June 4, 2012
Surprise! Honda Launching Pilot, Odyssey in Philippines
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is adding 2 new additional cars to its local line-up. And while we all thought it was going to be more variants of the Civic, this is actually their big surprise: they're actually launching the all-new Pilot and Odyssey.
For those who remember, both the Odyssey and the Pilot aren't new to our market. However, we can't deny that they were sales duds appearing either too late (Pilot) or too expensive (Odyssey) for our market. However, that doesn't prevent Honda from trying once again.
Based on overeager sales agents, Honda is selling these two vehicles at close to P 3-million. P 2,700,000 for the Pilot and P 2,900,000 for the Odyssey. Though the launch is still a couple of days away, we were able to snag some of the specs for these two vehicles:
Filed Under:
Honda Odyssey,
Honda Pilot,
Luxury MPV,
Mid-sized SUV,
Rumors
May 31, 2012
Lessons Learned from the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge
Photo courtesy of Jollibee Facebook Page |
A couple of months ago, I was fortunate enough to be chosen to embark on a very unique contest involving fast cars, fast food, and the concept that was born from their marriage: drive thru. For 10 days, my chosen partner (Neil Pagulayan aka Neil Almighty of FM station 99.5 RT) and I basically drove through almost the entirety of the Jollibee drive thru network collecting points, completing challenges, and what have you. Unfortunately, the winners won’t be revealed until night, so this story may not have such a happy ending to it.
But that doesn’t matter. What does matter is Neil and I have carried with us some of the most unique experiences we’ll ever have in our entire lifetime. And I can say that with a degree of authority given our pair has the age average (thanks Neil). I could certainly do a list of a thousand lessons we’ve learned from the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge, but here are the biggest lessons we’ve learned:
Mazda Museum: Past, Present, and Future in 1 Hour
Hiroshima is often not high on a typical tourist’s list of “must-see, must-go places”. Getting there requires advanced planning since it takes a two-hour Shinkansen (bullet train) ride from the international hub city of Osaka (Kansai International Airport). Plus once you get there, the city center itself has little to offer compared to the likes of Tokyo and Kyoto. However a train transfer away from downtown brings you to the beautiful island of Miyajima and its floating torii gate in one direction, and on the opposite direction, the Mazda Museum.
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Feature,
Mazda Corporate,
Travel
HARI and Gawad Kalinga to Build Hyundai Green Center for Innovation in Bulacan
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Pre |
Last April 29, 2012, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), official distributor of Hyundai in the Philippines, recently strengthened its on-going partnership with the Gawad Kalinga Center for Social Innovation (GK-CSI) at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila. In its advocacy to edify the public, especially students, with sound plans to safeguard the environment, HARI committed to support GK in the construction of the Center for Green Innovations which will rise in GK’s pioneering Center for Social Innovation, Enchanted Farm, in Angat, Bulacan. Said center will house a 100-seat venue for seminars or “green camps” to educate the youth into becoming responsible stewards of our natural resources. Educational materials will also be available within the facility to provide references and innovative ideas during lectures and discussions on conserving our natural heritage.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
May 30, 2012
Lamborghini Manila Opens
Photo courtesy of Lamborghini Press |
Located at 11th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City,
Lamborghini’s decision to open in one of the most prime and sought-after areas
of cosmopolitan living and lifestyle in Metro Manila signals the Italian
brand’s uncompromising style and intent to expand into the Philippine market.
Filed Under:
Lamborghini Corporate,
News
Toyota 86 PHL Prices to Top P 1.9M - Top Gear Philippines
Photo courtesy of Toyota Press |
Filed Under:
News,
Rumors,
Sports Car,
Toyota 86
In SYNC with the Times: In-Depth Look at Ford SYNC
Even if it doesn’t feel like it, driving a car is like doing an intricate ballet routine: it requires concentration physically and mentally—physically, because you’re constantly pressing and de-pressing different pedals, swinging the steering wheel left and right while sometimes operating a lever or a button; mentally, because you’re always looking out in all directions making minute judgment calls and sometimes even anticipating the unexpected that appear apparently out of nowhere. The last thing you need is the additional distraction of a ringing mobile phone or even an iPod that’s proceeded to play an unwanted tune. Thankfully, there’s a technology out there that addresses these distractions. It’s called SYNC and chances are, it’s in a Ford vehicle near you.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Ford Corporate,
Technology
Mercedes-Benz Actros Takes to Batangas Racing Circuit
CATS Motors, Inc. (CATS) introduces the new Mercedes-Benz Actros in an exclusive driving event at the Batangas Racing Circuit.
Two Actros truck variants were available for test drive during the event: A 6-wheeler 20-ton 310 Hp Actros 3 and 10-wheeler 26-ton 350 Hp Actros 3. Guests, composed of the motoring press and haulers, were able to experience the power, safety and capability of the new Mercedes-Benz trucks for the first time.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mercedes-Benz Actros,
Track Day
Petron Student Art Competition Now Open for Entries
Everyone’s Vision Petron is a competition for photographers, painters and designers. It is also a venue for filmmakers, musicians, performance artists, art enthusiasts, and all Filipinos to converge and be one through their shared love for Philippine art and culture.
Themed Lakbay Kalikasan —A Journey of Nuturing Nature, this year’s competition focuses on the different ways of caring for and protecting the environment. Samples may be seen in Petron's own efforts to protect our biodiversity through coastal management, reforestation, mangrove planting, creating fish sanctuaries and artificial reefs, and protecting sea turtles.
Filed Under:
News,
Petron Corporate
May 29, 2012
Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Day 7: The Video
We finally made it to Cagayan de Oro--the main stop for Day 7 of the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge.
Please remember to vote for Neil and Uly of Team 2. Show your support for the motoring industry!
Filed Under:
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel,
Video
Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Collaborates with DOE and Meralco on i-MIEV Evaluation
Photo courtesy of Mitsubishi Press |
This collaboration project will entail MMPC to lend demo cars of i-MiEV to both DOE and MERALCO for the purpose of studying EV’s behaviors and performance when utilized in Metro Manila in various conditions, and also examine the impact to power system when EV is charged. The outcome of the evaluation will enhance the understanding of EV and determine the requirements of supporting charging infrastructure. It will also be a preparatory step toward the possible future introduction and create greater public awareness of electric vehicles.
Filed Under:
CSR,
DOE,
Events,
Mitsubishi i-MIEV,
News
Nissan Motor Philippines Supports Biodiversity
Photo courtesy of Nissan Press |
Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc. (NMPI), together with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft fĂĽr Internationale Zusammenarbeit), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (DENR-PAWB), the Batangas Government Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office, the Provincial Government of Batangas, the Municipal Government of Calagatan, and led the planting of 200 mangrove propagules at Ang Pulo.
Filed Under:
CSR,
News,
Nissan Corporate
Honda Cars Philippines Resumes Sale of Jazz 1.3
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) resumes
sales of the Jazz 1.3 liter variant starting May 18, 2012 following the
recovery of supply from Honda’s manufacturing plant in Thailand, which
again started production of automobiles last March 26, 2012.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Honda Jazz,
News,
Sub-Compact
Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Day 6: The Video
So it's Day 6 of the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge and we find ourselves in the Queen City of the South--Cebu! See what we've been up to before we travel to Cagayan de Oro!
Remember to show your support for the motoring industry by voting for Team 2 in the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Poll.
Filed Under:
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel,
Video
May 28, 2012
Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Day 5: The Video
We're half-way through the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge. This is Day 5, and we've just crossed by ro-ro to the Visayas region.
Don't forget to vote for Neil Almighty of 99.5 RT and Uly of Philippine Star by clicking here. We appreciate your support as the motoring industry's falling behind next to celebrities and athletes!
Filed Under:
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel,
Video
May 25, 2012
Toyota Motor Philippines Launches "86 Sightings" Marketing Campaign
Toyota Motor Philippines, in what could be the best guerrilla marketing move, has launched the Toyota "86 Sightings" to mark the upcoming launch of the 86 sports coupe in June (we'll be there on June 18-19 for the media track day). If you want to see the 86 in the flesh a full month before we'll get to drive one, the schedule is located after the break.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Sports Car,
Toyota 86
Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Day 4: The Video
We head to Southern Luzon, particularly Bicol in Day 4 of the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge. This is actually the day before we all embark on a 4-day journey to Visayas and Mindanao!
Don't forget to vote for Team 2: Neil and Uly in Jollibee's Facebook Poll!
Filed Under:
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel,
Video
It's More Fun with Toyota: Toyota Road Trek 8
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
May. It’s the height of summer, with
temperatures reaching well over 36 degrees Celsius in Metro Manila. It’s hot,
humid, and dry—the perfect weather for a trip out of town. Of course, given
that this is Toyota’s
annual Road Trek event, this wasn’t your ordinary beach trip. Being a
first-time Road Trekker (I declined the early ones and wasn’t invited to the
later ones); I didn’t know what to expect. In the end, I found the Toyota Road
Trek experience to be one unforgettable event.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Toyota Innova,
Toyota Road Trek,
Toyota Vios,
Travel
May 24, 2012
HARI and DOTC Partner in Road Safety and Responsible Car Ownership
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Press |
HARI bolsters its commitment to deliver Hyundai’s brand of excellence to motorists through the implementation of its car safety and maintenance programs. Together with its 39-strong dealerships in the country, the Philippine Hyundai distributor has been upholding the promotion of road ethics among the public, especially motorists, with Hyundai’s signature programs on responsible car ownership, car safety, and road safety. Among these are the Hyundai Car Wellness, a comprehensive after-sales program that aims to provide Hyundai customers avenues to keep their cars fit and roadworthy at all times and instill in them an attitude of safe driving; and the Summer Motorist Roadside Assistance (SMRA), a special dealership assistance program on major and preventive services while on the road during Holy Week.
Said DOTC Assistant Secretary Dante Lantin, “On observing the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety, we are looking at the thousands, even millions, of lives that we could save from road death and injury. We commend Hyundai for taking to heart and leading by example in tirelessly promoting road safety and responsible car ownership.”
HARI’s partnership with the DOTC was further underscored during the second Hyundai RUN for a Cause held April 29, 2012 at the Quirino Grandstand. There, HARI showcased its key CSR programs for 2012-2013 with its partner organizations. Each cause had a designated color to signify HARI’s involvement in different nation-building endeavors: blue (road safety and responsible car ownership), red (education), green (environment), gray (social entrepreneurship and countryside development), orange (community development through health), yellow (Filipino heritage and pride), purple (youth development through sports), and pink (women and children’s rights protection).
Goodyear Tops "Fortune 500" List for Northeast Ohio
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is the largest business in Northeast Ohio according to the 2012 “Fortune 500” list, which was released recently.
Based on 2011 sales of $22.8 billion, Goodyear is ranked by FORTUNE as the 126th largest business in the country, up from 139th last year.
Compiled since 1955, the “Fortune 500” ranks U.S. companies by sales. Companies are ranked by total revenues for their respective fiscal years. Included in the survey are companies that are incorporated and operate in the U.S. and file financial statements with a government agency.
The complete “Fortune 500” listing is in the magazine’s May 21 issue, which is on newsstands, and on its Web site, www.fortune.com/500.
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com.ph.
Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Day 3: The Video
The continuing saga of the 10 teams in the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge! Don't forget to vote for Team 2 in the Jollibee Facebook Poll.
Filed Under:
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel,
Video
May 23, 2012
Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Day 2: The Video
Remember to show your support for the motoring industry by voting for Uly and Neil of Team 2. Click this link!
Filed Under:
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel,
Video
Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge Day 1: The Video
And so our 10-day journey begins. Catch us everyday on ABS-CBN, ETC or CinemaOne. And remember to vote for Uly and Neil of Team 2! Click this link.
Filed Under:
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge,
Travel,
Video
May 22, 2012
AVID Jumpstarts Q2 with 31% Growth; Total Industry Dips 1%
Performance and Drivers
Compared with the 1% decline in total industry sales, the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) opens the second quarter with a strong 31% growth in total sales from January to April 2012, with 10, 633 units sold from the 8,119 in the same period last year. This is due to AVID’s consistent robust sales of Passenger Car (PC) models, registering an 85% increase in total PC sales—from 3,526 to 6,527 units sold in the first four months of the year.
This year, April’s overall total sales rose to 12% as more consumers purchased models in the PC segment. In the same period, PC sales alone recorded 55% growth, with 1,324 units sold versus the sale of 852 units in the same month last year.
Filed Under:
AVID,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
PLDT Watcher Keeps an Eye on your Business
In the world of financial accounting, the term used for the loss of assets between the point of manufacture or purchase from the supplier and the point of sale is called shrinkage.
It is a word that business owners prefer not to hear. Because the sheer numbers of shrinkage, or shrink, resulting from employee pilferage and shoplifting are staggering: 44 percent from employee (or internal) theft and 35 percent from shoplifting. That’s a combined 79 percent loss because the manufactured and/or purchased goods are no longer around to be sold for profit.
PLDT now has a solution to curb this incalculable cause of loss.
It is called “Watcher.”
It is a word that business owners prefer not to hear. Because the sheer numbers of shrinkage, or shrink, resulting from employee pilferage and shoplifting are staggering: 44 percent from employee (or internal) theft and 35 percent from shoplifting. That’s a combined 79 percent loss because the manufactured and/or purchased goods are no longer around to be sold for profit.
PLDT now has a solution to curb this incalculable cause of loss.
It is called “Watcher.”
Filed Under:
News,
Smart PLDT Corporate
May 21, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience: The Video
Ok...this happened a year ago already, but we still can't get over it! Here's a video of the Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience that happened at the Subic International Airport. Enjoy!
PLDT SME Nation Launches F.A.S.Track
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Simply put, F.A.S.Track Online (Field Asset System for Tracking) is a productivity tool that has an accurate and invariable per-minute location monitoring feature that allows business owners, particularly companies with a fleet of vehicles and people, to precisely pinpoint their locations while on the road, nationwide, 24/7. The information can be sent to and read from any favorite online device, such as a desktop, laptop, tablet or smart phone.
Filed Under:
News,
Smart PLDT Corporate
Shell Launches "Target One Million" to Save Fuel
Photo courtesy of Shell Press |
The Shell FuelSave Index is a Shell commissioned research that looked into the driving habits of motorists in European and Asian countries in order to understand how to help more drivers save more fuel, more often.
Recent findings showed that the Filipinos are willing to change their driving behavior to save on fuel; reflecting 87% of those surveyed while 85% have actually changed the way they drive to reduce the amount of the fuel that they are using.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
Shell Corporate
May 20, 2012
Petron Assembles The Avengers
Petron brings another treat to its customers with its Assemble the Avengers promo, running from April 1 to May 31, 2012, at participating Petron service stations nationwide.
Fans of the upcoming action blockbuster Marvel's The Avengers, presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures, will have a chance to complete their Super Hero set through Petron's Assemble the Avengers promo. With every P1,000 single or accumulated purchase of any Petron fuel—Blaze 100, XCS, Xtra Unleaded, Pinoy Gasoline, Xtend, Diesel Max and Turbo Diesel—the customer is entitled to purchase one Marvel's The Avengers Action Tumbler that comes with a special cup topper for only P60.
There are four Petron limited edition Marvel's The Avengers Action Tumblers to collect—Iron man, The Hulk, Thor and Captain America. These may be redeemed only at the participating station where the customer loaded fuel, and the customer must present the single or accumulated receipts when redeeming the toy tumbler. Lost or damaged receipts will not be replaced or honored.
Marvel's The Avengers opened at Philippine theaters on April 25, 2012.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Petron Offers Free Coffee, Philippine Star
Get going with coffee and catch the latest news with Petron's "Kape at Balita" promo! Motorists who gas up between 6:30 am to 8:30 am at participating Petron stations will be treated to free coffee and newspaper for the month-long promo duration, which runs from May 10 to June 8, 2012.
For a minimum single purchase receipt of P1,000 of Petron Blaze 100, Petron XCS Unleaded, Petron Xtra Unleaded, Petron Pinoy Gasoline, or Petron Regular Gasoline entitles the customer to one free sachet of San Mig 3-in-1 Coffee and one free The Philippine Star newspaper. The free coffee and newspaper may be redeemed from the same Petron station upon presentation of receipt, from 6:30 am to 8:30 am.
The "Kape at Balita" promo is valid only for cash and credit card transactions. Bulk, PO and wholesale transactions do not qualify. The San Mig 3-in-1 Coffee sachet will be provided as a dry sample; cup and hot water are not included.
Look for the promo signages at participating Petron stations nationwide and get your early morning dose of "Kape at Balita" with Petron!
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Toyota Road Trek 8: Video
We were gone for three days last week, and here's the reason why. Toyota held its annual Road Trek event in Bohol and Cebu. Here's what we did. Enjoy.
Filed Under:
Toyota Road Trek,
Travel,
Video
May 15, 2012
Land Rover Club Philippines Participates in Trans-Kalimantan Expedition 2012
Photo by Igor Maminta |
The LRCP team consists of Leo Dominguez, a Filipino lawyer and adventurer; Igor Maminta, a Filipino professional motoring photographer; David Fraser, an Australian who retired from the Asian Development Bank; and Vicky Vigneswaran Karthigesu, a Malaysian Land Rover enthusiast and adventurer who provided technical support and co-driving for the Team.
The Team successfully brought the LRCP and Philippine Flag at LROM's Trans Kalimantan Expedition 2012.
Filed Under:
Car Clubs,
Land Rover Corporate,
News
May 14, 2012
Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross Country Challenge Teaser
Will your favorite blogger win the ultimate road trip? Find out soon on ABS-CBN. In the mean time, you can follow the face on Twitter by using the hashtag: #JolliChallenge or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/jollibeephilippines
All-New BMW 3 Series Launched in PHL
No other automobile has created a bigger
impact in the luxury car segment than the BMW 3 Series. Since it launch in
1975, the “baby” BMW has sold over 12 million units, making it not only the
best-selling BMW automobile, but the luxury segment’s best-seller for many
years now. And just last week, Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official
importer of BMW cars in the Philippines has written the next chapter in the 3
Series history by launching the all-new, sixth generation model.
The all-new BMW 3 Series has a rich and
illustrious history to live up to, and judging by the initial reaction, this
model will have little problem. Just like the first 3 Series, the all-new 3
Series continues with the tried-and-tested concept of offering a compact body
with an elegant design, powerful and modern engines, a classic rear-wheel drive
set-up, and sporty suspension tuning. The result is a car with unrivalled
driving dynamics and agility. Additionally, the 3 Series introduces systems
developed under the BMW EfficientDynamics strategy giving this car the lowest
fuel consumption and emissions in its class.
Filed Under:
BMW 3 Series,
Car Launch,
Executive Car,
News
Hyundai Kicks-Starts 2nd Quarter with Strong 35% Growth
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) starts the second quarter with a 35% growth in total sales for the period of January to April 2012. This was brought about by the 113% rise in Passenger Car (PC) sales—from 2,534 units sold in the first four months of 2011 to 5,396 units sold in the same period of this year. Models in the PC segment such as the i10, Accent and Elantra increased the overall boost in sales. The entry of the new Eon in April likewise generated increased interest in Hyundai vehicles.
April 2012 sales likewise showed an 11% growth in total sales, with a sale of 1,099 units this year from 645 units sold in April 2011. While PC models continued to drive favorable sales performance, there was a slowdown in Light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales due to delayed arrival of shipment.
HARI enters the second quarter of the year on a positive note with sustained optimistic consumer outlook. According to Nielsen’s Global Consumer Index, the Philippines placed in the top 11 of most optimistic countries in the world. The Philippine economy is expected to remain on track this year on the back of higher public infrastructure spending and improved investor confidence against the short-term challenges of global uncertainties, particularly in the Euro zone.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Ferrari FF Launches in PHL
Photo courtesy of Autostrada Motore |
“This new Ferrari takes the Prancing Horse into new territory, matching the legendary performance, style and driving excitement expected of a Ferrari with new levels of ability thanks to its unique four-wheel drive system, and its spacious and flexible interior which makes it the most useable and versatile supercar built by Ferrari,” says Simon Inglefield, Head of Ferrari Asia Pacific Other Countries.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Ferrari Corporate,
Ferrari FF,
News,
Sports Car
May 11, 2012
Philippine Car Price Guide: May 2012
We're a bit late, we know. Blame the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross-Country Challenge. It was a hectic 10 days...no mobile phones...constant driving...but hey, we made it back. In case you want to see us in action, you can catch it on ABS-CBN, Cinema One and ETC starting on Monday. We'll post the schedules once we get them here.
In the mean time, here's your May 2012 Philippine Car Price Guide:
In the mean time, here's your May 2012 Philippine Car Price Guide:
Filed Under:
Car Prices,
carguide.ph,
Price List
Lexus Unveils 2012 RX 350 Luxury Crossover
Photos courtesy of Lexus Press |
The new RX exterior features a new, more elegant and aggressive frontal design. An enhanced interior offers an expanded choice of color schemes, new trim finishes, a new steering wheel and a revised instrument binnacle.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Lexus RX,
Luxury SUV,
News
Johnnie Walker Creates Signature Blend with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
Photo courtesy of Diageo Press |
Forming part of the global “Step Inside the Circuit” campaign, Johnnie Walker threw its hat into the wonderful spectacle of F1 racing in 2005 when it partnered with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes to give fans exclusive and intimate insights into the world of Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, and the rest of the team both on and off the track.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News
Hyundai-DOT Partnership Out to Bring More Fun to PHL Exhibit at Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Press |
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Ford Philippines April Sales Rise Nine Percent
Ford Philippines today reported April retail sales of 677 vehicles, an increase of nine percent over previous month. Strong demand for several Ford models, coupled with the continuing improvements to local supply contributed to the uptick in sales for the month.
The all-new Ford Fiesta led the April performance with sales of 265 units, increasing its year-to-date sales to 1,039 units. The Ford Escape SUV turned in a strong month with retail sales rising 33 percent from March to 149 units.
The all-new Ford Fiesta led the April performance with sales of 265 units, increasing its year-to-date sales to 1,039 units. The Ford Escape SUV turned in a strong month with retail sales rising 33 percent from March to 149 units.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News
Drive with Confidence, Have More Fun with the 2012 Isuzu Crosswind Special Edition
With over 7,100 islands, the Philippines has no shortage of breathtaking sights to offer visitors and local tourists alike. The more than 60,000 Isuzu Crosswind units on Philippine roads, meanwhile, are rolling testaments to the multipurpose vehicle’s enduring popularity and usefulness.
So fittingly, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) staged a road trip to one of the country’s premier destinations—the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park in Palawan—in introducing the 2012 Isuzu Crosswind Special Edition. In the event dubbed “It’s more fun with the Isuzu Crosswind in Palawan” that was held from April 18-20, 2012, IPC reinforced the proven strengths and exciting new features of the latest Crosswind in a way that showcased some of the Philippines’ unique scenic attractions, and allowed access to no less than Palawan’s underground river that was newly included as among the world’s Seven Wonders of Nature.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
Isuzu Crosswind,
News
May 7, 2012
Review: 2012 Chevrolet Spark 1.0 LT A/T
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Spark,
Driver's Seat,
Sub-Compact
May 3, 2012
Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI A-Line
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Rally-derived sports sedans such as the
Subaru WRX STI certainly appeals to a lot of buyers. After all, what’s not to
like about its bodacious good looks, powerful turbocharged engine and
all-weather security courtesy of an advanced all-wheel drive. However, even if
you can afford one, since it’s only available with a manual transmission, it
takes a select few—the purist—to truly appreciate a beast such as this. Fortunately
for the rest of the populace, thanks to the increasing trend towards automated
gearboxes on high-performance machines, Subaru is now offering an automatic
transmission option on its WRX STI for the very first time and it’s called the
WRX STI A-Line.
From the outside, there’s absolutely no way
to distinguish between the manual and automatic transmission variants of the
WRX STI. Both the self- and automated-shifting models carry its rally-bred
heritage on its shoulder with the wide body design, copious amount of air
vents, high-luster alloy wheels and of course, a large rear wing. Thus, Motor
Image Pilipinas, the distributor of Subaru automobiles in the country, has
taken upon themselves to offer one big differentiating factor: the six-speed
manual is only available as a sedan while the automatic is exclusively a
five-door hatchback.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru Impreza,
Subaru WRX STI
May 2, 2012
All-New BMW 3 Series Launching on May 10
Photo courtesy of BMW Press |
Filed Under:
BMW 3 Series,
Events,
Executive Car,
News
May 1, 2012
We'll be Sorta Gone Until May 9!
Photo courtesy of Jollibee |
In the mean time, you'll get some scheduled updates, but we'll be slow on the news until May 9. Until then, wish us luck! Hopefully by the time you read this, we'll beat the crap out of these pretty boys and girls!
For more information about the Jollibee Drive Thru Cross Country Challenge, you can check out their facebook page: Jollibee Philippines. Likewise, you can PROBABLY (but we're not sure), follow us on twitter throughout the event at: @carguideph and @neilonradio.
Filed Under:
carguide.ph,
Events
April 30, 2012
Toyota Philippines Offers Certified Pre-Owned Program
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) launches the Toyota Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (TCPOV) program. The TCPOV is a new program where in customers can enjoy utmost value for money in purchasing pre owned vehicles. TMP aims to cater to the market where purchasing a reliable used car is given much importance. Now a days finding dependable pre owned vehicles can be a difficult task. In launching the TCPOV, Toyota is able to provide buyers an avenue where they can always be assured of the vehicle’s quality and reliability.
Filed Under:
News,
Pre-Owned Vehicles,
Toyota Corporate
April 27, 2012
Toyota Launches All-New Camry
Photos courtesy of Toyota Press |
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Executive Car,
News,
Toyota Camry
Suzuki Philippines Unveils Kizashi Sports Sedan
Photos courtesy of Suzuki Press |
Known primarily as a maker of small cars
such as the Celerio and Swift as well as motorcycles, Suzuki Philippines
takes a bold step forward with the introduction of the Kizashi sports sedan.
Marking the company’s first foray into the highly competitive, brand conscious
executive sedan market, the Kizashi comes extremely prepared: it’s benchmarked
against some of the world’s best cars including those from European brands. Meaning
“a sign of things to come” in Japanese, the Kizashi delivers a unique blend of
performance, design and craftsmanship into the executive sedan segment.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Executive Car,
News,
Suzuki Kizashi
Isuzu Philippines Launches Crosswind XS
Photo courtesy of Isuzu Press |
The Crosswind XS is a six-seater model. Without the third-row seat, the vehicle can carry more than 1.8-cubic meter cargo as its entire rear area is now a dedicated load space. This makes the Crosswind XS perfect for small families or those with young children because the vehicle can easily accommodate strollers, toys, extra clothes, groceries and other similar items. Also, the Crosswind XS becomes an even more ideal choice for business use as it can serve as a taxicab, service/delivery shuttle, or courier vehicle that’s able to load balikbayan boxes and other oversized baggage.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Isuzu Crosswind
Hyundai Grand Starex: Official Transport of Annual ADB Meet
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Press |
In the Philippines, if there’s one Hyundai
that’s already recognized for being an iconic on its own right, it’s the Grand
Starex. Known for its extreme comfort, durability, and reliability, the Grand
Starex is always been one of the country’s best-selling large family van.
Therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise when the Hyundai Grand Starex has
been chosen as the official mobility partner for the annual Asian Development
Bank (ADB) meet.
Filed Under:
Events,
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Starex,
News
What to Expect When You're Expecting: Ford Explorer 2.0 EcoBoost
The all-new Ford Explorer with the 2.0 EcoBoost engine is still a full three months away, but we’ve been lucky enough to have sampled, by all intents and purposes, the entry-level Explorer. Of course, the P 2.350-million price tag is anything but entry-level, but it still saves you something like P 200,000 compared to the V6. However, as with anything that’s more affordable, expect the Explorer experience to be diluted. The question is, by how much? The Ford Explorer V6 has raised the bar quite a bit by providing excellent driving manners and numerous creature features at a truly competitive price. So, how will its little brother, the 2.0 EcoBoost fair? Without passing judgement (that will come at a later time), here’s what you can expect from the Explorer V6’s little brother.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Feature,
Ford Explorer,
Mid-sized SUV
April 25, 2012
Review: 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer EX Ralliart
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
At first glance, the Lancer Ralliart looks
pretty much like the typical Lancer EX it’s based on. In fact, while the Lancer
Evolution takes the path of being a sophisticated, no-holds-barred flagship
that offers track-honed features and the capability of outperforming more
expensive sports cars, the Lancer Ralliart feels more like a well-done tuner
car—a reincarnation perhaps of the original Evolution.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Mitsubishi Lancer EX Ralliart,
Sports Sedan
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