Bermaz Auto Philippines Inc. (BAP), the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country, reported record sales numbers for the month of December and the full year of 2017.
January 13, 2018
Mazda Philippines Sets All-Time Sales Record in 2017
Bermaz Auto Philippines Inc. (BAP), the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country, reported record sales numbers for the month of December and the full year of 2017.
Hyundai to Open Truck and Bus Dealership in Batangas City
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) President and CEO Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo and Shaw Automotive Resources, Inc. (SARI) President Felix Limcaoco III, along with other top executives, led the groundbreaking ceremony of Hyundai Trucks and Buses Batangas City located along Diversion Road in Balagtas, Batangas City.
SsangYong Posts 140 Percent Sales Growth in 2017
SsangYong Berjaya Motor Philippines (SBMP), the exclusive distributors of SsangYong vehicles and parts in the country, reported a robust 140 percent increase in its sales numbers compared to the brand’s output during its first year of operations in 2016.
January 12, 2018
Subaru Absorbs Some New Vehicle Excise Tax in Revealed Post-TRAIN Prices
Coming from a strong 2017, where Philippine sales reached 116 percent of target, Motor Image, the exclusive distributor of Subaru eyes strong growth amidst the new vehicle excise tax this year. Speaking to members of the Philippine media at the regional launch of EyeSight and the 2018 Subaru XV and Outback in Singapore, Mr. Glenn Tan, Managing Director of Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL), the parent company of Motor Image remains confident that Motor Image’s Philippine sales will continue to grow.
Meet Toyota GAZOO Racing's 1,000-horsepower Super Sports Car Concept (w/ 11 Photos)
Toyota GAZOO Racing unveils what’s essentially a World Endurance Championship (WEC) for the road at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2018: meet the Toyota GAZOO GR Super Sports Concept. It sets the direction of what sort of cars to expect from Toyota and GAZOO Racing.
Subaru STI Wastes No Time in Tuning the VIZIV Performance Concept (w/ 15 Photos)
Subaru wasted no time giving the world a sneak peek of how the future STI could look like. After showing the VIZIV Performance Concept (a potentially future WRX) at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017, STI immediately got to work and in just 4 months shows the VIZIV Performance STI Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2018.
January 11, 2018
Subaru Launches EyeSight-Equipped 2018 Outback and XV
Motor Image, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles across 9 countries in Asia launched the EyeSight driver assist technology on two vehicles: the 2018 Outback and the 2018 Subaru XV. Unveiled at the 2018 Singapore Motor Show, both of these models are slated to arrive in the Philippines by Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) in April.
Volkswagen Amarok Wins International Pickup of the Year 2018
The Volkswagen Amarok has won the ‘International Pick-up Award 2018’ (IPUA 2018). Like its predecessor in 2010, the new Amarok, now with high-torque V6 engines, has also succeeded in winning over the jury of transport journalists.
Common Questions on Subaru EyeSight Answered
Motor Image Pilipinas is rolling out Subaru’s advanced driver assistive technologies dubbed EyeSight for our market real soon. So naturally, it begs to question three things: how does it perform? Can it take on aftermarket stuff like tints? And finally, can it be retrofitted on non-EyeSight equipped vehicle? Well, we’ll answer them one by one here (if you need an in-depth primer on what Subaru EyeSight is, click here).
January 10, 2018
Foton Philippines Retains Prices for January 2018
Foton Philippines is the fourth local manufacturer to reveal their vehicle prices effective January 2018. And taking the lead from Hyundai, they have decided to freeze their prices more or less despite Republic Act 10963 or the TRAIN Law taking effect last New Year’s Day.
DAF Trucks' CF and XF Line are Voted International Truck of the Year 2018
DAF’s New CF and XF have been voted International Truck of the Year 2018 by an independent jury of leading road-transport journalists from 23 European countries. This honor was awarded to DAF Trucks by Gianenrico Griffini, chairman of the jury at the 2017 Solutrans International Transport Show in Lyon, France.
Breyton Wheels is Now in the Philippines
Wheel Gallery, the Philippine distributor of Black Rhino, TSW, and Concept One has added a new brand into their portfolio: Breyton Wheels. Designed to fit BMW, MINI, and Porsche models, Wheel Gallery will bring in a variety of styles and fitments that suits everything from a BMW 1 Series to M high-performance vehicles.
An Eye on EyeSight: A Primer on Subaru's Advanced Driver Assistive Technology
Admittedly, safety isn’t sexy. If the surveys are right, then safety actually ranks below criteria such as aesthetics, performance, and even resale value when it comes to a new car purchase. However, that’s not to say carmakers aren’t doing anything about it; one carmaker, Subaru, has made safety a core principle in the design and engineering of their cars. They’re so focused on safety that they said they’ll be able to achieve the highest vehicle safety standards in the world until 2025 at the very least.
January 9, 2018
Ford Philippines Achieves Record Sales in 2017
Ford Philippines announced its fifth consecutive year of record sales with 2017 retail sales rising 9 percent from the prior year to 36,623 units. This performance was led by record full-year sales from the Everest, EcoSport, Ranger, and Explorer.
PSBank Awards Innova to "Win the Dream" Raffle Promo Winner
Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) awards the winner of a 2017 Toyota Innova J from its Win the Dream raffle promo.
Review: BMW 218i Gran Tourer
You normally buy a BMW because either a: it looks good, or b: it makes you look good. Practicality may be part of the mix somewhere, but let’s face it—it’s just something to convince the wife. But what if there’s a car out there, with a blue-and-white propeller badge, that’s got practicality written all over it? What if there’s a BMW that you could buy and honestly say, it’s practical without having to sound like you’re eating your words?
January 8, 2018
Toyota, Lexus Announce 2018 Prices Incorporating New Excise Tax
Following Honda’s lead 5 days ago, Toyota Motor Philippines (including its luxury division, Lexus) is the next car manufacturer to unveil their official January 2018 prices taking into account the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Law. And as one of the only handful of carmakers locally to boast of a full and diversified line-up (including pick-up trucks and hybrids), this is the first complete picture anyone has on the effect of Republic Act 10963 on vehicle prices.
Government Starts Weeding Out Non-Roadworthy, Polluting Jeepneys
The i-ACT or Inter-Agency Council on Traffic, collectively made up of the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP – HPG) has started to weed out decrepit and polluting passenger jeepneys under the Tanggal Bulok, Tanggal Usok program.
2018 Volvo XC60 Arrives in the Philippines (w/ Specs)
After previewing it at the Nordic Chamber of Commerce’s annual Crayfish Party last September, Volvo’s midsized crossover has finally arrived. Offered in just one variant (for now), the 2018 XC60 is the uniquely Swedish answer to a segment typically dominated by the Germans.
January 7, 2018
Toyota to Merge 3 Aftermarket Divisions
Toyota Motor Corporation is merging three of its vehicle customization companies: Toyota Technocraft Co., Ltd., J-TACS Corporation, and Toyota Modellista International Corporation into one entity starting April 1 of this year.
January 6, 2018
This Close-to-Stock Nissan Navara Will Take On the Dakar Rally
One man is going out of his way to prove that the Nissan Navara is a “tough and smart” truck. He’s going to take it through one of the most grueling races in the world: the Dakar Rally.
Baby Driver Subaru WRX is Still Doing Donuts
One of the most recognizable stars in the movie Baby Driver has to be the red Subaru WRX. Driven by lead Ansel Elgort, the “Hawkeye” WRX is memorable for its almost-10-minute long opening chase sequence. After shooting wrapped, Elgort was so enamored with the WRX that he actually got himself one of the cars used in the film.
January 5, 2018
Hyundai Philippines Keeps 2017 Car Prices with Beat the TRAIN Promo (w/ Prices)
Hyundai Philippines is giving potential buyers one last chance to beat the TRAIN. With the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (Republic Act 10963) now in place, it pretty much means that new vehicle prices are up almost across the board.
China Bans Sales of 553 Cars Including Audi, Mercedes-Benz Due to New Tough Emissions Standards
From one of the worst polluters in the world, to a strong voice in the fight against air pollution. As the world greeted the new year, China has banned the production and sale of 553 car models because it does not meet the government’s tough new fuel consumption and emissions standards. Although the complete list of 553 vehicles isn’t available, a report by Bloomberg News says that at least one Audi, one Mercedes-Benz, and one Chevrolet model are included.
Renew Your Car's Insurance, Travel to Taiwan for Free
Applying for or renewing your car’s insurance? Now would be a great time to do it since it can win you a roundtrip airfare ticket to Taiwan for two plus P 20,000 in pocket money.
You Need Wholesome Thoughts When Using Nissan's New Technology (w/ Video)
Nissan just unveiled a way to help you control your car based on inputs from the driver’s brain. Dubbed Brain-to-Vehicle or B2V technology, it promises to speed up reaction times for the driver and will lead to cars becoming more enjoyable to drive.
January 4, 2018
Department of Energy to Oil Companies: We're Watching You
After oil companies geared up to implement the new excise tax on fuel last January 1, 2018, the Department of Energy (DOE) countered and said: not so fast.
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Promotes Electrified Tech to Academe
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) held a two-day event to promote EV and PHEV technology as next-generation cars. Last December, a symposium on Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles was held at De La Salle University (DLSU), Taft Avenue, in Manila which was attended by engineering students and some faculty members from De La Salle University, Mapua Institute of Technology, and University of the Philippines.
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