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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
June 28, 2013
The Winning Drive: Subaru XV SubURBAN DRIVE in Cebu
June 25, 2013
Get Double Rebates with Petron-BPI Mastercard Until September 6, 2013.
Now gassing up at a Petron service station is going to be even more rewarding for Petron-BPI Mastercard cardholders with the “Double the Rebate” promo, running from now until September 6, 2013.
Every minimum single receipt fuel purchase of P1,500 charged to your Petron-BPI Mastercard at any BPI-affiliated Petron station qualifies you for a 6% rebate, effectively double the regular 3% rebate. Transactions of less than P1,500 will only earn the regular 3% rebate.
Review: 2013 Kia Rio 1.4 EX Hatchback
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Peugeot 3008: Setting Benchmarks in Design, Fuel Efficiency, and Earth-Friendliness; Eco Fun Run Set
The Peugeot 3008 is a compact, spacious and responsible crossover. It represents a new and innovative offer, not only in the Peugeot range but also in today’s car market as a whole. Manufactured in Eastern France at Peugeot’s Sochaux manufacturing plant, its concept and specification has draw on all of Peugeot’s expertise and values.
June 24, 2013
Audi Reigns Supreme at 24 Hours of Le Mans with 12th Championship
As expected, the twelfth triumph for the four rings at Le Mans was one of the most difficult and hardest-fought ones. Following a change in the regulations for refueling that was made at short notice, the three Audi R18 e-tron quattro cars on average needed to do faster laps on the track to compensate for the additional pit stops – and did so in weather conditions that at times were extremely difficult.
It's Official: Ayala and Volkswagen Sign Importeur Agreement
German auto giant Volkswagen formally signed the appointment of Automobile Central Enterprise, Inc. (ACEI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation, as its Philippine distributor.
In a simple ceremony held at Ritz Carlton Hotel, Hongkong on 27 May 2013, Weiming Soh, President for Commercial Operations in Greater China/ASEAN affixed his signature on the Importeur Agreement with Fernando Zobel de Ayala, President and Chief Operating Officer of Ayala Corporation, and John Philip S. Orbeta, Chairman and President of Ayala Automotive Holdings Corporation (Ayala Auto) and Managing Director of Ayala Corporation.
Hyundai Accent 1.4 Gets an Engine Upgrade
Can Hyundai’s fuel-efficient vehicles get any better? They surely can.
Experience the new Accent 1.4L M/T with an engine and transmission upgrade that promises smoother acceleration and enhanced fuel frugality.
Isuzu Launches New Forward FRR and FVM at 2013 Truck Fest
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) showcased their truck superiority by holding their annual Truck Fest at the Le Pavillion in Pasay City last June 20 to 22.
Cementing their reputation as the country’s best-selling truck brand, Isuzu showed off various body applications that can be used in numerous business and service applications. Displayed were an aluminum van, boom crane, cargo dropside, articulated crane with dropside, fuel tanker, mobile testing van, aerial platform, cargo crane, rivet-less aluminum van with power tail lift, and wing van. Also available for viewing were trucks in their cab-and-chassis form, as well as a bus chassis and a tractor head.
Stockinger 3rd on Rookie Podium, Scores Points for Lotus F1 Junior Team in Moscow
After showing good speed and finishing in 4th place in Friday's 2nd practice, Marlon Stockinger qualified in 6th place this morning for Saturday's sprint race in the World Series by Renault 3.5L category at the Moscow Raceway.
Stockinger finished the race in 8th place overall and 3rd in the rookie class, scoring 4 points for his team, with team mate Marco Sorensen finishing in 10th place.
June 21, 2013
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Arrives in the Philippines
Rolls-Royce is the ultimate statement that’s part car, part masterpiece. Known for its unparalleled attention to detail, each Rolls-Royce automobile is individualized to an owner’s discerning taste, taking at least 450 man-hours to handcraft at the company’s Goodwood manufacturing plant in the United Kingdom. It’s this quest for perfection that has prevented the British luxury carmaker to appoint an importer-dealer in the Philippines before. Now, all of that’s changed with the official appointment of British Bespoke Automobiles as the official importer-dealer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in the Philippines.
A Different Kind of Test Drive: Testing Out Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4
The normal or typical test drive for me involves getting a car from a manufacturer and putting it through its paces for a couple of days. Last week though, Petron Corporation offered a unique test drive—one that involved my own car, but with one slight change: a full tank of Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4.
June 20, 2013
Kia Molino Officially Opens
Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines, surprised the province of Cavite as they proudly launched Kia 3S dealership (Sales, Service, Spare Parts) in Molino last May 30, 2013.
On hand to officially open the dealership and conduct the ribbon cutting ceremony were CAC’s President Ms. Ginia R. Domingo; VP for Marketing Mr. Hernando D. Gañac, Jr.; Kia Molino’s Treasurer Hon. Antonio C. Alvarez, and Hon. Franz Josef George E. Alvarez, Chairman and President.
Driven by the desire to strengthen customer satisfaction, Kia now offers the people of Molino and its neighboring areas superior facilities and topnotch service. CAC and Kia Molino, together with their loyal customers, can expect great things from this new dealership.
Visit Kia Molino, located at 6475 Daang Hari road Molino III, Bacoor Cavite and be pleasantly surprised by the only car brand with the Power to Surprise.
Suzuki Makes Rainy Day Driving Safer
Photo above shows Suzuki Philippines, the only integrated motorcycle and automobile company in the country, treating its Makati customers to a free 23-point check up last June 14 and 15 to help them prepare their cars for the rainy season. Suzuki technicians check the engine condition, under the hood, under chassis, suspensions, and general condition of any Suzuki car brought in by owners during the free service camp.
Michelin Plays Pioneering Role in Formula E Championship
Michelin Philippines Chief Representative Michael Nunag announced today that Michelin is the new FIA Formula E Championship’s official tire partner from 2013 to 2015.
Following the selection process by the FIA (Federation International de l’Automobile), the French brand’s bid was chosen by the motorsport’s governing body for its savoir-faire in three different areas: its technical expertise, marketing plan and involvement in mobility promotion programs.
June 19, 2013
Black is the New Green: Bridgestone Launches New Generation Ecopia Tires
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang |
June 18, 2013
First Drive: 2013 Lexus IS 350 and IS 350 F Sport
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| Photos by Ulysses Ang and Lexus Press |
June 17, 2013
CATS Motors Launches All-New 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
It’s not everyday designers and engineers get the chance to start with a clean sheet of paper, but that’s exactly what happened with the all-new A-Class: a car that’s completely new, down to the last detail. Clearly, from the inside out, Mercedes-Benz has made the very most of that opportunity.
2013 Isuzu Truck Fest to Showcase Transport Solutions
The 2013 Isuzu Truck Fest is set to provide the public unique transportation solutions during its staging from June 20 to 22 at Le Pavillon, Metrobank Avenue, Pasay City. To be featured in the show are Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s (IPC) lineup of trucks that have been fitted with various body configurations, highlighting their potential in numerous business and service applications.
Scheduled to take the spotlight at the show is the launch of the new Isuzu Forward FRR and FVM medium-duty trucks, which are expected to bolster IPC’s leadership in this segment.
"My Dad My Hero" Coincides with Hyundai Amazing Show Promo Until June 30!
The Hyundai Amazing Show throws the spotlight on all car-loving dads and dads-to-be this June.
From June 16-30, drive over to your nearest Hyundai dealership for exciting Father’s Day treats and surprise gifts.
Want more? Hyundai takes the Amazing Show promo to the major Metro Manila and provincial malls this June!
June 16, 2013
The BMW Driving Experience 2013: The Video
Just a couple of weeks back, Asian Carmakers Corporation, the Philippines's exclusive distributor of BMW automobiles and motorcycles in the country took a select number of journalists on a high horsepower ride in the BMW Driving Experience at the Clark International Speedway. Though words and photos are okay, only a video will do the event justice.
So without further adieu, here's what happened during this exhilarating ride. Until next year!
Suzuki Boosts Visayas Presence with New Tacloban Dealership
Suzuki Philippines, Inc. (SPI), the only integrated automobile and motorcycle company in the country, expands its network in the Visayas region as it opens its first stand-alone dealership in Tacloban City. The newly-opened Tacloban dealership will offer sales services, spare parts, and service facilities to fully serve Suzuki’s customers in Eastern Visayas.
“The opening of our first stand-alone dealership here in Tacloban underscores Suzuki’s commitment to bringing great value cars closer to our key target markets across the country. Building on our long-established legacy in this industry, we are continuously innovating and expanding our network to deliver only the best driving experiences to our Filipino customers,” General Manager for Automobile Shuzo Hoshikura shares.
For more information about Suzuki Philippines and their automobiles, please visit www.suzuki.com.ph.
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