December 23, 2016
Subaru to Hike Prices of Core Models in the Philippines
The continued weakening of the Philippine Peso is forcing Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country to implement a price increase on selected models. The price increase will affect its core models: the Subaru XV, Forester, and Levorg beginning January 1, 2017.
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News,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru Forester,
Subaru Levorg,
Subaru XV
2017 Tokyo Motor Show Announces Dates, Theme
Book your tickets now as the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) finally announced the dates and theme for the 45th running of the Tokyo Motor Show.
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Events,
News,
Tokyo Motor Show
December 21, 2016
Toyota Automobile Museum Adds 19 New Cars
If you’re a real gearhead, you should consider a trip to the Toyota Automobile Museum located in Nagukute City, Aichi Prefecture (click here for our feature as well as how to get there). And even if you have, January would be a great time as they’re about to finish revamping their permanent exhibits. Best part? 19 new vehicles will be part of the permanent exhibit; fitting because the museum will be celebrating its 30th birthday in 2019.
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News,
Toyota Corporate,
Travel
Mitsubishi Montero Sport Joins 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Club
The Mitsubishi Montero Sport, equipped with Active Stability Control (ASC) and Seatbelt Reminder System (SBR) garnered a perfect 5-star score at the ASEAN NCAP in Adult Occupancy Protection (AOP) scoring 15.29 out of a possible 16.00 points. This accolade proves Mitsubishi’s commitment in prioritizing safety as one of the most important aspects in car development. The Montero Sport’s 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating joins the model’s 5-star safety rating in the Latin NCAP and ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program).
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Mitsubishi Montero Sport,
NCAP,
News,
Safety
Ford Makes Car Ownership for OFWs Easier
Ford Philippines introduced the Ford OFW Assist Program, providing a convenient online buying experience for Ford vehicles available in the Philippines for Filipinos working abroad.
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Ford Corporate,
News
Nissan Philippines Promises 30-Minute Service or Labor is Free! (w/ Video)
Nissan Philippines Inc (NPI) lives up to its innovative drive with its latest offering, the Nissan Express Service. Launched at the new Nissan Sucat dealership, Nissan Express Service is designed to provide an intelligent, more focused customer engagement, promising ease and convenience to all Nissan customers.
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News,
Nissan Corporate,
Service
Kia-sponsored MMCO Wins at 29th Aliw Awards
The Metro Manila Concert Orchestra (MMCO) was honored at the 29th Aliw Awards for their participation at Kia Beats. The country’s premiere orchestra won Best Major Concert (Group) and was also nominated for the Best Instrumentalists (Group) category.
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Kia Corporate,
News
Shangri-La Mactan Chooses Volkswagen
Following Makati Shangri-La’s delivery of its all-new luxury fleet of Volkswagen Passat and Jetta units just a few months ago, Shangri La’s Mactan Resort & Spa also received its new fleet of Jetta as part of its efforts to upgrade and expand its existing vehicles to cater to its more discerning guests.
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News,
Volkswagen Corporate
December 20, 2016
Mitsubishi Philippines Rewards Stick Shift Enthusiasts with New Montero Sport Variant (w/ Brochure)
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is rewarding stick shift enthusiast with the introduction of their most affordable Montero Sport model yet: the GLX 2WD equipped with a 6-speed manual. It’s well-kitted and now available for an unbelievable introductory price.
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Car Launch,
Mid-sized SUV,
Mitsubishi Montero Sport,
News
Review: 2016 Ford Focus Sport
When it comes to crowning the Philippines’s sportiest compact out there, there are two cars that always seem to roll off the tongue: the Honda Civic and the Mazda3. And you can’t blame the masses: one touts a turbocharged engine and the other has driving excitement written all over it. But what if I tell you there’s a compact car in the market that’s often overlooked, but still offers a huge chunk of that driving excitement virtue? Heck, it’s even got a turbocharged engine with more power and torque than the Civic’s. Meet the Ford Focus once more.
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Compact,
Driver's Seat,
Ford Focus
December 18, 2016
Mazda's Philippine Distributor Files for IPO
You’ve always wanted to own one of their cars, but would you want to own a piece of the company? That could very well be the possibility as Mazda’s Philippine distributor plans to list some of its shares on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) by the first half of 2017 at the latest. Bermaz Auto Philippines (BAP), formerly known as Berjaya Auto Philippines, plans an Initial Public Offering (IPO) worth P 1.24 billion or about 15.6 percent of the company.
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Mazda Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
December 17, 2016
First Ford GT Rolls Off the Production Line
Admittedly, it’s mildly disappointing that the Ford GT to roll off the production line isn’t finished in Liquid Blue. Still, get over the color (it’s Shadow Black with orange stripes) and it’s an indisputable fact that someone’s going to have a 600 horsepower sleigh very soon.
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Ford Corporate,
Ford GT,
News
Volvo Philippines Offering Holiday Treats on S60, V60 Cross Country
In the spirit of giving, Volvo Philippines generously gives away a fantastic Christmas treat. With its value-laden Easy Ownership offer, interested buyers can now reward themselves with a brand new Volvo S60 R-design or a Volvo V60 Cross Country. For as low as a 30 percent downpayment, they can also enjoy a 0 percent interest financing plan at an equitable 24-month payment schedule.
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News,
Volvo Corporate
Mahindra Brings Early Christmas to Students in Nueva Ecija
Mahindra Philippines, as part of their corporate social responsibility program, donated 50 bicycles to Maruhat National High School and 500 slippers to the Elementary School of Sapang Kawayan both in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija.
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CSR,
Mahindra Corporate,
News
Stock Mazda2 Snatches Class Win at Philippine Endurance Challenge
Mazda’s intensive motorsports background has been brought to light as a showroom-stock Mazda2 hatchback finished the grueling 8-hour Philippine Endurance Challenge, snatching the Manufacturer’s Cup Trophy in the process. Driven by seasoned racer Clifford Certeza along with Bermaz Malaysia marketing professional Ian Khong, and journalist Iñigo Roces, the Team Bermaz Mazda run sub-compact hatchback completed 160 laps, two more than its nearest competitor.
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Mazda 2,
Mazda Corporate,
Motorsports,
News
Toyota is Going Back to WRC with Yaris
The Toyota GAZOO Racing team has finally unveiled the Yaris WRC which the team will use for the World Rally Championship starting with the Rally Monte-Carlo. Developed for more than a year, the Yaris WRC has undergone a rigorous testing regimen including thousands of hours in the workshop and road testing.
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Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Yaris
December 16, 2016
Discounts Galore on Selected Kia Models
Kia is spreading Christmas cheer with their Regalong Panalo Pampasko promo. As a gift to its fans this holiday season, Kia is offering up major discounts across its line-up.
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Kia Corporate,
News
Honda Cars Welcomes Lipa, Bantagas Dealership
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) opens its 35th full-service dealership, Honda Cars Lipa City (HCLC). The dealership, located at Ayala Highway, Brgy. Balintawak, Lipa City, Batangas is the first dealer in the Philippines to apply the new Visual Identity, which enabled the Honda dealers perceived to be advanced, futuristic, and modernly elegant.
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Dealerships,
Honda Corporate,
News
7 Lifesaving Tips for Motorcycle Riders this Christmas Season
Christmas is in the air: Filipino shoppers are hopping from mall to mall, scouting for gift ideas, filling restaurants, and congesting roads. The flurry of activity, however, inevitably increases the probability of road crashes during the Christmas season.
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Feature,
Motorcycle,
Safety
Isuzu Philippines Posts Highest Sales of the Year in November
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) in November recorded its highest monthly sales tally for the year.
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Isuzu Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
"Dirt Art" Nissan Navara Moves to SM North EDSA
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Events,
News,
Nissan Corporate
December 13, 2016
Review: 2017 Mazda3 Speed
The year is about to come to an end and by now, you think it’s a foregone conclusion on what the best compact car is. Well, depending on what your priorities are, the answer isn’t as clear cut as you may think. If you still value driving above everything else, then you shouldn’t settle for a car with an “H” upfront. There’s only one definitive driver’s compact out and that’s the Mazda3.
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Compact,
Driver's Seat,
Mazda 3
December 12, 2016
Tamiya Now Available in All Blade Auto Center Outlets
Everyone remembers Tamiya, the famed Japanese manufacturer of plastic model kits and radio-controlled cars. Well, they are now have a new place to call home as Blade Auto Center branches have begun stocking up on these award-winning scale models and RC toys just in time for the holidays.
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News
MDPPA's 'Helmets Saves Lives' Stickering Campaign Reaches Northern Manila
Motorcycle Development Program Participants’ Association (MDPPA), the Philippines’ premier group of motorcycle manufacturers, headed North of Metro Manila for the second leg of its ‘Helmets Save Lives’ stickering campaign last month.
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Motorcycle,
News,
Safety
Toyota Aims for a Direct Driving Feel with New Engines, Transmissions
Toyota has just announced a slew of new drivetrains that’ll slot into vehicles underpinned by the Toyota New Global Architecture or TNGA. The goal is to improve driving dynamics as well as offer better environmental performance. These new engines and transmissions will encompass 60 percent of Toyota vehicle sales in the key markets of Japan, United States, Europe, and China by 2021.
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Engines,
News,
Technology,
Toyota Corporate
Fun, Frolic Mark 3-Day AFF Suzuki Cup 2016
AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 title sponsor Suzuki Philippines (SPH) got avid football fans into the groove with fun games and activities last November 19, 22, and 25,to mark the ASEAN region’s most prestigious football competition.
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News,
Suzuki Corporate
December 11, 2016
Nissan Juke Accomplishes World's First 'Blind' J-Turn (w/ Video)
The Nissan Juke is becoming a record-breaker of sorts. After holding the record for “fastest mile on two wheels”, it has successfully established a record for world’s first ‘blind’ J-turn. And there’s a very familiar person behind the wheel.
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News,
Nissan Corporate
Lotus Exige Sport 380: The Supercar Killer
Lotus Cars Founder Colin Chapman had one philosophy when building high-performance cars: “Simplify, then add lightness.” That way of thinking is still prevalent in the company he left behind 34 years after his death. Today, Lotus is presenting to the world the most extreme version of this philosophy, one that touts a “supercar killer” capable of slaying six-figure hypercars. Meet the Exige Sport 380.
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Car Launch,
Lotus Exige,
News,
Sports Car
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