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August 20, 2021

Vehicle Importers Record A 43 Percent Recovery In YTD 2021 Sales

Sales of the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) saw an increase of 43 percent Year-to-Date (YTD) in the first seven months of 2021. The Association recorded total sales of 35,092 units compared to 24,610 units sold in the same period last year. These results mirror that of vehicle manufacturers.

As part of its corporate social responsibility, United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) showed their support to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Medalists by rewarding the athletes with brand new vehicles including a big surprise for silver medalist Nesthy Petecio.

After its global debut as the X-Terra last year, the refreshed 2022 Nissan Terra is inching its way to the Philippines as it has finally made its regional debut in Thailand. Featuring enhancements across the board from design to safety to infotainment, it is, according to Nissan, a product of their in-depth research on ASEAN families.

Meet Platinum Quartz Metallic, Mazda's Newest Special Color

Mazda is known for continuous experimentation when it comes to colors. After Soul Red (later revised to Soul Red Crystal), Machine Gray Metallic, and Polymetal Gray Metallic, Platinum Quartz Metallic is the newest unique shade to join their diverse palette.

It has been a lifelong dream of Arcie Sumayao, an entrepreneur from Manila, to own and manage a farm. Through careful thought and planning, he turned his dream into reality by converting one of their properties in Cavite into a farmland which he could efficiently manage and nurture in order for it to grow as one of his sources of business revenue. As Arcie begins his journey to build a farm, he has set his dream into motion by taking the next logical step: To buy a tough, reliable, and dependable workhorse of a pickup.

It sure looks like the Philippines is lagging when it comes to legislation centered around cutting tailpipe emissions. This as Southeast Asian neighbors and major manufacturing hubs Thailand and Indonesia have announced aggressive measures to cut emissions in vehicles.

Combining sportiness with practical utility may seem like an unconventional idea, but for more than 25 years now Audi Sport—the high-performance division of Audi AG—has proven the effectiveness of the concept with the Audi RS 4 Avant. The sport wagon continues to set the benchmark in the segment it started, with the new model offering numerous fine-tuned details that further enhance its capabilities. Now, this recently updated current-generation Audi RS 4 Avant is available in the Philippines.

Hyundai strengthens its presence as a leading Modern PUV provider in the Visayas as it turned over 15 units of the HD50S Class 2 Modern PUV to G.C. Godie, Inc. transport cooperative in Tacloban City.

The CTEK CS Free Allows You To Charge Your Car's Battery Safely Without Power Cables

Time to cut the cables. CTEK Philippines announces the availability of the CS Free—the world’s first fully portable battery charger and maintainer that boosts the charge of flat or discharged battery in a matter of minutes.

Legado Motors, Inc., the official distributor of GAC vehicles in the Philippines is offering huge discounts on their vehicles to celebrate their strong performance at the 2021 Kalayaan Endurance Race.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) together with B.M. Domingo Motor Sales, Inc. (BMD), celebrated the re-opening of Isuzu Isabela. This is the latest Isuzu dealership to adopt the new Isuzu Outlet Standard (IOS) standard.

GAC Motor launched a new brand slogan: Go and Change. As such, they plan to embrace Chinese craftsmanship through four pillars: craftsmanship, connection, innovation, and QDR (Quality Durability Reliability).

Loyalty pays. In a very unique promo, Isuzu Philippines is offering additional discounts on the Traviz light truck until the end of the year.

There seems to be no stopping the Xpander MPV this year. Just last month, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) says their award-winning 7-seater just recorded its highest 2021 monthly sales ever.

After showing it off through a lightly disguised prototype form, the Nissan Z Proto, Nissan has finally revealed what the production version looks like. Deemed an approachable sportscar for the modern age, this is the 2023 Nissan Z.

Ford PH Confirms Diesel F-150, All-New Explorer Arriving Soon

Ford Philippines has confirmed that two North American built models are coming soon: the all-new F-150 and the all-new Explorer. These were confirmed in the new “Coming Soon” section of the Ford Philippines website where buyers can see the line-up of Ford vehicles that will be launched in the near future.

You are looking at Nissan’s newest NISMO product: the 2022 Aura NISMO. Carrying an electrified powertrain, this compact hatchback wants to be known as the “swift electrified city racer.”

Throughout the history of modern motoring, one of the greatest leaps in innovation was the evolution of the hybrid drivetrain. Who would have thought in such a short amount of time, we would see such massive improvements in fuel efficiency and lower emissions?

True to its belief that owning a car is about being safe, wise, and practical, Changan Philippines rolls out its Kailangan, Changan! sales promo where customers looking to buy their first car or upgrade to a new ride can do so with payment options that are easy on the pocket.

Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) emphasized its goal to ramp up its dealer network expansion efforts this year during its midyear dealer conference. This, as more customers all over the country are beginning to notice the Geely brand.

Continuing their 15th Anniversary Deals this month, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru is offering the refreshed 2021 Subaru XV, Forester, and 7-seater Evoltis at lower prices.

Could Base 2022 Honda Civic Variants Use This Engine?

Consider this the ultimate acid test for the 11th generation Civic. With the all-new 2022 model already debuting in North America, Japan, and Thailand, people are starting to get a clearer picture of how the Civic will be speced for other regions, maybe including the Philippines.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has released guidelines for the standard process flow for the refund of the provisional safeguard deposit cash bond. Customers may start to process their refund request starting August 16, 2021.

MINI, together with designer Paul Smith have envisioned what a car would be if were engineered around sustainability. The result is the MINI Strip Concept.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), reported a 4.1 percent growth for July 2021 versus the previous month. This is the second straight month of steady sales for the Korean automaker.

Revenge spending is in full swing around the world, and European supercars aren’t just the one enjoying the uptick in sales—even Japanese supercars are enjoying brisk business as well.

Setting a record auction price of US$ 20.465 million (P 1.031 billion), this is now the most expensive McLaren F1 ever.

In recognizing the value of the company’s success, the Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. (YTPI) kicks off its 25th anniversary by giving back to the communities within the company’s vicinity.

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