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July 13, 2016

Filipina Among World's Top 100 Porsche Sales Executives

Mary Ann “MeAnne” Espinosa, a sales consultant at Porsche Center Philippines, had the distinction of making it to an elite club of sales professionals for the Stuttgart-based supercar manufacturer.

Photos by Ulysses Ang

After touring Rizal and Zambales, the third leg of “Visit the Philippines, Drive to Discover with Nissan” goes to its first location outside Luzon: Region 8. Leyte and Samar played host to the program created in conjunction with the Tourism Promotions Board or TPB, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism. The program aims to boost local tourism using road travel to tourism destinations recommended by the TPB.

BMW Group Classic Moves Headquarters to New Location

BMW Group Classic has completed the move to its new headquarters located on a historic site. The company archive and the vehicle collection, the workshop, and the customer center together with the parts service for classic automobiles and motorcycles are now located together in an ensemble of buildings in the district of Milbertshofen in Munich.

If there’s one thing noticeably missing during the 2016 Honda Civic’s April launch was the availability of Modulo styling kits. Well, the wait is over as Honda Cars Philippines has officially launched the Civic Modulo variants.

Mazda and Ford have finally completed their divorce with the announcement that Mazda’s getting in bed with Isuzu to collaborate on their next-generation pickup truck.

Compact crossovers are characterized by four general characteristics: five doors, five seats, higher ground clearance, and a commanding seating position. The devil is in the details though as every carmaker, whether mainstream or premium, has put their own unique stamp on this proven formula. For a brand such as Porsche though, there’s extra scrutiny involved; after all, this is the carmaker that’s renowned the world over for creating poster-worthy flights of fancy. All eyes are set on the Macan—a compact crossover that blazes its own trail and doesn’t follow the lead of others.

Is The World Ready for Autonomous Cars?

We already trust a robot to vacuum the house, but are we ready to let them drive us to work? This year, autonomous driving has become the “in thing” among carmakers. For years, self-driving cars looked like they were always at least a decade away from coming to market, but now the notoriously conservative auto industry says we’re only give years away. But as this technology begins to trickle its way from concept to production, an unexpected dilemma arises: are we ready for the driverless cars?

Subaru Announces Recall for Defective Takata Airbags

The global recall on defective Takata airbag inflators is beginning to rear its ugly head even on Subaru units here in the Philippines. According to a list provided by Motor Image Pilipinas, several units of locally available 2007 WRX and WRX STI were installed with defective Takata airbag inflators.

The results are in, and the Isuzu D-Max has emerged as the most fuel-efficient vehicle that participated in the recently conducted Fuel Economy Run organized by the Department of Energy (DOE), held in cooperation with Petron Corporation.

Ferrari has just released the first photographs of the open-top LaFerrari, the new limited-edition special series aimed at clients and collectors who refuse to compromise on the joy of al fresco driving even when at the wheel of a supercar.

Twenty seven representatives from the banking industry has given the all-new Suzuki Ciaz their thumbs up after a test drive event held for them last May. The bankers all gave the Ciaz high marks for its sporty and elegant exterior, fuel efficiency, and other advanced features.

Ford Philippines Sales Rise 61 Percent in Record First Half Performance

Ford Philippines today reports an all-time best first half performance with retail sales rising 61 percent through June, led by strong customer demand for the Ranger pickup, and record first half sales from the Everest and EcoSport SUVs.

If there’s any more reason to reiterate it further, Honda Cars Philippines has done pretty well for itself during the first-ever Euro 4 fuel economy run staged by the Department of Energy (DOE) with the help of fuel leader, Petron.

In keeping with its commitment to the safety of its customers, Nissan Philippines Inc (NPI) is conducting a preventive service campaign for selected Nissan vehicles affected by potentially defective airbags that were installed.

When Audi first launched the original TT back in the 1990’s, it served as proof of the brand’s unwavering commitment to design and engineering. It put Audi, a brand recognized for its engineering, on the design map as well. The second-generation model, though better in every aspect, lacked the uncompromising style of the original. And now, the third-generation model is here and if there’s anything the daring lines says, it’s this: it’s a mix of emotion, dynamism, and high-tech.

Volvo Philippines Offers V40 at P199,000 All-In Downpayment

The agile, versatile and stunningly smart Volvo V40 is now made easier to own with Volvo Philippines’ latest offer. For only P 199,000.00 all-in down payment, making a unique journey with this compact hatchback is within easy reach. With the attractive payment terms that also include free chattel mortgage and one-year comprehensive insurance, owning a Volvo is a cinch.

Caltex has reformulated its local gasoline fuel with the inclusion of a new Clean & Glide technology. The “five-star” fuel now features new active ingredients that are specifically designed to clean and protect metal surfaces within the engine. This helps reduce friction and thus wear and tear between key engine components.

Win the Ultimate Driving Experience from Michelin

Connecting consumers’ emotions with Michelin’s passion for driving, the tire company is launching the Michelin Driving Passion Facebook campaign.

Photos by Ulysses Ang

What’s a trip to Japan without a visit to least one car museum? Previously, we’ve done the Mazda Museum, Toyota Auto Salon Amlux, Toyota Mega Web Showcase, Toyota Automotive Museum, Subaru STI Gallery, and the Nissan Zama Heritage Collection. Now, it’s a quick trip to the Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery in Yokohama.

Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC) recently awarded the winner of a brand-new Kia Forte Koup to Mr. Rene Gandeza, a businessman from Mataas Na Kahoy, Batangas. Mr. Gandeza purchased a Kia Picanto during Kia’s Pic-A-Forte raffle promo which ran from March 1 to April 30, 2016. The simple turnover ceremony happened last June 16 at Kia Batangas and now, Mr. Gandeza is the owner of both a Picanto and a Forte Koup.

The Philippine Car Price Guide: June-July 2016

Here’s the June-July 2016 edition of The Philippine Car Price Guide. Since there wasn’t much happening in way of car launches, this update focuses more on new variants and price adjustments. Before going further, take note that all Car Models that have links means we’ve driven them. At least you can also use this as a handy guide if you want to keep tabs on our test drives.

BMW (model updates)
Ford EcoSport (price adjustment)
Ford Fiesta (new variants)
Honda Accord
Honda Civic 1.8 E Modulo
Honda Odyssey
Hyundai Accent (price adjustment)
Hyundai Elantra (price adjustment)
Hyundai Starex (price adjustment)
Isuzu (model updates)
Mitsubishi ASX (price adjustment)
Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (price adjustment)
Mitsubishi Montero Sport (price adjustment)
Mitsubishi Pajero (price adjustment)
Nissan NP300 Navara (price adjustment, new variants)
Nissan NV350 Urvan (price adjustment)
Subaru XV (price adjustment)

Ridaz Luggage is the Perfect Carry-On for Car Nuts

Love cars and traveling at the same time? Do you have kids who share the same passion? Well, you might have found the perfect gift: Ridaz pull along travel cases.

Nissan’s unique “virtual-to-reality” racing series is back for a second season. The Nissan GT Academy Season 2 hopes to discover new racing talents who share one thing in common: they were discovered through playing the video game, Gran Turismo.

Petron and Honda Solidify Partnership

With a common goal to promote road safety and fuel efficiency, industry leaders Petron Corporation and Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) have entered into a partnership to further enhance their promotional efforts and customer relations programs.

There are two ways you can make a successful small crossover: you can simply do what the others are doing, perhaps improve a thing or two in the recipe, or you can take an entirely different approach and chart your own path. There’s no question which direction Mazda is taking with its CX-3. Like how they’ve weaved their magic in the compact car segment with the Mazda3 and the sub-compact car segment with the Mazda2, the CX-3 focuses on the brand’s two key strengths: great to drive and look good doing so.

FedEx and Safe Kids Announce 2016 Road Safety Champion

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, the world’s largest express transportation company, and Safe Kids Philippines announced the “Young Road Safety Champion” during the 10th year celebration of National Safe Kids Week on June 23.

Off-road driving fans and other residents of Iloilo City were treated to extreme four-wheel fun as Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) staged from June 24 to 26 the Isuzu 4x4 Action Playground.

Review: 2016 Volvo XC90 D5 Momentum

For quite a while, Volvo was lost. After decades of trying to emulate the Germans, Volvo has finally said, f*ck it; there’s no way they can out-German the Germans. Beginning with the 2016 XC90, the company has come to embrace its Swedish roots and in the process, put a unique twist on luxury. This makes the XC90 one of the most refreshing premium SUVs in the market today.

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