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March 15, 2017

Photos and First Impressions of the Diesel-Powered Honda CR-V (w/ 12 Photos)

We all know that Honda Automobiles Thailand is launching the all-new 2017 CR-V at the Bangkok International Motor Show at the end of the month. We also know that it’s coming with Honda’s first application of a diesel engine in the ASEAN region. And now thanks to our friends at AutoInfo, we don’t have to wait two weeks to see it in all its glory. Feast your eyes on the all-new 2017 Honda CR-V 1.6 EL 4WD.

Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced that it will introduce Skype for Business, Microsoft’s leading collaborative productivity app, to its new 90 Series cars, which includes the new Volvo XC90 SUV and S90. Volvo Cars is the first carmaker to launch such an in-car productivity tool.

Established in 2004, Blade Auto Center is now the largest chain of car accessories shops in the country with more than 50 stores nationwide. Located in SM, Robinsons, and Ayala Malls nationwide, it has become a one-stop shop for quality, branded automotive accessories and car care products. From air freshener to car entertainment systems, Blade Auto Center has it all.

No Joke: Mazda Wins an Award for...Perfume?!

Everyone knows that Mazda’s been killing it with their KODO – Soul of Motion design. It’s been recognized the world over for its simple yet elegant aesthetic. Apparently, that appeal isn’t just limited to the sense of sight and touch because Mazda has just won an award for its perfume. This is the “Smell of Motion.”

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile unit in the Philippines, extends the chance for everyone to win this March with the final edition of “Everybody Wins” campaign. All customers who will inquire, test drive, reserve, or purchase a brand new Honda vehicle from March 1 to March 31, 2017 is entitled to a discount voucher of up to P 100,000.

Nissan Philippines Inc (NPI) recently held the first ever Nissan Olympics at the Nissan Training Center in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The Nissan Olympics sets to identify and recognize the top performing individuals and teams within the nationwide dealer network, in the fields of Sales, After Sales, and the V-Up Program - Nissan’s way of promoting the continuous improvement in business operations.

Mazda is proving just how flexible its manufacturing processes can be. In order to respond quickly and flexibly to the growing demand for its second-generation CX-5, the company just announced that they’ll be producing it at the Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi prefecture. This is in addition to the Hiroshima Plant where it’s currently being produced.

It seems the sale of Opel and Vauxhall is just the first step for General Motors, if a report by Automotive News, is anything to go by. In the report, CEO Mary Barra has said that GM isn’t going for volume anymore (the sale of Opel and Vauxhall shrinks their global volume by 12 percent), but will instead concentrate on making every country, every market segment “earn its cost of capital.”

This here is the most important product for Mitsubishi in the Philippines. You can always lust over the Lancer EX, ASX, or Pajero, but the Mirage G4 and its hatchback sibling, the Mirage will set the tone for the Japanese carmaker locally. The Montero Sport comes close, but basing on the sheer number of TV ads, billboards, and the Aldub endorsement, Mitsubishi is surely putting most of their money in the sub-compact pot.

Recharge Summer Road Trips with Shell

With summer just around the corner, destination planning is underway and along with it, the best pit-stops for that essential stopover. Pilipinas Shell ushers in the summer season by welcoming motorists to stop by at any station and make their trip more enjoyable through delightful customer offers.

Hyundai is making those summer road trips come true with affordable deals on selected models until the end of the month. With the CaRAZY for Hyundai promo that runs until March 31, would-be Hyundai buyers can save big bucks—as much as P 100,000—that’s usable as a cash discount, downpayment, or low monthly subsidies.

Discounted Subaru XV Now Comes with a Free Aero Kit Too!

With the announcement and reveal of the all-new 2018 Subaru XV, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country is wasting no time in running out the current model. Just a couple of weeks back, the company announced hefty discounts on the Subaru XV (up to P 200,000) and now, they’re sweetening the deal even more.

Volkswagen Philippines recently turned over Touran multi-purpose vehicles to innovative tour, transport and P2P bus services provider Froehlich Tours during a ceremonial handover.

Now entering its third year, the country's premier grassroots motorsports event the FlatOut Race Series (FORS) is excited to announce the new 2017 season.

Always on the road with no time to eat breakfast? Well, McDonald’s is about to make it a lot easier for you tomorrow as they celebrate the 5th National Breakfast Day with what else but free breakfast sandwiches!

Ford Invests in 3D Printing Technology

Ford Motor Company is exploring how large-scale one-piece auto parts, like spoilers, could be printed for prototyping and future production vehicles, as they are the the first automaker to pilot the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer.

Foton Gratour is Perfect for Grab, Uber Business

Ever since ride-sharing apps reached the Philippines, they have become one of the most “tapped” applications by people who prefer ease and convenience in going from one place to another. Being in a private space, it’s definitely safer and a more comfortable alternative to the aged jeepneys, crowded buses, and substandard trains.

Ford Philippines reported February sales of 1,500 vehicles amid challenges during the month related to vehicle registration policies that affected the purchase and release of new vehicles.

SeaOil, the country’s leading independent fuel retailer, recently launched an industry-first fuel blind test campaign for motorists to experience the quality of SeaOil fuels.

Peugeot Philippines Enhances Commitment to Tennis

Peugeot Philippines solidifies its support of the local tennis scene with the launch of the first Peugeot Philippines Tennis Invitational (PPTI).

Petron Corporation recently signed a partnership with the leading ride-sharing platform Grab, to offer exclusive benefits to Grab drivers and employees through its Grab-branded Petron Value Card (PVC).

In celebration of the third year anniversary of the Caltex and Happyplüs partnership, motorists will get three-time the Happypoints for a minimum of P 500 fuel purchase at participating Caltex stations. This offer is available to new and current Happyplüs cardholders nationwide from March 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017.

Will Peugeot Philippines Bring in Its Commercial Vehicles?

Peugeot Philippines is celebrating a great 2016 by posting an 8.1 percent year-on-year (Y-O-Y) growth compared to 2015. Last year, the French brand sold 465 units which is up from 430 units in 2015. This milestone was revealed by company president Glen P. Dasig at an intimate media gathering.

Car maintenance is something women find both daunting and confusing. Often riddled with technical jargon, transparency and empowerment has often eluded women in this aspect. But in time for International Women’s Day, there’s now a car shop that specifically caters to women. MeinAuto is a shop run by women, for women.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, continues its strong 2017 showing as it grew by 21 percent for the month February, or a total of 2,653 units sold, as compared to the same period of the previous year. This pushed accumulated January to February sales to 5,247, up by 15 percent as compared to 2016.

Replacing a model that accounts for 30 percent of your global sales sounds like a daunting task, but it seems the all-new Volvo XC60 is up to the challenge. It’s been a full 9 years since the world first saw Volvo’s premium mid-sized SUV and now, an all-new one has bowed in at the Geneva International Motor Show.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a new memorandum dated February 23, 2017. This new memorandum, which was made available to us, deals with the standardized temporary plates as well as the No OR/CR, No Travel policy.

Honda isn’t exactly doing that well in Formula One, but that’s not stopping the Japanese powerhouse from launching its hottest hatchback yet: the all-new Civic Type-R. After being shown as a concept, the first-ever global Type-R model (it will be sold in Japan, Europe, and North America), is now here. And the all-new Civic Type-R has been engineered from the ground-up as an expression of “dynamic purity.”

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March 15, 2017

Photos and First Impressions of the Diesel-Powered Honda CR-V (w/ 12 Photos)

Never Miss a Telecon with Volvo's Integrated Skype for Business

Blade Auto Center Carries Top Automotive Accessories and Car Care Products

March 14, 2017

No Joke: Mazda Wins an Award for...Perfume?!

Everybody Wins with Honda's March Promo

Nissan Olympics Recognizes Top Dealership Personnel

All-New Mazda CX-5 Production Goes into Overdrive as Manila Launch Nears

GM to Reduce Investment in Thai Operations

Review: 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage GLS CVT

March 13, 2017

Recharge Summer Road Trips with Shell

Save Up to P 100k and Other Perks with CaRAZY for Hyundai Promo

March 12, 2017

Discounted Subaru XV Now Comes with a Free Aero Kit Too!

Volkswagen Philippines Turns Over Touran MPVs to Froehlich Tours

FlatOut Race Series (FORS) Announces 2017 Calendar

McDonald's Giving Away Free Breakfast Sandwiches Tomorrow

March 11, 2017

Ford Invests in 3D Printing Technology

March 10, 2017

Foton Gratour is Perfect for Grab, Uber Business

Ford Philippines Sales Hit 1,500 Units in February

SeaOil Holds Blind Fuel Test Campaign with Arci Muñoz

March 9, 2017

Peugeot Philippines Enhances Commitment to Tennis

Petron Offers Exclusive Perks for Grab Drivers

Three Times the Happypoints for Caltex and Happyplus's 3rd Anniversary

March 8, 2017

Will Peugeot Philippines Bring in Its Commercial Vehicles?

MeinAuto Aims to Demystify Car Maintenance for Women

Hyundai Philippines Sales Grow 21 Percent in February 2017

2018 Volvo XC60 Brings Swedish Style to Mid-sized SUV Class (w/ 15 Photos)

LTO Postpones Uniform Temporary Plates; Reiterates No OR/CR, No Travel

All-New Honda Civic Type-R Isn't for the Faint of Heart (w/ 10 Photos)