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March 2, 2016

Subaru Produces 15 Millionth AWD Equipped Vehicle

Subaru announced that total production of its All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles has reached 15 million units. The milestone was achieved in the 44th year since FHI started producing AWD vehicles with the introduction of the Subaru Leone 4WD Estate Van in September 1972.

Love is definitely all around for Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) as they have recently given away four D-MAX pick-up trucks and mu-X SUVs for their “Isuzu Drive Me Home Raffle Promo”.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Chief Executive Officer, Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes, has announced that the current Phantom will enter the last stages of its celebrated production in 2016. This announcement follows the recent news that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has begun testing its all-new aluminium architecture, which will underpin every future Rolls-Royce arriving in-market from early 2018.

Ford Philippines recently announced their renewed year-long partnership with the Ford Forza Triathlon team during the Ford Forza 2016 Refuel, an event celebrating the team’s accomplishments in 2015 and introducing new members adding to the diverse roster of talented athletes at B Hotel in Quezon City.

Philippine Car Price Guide: February-March 2016

Obviously, this update is a tad late for February. Of course, there’s good reason for it: we had to wait for Toyota to drop the Innova bombshell. Aside from the MPV everyone seems to love, here are the other updates for this month’s Philippine Car Price Guide.

Aston Martin – NEW ENTRY
BYD – Price Update
Ford Explorer – NEW ENTRY
Honda Pilot – NEW ENTRY
Hyundai Elantra – NEW ENTRY
Kia Grand Carnival (11-Seater) – NEW ENTRY
Mahindra – NEW ENTRY
Mazda2 1.5 S – NEW ENTRY
Mazda3 – Price Update
Toyota Innova – NEW ENTRY

Suzuki Opens Two New Dealerships in Cebu

It is another promising year for Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) as the only integrated automobile and motorcycle company in the country adds two branches to its long roster of newly-opened dealerships: the Suzuki Auto South Cebu, and the SM Seaside City Satellite, both in Cebu City. Last year’s rapid expansion of the automobile brand saw more than 10 new dealership launches, which the company hopes to top this 2016.

Caltex Fuel Your School (FYS), a collaborative program wherein senior-ready public schools, motorists and Caltex retailers, work together to provide quality classroom project materials in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects, is feted as the grand prize winner in the “Improving Quality and Access to Education” category in the recent AmCham CSR Excellence Awards. It is estimated that at least 600 public school teachers and 102,000 public high school students will benefit from the FYS donation.

As Volkswagen Quezon Avenue celebrates its first anniversary, the dealership that caters to northern Metro Manila customers offers financing promos for select Volkswagen vehicles for a limited period.

Foton Motor Philippines, has further widened its commitment to the development of Filipino athletes by supporting the San Sebastian College Athletics program.

Frankly, it’s hard to classify what the Subaru Levorg is. Subaru calls it a compact sports tourer which is marketing speak for: We can’t decide if it’s a compact car, a sports sedan, or a wagon, so we’ll just blend it all together. And true enough, the recipe of the Levorg is largely that: a front-end shared with the WRX, a dashboard similar to that of an XV, and the trunk space comparable to that of a Forester. And while this amalgam of Legacy + Revolution + Touring sounds as disastrous as “Aldub”, the resulting car is actually quite good. It’s excellent. It’s a gamble that’s paid off handsomely for Subaru.

2016 Toyota Fortuner: The Complete Philippine Specs

Ask and you shall receive.

You’ve already read our first impressions on the all-new Toyota Innova. Now, it’s time to sit down and take a closer look at this new IMV addition. On this page, you can get all the specs, details, and much more. We’ll save you the hassle of having to click through different pages and/or links.

SPMJ Award to Boost Community Projects

The significant gains quietly established by the corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects of the automotive companies will be given the recognition they deserve soon to encourage more efforts to help communities around the country.

The Society of Philippine Motoring Journalists (SPMJ) has taken this task as its new advocacy to strengthen community service in the motoring industry. Unknown to many, automotive companies have engaged in various CSR projects that after years of quiet work, have established many success stories in the communities. The projects have revolved around the preservation of the environment, education and training, and community development.

Ford Motor Company today announced that the all-new Everest SUV earned a maximum 5-star safety rating from the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), achieving the highest score for Adult Occupant Protection in its segment at 15.38/16 points. The Everest also received 4-star rating in its Child Occupant Protection (COP) with 81 percent compliance.

For years, Kia has brought its signature Family-like Care service closer to people via its nationwide service caravans. This year, Kia is once again at the forefront of providing service and fun, rolled into one, for its loyal customers.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) calls for a voluntary preventive measure campaign for select Jazz (2012-2013), City (2012-2014) and CR-V (2011) sold in the country due to a suspected defect in the driver’s airbag inflator.

First Drive: 2016 Toyota Innova 2.8 G

Toyota is serious about their Innovative Multipurpose Vehicle or IMV that a team of its senior engineers circled the globe and listened to customers, including those from the Philippines, to find out what their vehicles go through. Armed with this knowledge, the result is the much-improved second-generation IMV capping off with the most-awaited iteration of them all: the all-new 2016 Innova.

Volvo is Going Beyond the Numbers

In terms of pure numbers, 2015 wasn’t such a rosy year for Scandinavian Motors Corporation (Volvo Philippines). Though the Philippine automotive market grew substantially last year, the premium car brand saw a single-digit percentage drop in sales attributed to the company’s non-participation in sales discount bonanzas known as “APEC”. And yet, there’s no pressure from the regional office to deliver four-digit unit sales annually. Instead, it’s all about delivering an immeasurable customer experience that cannot be matched by the competition.

Honda Cars Philippines Officially Launches All-New 2016 Pilot (w/ Specs)

Just a year after its launch in the North American market, Honda Cars Philippines welcomes the arrival of its first-class SUV: the Pilot back to the Philippines. After some teasing, it arrives and befitting its name, the 8-seater Pilot returns packed with more horses under the hood, more convenience features, more tech, and a substantially raised price tag as well.

Leading car manufacturer Chevrolet recently named the newest ambassadors to proudly carry the company’s signature bowtie brand.

With the company going full throttle, the brand focuses on the family oriented nature of its automotive line by choosing celebrity father and son Zoren Leagspi and Maverick Legaspi to be the new faces of Chevrolet.

Through a joint project of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), 3,000 units of electric motor powered tricycles or e-Trikes are set to be produced and deployed within the year by Bemac Electric Transportation Philippines, Incorporated - a subsidiary of Uzushio Electric Co. of Japan.

The Passat has been around since 1973 and is one of Volkswagen’s oldest active product lines. The current one actually marks the eighth-generation model and apart from its lineage, is the most beautiful and most advanced one ever made. It’s so well-made that former Volkswagen Chairman of the Board Martin Winterkorn said, “It is a premium car without the premium price.” Indeed, VW is pitting the Passat not against the Camrys and Accords of this world, but instead against the Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series. This move may seem mad, but there’s reason for VW’s confidence.

Foton Opens Assembly Plant in Philippines

Three years after its groundbreaking ceremony, FOTON Philippines officially commenced its assembly plant located in the Clark Freeport Zone.

Video: Nissan Makes Self-Parking Chairs

Nissan is showing off its self-parking technology in the most unique way possible: the Intelligent Parking Chair. It will undoubtedly make those office meetings that bit more interesting to see chairs whiz and return to their desks automatically.

UPDATE 1: Maserati reveals more details on the Levante at the Geneva Auto Show (3/2).

Maserati finally shows off the brand’s first-ever SUV with the Levante. The Levante will be key in tapping new markets and increasing sales for the Italian brand. It joins Maserati’s existing range of sedans and sports cars: the Quattroporte, Ghibli, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio models.

Ford Philippinesconfirmed that its momentum has continued into the new year, reporting its best-ever January performance with retail sales jumping 50 percent year-over-year to 2,459 units.

“It’s a fantastic start to 2016, and we’re extremely proud of how the Ford brand continues to connect with our fast-growing base of Filipino customers,” said Lance Mosley, managing director, Ford Philippines.

In its bid to protect clients from buying defective vehicles, Carmudi Philippines has recently forged partnership with Rapide Auto Service Experts.

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines has expressed optimism that the Philippine electric vehicle industry stands to gain from the recent rise in Japanese investments in the country.

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March 2, 2016

Subaru Produces 15 Millionth AWD Equipped Vehicle

Isuzu Philippines Announces Winners of Drive Me Home Raffle Promo

Rolls-Royce Brings Phantom Production to an End

Ford Forza Triathlon Team Refueled for 2016

Philippine Car Price Guide: February-March 2016

March 1, 2016

Suzuki Opens Two New Dealerships in Cebu

Caltex Fuel Your School Scores Recognition in AmCham CSR Excellence Awards

Volkswagen Quezon Avenue Offers Financing Deals on First Year Anniversary

Foton Solidifies Support to Development of Filipino Athletes

Review: 2016 Subaru Levorg 1.6 GT-S

February 29, 2016

2016 Toyota Fortuner: The Complete Philippine Specs

All You Need to Know About the 2016 Toyota Innova (w/ Complete Specs)

SPMJ Award to Boost Community Projects

Ford Everest Achieves ASEAN NCAP's 5-Star Safety Rating

Kia Family Service Clinic Kicks Off

Select Honda Models from 2011-2014 Affected by Takata Airbag Problem

February 28, 2016

First Drive: 2016 Toyota Innova 2.8 G

February 24, 2016

Volvo is Going Beyond the Numbers

February 23, 2016

Honda Cars Philippines Officially Launches All-New 2016 Pilot (w/ Specs)

Zoren and Mavy Legaspi are New Chevrolet Brand Ambassadors

Bemac to Produce 3,000 E-Trikes for DOE / ADB Project

First Drive: 2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI Blue Motion

February 22, 2016

Foton Opens Assembly Plant in Philippines

February 21, 2016

Video: Nissan Makes Self-Parking Chairs

UPDATED: The Levante is Maserati's First SUV

Ford Philippines January Sales Jump 50 Percent

Carmudi and Rapide Announce Partnership

EV Sector to Benefit from Increased Japanese Investment