Europe has Rolls-Royce, the Americans, Cadillac, but the Japanese, they prefer to arrive in a Toyota Century. And yes, Toyota is unveiling the all-new, third-generation luxury limousine where else, but at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.
October 5, 2017
The Toyota Century is the Rolls-Royce of Japan
Europe has Rolls-Royce, the Americans, Cadillac, but the Japanese, they prefer to arrive in a Toyota Century. And yes, Toyota is unveiling the all-new, third-generation luxury limousine where else, but at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.
October 4, 2017
Ford Confirms Hybrid Mustang in the Works; Global Market Bronco SUV
After about four months understanding Ford’s strategy and business operations, President and CEO Jim Hackett and the senior leadership team outlined the company’s plan to improve its operational fitness, re-focus capital allocation, and accelerate the introduction of smart vehicles and services.
Race to Shell to Start Your Own Ferrari Toy Car Collection
The Philippines is big on holiday festivities, with the Christmas season starting as soon as the “-ber” months roll in. Christmas is also the time when Filipinos bond and share exciting gifts with the special people in our lives.
Toyota Motor Philippines Adds a Sporty Avanza Variant Called Veloz
Toyota Motor Philippines is adding a sporty variant to its Avanza compact MPV with the introduction of the 2018 Avanza Veloz.
Mitsubishi Enjoys Success with Xpander; On Target for 2018 Philippine Launch
Mitsubishi’s new MPV, the Xpander has enjoyed one of the most successful launches of any vehicle introduced in Indonesia.
Are Philippine Market Vehicles Affected by the Huge Nissan Recall?
Nissan is recalling approximately 1.21 million vehicles produced between October 2014 to September 2017 at the cost of 25 billion-yen (~ 11.31 P billion) because they do not meet the Japanese market (JDM) requirement for final inspection.
October 3, 2017
Review: 2017 Mazda6 Sports Wagon
Mazda has been steadily rolling out G-Vectoring Control or GVC throughout its entire line-up. In fact, their entire passenger car range from the cheeky Mazda2 to the sleek Mazda6 all have it now. The mission of GVC is to unite the different components of Skyactiv: Engine, Drive (transmission), and Body into one seamless package. Think of GVC as Mazda’s version of torque vectoring, only better. Instead of being reactionary which is typically the case, GVC is proactive, working the moment the driver moves the wheel. Of course, all this GVC talk questions whether it’s made every Mazda drive the same way now.
October 2, 2017
Volkswagen Philippines Gives Golf GTI Power to Hunt the Civic Type R, Subaru WRX STI
Volkswagen Philippines is now offering its “ultimate sportsman” with much more bite. Often considered as a “speak softly, carry big stick” type of car, the Golf GTI is shaping up to be ferocious enough to take on the Honda Civic Type R and Subaru WRX STI.
Pioneer Trucks Corporation Bets Big on Philippine Logistics
As the cornerstone of Philippine business and commerce, the commercial vehicle segment has risen considerably year-on-year. In the third quarter of 2017 alone, it’s gone up by 14.1 percent compared to the same period last year. It’s on this high note that Pioneer Truck Parts and Equipment Corporation showed off its sprawling facility in Cabuyao, Laguna.
October 1, 2017
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Adds More Features to Montero Sport for 2018 (w/ Brochure)
Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corporation (MMPC) isn’t taking the pickup-based passenger vehicle (PPV) wars lightly. Just a few weeks after Toyota Motor Philippines quietly improved the specs of their Fortuner for the 2018 model year, MMPC did the same with the Montero Sport.
Subaru Sponsors Michael Bolton's Asian Dream Tour; Coming to Manila on November 3
Fresh off hosting the new prime time music competition show Bolt of Talent, Subaru is proud to present Michael Bolton in the Asian Dream Tour: a series of five exclusive concerts taking place across the region celebrating the musical legacy of the pop culture icon. The tour will include a special duet with the recent winner of the original talent show, as well as guest appearances from the show’s popular co-hosts, Morisette Amon and Sandra Riley Tang.
Hyundai Philippines Launches Digital Art Competition
Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the Philippines’ official distributor of Hyundai vehicles, embraces innovation that goes beyond vehicle technology. This extends to supporting Filipino artistry as an expression of HARI’s love and zest to empower everyone to get more out of life.
Suzuki Philippines Kicks Off AutoFest 2017
Suzuki Philippines (SPH) celebrates its lineup of best-selling vehicles in this year’s series of Auto Festivals (AutoFests) to be held at the country’s most visited malls and shopping centers.
Honda Civic Type R Owners: Your Car Has Arrived
After about four months of what seemed like an antagonizing wait, Honda Cars Philippines is proud to announce that its track-focused weapon, the Civic Type R has finally arrived. Seen in this photo undergoing final delivery pre-delivery inspection (PDI) at HCPI’s local facilities, lucky owners will get their hands on their Type R starting the second week of October.
Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing Forge Stronger Partnership
Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing have further strengthened their partnership with the announcement that the Formula One team will compete as ‘Aston Martin Red Bull Racing’ from 2018.
September 29, 2017
Mazda is Bringing in 7-Seater CX-8 for ASEAN Markets Afterall (w/ 15 Photos)
“This December we will introduce the [Mazda] CX-8 in Japan, but of course we will export outside of Japan,” quipped Mr. Hiroshi Inoue, Mazda Executive Officer in charge of ASEAN Business and General Manager of ASEAN Business Office when asked about the CX-8. This goes against what Mazda said initially that the CX-8 is for the Japan Domestic Market only.
PETA Helps Train Hyundai Philippines' Top Management
As the company that carries the Hyundai brand and its signature innovative thrust in mobility, the country’s third top ranking automotive firm and this year’s Hyundai Global Distributor of the Year, went off-the-beaten path by engaging the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) to facilitate a 2-day theater workshop for top management to kick off the year’s business planning activities. The workshop aimed to explore new platforms for creative learning and team building in the context of the automotive business.
Hino Strengthens Mindanao Presence with Cagayan de Oro Dealership
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines formally, bolsters its footprint in Mindanao with a new dealership in Cagayan de Oro (CDO), the second-fastest growing city in the region next to Davao.
September 28, 2017
Mazda Moves Production of Philippine-Market CX-5 to Malaysia; Makes It Immune to Excise Tax Increase
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that its sales and production company in Malaysia, Mazda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., has begun producing the all-new, second-generation CX-5 for both the Malaysian domestic market and for export to several ASEAN countries including the Philippines.
September 27, 2017
Isuzu Philippines Previews Euro 4 Compliant mu-X and D-Max
Isuzu Philippines Corporation used the occasion of its 20th anniversary celebration to announce the company’s new Euro 4 compliant offerings. And leading the charge are the new 2018 Isuzu mu-X and D-Max which both receive the 3.0-liter Blue Power turbo diesel engine.
Mitsubishi Philippines Brings 100 Years Expo to Cebu This Weekend
In continuation of the celebration of Mitsubishi’s centennial anniversary of automobile innovation, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is bringing its 100th year expo to Cebu, the Queen City of the South. This expo, in collaboration with MMPC’s franchised dealer in Cebu, Fast Autoworld Philippines Corp. (FAPC), is going to be held at SM City Cebu atrium on September 28 to October 1, 2017 during mall hours (10:00 AM t0 9:00 PM).
Petron is Official Fuel and Lubricants Supplier to Formula 4 SEA
The organizers of the Formula 4 South East Asia (F4SEA) Championship have tapped Philippine oil industry leader Petron Corporation as the official fuel and engine oil of the 2017 season.
Dyson Throws Hat in Electric Vehicle Race
Dyson is working on an electric car. This was revealed to employees of the Dyson company in an email sent by no less than the founder himself, Jim Dyson. The famed industrial designer more known for creating a bagless vacuum cleaner revealed an ambitious 2020 release date.
This Could Be Our First Glimpse of the 2020 Subaru WRX STI
After Mitsubishi Motors previewed a high-performance electric crossover concept in the e-Evolution Concept, Subaru Corporation is the next automaker to preview their display at the upcoming 45th Tokyo Motor Show. With the aim of telling a “New Subaru Story – from a company making things, to a company making people smile”, a future high-performance car, the Viziv Performance Concept is taking centerstage.
Mazda is Taking Aftersales Service Very Seriously
Recognizing the trends surrounding the automotive industry, Bermaz Motor Chief Executive Officer Ben Yeoh revealed that the company is constantly re-evaluating its business strategy to maintain a sustainable business model. As the distributor of Mazda vehicles and spare parts for Malaysia and the Philippines (they also assemble Mazda vehicles for Malaysia, Cambodia, and Myanmar as well), Bermaz is set to cement itself as a premium mainstream automotive brand.
September 25, 2017
Volvo Philippines Previews All-New 2018 XC60
Volvo Philippines previewed its all-new 2018 XC60 to guests at the Volvo Crayfish Party which was organized in partnership with the Nordic Chamber of Commerce. Slated to be launched later this year, the all-new XC60 replaces the model which has become Volvo’s best-selling model globally.
September 24, 2017
Top Drivers Clash at 2017 FlatOut Race Series' Penultimate Event
The FlatOut Race Series (FORS) returned to the Batangas Racing Circuit last September 9 for the 7th round of the 8-race 2017 calendar. This staged some of the season’s fiercest feuds on track as double points were up for grabs during the weekend. 82 entries ended up chasing after their championship titles in the Time Attack and Grid Races.
Kia Expands to Carmona
Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines, in partnership with Regis Global Cars, Inc., is proud to open the latest dealership of the Korean brand in the bustling province of Cavite with the opening of Kia Carmona last September 20, 2017.
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