February 2, 2016
Review: 2016 Ford Explorer Sport V6 EcoBoost
I read about it all the time in press kits: Ford doing extreme weather testing on their cars. And for a moment, I think: surely, this has got to be an exaggeration. No carmaker would go through the lengths of freezing cars in minus 40 Celsius. In a freezer. That is, until I found myself at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport trying to pick up the 2016 Explorer Sport in minus 17 Celsius.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Ford Explorer,
Mid-sized SUV
February 1, 2016
Discounts Galore at Subaru's Kansha Festival
Motor Image Pilipinas Inc. (MIPI), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country will hold its much awaited Kansha Festival from February 1 to 7, 2016. Also known as Subaru customer appreciation week, the Kansha festival is originally a celebration adapted from the Japanese “Kinro Kansha no Hi” or Labor Thanksgiving Day.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Subaru Corporate
What Car is Fit for Ms. Universe, Pia Wurtzbach?
Following her triumph in Las Vegas which ended a 42-year titular drought, the new Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was welcomed by adoring Filipinos who shared in the immensity and pride of her achievement. To show the world, the universe rather, how to go around the metropolis in style, Pia opted for a classy, luxurious Audi A8 as “carriage” during her much publicized Manila homecoming.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
News
UPDATED: Honda Pilot Poised to Fly Back to Philippine Showrooms
UPDATE 1: We included the official Press Release from Honda Cars Philippines below (2/2).
Honda is preparing to bring back its premium 7-seater mid-sized crossover, the Pilot back to its Philippine showrooms. Announcing the news via their official Facebook page, Honda Cars Philippines says that the all-new 2016 Pilot will arrive in showrooms this February.
Filed Under:
Honda Pilot,
Mid-sized SUV,
Rumors
Suzuki Philippines Posts 52-Percent Growth in 2015
Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) zooms into 2016 with an upbeat outlook, as it announced today an overall robust 2015 performance, achieving its highest record sales of 10,000 units with 52 percent year-over-year sales growth, massive increase in visibility and market share, and aggressive network expansion, as well as bagging several awards for its vehicles. This cements the company’s position as one of Philippines’ best performing car brands in terms of YoY growth.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Suzuki Corporate
January 31, 2016
Ford Sales Up in ASEAN But to Shutter Japan, Indonesia Operations
Ford Motor Company announced that its overall retail sales for the ASEAN region in 2015 rose 3.3 percent from the previous year to a record 103,975 units.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News
Ferrari to Officially Introduce "HS" Option on California T at Geneva
The California T, Ferrari’s immensely successful front-engined V8 model with retractable hard top and 2+ seating configuration, is now available with the brand-new Handling Speciale (HS) option.
Filed Under:
Ferrari California,
News
Tata Motors Appoints New CEO and Managing Director
Tata Motors has appointed Mr. Guenter Butschek as Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director. Mr. Butschek will lead all operations of Tata Motors in India and in international markets including South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia, and South Africa. Jaguar Land Rover would continue to be managed by its Chief Executive Officer and Director, Dr. Ralf Speth, who is also on the Board of Tata Motors. Mr. Butschek will be joining the company on February 15, 2016.
Filed Under:
News,
TATA Corporate
New Ford Lab Integrates Wearables and Vehicles
The connection between what you wear and what you drive is strengthening with help from Ford’s new wearables research laboratory, where scientists and engineers are working to better integrate wearable devices and vehicles to help keep drivers safer behind the wheel.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
Safety,
Technology
Philippine EV Maker Gets Green Loan
Slowly but surely, the missing pieces of the electric vehicle industry puzzle are falling into place. One big piece just got plugged in recently: financing. This was revealed by Rommel T. Juan, president of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
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