October 11, 2017
Truck Builder Supports Jeepney Modernization Program
Centro Manufacturing Corporation, the country’s leading truck body builder, has expressed support for the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s PUV (Public Utility Vehicle) Modernization program. This program seeks to upgrade some 200,000 jeepneys over 15 years old with modern PUVs over the next 3 years.
Filed Under:
Centro Corporate,
News,
PUV Modernization
First-Ever Philippine Auto Parts Expo Happens Starting Tomorrow
The Philippine Parts Maker Association (PPMA), with the support of the Department of Trade and Industry – Board of Investments (DTI-BOI), is presenting the 1st Philippine Auto Parts Expo (PhilAPEX) at the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) on October 12-13, 2017.
October 10, 2017
GM Says SURUS Can Help During Natural Disasters and Conflict Zones
General Motors believes it has found a solution to transportation challenges brought about by natural disasters, global conflicts, and other environments facing complex logistical situations. Their solution is the Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure or SURUS.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Concept Cars,
News,
Technology
GM Joins EV Race
General Motors announced a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. And a key part of that has to do with an all-electric future.
“General Motors believes in an all-electric future,” said Mark Reuss, General Motors executive vice president of Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain. “Although that future won’t happen overnight, GM is committed to driving increased usage and acceptance of electric vehicles through no-compromise solutions that meet our customers’ needs.”
In the next 18 months, GM will introduce two new all-electric vehicles based off learnings from the Chevrolet Bolt EV. They will be the first of at least 20 new all-electric vehicles that will launch by 2023.
Given customers’ various needs, getting to a zero emissions future will require more than just battery electric technology. It will require a two-pronged approach to electrification: battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric depending on the unique requirements.
With that GM also introduced SURUS, the Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure, a fuel cell powered, four-wheel steer concept vehicle on a heavy-duty truck frame that’s driven by two electric motors. With its capability and flexible architecture, SURUS could be used as a delivery vehicle, truck or even an ambulance all emissions free.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Mazda Gives Sneak Peek of 2018 Mazda3
With an exhibit centered around “Celebrate Driving”, Mazda is showcasing two new concepts at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. One concept heralds the company’s next-generation products while the other embodies the design direction of the company.
Filed Under:
Mazda 3,
Mazda Concept Cars,
News,
Tokyo Motor Show
Review: 2017 Chevrolet Spark 1.4 LTZ
You can’t expect much in the sub-B passenger car segment. Hopping from one carmaker to another, it leaves little doubt that they’re primarily designed as basic transportation. Thus, in coming up with the 2017 Spark, Chevrolet could have easily aimed just a tad higher than the very low bar set by the competition and still come out on top. Yet, it overshot the market by a good margin. Its overachieving nature earns the Spark the title of being “best in class.”
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Spark,
Driver's Seat,
Sub-Compact
Caltex-Visa Announces Winner of "Drive Away a Millionaire" Promo
Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), has recently announced the grand winner of P 1,000,000 to be credited to his Visa card from the Caltex-Visa payWave Drive Away a Millionaire promo: Dominic Tan of Davao City.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
Ford Philippines Delivers Record Quarterly Performance, September Sales
Ford Philippines announced a record September performance this 2017 with retail sales increasing 19 percent year-over-year to 3,154 vehicles led by continued strong demand for the Everest, EcoSport, and Ranger.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
October 9, 2017
(Blue) Powering the Future: A Closer Look at Isuzu's New Euro 4 Truck Line-Up
In a 2016 study conducted by global information provider Ken Research, the logistics sector is seen to grow, fueled by the continued economic growth as well as rising consumer spending in the Philippines. In fact, it’s seen to grow at a compounded rate of 6.8 percent annually until 2020. The bullish outlook in this industry means that there’s a huge demand for high-quality, dependable trucks. As the backbone to a strong and vibrant logistics network, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is betting on its formidable truck line-up to fulfill any commercial vehicle requirement.
October 8, 2017
BYD Philippines Gets into the SUV Game with the S1 (w/ Brochure)
Solar Transport & Automotive Resources Corporation (STAR), the exclusive distributor of BYD automobiles is entering the sub-compact crossover game with the 2017 S1. The gasoline-powered S1 combines 5-seater comfort with reliable performance that’s suitable for both city driving and out of town trips.
Filed Under:
BYD S1,
Car Launch,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
The Toyota GR HV SPORTS Actually Has Two Shifters (w/ 10 Photos)
Toyota is showing off a new breed of sportscar that takes direct inspiration from its World Endurance Championship (WEC) racing efforts. The Toyota GR HV SPORTS concept may read like a jumble of alphabet letters, but the most important aspect is that it combines the thrill of a sportscar with the environmental-friendliness of an eco-car.
Filed Under:
News,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Toyota Concept Cars
October 7, 2017
Centro Says Small Trucks is the Future
With the Philippines’ rapid economic growth, logistics has become the name of the game. This is seen in the growth of third party logistics (3PL) companies which cater to the outsourced logistics needs of various industries. Also evident is the growth of online retail sales through the e-Commerce platform where orders have to be delivered immediately.
Filed Under:
Centro Corporate,
News
Subaru Ends Production of Generators, General Purpose Engines
Subaru Corporation will be concentrating on cars. That’s the message the Japanese company is sending after they announced that they are ending the production, sale, and repair of general purpose engines and generators after 60 years.
Filed Under:
News,
Subaru Corporate
The Toyota Tj Cruiser is the Toolbox on Wheels (w/ 11 Photos)
It looks like Toyota is seriously considering to release a production model that blends the best attributes of a crossover with that of a cargo van. After showing off a far-off concept called the FT-4X Concept in New York, Toyota is following that up with the Tj Cruiser for the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.
Filed Under:
News,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Toyota Concept Cars
October 6, 2017
The KYB New SR Special Offers Better Handling with OE-like Comfort
MassiveParts Incorporated, the Philippines distributor of KYB shock absorbers introduces the New SR Special shock absorber line that combines OE (Original Equipment) comfort with improved damping characteristics.
Filed Under:
News
Honda Previews Next-Generation EV Sportscar
Honda is showing yet again that they’ve gotten their groove back. Set to be unveiled at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show is a brand-new sportscar concept that shows off what a future Honda next-generation sportscar could look like.
Filed Under:
Honda Concept Cars,
News,
Tokyo Motor Show
Seems Like Nissan is Going to NISMO Everything
In a bid for global domination, Nissan is going to NISMO everything. That’s the gist when the carmaker released a preview of what’s to come at their 2017 Tokyo Motor Show display. Though their theme sticks to “Nissan Intelligent Mobility”, one cannot help but see that Nissan’s about to make everything sporty including an EV and a van.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Concept Cars,
Nissan Leaf,
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Tokyo Motor Show,
Toyota Concept Cars
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.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Ford Corporate,
News,
Technology
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.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Shell Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
News,
Toyota Avanza
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.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi Xpander,
News
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Recall
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.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Executive Car,
Mazda 6
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Sports Sedan,
Volkswagen Golf
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.
Filed Under:
DAF Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mid-sized SUV,
Mitsubishi Montero Sport,
News
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