Ford Philippines today announced a record August performance with retail sales rising 12 percent year-over-year to 3,166 vehicles, driven by the Ranger, Everest, and EcoSport.
September 7, 2017
Ford Philippines' Best-Ever August Sales Pushes 2017 Sales Up 12 Percent
Ford Philippines today announced a record August performance with retail sales rising 12 percent year-over-year to 3,166 vehicles, driven by the Ranger, Everest, and EcoSport.
September 6, 2017
Chevrolet Philippines Kicks Off 2017 Motorama
As it pays homage to the rich history of the bowtie brand, The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country, aims to ‘Drive Strong’ on its eighth year in the country through this year’s Chevrolet Motorama.
Hyundai Philippines Offers Quick 30-Minute Service or It's Free!
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) remains committed to deliver an outstanding customer experience by introducing a Fast Track Service, An aftersales service program design for today’s fast-paced lifestyle. With Fast Track Service, having Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) is done in just 30 minutes, that’s faster than a typical lunch break at work.
The 2018 Leaf Isn't Just an EV; It's an Icon of Nissan's Future
“The era of Electric Vehicles has come,” boldly declares Hiroto Saikawa, Nissan’s President and Chief Executive Officer as the company pulled the curtains off the all-new, second-generation Leaf. And just as its predecessor changed the perception of market viability for EVs (it has sold over 300,000 units globally making it the best-selling EV), the Leaf aims to embody Nissan’s future. It just so happens it’s an EV.
September 5, 2017
Porsche Shows Off All-New 2018 Cayenne
Ahead of the Frankfurt International Motor Show, Porsche has showed the all-new, third-generation Cayenne. A highly successful model globally for the Stuttgart-based sportscar maker, this SUV is now made lighter, faster, and more efficient.
Ford Holds Global Caring Month in September
September is Ford Global Caring Month and thousands of Ford employees around the world will be venturing out into their communities to make people’s lives better.
Foton Philippines Continues CSR with Donation to Alagang Kapatid Foundation
United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the official distributor of Foton vehicles in the Philippines, continued its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by donating a customized responder truck last July to Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc. (AKFI), the social development of TV5.
Review: 2018 Honda City 1.5 E vs 2017 Mazda2 V+
The sub-compact car has become the new default family ride. Those who have a million and a half to spare can still go for mid-sized 7-seater SUVs, but the reality is, upwardly mobile Filipinos who once dreamed of owning a Civic or Mazda3 have to settle for their smaller kin. Still, carmakers seem to understand that while these buyers are willing to sacrifice a bit in terms of purchase price, they’re still willing to shell out for great convenience and tech features.
September 4, 2017
Porsche Pulls Out of Endurance Racing's Top Class; Sets Sights on Formula E
Porsche bids goodbye to the world of top-tier endurance racing as they will be ending their involvement in the LMP1 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship or WEC at the end of this season. That news comes hand-in-hand with the announcement that the storied German sportscar maker shifts its efforts to Formula E. Beginning 2019, Porsche will run a works team in the all-electric series and in fact, they have begun developing their own Formula E racer.
September 3, 2017
Australians Are Going to Racing the Chevrolet Colorado...On Circuits!
Chevrolet (Holden in Australia) is swapping off-roading and trailing for come race circuit action as they’ve announced their entry into the new Australian-based SuperUtes ECB Series in 2018.
Say Goodbye to the California T and Hello to the Ferrari Portofino
Say goodbye to the Ferrari California T and say hello to its replacement, the Ferrari Portofino. Officially bowing in at the upcoming Frankfurt International Motor Show, this is Ferrari’s newest front-engine V8 grand tourer.
Ford and Domino's Team Up for Some Pizza Delivery Research
Well, this is one purpose of autonomous cars that we seriously didn’t think of, but hey it’s pizza, so it’s a priority we guess? In the next evolution of man’s apparent laziness, Domino’s and Ford is teaming up to gauge customer reactions when “interacting with a self-driving vehicle as part of the pizza delivery experience.”
September 2, 2017
9 Do's and Don'ts When Owning a Car with An Automatic
A vast majority of new cars available in the market today are available solely with an automatic transmission. Though it’s made day-to-day driving much easier, it’s also caused a lot of misconceptions to pop up. So separating facts from fiction, here are some 9 Do’s and Don’ts to consider when owning a car with an automatic transmission.
September 1, 2017
MINI Grows Big: Opens Alabang Showroom, Plans to Expand Product Range
Amidst the uncertainty because of the proposed New Vehicle Excise Tax, British United Automobiles (BUAI), the exclusive distributor of MINI vehicles in the country remains bullish for its Philippine market plans. And with dealership expansion a core part of MINI’s strategy in the country, BUAI formally opened its new pop-up store located in Alabang.
Report: Toyota and Mazda to Jointly Develop Infotainment System
The collaboration between Toyota and Mazda will bear fruit sooner than expected, according to an exclusive report by Nikkei. In the report, the two automakers are said to be jointly developing a new infotainment system based on the open-source Linux operating system.
Honda Scores Highest in New-Vehicle Sales Satisfaction for 2017
After ranking the Highest in JD Power’s 2017 After Sales Service Satisfaction Index Study, Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) has now garnered a double-win for itself. The Japanese carmaker has been ranked First among 11 mass market brands in JD Power’s New-Vehicle Sales Satisfaction Index Study for 2017.
August 30, 2017
5 Reasons Why a Small Car’s Perfect for the Urban Warrior
Smart cars are ruling the sales charts. Often passed over in favor of larger automobiles, small cars are now in the spotlight because they’re getting sleeker and smarter, fitting the lifestyle of the typical urbanite.
So Why Did We Get the 120-Horsepower 1.6 i-DTEC in the 2018 Honda CR-V?
When Honda Cars Philippines launched the 2018 Honda CR-V, the single, most controversial aspect had nothing to do with its styling or number of seats. Keyboard warriors zoomed in quickly at the 1.6-liter i-DTEC engine, or more specifically, why we got different power and torque outputs compared to say, the Thailand version.
Mercedes-Benz Philippines Launches the 2018 GLA-Class
Characterized by its sporty design and light-footed handling, the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has been well-received by the buying public. Four years after its global debut, Mercedes-Benz is giving it a makeover which aims to bring a breath of fresh air to the premium compact SUV market. And now, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has arrived in the Philippines.
EXCLUSIVE: Here Are the Variants, Specs, Prices of the 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI
After saying that the first batch of their Civic Type R thunder-stealing 2018 WRX and WRX STI would arrive before the end of August, Motor Image Pilipinas has announced that they have arrived. Slated for a public debut at the Subaru Festival next week, we got our hands at the exact variants, specs, and prices for these rally-bred performance sedans.
Foton Philippines Pays Tribute to Hard-Working Teachers at PLDT-Smart's Gabay Guro Teacher Fest
From new vehicle offerings and dealership expansions to uplifting Philippine sports and collaborating in numerous Corporate Social Responsibility activities (CSR), Foton Philippines has been taking the lead in these endeavors.
August 29, 2017
Review: 2017 BMW X1 xDrive20d xLine
The moment you lay your eyes on the 2017 X1, you know there’s something not quite right with it. You rub your eyes for a second and stare again: the proportions are out of whack for a BMW. The long hood, short deck associated with the “Ultimate Driving Machine” has been swapped with something that’s stubby and MPV-ish. You pop the hood and see that the engine’s oriented the “wrong way” too—transversely rather than longitudinally. Is BMW mad? Have they lost the plot or is this an April Fool’s prank played several months too late?
August 28, 2017
Ever Wondered What the Mazda3 Will Look Like in Soul Red Crystal?
With the pending arrival of the all-new Mazda3 (supposedly as soon as the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show in October), Mazda is giving its best-selling Mazda3 (Axela in Japan) one more update that adds a new color and even more safety equipment.
Volkswagen Philippines Makes It Easier to Own a Polo Thanks to Discounts
Volkswagen Philippines has made owning your first German car even easier. From now until September 30, 2017, the Polo models are offered at a special discounted price of P 858,000 for the Hatchback and P 800,000 for the sedan. This makes it even more manageable for young, upwardly mobile professionals to experience a German-engineered vehicle.
Hyundai's RAINDROPS Promo Keeps Your Car Ever-Reliable
Your car is your ever-reliable workhorse. Without it, staying on the go and accomplishing tasks is definitely a challenge. Your life also greatly depends on it the moment you take the wheel. It is imperative to give your car the TLC it truly deserves.
August 27, 2017
Are You Tough Enough for the 2017 Subaru Palm Challenge?
Motor Image Pilipinas is opening the registration to the 2017 Subaru Palm Challenge. The battle of wits and endurance happens on Saturday, September 9 to Sunday, September 10 at the 9th Street, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City.
You Want the Best Seats? Try the Audi A3
JD Power just released their 2017 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study with some surprising results. According to their survey, if you want the car with the perfect seats? Try the Audi A3.
Audi's New Model Naming Emphasizes Power, Not Displacement
People often criticize that Audi vehicles are styled more like a Russian Matryoshka Doll in that it’s hard to tell an A3 from an A4 or an Q3 from a Q5. Well, it seems Audi is thinking the same thing since they’re moving to add some visual differentiation through, you guessed it, new badging.
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