August 11, 2014
Kaikkonen Puts Up Strong Challenge to Portugal in Round 2 of Philippine GT Championship
Round 2 of the 2014 Yokohama Philippine Grand Touring Car Championship once again brought 17 racing machines out on the asphalt of the Batangas Racing Circuit last the June 27. The grid was made up of 3 cars competing in GT 300, 3 in GT 200, 8 in GT 150, and 3 more in the GT 100 class.
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Motorsports,
News
August 8, 2014
Hyundai Gears Up for Green Dealerships
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) is aggressively expanding its nationwide dealership network as it inaugurates today (August 8, 2014) its newest branch in Davao City with four others scheduled to launch before year end.
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Dealerships,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
August 7, 2014
Bridgestone Ecommunity Slated this Weekend
Showcasing its commitment to the environment, Bridgestone is holding ‘ECOMMUNITY’, an exhibit open to the public this weekend, August 9 to 10, at the Glorietta Activity Center in Ayala Center, Makati. ECOMMUNITY is proof of Bridgestone’s continuous commitment in working towards a sustainable society together with its customers, partners, and communities.
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Bridgestone,
Events,
News
Strong Demand for Ford Ranger Across Asia-Pacific in First Half of 2014
Ford Motor Company today announced Ford Ranger sales in Asia Pacific rose 16 percent in the first half of 2014 to over 40,600 units.
The Asia Pacific markets (e.g:Australia, New Zealand the ASEAN markets) have been among Ford’s biggest selling markets for the popular Ranger one-ton pick-up truck since 2010.
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Ford Corporate,
News
Toyota Motor Philippines Breaches 10K Monthly Sales Mark
The number one car company in the country, Toyota, has once again made history in the automotive industry by recording 10,123 units in a single month last July. Coming from a 9,000 performance just last May, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) proves once again that it can go even further by breaching the 10,000 sales mark last month. This is the first time any local car manufacturer experienced such performance in terms of vehicle sales.
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News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
August 5, 2014
Review: 2014 Toyota Yaris 1.3 E
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
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Driver's Seat,
Sub-Compact,
Toyota Yaris
August 4, 2014
BYD Marks Philippine Racing Debut as F0 Places Second
The BYD F0 marked its racing debut with a second place finish at the Circuit Showdown First Philippine Micro Series held last week at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC) in Rosario, Batangas.
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BYD Corporate,
Motorsports,
News
Subaru BRZ Awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick
The Subaru BRZ is the seventh model bestowed with the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS)’s Top Safety Pick (TSP). It joins the Impreza, Subaru XV, Legacy, Outback, and the Forester. The Legacy, Outback, and Forester are awarded TSP+ when equipped with the optional Eyesight system.
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News,
Safety,
Subaru Corporate
August 3, 2014
3 Additional Kia Dealerships Now Adhere to Kia's Global Space Identity Concept
Owing to its commitment to serve and surprise Kia customers, Kia Marcos Highway, Kia Pasay, and Kia Quirino will now bear the universal standard for all Kia dealerships. This upgrade on overall brand image found in facilities is referred to as the Global Space Identity or GSI.
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Dealerships,
Kia Corporate,
News
Isuzu D-Max Multisport Team Continues Winning Streak; Sets Out to Compete in International Races
In 2010 Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) formed its own mountain-biking team composed of some of the country’s most accomplished athletes in the booming sporting discipline. The team promptly went on to dominate virtually every cycling competition both locally, as well as a few abroad. Four years later, it has evolved into a well-rounded group as the Isuzu D-Max Multisport Team and, along with TV celebrity/athlete Matteo Guidicelli, continues on its winning ways.
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Isuzu Corporate,
News
AVID Thought Leadership Forum Tackled Opportunities and Challenges of ASEAN Integration in 2015
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) opened up a dialogue on the opportunities and challenges posed by the ASEAN integration in 2015 in its fourth Thought Leadership Forum (TLF) which was held at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) last week.
July 30, 2014
Wet and Wild: Round 2 of the 2014 Toyota Vios Cup
Photos by Ulysses Ang and Toyota Press |
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Events,
Feature,
Motorsports,
Toyota Vios Cup
BMW Philippines Updates 5 Series and 5 Series Gran Turismo for 2014
With dynamic ability, comfort, elegance and a host of innovations designed to further enhance a luxurious driving experience, the new BMW 5 Series once again raises the bar for the premium executive sedan segment. It has sealed its position as the global leader in its class with over one million units sold, earning a unique status in the segment. A new chapter dawns in its impressive success story with precise modifications to the cars’ design, and innovative additions to the range of available equipment. Two (2) models of the New BMW 5 Series, namely the BMW 5 Series Sedan and the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, are now available in the Philippine market.
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BMW 5 Series,
Car Launch,
Luxury Car
Chery Fulwin2 Appeals to Pinoy Yuppies
Chery Cars Philippines has recently introduced its latest automobile offering that should capture the imagination of young, upwardly mobile Filipino professionals: the Chery Fulwin2.
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Chery Corporate,
News
Subaru Palm Challenge 2014 is Now Accepting Entries
The Subaru Palm Challenge: Philippine Leg is back again to find the 10 contestants to represent the Philippines in the Subaru Palm Challenge - Asian Face-Off. Take part in one of the three legs and get a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Singapore:
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Events,
News,
Subaru Challenge,
Subaru Corporate
Suzuki Opens SM San Lazaro Showroom
Car enthusiasts in Manila can now view the latest Suzuki automobiles as Suzuki Philippines opens its latest showroom in SM City San Lazaro, Manila. The new store, a satellite showroom for Suzuki Auto U.N. Avenue, will feature Suzuki’s latest automobiles such as the Swift 1.2 hatchback and the Ertiga compact family car.
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Dealerships,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
July 29, 2014
Philippine Car Price Guide: July-August 2014
Considering that the “Ghost Month” has just set in, we figured there wouldn’t be any new car launches until the third of week of August. Therefore, consider this as our “late for July” but “early for August” Philippine Car Price Guide. For this update, we have the following additions/changes:
- BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
- Chevrolet Malibu LT (new variant)
- Chevrolet Spin (price adjustment)
- Honda CR-V Cruiser Edition (new variant)
- Honda Jazz
- Kia Picanto (price adjustment)
- Kia Sorento (price adjustment)
- Kia Soul (price adjustment)
- Kia Sportage (price adjustment)
- MINI Cooper / Cooper S
- Mitsubishi Adventure (price adjustment)
- Suzuki Ertiga
- Suzuki Swift 1.2 (new variant)
- Tata Manza Aura (new variant)
- Tata Vista Ignis (new variant)
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Car Prices,
carguide.ph,
Price List
Review: 2014 Subaru WRX STI
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
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Driver's Seat,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX STI
July 28, 2014
Tailgating with One Tough Truck: The Ford Ranger Tailgate Challenge
Photos Courtesy of Dux Carvajal of Ford Press |
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Feature,
Ford Ranger,
Travel
BMW Remains Undisputed Philippine Luxury Segment Leader
Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW vehicles in the Philippines, continues to dominate the Philippine luxury vehicle segment as it reached first half of 2014 with a total of 352 units sold, accounting for a total of 36% over-all market share. BMW’s core model, The 3 Series, is recorded as ACC’s top performer, closely followed by its most popular SAV, The BMW X3, contributing to a 6% increase in total sales compared to the same period last year. This correlates with BMW’s global performance, which saw a 10.2% YTD growth versus last year.
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BMW Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
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