another 19 vehicles went through the Car Awards Group, Inc.'s (CAGI) testfest last October 27, 2015 at the Fontana Convention Center in Clark, Pampanga. This third testing day brought the award giving body one-step closer in the search for the 2015 Car of the Year – Philippines (COTY – P) and Truck of Year Philippines (TOTY – P).
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
News
Petron Fuels 1,000-km Tour de Cebu
Petron, the country’s leading fuel brand, was the the official fuel sponsor of the 2nd Tour de Cebu, held last October 3 to 5, 2015. Twenty-two vintage sports cars manufactured on or before 1972 participated in the event.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
November 6, 2015
Tokyo Motor Show 2015: Subaru Concepts Form Cornerstone of Prominence 2020 Plan
Photos by Ulysses Ang and Subaru Press |
Filed Under:
Feature,
News,
Subaru Concept Cars,
Subaru Impreza,
Subaru WRX STI,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Travel
Tokyo Motor Show 2015: RX-Vision Concept is Clear Sign of Mazda's Never Stop Challenging Spirit
Photos by Ulysses Ang and Mazda Press |
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mazda Concept Cars,
News,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Travel
November 5, 2015
Caltex with Techron Now Euro 4 in Metro Manila, Major Cities
Euro 4 Caltex with Techron gasoline is now available in Caltex stations in Metro Manila and select major cities with full availability nationwide by the end of the year.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
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