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February 2, 2018

BMW Philippines Releases Vehicle Prices Inclusive of New Excise Tax

San Miguel Asia Carmakers Corporation (SMAC), the new entity that exclusively distributes BMW automobiles and motorcycles in the country has announced their new official prices inclusive of TRAIN. Effective this month, their new price list also lists the two variants (and of course, prices) of the upcoming all-new X3 which is slated to launch on February 9.

I’m no stranger to the 2018 Honda CR-V. After sampling the 1.6 SX Diesel last year, I loved it. It may not be the most beautiful looking or fastest compact crossover out there, but it’s certainly the best all-rounder. It has comfort, flexibility, frugality—key attributes that would normally be on top of a would-be buyer’s list. It’s so good that I named it as my Top Pick of 2017.

In its commitment to fuel the many journeys of Filipinos, leading independent oil company Phoenix Petroleum has started upgrading its stations nationwide to a new and better look.

Pagani to Enter Philippine Market Under Autohub Group of Companies

Is the Philippines ready for a nine-digit (at least one hundred million pesos) supercar? Well, wonder no more as Pagani is set to enter the market under the Autohub Group of Companies.

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi cemented its position as one of the world’s biggest automotive alliance by selling a combined total of 10,608,366 units in the 12 months to December 31, 2017.

Suzuki Philippines (SPH) celebrates another successful year packed with strong sales performance and ushers in another exciting year with a gathering of its growing Team Suzuki Philippines (TSP) family.

Nissan Philippines is on an SUV offensive by updating two of their local offerings for 2018. The smallest (Juke) and largest (Patrol Royale) receives updates coming into this month that adds style, convenience, and value.

Volkswagen Philippines Brings In New Golf GTS Variant for 2018

Volkswagen Philippines is now offering a new variant of its best-selling Golf GTS sports wagon, the Highline, to jump start 2018.

Last year was a record year for Bermaz Auto Philippines (BAP), the official distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country. Selling 5,244 units in the full calendar year of 2017, it represents a 28 percent increase in sales compared to the same period in 2016. It is, in fact, Mazda’s best year in terms of sales since BAP took over the Mazda distributorship five years ago.

Nissan Philippines Increases Vehicle Prices Due to Excise Tax

Nissan Philippines joins the growing list of car companies that have formally announced their new SRP (Suggested Retail Price) taking into account the revised new vehicle excise tax. And like other carmakers, the passage of TRAIN means an increase throughout the line-up, including (surprisingly) the Navara pickup truck.

Forget the Mirage siblings, the Montero Sport is Mitsubishi’s bread-and-butter model in the Philippines. Shifting close to 20,000 units of them last year, the futuristic robot-like styling has become a regular sight on the roads. Above all, it’s opened up the mid-sized SUV category to people who wouldn’t consider them in the first place; people who would usually want something sleek or easy to drive. A week behind the top-of-the-line Montero Sport 4WD GT reveals this: it’s the 7-seater SUV that offers surprisingly good on-road manners, a well-thought-of safety package, and excellent value.

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.

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February 2, 2018

BMW Philippines Releases Vehicle Prices Inclusive of New Excise Tax

6 Things You Learn About the Honda CR-V on a Road Trip

Phoenix Petroleum Updates Service Stations with New Look

February 1, 2018

Pagani to Enter Philippine Market Under Autohub Group of Companies

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Hits Record Sales in 2017; Mitsubishi Philippines Ranks 6th in Global Market Sales

Suzuki Shares Milestones with Growing Team Suzuki Philippines Club

Nissan Philippines Beefs Up SUV Line-Up by Updating Patrol Royale and Juke for 2018

January 31, 2018

Volkswagen Philippines Brings In New Golf GTS Variant for 2018

This is Mazda's Best Selling Car for 2017

January 30, 2018

Nissan Philippines Increases Vehicle Prices Due to Excise Tax

Review: 2018 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4WD GT

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

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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