July 18, 2014
Suzuki Philippines Launches Ertiga (w/ Specs)
Barely a monthly after introducing the Swift 1.2 hatchback, Suzuki Philippines has unveiled yet another addition to their growing automobile line-up: the Ertiga. Dubbed as a “Lifestyle Utility Vehicle” or LUV for short, the Ertiga takes a completely different approach to the very competitive but lucrative compact 7-seater MPV or multi-purpose utility vehicle market.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
News,
Suzuki Ertiga
Hyundai Philippines Retains Momentum with 12 Percent Growth in June
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, continued its positive sales performance with 12% year-on-year growth in June, bringing its tally to 1,928 units sold versus 1,726 units sold in the prior year. For the first semester of this year, Hyundai managed to grow by 6% equivalent to a total of 11,651 units.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
AVID Sales Up 21 Percent in June
In June, the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) registered total sales of 2,973 units, up by 21% from 2,447 units sold in the same month last year. This led to first semester growth of 17% or a total of 17,902 units, driven by the marked performance of both the Passenger Cars (PC) and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) segments.
Filed Under:
AVID,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
July 17, 2014
Subaru Holds Tanabata Festival this Weekend
Motor Image Pilipinas Inc., will be holding its Tanabata Festival, running on its second year, at all Subaru Showrooms nationwide from July 18 to July 20, 2014.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Subaru Corporate
Mazda Unveils All-New Mazda2 Sub-Compact in Japan; Production Goes Underway (w/ Video)
Mazda has finally pulled the wraps off its all-new Mazda2 sub-compact hatchback, the latest model to receive the full Skyactiv treatment. The flood of photos came at the same time as when Mazda announced that the all-new Mazda2 started production at its Hofu Plant No. 1 in Yamaguchi, Japan. The global launch starts in Japan this autumn, with the world soon to follow.
Filed Under:
Mazda 2,
News,
Sub-Compact
Filipino, Japanese Companies to Build Electric Vehicles in the Philippines
NEUES Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the NKC Metalworks Group of Osaka, Japan and Kart Plaza Manufacturing Corp., the Philippine leading electric golf kart distributor and servicing company, today announced a partnership that will see both companies engage in the local manufacturing of affordable and economical Electric Vehicles, which will be made available in the Philippine automotive market.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
NEUES Corporate,
News
44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 Announces Show Dates
The Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) has just announced the dates for the 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015. To be held at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, the show will open on Thursday, October 29, 2015 and will run all the way to Sunday, November 8, 2015.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Tokyo Motor Show
July 15, 2014
Review: 2014 Peugeot 5008 2.0 HDI Allure
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Luxury MPV,
Peugeot 5008
July 14, 2014
Land Rover Philippines and Asia to Africa Safari Brought in Peter Allison to Manila
Land Rover Philippines (LRPhils) Motors, Inc. in collaboration with Asia To Africa (A To A) Safaris brought in Peter Allison, a wildlife enthusiast and author of two bestselling books about his experiences working in the African bush – “Whatever You Do, Don’t Run” and “Don’t Look behind You” to Manila.
Filed Under:
Land Rover Corporate,
News
Michelin to Become Sole MotoGP Tire Supplier from 2016
Michelin will be the sole supplier of tires to teams participating in the MotoGP World Championship series which will be held in various European countries starting 2016. This was announced by Dorna Sports, promoter and organizer of the event, which is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).
Filed Under:
Michelin,
Motorsports,
News
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