Honda is aiming to reinforce the performance of the Civic Type R by using a squad of racing stars to do what else but break lap records at iconic European racetracks.
March 6, 2018
The Honda Civic Type R is Going on a European Tour to Break Lap Records
Honda is aiming to reinforce the performance of the Civic Type R by using a squad of racing stars to do what else but break lap records at iconic European racetracks.
Hyundai's Le Fil Rouge Concept Looks a Lot Like a Mazda Design
Hyundai Motor showed off its “Le Fil Rouge” a concept car that provides a glimpse of the Korean carmaker’s new styling direction moving forward. And while it’s evocative, it’s also very, very familiar. Yes, it pretty much apes Mazda’s Vision Coupe Concept closely.
Subaru Viziv Tourer Concept Shows Off Potential Future Levorg Sports Wagon
Subaru showed off the first indications of how a future Levorg sports wagon could look like with the arrival of the Viziv Tourer Concept at the Geneva International Motor Show.
Review: 2018 Suzuki Vitara GLX
“That looks slick.” This is the typical greeting anyone would have upon seeing the 2018 Suzuki Vitara. Of course, for people old enough to remember, they would remember the badge as having been affixed on a model that pioneered the small, no-nonsense 4x4. With the Jimny now handling that duty within the Suzuki line-up, the Vitara’s been transformed into their new sub-compact crossover offering, and like what everyone else would say, it does look slick.
March 5, 2018
How Mazda Designed The i-ACTIV AWD to Act Human
Based on the human walk—that’s how Mazda describes its i-ACTIV AWD system. It’s a good thing though that the system wasn’t based on me; if it were, then it’d suck. The moment I stepped out of the bus and onto the Kenbuchi Proving Ground located north of Asahikawa in Hokkaido, Japan, I slipped and fell in full view of all the Mazda engineers and experts. It’s reassuring to everyone concerned that Mazda’s all-wheel drive system takes inspiration from more graceful humans.
Subaru Offers Summer Discounts, Low All-In Downpayment on Forester Models
After celebrating the Year of the Dog, Subaru is continuing to give special offers on its best-selling Forester compact SUV. Go into a refreshing drive this summer with easy own schemes for all Subaru Forester models.
Volvo Philippines All Aboard for Historic Volvo Ocean Race Stopover in Hong Kong
Volvo Philippines set sail to Hong Kong for the first ever Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) stop in Asia’s world city. Winners of Volvo’s All Aboard Holiday Offer as well as the Volvo Alumni Golf Cup 2017 champions were all onboard to partake of the festivities. Top executives from the country’s exclusive importer and distributor as well as sales partner from across the country, were also on hand to host the Volvo clients and their guests, as well as accompany them around the Volvo Ocean Race Village.
This Yacht-Inspired Volvo V90 Cross Country Can Be Ordered for the Philippine Market
Volvo Cars unveiled a special edition of its V90 Cross Country to celebrate the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race. With a limited production run (based on calendar year and not quantity), the V90 Cross Country Ocean Race is inspired by the world’s toughest ocean race with stylistic cues and features that enable its drivers to launch their next adventure.
Hyundai Philippines Set to Elevate Filipino Talent in Auto Industry
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), official Philippine distributor of Hyundai passenger and commercial vehicles, in partnership with Plan International, is set to inaugurate this April, the Hyundai Dream Center Philippines (HDCP), a world-class training and education hub for developing skills in the automotive industry.
Video: Heart-Warming Toyota Philippines Video Recalls Memories
In celebration of its 30th anniversary in the country, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation commissioned a new video that recalls Filipinos unrelenting support to the Japanese carmaker.
Mahindra Launches Budget Diesel-Powered Jeep Wrangler
Looking for a no-frills, no-nonsense off-roader? Forget the modern-day Mercedes-Benz G-Glass or even the newest Jeep Wrangler. Mahindra may have a solution for you in the Roxor.
March 2, 2018
Customers Know Best: How DAF Trucks Offered A Win-Win Solution
The customer knows best—it’s a saying in business that’s been around for as long as anyone remembers. As passé as it sounds, it still holds true especially when you’re looking for a dependable business partner to a 13.37-billion-dollar business.
Isuzu Opens Relocated Tuguegarao Outlet in Iguig, Cagayan
Continuing its dealership expansion and improvement program this year, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) recently opened its relocated Tuguegarao office in a bigger, more accessible facility in Barangay Sta. Teresa, Iguig, Cagayan.
Is This Battery Going to End Your Start/Stop Woes?
The biggest issue with the modern automobile is the amount of load it places on the electrical system. And with idle start/stop systems (now standard on most European makes and even on some Japanese ones), the 12-volt starter battery takes on the car’s entire power load whenever the engine stops in heavy traffic. This repeated charging/discharging cycle can take a toll on a car’s battery with some owners reporting battery failure as early as 6 months.
2018 Mitsubishi Xpander vs Honda Mobilio vs Honda BR-V vs Toyota Avanza
Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has just released their much-awaited Xpander MPV. Dubbed as the next-generation MPV, the Xpander combines the best attributes of a compact MPV with the design cues of a compact SUV.
Mitsubishi Philippines Launched Much-Awaited Xpander MPV (w/ 23 Photos, Brochure)
Following a successful release in Indonesia, which garnered 50,000 in order units alone, the all-new Mitsubishi Xpander finally lands in the Philippines. Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is proud to be the second in Asia to launch this highly anticipated MPV/crossover. The Xpander is MMPC’s nod to the growing demand in the Philippine market for an “in-between” model, coming from the success of both the Mirage and the Montero Sport, which remains to be the brand’s local best-selling models.
March 1, 2018
Kia Philippines Rolls Back Pricing on Selected Models with "Rollback Throwback" Promo
Columbian Autocar Corporation, the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines implemented its new pricing inclusive of the new vehicle excise tax scheme last January. With the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN taking effect, its vehicles are up across the board. But there’s a bit of good news.
How One Bus Company Saved Money by Shifting to Forged Aluminum Wheels
SinDian Bus Company is a family-run transport company with over 300 buses serving the Taipei and New Taipei City area in Taiwan. Serving 22 routes around the Greater Taipei area, the 37-year old company believes that operational efficiency and a hands-on approach helps them win the business game.
Toyota Shows Off New 2.0-liter Dynamic Force Engine, Direct Shift-CVT
Last December, Toyota unveiled their next-generation gasoline engine family called Dynamic Force. At the time, it was just available in one displacement: a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. Today, the Japanese automaker showed it off in one additional flavor: a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Including its bigger brother, it’ll make its way to 80 percent of Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold globally within the next 5 years.
Caltex Continues Retail Network Expansion
Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), starts 2018 pumped up for strong growth by opening its 20th service station in the last six months, making safe and quality fuels and lubricants available to more motorists nationwide.
FlatOut Race Series Introduces New Brackets, Racing Calendar for 2018
The FlatOut Race Series (FORS), the country’s premier grassroots motorsports event, is all set for the season launch this weekend at the Clark International Speedway. Sanctioned by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP), there will be a total of 10 events in the 2018 calendar that starts on March 3.
February 28, 2018
If This Isn't a Sportscar, What Is? Manila Sports Car Club Releases 2017 List of Eligible Cars
What is a sportscar? While the term is now being used by everyone from journalists to enthusiasts to describe everything from an Mazda MX-5 to a Ford Mustang to a Honda Civic Type R even, the folks at the Manila Sports Car Club has a very specific list.
AC Automotive Champions Filipino Artists at Art Fair Philippines
AC Automotive taps the creative minds of four Filipino visual artists at the Art Fair Philippines 2018 on March 1 to 4 at The Link, Ayala Center in Makati City. In support of Art Fair Philippines in its effort to promote local contemporary art, AC Automotive is a prominent exhibitor during the four-day event.
3-Day Xpander Xpo to Celebrate Arrival of Mitsubishi Xpander MPV
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is celebrating the arrival of its much-anticipated all-new Xpander with the Xpander Xpo. An exclusive Mitsubishi motorshow and test drive event, it starts on Friday, March 2 and runs all the way to Sunday, March 4 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. The show opens at 10 AM to runs to 9 PM daily. Admission is free.
Kia Family Service Roadshow Set to Deliver Customer Care and TLC This 2018
Kia is preparing to hit the road once more to bring their aftersales services closer to Kia owners all over the country thanks to the Kia Family Service Roadshow.
February 27, 2018
Largest Ford Ad in the World is Also Largest Eyesore
If you think you’ve seen gigantic billboards along EDSA or C5, think again. Ford shattered the record for the biggest eyesore on the planet by installing the largest billboard in the world to sell their smallest crossover.
Nissan is Considering a High-Performance Navara to Battle Ranger Raptor
Australian automotive website Motoring says Nissan is studying the possibility of making a Ranger Raptor fighter using its Navara as a platform.
First Drive: Honda Civic Type R
There are two schools of thought surrounding the Civic Type R. On one hand, there are those who believe it’s the pinnacle of Honda’s engineering achievement—a technical tour-de-force built with the very best that carmaker could offer. On the other, there are the skeptics who think it can’t be better than an all-wheel drive sports sedan with a bright blue paint job. Heading into this track experience, I belonged squarely to the latter. But an afternoon at the Clark International Speedway was enough to sway my convictions—the hype is most definitely real.
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