March 5, 2017
One-Off Lotus Evora Sport 410 Recalls Famous James Bond Car
Lotus Cars celebrated the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic movie cars ever with a one off Evora Sport 410. Already a limited production run with just 150 copies to be made, this special one of one created by Lotus Exclusive is meant to pay tribute to the Lotus Esprit S1, star of the James Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me.
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Lotus Evora,
News
March 3, 2017
Volkswagen Extends #TripGoals Promo for Polo Models
Volkswagen Philippines, is extending its #TripGoals promo of the #2017CarGoalPolo for the Hatchback and Sedan with new and enhanced packages. From now until March 31, 2017, you not only have the chance to achieve your #TripGoals, you willl also have the choice to get great cash discount, or even outfit your new Polo with the Polo Club Edition package.
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News,
Volkswagen Corporate,
Volkswagen Polo
Rolls-Royce Produces a Special One-Off Car
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled a new luxury car, crafted for one very special customer: St. Richard’s Hospital Pediatric Day Surgery Unit in Rolls-Royce’s home town of Chichester, West Sussex.
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News,
Rolls-Royce Corporate
A Closer Look at the 2017 Honda CR-V's i-DTEC Diesel Engine (w/ Video)
Set to headline this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show this month, Honda Automobiles Thailand has just confirmed that the all-new 2017 CR-V will finally be getting a diesel engine. The Bangkok Post reports that Honda’s compact crossover will employ a 1.6-liter i-DTEC engine producing 160 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. This is the first time a diesel engine will be fitted to a Honda vehicle in the Southeast Asian region and is a significant step to actually realizing a diesel-fed CR-V in the Philippine market.
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Bangkok Motor Show,
Honda CR-V,
News,
Technology
5 Things You Should Know About Your Tires
As your car’s only four contact patches on the road, tires play an important role in keeping you safe and secure no matter the road or weather condition. Therefore, it’s important to know a bit more about your tire, especially about the various markings found on the sidewall. Though it’s so easy to dismiss these numbers and symbols, they can tell you a lot about your tire.
March 1, 2017
Fuel Autotek Philippines Brings in MOMO, Deestone Tires
There are two new tire brands in town. Fuel Autotek AU, Australia’s leading provider of alloy wheels, tires, and automotive accessories enters the country through its subsidiary, Fuel Autotek Sales, Inc. Also known as Fuel Autotek Philippines, the Philippine subsidiary will be carrying a range of tire brands such as MOMO Tires from Italy, Deestone Tires of Thailand, as well as other truck and bus tire brands.
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Fuel Autotek Philippines,
News,
Tires
Hyundai Philippines Starts Off 2017 with 18 Percent Growth
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, is off to the races as it starts January 2017 with an 18 percent growth, or a total of 2,817 units sold, as compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Hyundai Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Ford Philippines Recognized for Outstanding CSR
Ford Philippines was the recipient of two prestigious awards for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs at the first-ever ‘Driven to Serve’ Awards of the Society of Philippine Motoring Journalists (SPMJ) – one each for its Driving Skills for Life driver safety program and its Operation Better World initiatives.
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CSR,
Ford Corporate,
News
BMW is Premium Mobility Provider for ASEAN 2017 Summit
Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC) was recently awarded by the Philippine Government as the official premium mobility partner of the 2017 Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit 2017. As courtesy to the visiting dignitaries, ACC, the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines will provide over 300 specially commissioned BMW 7 Series, BMW X5, and BMW 5 Series vehicles for ministers and leaders from the 10 ASEAN member-nation and dialogue throughout the year-long summit.
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BMW Corporate,
News
EXCLUSIVE: This is the Philippine-spec 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF (w/ 21 Photos)
Everyone’s favorite portable tanning machine is getting a timely upgrade. Just in time for summer, Mazda Philippines is releasing the 2017 MX-5 Retractable Fastback or MX-5 RF for short. Officially making its market debut at the 2017 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) at the end of the month, we were the first to see the Philippine-spec models as they prepare to make their way from the stockyard to Mazda showrooms.
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Car Launch,
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
February 28, 2017
The Mitsubishi Eclipse is Officially Back as Eclipse Cross (w/ 21 Photos)
The Mitsubishi Eclipse is back. And no, your eyes aren’t deceiving you; it’s a crossover. Set to debut at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show next week, Mitsubishi is resurrecting the nameplate of its storied coupe, calling it the Eclipse Cross. The Eclipse Cross is a global model that will be sold in Europe first, but will eventually make it to other markets such as Japan, North America, Australia, and other regions.
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Compact Crossover,
Geneva Motor Show,
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross,
News
Mitsubishi Motors Remains Bullish in Southeast Asia
In line with the roll out of its Philippine-produced Mirage G4, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has revealed bullish expansion plans in the Southeast Asian region. In a report by the Nikkei Asian Review, Mitsubishi is planning to broaden its dealership network across the region by 20 percent while doubling its workforce in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand by 2020.
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Mitsubishi Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Review: 2017 Mitsubishi Strada GT
To a huge degree, the 2017 Strada GT answers all the criticisms leveled against Mitsubishi’s pickup truck offering when it first came out two years ago. From the removal of the toothy chrome grille to the application of the latest MIVEC clean diesel engine, the Strada GT has finally hit all the right notes and this should easily sway the buying public to take notice of it once more.
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Driver's Seat,
Mitsubishi Strada,
Pick-Up
February 27, 2017
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Presents First Locally Assembled Mirage G4 to President Duterte
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Ford GT Competition Series is Ready to Terrorize Racetracks Everywhere
Ford is ready to terrorize racetracks everywhere with the new Ford GT Competition Series. Built atop the winning foundation that’s the Ford GT, the Competition Series has gone on a diet, particularly on the upper areas that shifts the center of gravity lower. This maximizes road-holding and enables drivers to fully exploit the 647 horsepower, 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 engine.
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Ford GT,
News,
Sports Car
Volkswagen Philippines Opens Commercial Vehicle Salvo with Crafter
Volkswagen Philippine is wasting no time in bringing in their commercial vehicle line-up in a bid to double their sales in 2017. Just a few weeks after announcing that it’s now authorized to sell the brand’s commercial vehicles, their first salvo, the Crafter, is ready to make its Philippine market debut at the Manila International Auto Show at the end of March.
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Car Launch,
Luxury MPV,
News,
Volkswagen Crafter
February 24, 2017
Chupa Chups: Not Just Sweet Treats Anymore
There are many who still remember Chupa Chups as a childhood treat that’s sweet as it is comforting. But now, Chupa Chups has evolved from being just a candy treat into something that can freshen up any household, office, or even automotive interiors.
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News
Margot Robbie is Nissan's First EV Ambassador (w/ Video)
Actress Margot Robbie has been revealed as Nissan’s new electric vehicle (EV) ambassador by racing the carmaker’s radical all-electric BladeGlider sports car around the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix circuit, at midnight.
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Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Nissan Corporate
7 Things You Should Do When Your Car is Stolen
Around 2.7 four-wheeled vehicles are stolen every day, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) records. In fact, it went to as high as 3.18 per day in November 2015! No one wants to be a victim certainly, but in case it does happen, here are some tips to help when your car gets stolen.
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Feature
February 23, 2017
Carlos Ghosn Steps Down as Nissan CEO
The man credited to the revitalization of Nissan is stepping down as its Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2017. Carlos Ghosn, who has served as Nissan’s CEO for the past 18 years is being replaced by Hiroto Saikawa. Ghosn though will continue to serve as Nissan’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, a role he is expected to continue after the company’s general shareholders meeting in June.
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News,
Nissan Corporate
LTO Suspends No OR/CR, No Travel
UPDATE 1: And now, LTO is reiterating the No OR/CR, No Travel once more. (3/8).
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has deferred the implementation of the No OR/CR, No Travel Policy for 3 months (90 days) effective today (but there is a catch) . This agreement was reached from a meeting chaired by LTO Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante with vehicle dealers.
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LTO,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Prestone Celebrates 90th Anniversary
True to their promise of protecting automobiles and motorists, Prestone has reached another milestone in their journey of providing trusted, proven, and quality car care solutions.
PHL Motorcycle Sales Hit 1M; 12-15 Percent Growth Seen in 2017
The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA), which comprises motorcycle manufacturers Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Kymco, breached the 1 million sales mark for the first time as it capped off 2016 with a 34 percent year-on-year (YoY) sales growth.
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Motorcycle,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Ferrari 812 Superfast is the Last of Its Kind
If reports are to be believed, then you’re looking at the last normally-aspirated V12 Ferrari ever. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the Ferrari 812 Superfast. Set to be launched at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show, the 812 Superfast is the most powerful and fastest car in Ferrari’s 70-year history and takes over the reins from the F12berlinetta and F12tdf.
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Ferrari 812 Superfast,
Geneva Motor Show,
News
February 22, 2017
10 Reasons to Love the 2017 Audi A4
The compact executive sedan segment is packed with choices, making it a nightmare for car makers but a boon for consumers who’re now spoiled for choices. In designing and engineering the all-new A4, Audi welcomed the challenge with inspiration and determination as they’ve vastly improved the already impressive A4. Last year, pundits bestowed accolade after accolade on the A4 making it a car that not only deserves a look, but a whole lot of loving as well.
Manila Welcomes Aston Martin DB11: The Next Standard of Power and Beauty (w/ 19 Photos)
Luxury British brand Aston Martin has officially unveiled the all-new DB11 in Manila. The first product launched under the company’s “Second Century” plan, DB11 is the bold new figurehead of the illustrious ‘DB’ bloodline and an authentic, dynamic sporting grand tourer in the finest Aston Martin tradition. With the vehicle unveiled for the first time in the Philippines today, the DB11 has already garnered much attention in the market.
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Aston Martin DB11,
Car Launch,
News,
Sports Car
February 21, 2017
Motul Aims for World Endurance Championship Glory with Rebellion Racing
Motul has just signed up to be the official lubricant partner of the Rebellion Racing team. The Swiss-based outfit will enter two Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 prototypes at the 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans and 8 other rounds of the World Endurance Championship. At the same time, they will be entering in the North American Endurance Cup which includes the Daytona 24 Hours and Sebring 12 Hours.
Filed Under:
Motor Oil,
Motul Corporate,
News
Chevron Philippines Caps Off 2016 with A Bang; Sees More Growth in 2017
Chevron Philippines Inc., marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, looks forward to more milestones in 2017 after wrapping up a fruitful 2016 marked by retail expansion, new, and strengthened partnerships, and more customer value rewards propositions.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
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