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August 9, 2016

Review: 2016 Suzuki Jimny JLX M/T

I strongly wanted to hate the Suzuki Jimny, I really do. The car itself dates back to 1998, making it legal to drink, smoke, and appear in porn videos. It drives like a two-ton truck, rides like a derailed freight train, and is less practical than any sports car (save for the generous ride height). Yet, each time I want to vent out my frustration at the Jimny’s very existence, it gives off this unmistakable charm that prevents me from administering lethal injection.

Driving in a Downpour: Practical Rainy Day Driving Tips

The rainy season is definitely back once again. While rainy days can be a refreshing respite from the heat, these can mean heavy traffic, flooded roads, poor visibility, and difficult driving conditions.

Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines, has just announced their intention to support the arts by making a commitment to showcase Original Pilipino Music (OPM) with the launch of Kia Beats.

Honda Cars Philippines is bringing back its Paint Washover promo at selected dealerships nationwide. It’s available for all Honda models until the end of August.

The logistics industry in the Philippines will continue to grow with the growth driven by express delivery, third party logistics (3PL) and e-Commerce. Another study by Logistics Services shares the same optimism and provides a comprehensive analysis of the various aspects of the market such as the market size of logistics, express delivery, freight forwarding, third party logistics, e-commerce logistics, balikbayan boxes, warehousing and value added services. The report also covers the major express logistics players in both international and domestic markets along with their share in the revenue.

Nissan Philippines Sets Top June Sales

Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) closed the first half of 2016 with a recorded 1,621 units sold in June 2016, its highest month in sales since its foundation in the country three years ago.

It’s funny how a piece of plastic can make a hell of a difference. In the case of Ford, they figured that this unique cup holder design (it’s patented) doubles cup holder space by a sliding piece of hardened polymer.

The ubiquitous E-Jeepneys now being used for public transport in Makati, Las Pinas, Filinvest City and Muntinlupa are now finding its way to resorts as well. For those wanting to get away from the smoke, smog and noise of the big city, these E-Jeepneys are a welcome sight as one whiles away his time in peace and quiet amidst an atmosphere of fresh air.

After the Nissan NV350 Urvan’s first successful year in the market, Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) continues to celebrate this accomplishment by giving back to its biggest customer base, the PUV operators, through a set of activities in terminals and dealerships this August.

Nissan BladeGlider Moves from Concept to Reality

After showing it off as a static prototype at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan is now showing off a working prototype of its revolutionary zero-emissions BladeGlider in Brazil. The BladeGlider is the next step to Nissan’s on-going commitment to the development of zero-emissions vehicles that started with the Leaf.

Ford Philippines today announced its best-ever July performance with total retail sales rising 61 percent year-over-year to 2,748 units. The record month was led by continued strong demand for the EcoSport, Ranger and Everest.

Mitsubishi has released the first full photos of its new crossover MPV before its debut at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. Called the XM Concept, it’s been green lit for production at the company’s new factory located in Bekasi Prefecture, Indonesia.

Mr. Hidetoshi Kudo isn’t your typical PR guy. The heavy metal-loving Mazda global public relations head once served as an engineer. He’s largely the man behind Skyactiv—the suite of technology in every new Mazda vehicle that enhances environmental performance without affecting the fun-to-drive factor. Given Mazda’s shift to a more human-centric design philosophy, his job as PR chief is important. After all, who can better explain what Mazda engineers are up to than one who’s a former engineer himself.

First appearing in 1996, Porsche’s mid-engine Boxster quickly captured the imagination and fancy of performance seekers already aware of the values of the Stuttgart-based supercar maker. The Boxster made an instant connection to an adoring public with its athletic build and a matching visceral performance – not to mention the fact that it afforded an unmistakable sense of freedom as a roadster. Not since the Porsche 550 Spyder of the 1950s had the carmaker primarily envisaged a vehicle sans top. It was, and still is, about “taking the offensive… not least on the racetrack.” Indeed, the 550, according to Porsche, “defied the motorsport standards of the time.”

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., supports Team FD Philippines on its 10th anniversary celebration last July 30, 2016 at Blue Bay Walk, Pasay City.

Consistently strengthening its market presence, Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) announces an impressive 37 percent first half sales growth compared to the same period last year. This increment is better than the performance of the industry for the first six months of 2016, which stands at 27.4 percent (based on CAMPI data). In 2015 SPH, the only integrated automobile and motorcycle company in the country, recorded a massive 52 percent year-on-year growth, which it hopes to surpass this year.

Subaru Palm Challenge 2016 Calls for Participants

Hold it. Keep it. Subaru’s unique physical challenge is back this 2016. The Subaru Palm Challenge: Philippine Face-Off is finding 10 representatives to carry the Philippine flag at the Subaru Challenge 2016 Asian Face-Off in Singapore.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is initiating moves meant to comprehensively support its expanding base of medium- and heavy-duty truck customers by opening a new service facility in Metro Manila.

Suzuki is on a roll. Once the specialist in micro and small cars, it’s now going into bigger and better things. Granted there were some hiccups along the way (the SX4 and Kizashi to name two), the Ertiga showed Filipinos that Suzuki could also make great cars apart from the Swift. And now, it’s joined in the showroom by the all-new Ciaz. Considering that it’s competing in the lucrative, but heavily contested sub-compact sedan genre, the Ciaz is a great alternative to the usual segment stalwarts.

Enhancing the Natural Driving Feel: A Primer on Mazda's G-Vectoring Control (w/ Videos)

In 2012, Mazda has created an encompassing suite of technologies under the Skyactiv brand. These three elements: Engine, Drive (transmission), and Body are all responsible for Mazda’s fun-to-drive renaissance of late. Though found in every sixth-generation model, Mazda realizes its limitation: they work and operate independently of each other.

Volkswagen Philippines steps up its award-winning Child Safety Initiative campaign this August to November 2016 by holding five mall tours in various urban centers.

Building Dreams Made Fun at Honda’s KidZania Manila Exhibit

Honda Cars Philippines brings their “power of dreams” thinking to kids and kids at heart with the opening of a new interactive exhibit at KidZania Manila. In time for KidZania Manila’s first anniversary, Honda’s interactive exhibit brings kids closer to the world of automotive design and selling in an easy and fun setting.

Mazda Philippines topped the latest JD Power Customer Service Index study and while this is good news for the “zoom-zoom” brand, the same study outlines that customer service satisfaction has gone down across all 11 brands surveyed.

Mazda tops the Philippine automotive industry in terms of Customer Service Index (CSI) according to the latest JD Power Survey. The study, now on its 16th year, measures new-vehicle owner satisfaction with after-sales service process at authorized service centers by examining dealership performances in five factors (in order of importance): service quality (29 percent), service initiation (26 percent), vehicle pick-up (17 percent), service facility (14 percent), and service advisor (14 percent). Brand service performance is then measured on a 1,000-point scale with the highest score indicating highest customer satisfaction.

Will Mazda Produce Its Own Pickup-based SUV?

Mazda has already announced that its next-generation pickup truck will be produced with Isuzu. With a collaborative partnership that spans more than a decade (Isuzu produces trucks for Mazda’s domestic market requirements), this agreement is seen as a logical extension. Of course, given Isuzu produces a pickup-based SUV on its pickup truck, the mu-X, will Mazda get something similar?

Volkswagen will hold a test drive event at the Cebu Business Park on July 30 and 31, 2016, in time for the Sugbo Mercado and the Ayala Center Cebu Gadget Sale.

In many parts of the country, many children need to go through difficult terrain just to go to school. Some scale mountains and tread kilometers of unpaved roads just to learn, while some cross rivers and other large bodies of water in the hope to have a brighter future through education.

Kizuna: The Art of Mazda Service

With Mazda priding itself with building cars that create kizuna—a lasting, almost inseparable bond with its owner, it’s imperative that the company would also offer world-class after sales service. At the Mazda ASEAN Media Forum, the company has revealed just how far it has gone to achieve this and where they are taking aftersales parts and service next.

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August 9, 2016

Review: 2016 Suzuki Jimny JLX M/T

August 8, 2016

Driving in a Downpour: Practical Rainy Day Driving Tips

Kia Celebrates OPM, Launches Kia Beats, A Music Festival

Honda Offers Paint Washover Promo This August

Centro to Show Logistics Solutions at Upcoming Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS)

August 7, 2016

Nissan Philippines Sets Top June Sales

How A Single Piece of Plastic Adds More Cup Holders in the Ford Super Duty

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Nissan Celebrates NV350 Urvan's Anniversary at UV Terminals

August 5, 2016

Nissan BladeGlider Moves from Concept to Reality

Ford Philippines Delivers Best July Performance

Meet the Mitsubishi XM Concept, Now Green Lit for Production

Mazda Doesn't Believe in Self-Driving Cars Except For One Scenario

Porsche 718 Boxster and Boxster S: Coming Soon

Honda Civic Club: Team FD Philippines Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Suzuki Philippines Posts 37 Percent Growth in Q1

August 2, 2016

Subaru Palm Challenge 2016 Calls for Participants

Isuzu Philippines Opens Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Service Center in Metro Manila

Review: 2016 Suzuki Ciaz GLX A/T

August 1, 2016

Enhancing the Natural Driving Feel: A Primer on Mazda's G-Vectoring Control (w/ Videos)

VW Philippines Announces Upcoming Child Safety Inititative Tours at Robinsons Malls

July 31, 2016

Building Dreams Made Fun at Honda’s KidZania Manila Exhibit

4 Reasons Why Satisfaction Levels at Car Dealerships are Falling

Mazda Philippines Tops JD Power Customer Service Index

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Will Mazda Produce Its Own Pickup-based SUV?

Volkswagen Offers Test Drive at Cebu Business Park

Uber Supports Better Access to Education

July 28, 2016

Kizuna: The Art of Mazda Service