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March 12, 2018

Why Mazda Doesn't Test at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

Setting and breaking lap records on the Nürburgring Nordschleife has become a pissing contest of sorts for car manufacturers. Today, the development of a vehicle, especially those of the high-performance variety, isn’t complete without any sort of mention of lap times at the 22.810-kilometer circuit known as “The Green Hell.” That is, unless you’re Mazda.

GAZ Group, the leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles (CVs) in Russia has officially started selling its models locally through its official Philippine distributor, Gazelle Motors Corp. GAZ is now selling its NEXT minibus and NEXT Citiline frame bus in the country through its own dealer network.

The ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or NCAP is now including blindspot object detection as part of its safety assist technology test under its revised ASEAN NCAP 2017-2020 protocol. Blindspot technology (BST) is now a requirement to obtain points for a higher ASEAN NCAP rating and aims to reduce motorcycle fatalities across the ASEAN region.

Ford Philippines announced that despite the implementation of the new excise tax, February retail sales still rose 24 percent from a year ago to 1,860 units driven by its big three: the Ranger, Everest, and EcoSport.

This Simple Device Helps You Change A Flat Tire Quickly

It’s a Friday night and I just want to go home. Just when I thought that navigating through Manila’s stop-and-go traffic would take up most of my problems, Murphy’s Law—Anything that can go wrong will go wrong—strikes and I end up with a flat tire. No matter how well you maintain the condition of your tire, with all the debris on our roads, it’s bound to happen.

Landers members, get ready. Starting tomorrow, March 12 until Friday, March 16, 2018, you stand to get even bigger discounts with the Caltex Crazy Fuel Sale promo.

A Lot Left In The Internal Combustion Engine: Mazda Hedges Bet on Gasoline, Diesel Engines

As Mazda looks to its next-generation of vehicles, they are still looking to improve existing ones in the pursuit of advancing driving pleasure. Announcing their long-term Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 plan last year, Mazda is now looking at vehicles from a “Well-to-Wheel” approach.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) supports sports anew through its recent contract signing with the 2018 Philippine SuperLiga (PSL).

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has already started accepting reservations for its all-new MPV, the Xpander. And now, to make it even more enticing, MMPC is offering a pre-booking exclusive for those who have made reservations and those who are still planning to reserve one.

Auto Nation Group, Inc., distributor of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the country, recently turned-over two units of the Mercedes-Benz Pocket Train to Clark Pipeline and Depot Company, their first customer in the Philippines.

Volkswagen Philippines is set to hold the second Cebu activation of the Child Safety Initiative (CSI) road safety campaign from March 9 to 11, 2018 this time at “The Gallery” Level 1 of the New Wing of Ayala Center Cebu.

Nissan Mobility Tour Heads to Cebu and Davao This March

Who would have thought: reserving a vehicle during the Nissan Mobility Tour can immediately make you feel like a winner. After the Manila and Pampanga legs of the nationwide experiential tour, these two lucky individuals dared to be bold and walked home with an additional P 100,000 off their brand-new Nissan vehicle.

Haven’t you noticed anything with Mazda lately? Despite being a small carmaker (it has about a 4 percent market share in Japan and 2-3 percent globally), they’ve continued to make fresh products year after year. How have they been able to accomplish this?

The celebrated Toyota Supra is back, sort of. Shown at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show, Toyota finally confirms that the Supra badge is back and affixed to a high-performance sportscar co-developed with BMW. The racing concept, dubbed the GR (Gazoo Racing) Supra Racing Concept, it revives the heritage of one of Toyota’s famous sportscars.

Meet Two Extreme British Hypercars: the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro and the McLaren Senna GTR

Two British supercar makers unveiled their interpretation of what an “ultimate track-only hypercar” is. World, meet the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro and the McLaren Senna GTR Concept.

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 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 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.

“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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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March 12, 2018

Why Mazda Doesn't Test at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

Russian Commercial Vehicle Brand, GAZ, Enters the Philippines

Blindspot Detection Now Part of ASEAN NCAP Safety Standards

Ford Philippines Feels Effect of New Excise Tax as Ranger Takes Sales Lead

March 11, 2018

This Simple Device Helps You Change A Flat Tire Quickly

Landers, Caltex to Offer Up to P 10 Off Per Liter This Coming Week

March 9, 2018

A Lot Left In The Internal Combustion Engine: Mazda Hedges Bet on Gasoline, Diesel Engines

Isuzu Philippines Supports 2018 Philippine SuperLiga

Mitsubishi Offers Free GoPro Hero 5 to All Xpander Buyers

Mercedes-Benz Delivers First "Pocket Train" to Philippine Customer

Volkswagen Philippines's Child Safety Initiative Heads to Cebu Starting Today

March 7, 2018

Nissan Mobility Tour Heads to Cebu and Davao This March

This is How Mazda Keeps Building Cars Worth Driving

The Toyota Supra is Back. Sort Of. (w/ 19 Photos, Video)

March 6, 2018

Meet Two Extreme British Hypercars: the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro and the McLaren Senna GTR

The Honda Civic Type R is Going on a European Tour to Break Lap Records

Hyundai's Le Fil Rouge Concept Looks a Lot Like a Mazda Design

Subaru Viziv Tourer Concept Shows Off Potential Future Levorg Sports Wagon

Review: 2018 Suzuki Vitara GLX

March 5, 2018

How Mazda Designed The i-ACTIV AWD to Act Human

Subaru Offers Summer Discounts, Low All-In Downpayment on Forester Models

Volvo Philippines All Aboard for Historic Volvo Ocean Race Stopover in Hong Kong

This Yacht-Inspired Volvo V90 Cross Country Can Be Ordered for the Philippine Market

Hyundai Philippines Set to Elevate Filipino Talent in Auto Industry

Video: Heart-Warming Toyota Philippines Video Recalls Memories

Mahindra Launches Budget Diesel-Powered Jeep Wrangler

March 2, 2018

Customers Know Best: How DAF Trucks Offered A Win-Win Solution

Isuzu Opens Relocated Tuguegarao Outlet in Iguig, Cagayan