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March 9, 2017

Three Times the Happypoints for Caltex and Happyplus's 3rd Anniversary

In celebration of the third year anniversary of the Caltex and Happyplüs partnership, motorists will get three-time the Happypoints for a minimum of P 500 fuel purchase at participating Caltex stations. This offer is available to new and current Happyplüs cardholders nationwide from March 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017.

Will Peugeot Philippines Bring in Its Commercial Vehicles?

Peugeot Philippines is celebrating a great 2016 by posting an 8.1 percent year-on-year (Y-O-Y) growth compared to 2015. Last year, the French brand sold 465 units which is up from 430 units in 2015. This milestone was revealed by company president Glen P. Dasig at an intimate media gathering.

Car maintenance is something women find both daunting and confusing. Often riddled with technical jargon, transparency and empowerment has often eluded women in this aspect. But in time for International Women’s Day, there’s now a car shop that specifically caters to women. MeinAuto is a shop run by women, for women.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, continues its strong 2017 showing as it grew by 21 percent for the month February, or a total of 2,653 units sold, as compared to the same period of the previous year. This pushed accumulated January to February sales to 5,247, up by 15 percent as compared to 2016.

Replacing a model that accounts for 30 percent of your global sales sounds like a daunting task, but it seems the all-new Volvo XC60 is up to the challenge. It’s been a full 9 years since the world first saw Volvo’s premium mid-sized SUV and now, an all-new one has bowed in at the Geneva International Motor Show.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a new memorandum dated February 23, 2017. This new memorandum, which was made available to us, deals with the standardized temporary plates as well as the No OR/CR, No Travel policy.

Honda isn’t exactly doing that well in Formula One, but that’s not stopping the Japanese powerhouse from launching its hottest hatchback yet: the all-new Civic Type-R. After being shown as a concept, the first-ever global Type-R model (it will be sold in Japan, Europe, and North America), is now here. And the all-new Civic Type-R has been engineered from the ground-up as an expression of “dynamic purity.”

Subaru is finally showing off the full model change of its diminutive urban crossover: the Subaru XV. Unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show, the 2018 Subaru XV represents the first model change for the nameplate since its debut in 2012. The all-new Subaru XV promises distinctive design, enhanced drivability on poor road surfaces, world-class safety, and advanced driver-responsive handling and comfort.

Peugeot 3008 is Europe's Car of the Year

The all-new Peugeot 3008 is off to a great start as it was awarded as the European Car of the Year by 58 European journalists. Awarded on the eve of the Geneva International Motor Show, this prestigious award joins the 20 other prizes the Peugeot 3008 has already won. It also marks the fifth Peugeot to win the Car of the Year and the first SUV honored in the history of the European CoTY prize.

General Motors Co has agreed to sell its Opel/Vauxhall subsidiary and European Financial Operations to the PSA Group in a transaction worth an estimated € 2.2 Billion.

Tell me your memories of the Mitsubishi Lancer, and I’ll have a good indication of how old you are. If you think the Box Type is the sexiest car ever made, you’re approaching middle age. If your favorite is the Pizza Pie, then you’ve settled down and gotten married. If your eyes mist over the L-Type, you’re probably reading this over a bowl of oatmeal and carrot juice.

Isuzu Awards Top Dealers in 2016

Among the 21 dealerships of Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) across the country, five have distinguished themselves for their performance last year. On February 25, 2017, IPC recognized these achievements as the company held the 2016 Isuzu Dealer of the Year Awards gathering.

Nissan's New X-Trail Concept is Doggone Perfect (w/ Video)

Crossovers and dogs often go together so it comes as a surprise that Nissan took some time to develop a dog-friendly version of its X-Trail. Currently a concept, the X-Trail 4Dogs Concept is filled with everything a dog and a doting fur-parent would want. Features include a two-way dog cam, water shower, dryer, and access ramp.

Volvo Philippines offers another first in customer service as it launches its exclusive offer to Volvo car owners. Simply by presenting their Volvo key and a valid ID at the reception of the Wings Transit Lounge at the 4th level, Mall area of the NAIA Terminal 3, they can already avail of the privileges accorded to lounge patrons. After logging in, qualified Volvo car owners can enjoy the amenities the lounge has to offer – all compliments of Volvo.

Chevron Philippines once again partnered with American Chamber Foundation Philippines, Inc. (ACF) for the 6th AmCham ScholaRUN, which was held at the SM Mall of Asia last February 19, 2017.

Lotus Cars celebrated the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic movie cars ever with a one off Evora Sport 410. Already a limited production run with just 150 copies to be made, this special one of one created by Lotus Exclusive is meant to pay tribute to the Lotus Esprit S1, star of the James Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me.

Volkswagen Extends #TripGoals Promo for Polo Models

Volkswagen Philippines, is extending its #TripGoals promo of the #2017CarGoalPolo for the Hatchback and Sedan with new and enhanced packages. From now until March 31, 2017, you not only have the chance to achieve your #TripGoals, you willl also have the choice to get great cash discount, or even outfit your new Polo with the Polo Club Edition package.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled a new luxury car, crafted for one very special customer: St. Richard’s Hospital Pediatric Day Surgery Unit in Rolls-Royce’s home town of Chichester, West Sussex.

Set to headline this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show this month, Honda Automobiles Thailand has just confirmed that the all-new 2017 CR-V will finally be getting a diesel engine. The Bangkok Post reports that Honda’s compact crossover will employ a 1.6-liter i-DTEC engine producing 160 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. This is the first time a diesel engine will be fitted to a Honda vehicle in the Southeast Asian region and is a significant step to actually realizing a diesel-fed CR-V in the Philippine market.

As your car’s only four contact patches on the road, tires play an important role in keeping you safe and secure no matter the road or weather condition. Therefore, it’s important to know a bit more about your tire, especially about the various markings found on the sidewall. Though it’s so easy to dismiss these numbers and symbols, they can tell you a lot about your tire.

Fuel Autotek Philippines Brings in MOMO, Deestone Tires

There are two new tire brands in town. Fuel Autotek AU, Australia’s leading provider of alloy wheels, tires, and automotive accessories enters the country through its subsidiary, Fuel Autotek Sales, Inc. Also known as Fuel Autotek Philippines, the Philippine subsidiary will be carrying a range of tire brands such as MOMO Tires from Italy, Deestone Tires of Thailand, as well as other truck and bus tire brands.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, is off to the races as it starts January 2017 with an 18 percent growth, or a total of 2,817 units sold, as compared to the same period of the previous year.

Ford Philippines was the recipient of two prestigious awards for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs at the first-ever ‘Driven to Serve’ Awards of the Society of Philippine Motoring Journalists (SPMJ) – one each for its Driving Skills for Life driver safety program and its Operation Better World initiatives.

Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC) was recently awarded by the Philippine Government as the official premium mobility partner of the 2017 Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit 2017. As courtesy to the visiting dignitaries, ACC, the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines will provide over 300 specially commissioned BMW 7 Series, BMW X5, and BMW 5 Series vehicles for ministers and leaders from the 10 ASEAN member-nation and dialogue throughout the year-long summit.

Everyone’s favorite portable tanning machine is getting a timely upgrade. Just in time for summer, Mazda Philippines is releasing the 2017 MX-5 Retractable Fastback or MX-5 RF for short. Officially making its market debut at the 2017 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) at the end of the month, we were the first to see the Philippine-spec models as they prepare to make their way from the stockyard to Mazda showrooms.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is Officially Back as Eclipse Cross (w/ 21 Photos)

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is back. And no, your eyes aren’t deceiving you; it’s a crossover. Set to debut at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show next week, Mitsubishi is resurrecting the nameplate of its storied coupe, calling it the Eclipse Cross. The Eclipse Cross is a global model that will be sold in Europe first, but will eventually make it to other markets such as Japan, North America, Australia, and other regions.

In line with the roll out of its Philippine-produced Mirage G4, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has revealed bullish expansion plans in the Southeast Asian region. In a report by the Nikkei Asian Review, Mitsubishi is planning to broaden its dealership network across the region by 20 percent while doubling its workforce in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand by 2020.

To a huge degree, the 2017 Strada GT answers all the criticisms leveled against Mitsubishi’s pickup truck offering when it first came out two years ago. From the removal of the toothy chrome grille to the application of the latest MIVEC clean diesel engine, the Strada GT has finally hit all the right notes and this should easily sway the buying public to take notice of it once more.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Presents First Locally Assembled Mirage G4 to President Duterte

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is betting big on the continued growth of the local automotive industry as the company presented the first Mirage G4 manufactured at its 21-hectare assembly plant in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna to President Rodrigo Duterte.

Ford is ready to terrorize racetracks everywhere with the new Ford GT Competition Series. Built atop the winning foundation that’s the Ford GT, the Competition Series has gone on a diet, particularly on the upper areas that shifts the center of gravity lower. This maximizes road-holding and enables drivers to fully exploit the 647 horsepower, 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 engine.

Volkswagen Philippine is wasting no time in bringing in their commercial vehicle line-up in a bid to double their sales in 2017. Just a few weeks after announcing that it’s now authorized to sell the brand’s commercial vehicles, their first salvo, the Crafter, is ready to make its Philippine market debut at the Manila International Auto Show at the end of March.

Chupa Chups: Not Just Sweet Treats Anymore

There are many who still remember Chupa Chups as a childhood treat that’s sweet as it is comforting. But now, Chupa Chups has evolved from being just a candy treat into something that can freshen up any household, office, or even automotive interiors.

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