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January 30, 2018

HARI Foundation, Gawad Kalinga Explore New Approaches Toward Shared Prosperity

HARI Foundation, Inc. (HFI) President, Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo, joined peers and fellow Gawad Kalinga (GK) supporters at the 5th Global Social Business Summit, with the theme “Scaling Towards Social Progress” at the Hyundai Center for Green Innovation located in GK Enchanted Farm in Angat, Bulacan.

6 Ways the 2018 Volvo XC40 Proves It's Designed Around You (w/ Video)

With a company slogan that reads “Designed Around You”, Volvo Cars is proud of putting people ahead when it comes to their design and engineering. The lovely 2018 XC40, the Swedish carmaker’s first foray into the premium small crossover market is a perfect example of that.

Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd., the regional headquarters of Honda in the Asia & Oceania (A&O) region, announced that they achieved their best-ever automobile sales in 2017 in the A&O region with retail sales reaching 793,636 units, a 12 percent increase from 2016 sales volume of 707,951 units. Honda also set all-time annual sales records in five countries, which are Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Pakistan.

True to the ethos of delivering unrivaled quality service and expertise, Aston Martin Manila organized the inaugural Aston Martin Track Day for the Aston Martin Owners Club – Manila (AMOC-Manila) members at the Clark International Speedway.

This Traditional Japanese Inn Fixes Your Mess

Staying at a ryokan is the best way to experience traditional Japanese hospitality. Typically featuring tatami (woodened board) floors and communal baths, guests sleep on futons spread out on the floor. But Nissan is giving one ryokan the modern twist by adding a dash of their ProPILOT Park technology.

With Volvo Cars announcing a bold move to introduce a fully-electrified (hybrid or purely electric) vehicle line-up starting next year, Volvo Cars Philippines has officially confirmed that they will be following this lead by bringing in the T8 Twin Engine technology by the third quarter of this year.

Bishamon Automotive Lifters is Trusted by Car Dealers and Service Centers

Considered as the backbone of automotive repair and maintenance centers, car lift systems are crucial for maintaining fast and efficient aftersales service. With reliability and dependability being a key element to sustain profitability, investing in the right equipment can make or break a company.

The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) sales closed the on a positive note as it recorded sales growth across all comparable periods, propelled by the strong consumer appetite ahead of the TRAIN implementation.

2018 Nissan GT-R NISMO Arrives in Manila (w/ 13 Photos, Specs)

After achieving a 48-percent year-on-year increase in sales, Nissan Philippines is now looking to inject some excitement to its line-up. Two years after promising its arrival into the country, NISMO is finally here. And leading the charge is the 2018 Nissan GT-R NISMO, the brand’s highest performance sportscar aimed squarely against high-performance exotic cars.

In a letter addressed to Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett, the US-based Center for Auto Safety is renewing its request for Ford to conduct a full recall of 1.3-million 2011-2017 Explorers because of suspected carbon monoxide leaks. This is the organization’s second call to action, the first being in October 2017 after Ford “failed to take seriously the thousands of consumer complaints which had been filed with NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), Ford, and the Center for Auto Safety.”

After being signed as the country’s exclusive distributor of Jaguar Land Rover last November, Coventry Motors Corporation is one step closer to bringing back Jaguar, Land Rover, and Range Rover to discerning Filipino customers.

Mitsubishi Philippines Reveals Xpander Prices; Opens Order Books

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has revealed the prices of its upcoming 7-seater MPV, the Xpander while also opening the order books from today until April 30, 2018 (the launch will likely be sometime in May 2018).

Cars are an extension of ourselves. Whether we admit it or not, people base their first impressions on our clothing, our shoes, and even our car – it doesn’t have to be new or expensive or flashy, as long as it’s clean, well-maintained, and presentable.

The country’s leading commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturer, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), has just announced its new suggested retail prices (SRP) that take into account the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN), otherwise known as the excise tax.

Okay boys, we know how difficult it is to accompany your significant other when it comes to clothes shopping. Sometimes it takes them half a day, HALF A DAY to look for a top that “fits them just right.” Well, that may be less of a burden now at Forever 21 since they just announced a collaboration with Honda to come up with some racing inspired gear.

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) is confident motorcycle sales will remain strong despite the negative issues affecting the industry, including the rising number of road crashes linked to motorcycle use. The country’s premier group of motorcycle manufacturers, in fact, projects sales will hit 2 million units by 2022 on the back of strong demand.

The Ford Ranger pick-up truck achieved all-time record sales across Asia Pacific in 2017, cementing its place as a leader in the region’s highly competitive mid-size pickup truck segment, with retail sales increasing 22 percent from the prior year to 134,100 vehicles.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), has ended the year 2017 on a very high note as the company achieved its highest annual record sales to date.

Mazda Philippines Updates Prices Due to Excise Tax

Bermaz Auto Philippines (BAP), the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the Philippines joins the lead of other carmakers in announcing new SRPs that take into account the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Law.

Pop quiz: name a sub-compact crossover. Chances are, the Chevrolet Trax won’t be part of that list. It was far too anonymous to stand out in a segment that values fun and individuality. It was clear that there was a lot of room for improvement. Two years on, here comes the 2018 Trax, a car that addresses some of Chevrolet’s small crossover flaws. Clearly, this is the vehicle that they should have introduced in the first place.

Twenty five years ago, a contract was signed that, in the intervening years, has turned into a real affair of the heart for both parties: all those years ago, Porsche enlisted Walter Röhrl, a four-time winner of the Monte Carlo Rally and two-time Rally World Champion as a developer and representative.

Ford Philippines has confirmed that local units equipped with the SYNC 3 infotainment system will have Waze integration in the near future.

President Duterte Welcomes Delivery of Mitsubishi Montero Sport Units in Davao

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has announced the delivery of 26 new Mitsubishi Montero Sport units to the Davao City Police last week.

Eagle-eyed readers would notice the absence of the Forte in Kia Philippines’s latest price list. If there was any wonder to the future of Kia’s compact offering, here’s your answer: an all-new model has arrived.

Volvo Philippines gives due recognition to Bea Alonzo as the company’s chosen Ironmark Awardee in the recently concluded People of the Year Awards. Her achievements in the field of film, television, and the local entertainment industry have caught the admiration and respect of the local authorized distributor and dealer of Volvo cars in the Philippines. Volvo Philippines has given the Ironmark Award since 2012 to outstanding individuals in various fields, including Manny Pacquiao, Dr. Vicky Belo, and Ces Drilon.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has successfully continued its growth with record breaking sales results for the calendar year of 2017. In 2017, sales recorded 31,758 vehicles, up by 37 percent compared to 2016 with 23,199 vehicles.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, closed its 2017 sales with a record-high of 37,678 units, a 12 percent sales growth from 33,695 units in 2016.

BMW Philippines Set to Unveil 2 SUVs in 2018

BMW Philippines is looking strong this 2018. Under a new distributorship, San Miguel Asia Carmakers Corporation (SMAC), the German luxury carmaker is set to introduce two important Sport Activity Vehicles (BMW talk for SUVs) this year: the all-new X3 and X2.

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January 30, 2018

HARI Foundation, Gawad Kalinga Explore New Approaches Toward Shared Prosperity

January 29, 2018

6 Ways the 2018 Volvo XC40 Proves It's Designed Around You (w/ Video)

Honda Achieves Best Auto Sales Record in Asia & Oceania Region in 2017

Aston Martin Owner's Club Holds First Track Day

January 27, 2018

This Traditional Japanese Inn Fixes Your Mess

Volvo Cars Philippines Confirms: We Are Bringing in Twin Engine Technology (w/ Video)

January 26, 2018

Bishamon Automotive Lifters is Trusted by Car Dealers and Service Centers

AVID Member Sales Breached 100,000 Units in 2017

January 25, 2018

2018 Nissan GT-R NISMO Arrives in Manila (w/ 13 Photos, Specs)

Ford Needs to Stop Sending Mixed Signals to Explorer Owners - US-Based Auto Safety Group

Coventry Motors Gives Sneak Peek of Jaguar Land Rover Showroom

January 24, 2018

Mitsubishi Philippines Reveals Xpander Prices; Opens Order Books

How to Make Your Car Into a Head-Turner [ADVERTORIAL]

Isuzu Philippines Releases Vehicle Prices Inclusive of New Excise Tax

Honda Boys Will Love Shopping at Forever 21 Now

Motorcycle Sales Will Continue to Rise

Ford Ranger Captures 25 of Philippine Pick-Up Market in 2017

Isuzu Philippines Boasts of Highest Annual Sales Record in 2017

January 23, 2018

Mazda Philippines Updates Prices Due to Excise Tax

Review: 2018 Chevrolet Trax 1.4 LT

The Man Who Helped Develop All Porsche 911s Since 1993 Celebrates Milestone

Waze is Coming to Ford SYNC 3

January 22, 2018

President Duterte Welcomes Delivery of Mitsubishi Montero Sport Units in Davao

2019 Kia Forte Offers Sporty Looks, New Engines (w/ 17 Photos)

Bea Alonso is Recipient of Volvo Ironmark Award 2017

Honda Cars Philippines Sets Record in 2017

Hyundai Philippines Posts Double Digit Growth in 2017

January 20, 2018

BMW Philippines Set to Unveil 2 SUVs in 2018