January 14, 2015
Ford Awards Motoring Journalism Excellence at 14th Annual Henry Ford Awards
Ford Philippines celebrates motoring journalism excellence today at the 14th annual Henry Ford Awards (HFA), the country’s most prestigious journalism award-giving body that recognizes the best multimedia work of journalists that helped drive and shape the automotive industry in 2014.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News
January 13, 2015
NAIAS 2015: Ford F-150 Raptor Also Gets EcoBoost Power, 10-Speed Automatic
Ford unveiled its next-generation muscle car for the off-road, the F-150 Raptor at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Compared to the outgoing model, the all-new Raptor features a purpose-built, high-strength steel frame (no more bent chassis issues, I presume) and a lightweight aluminum body that sheds more than 500 pounds (226 kilograms).
Filed Under:
Detroit Motor Show,
Ford F-150,
News
NAIAS 2015: Hyundai Santa Cruz Concept is a Urban Adventurer's Pick-Up
Modern urbanization is impacting the market in a broad way, and this trend is especially strong with young adults, who face tighter parking on streets and parking garages, and increasing congestion overall. These trends are not confined to one specific region; they’re happening in urban hubs everywhere. These “Urban Adventurers” have a different mindset, being very active both socially, and in their communities, bringing a pioneering spirit to make their neighborhoods a better place to live and work.
Filed Under:
Detroit Motor Show,
Hyundai Concept Cars,
News
NAIAS 2015: Honda/Acura Brings Back NSX with Hybrid V6 Power, AWD
Honda, through its US luxury division, Acura showed off the production NSX at the 2015 North American International Auto Show. Developed and set to be built in the US, the all-new NSX sets an entirely new direction from the everyday supercar that was discontinued in 2005.
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Detroit Motor Show,
Honda NSX,
News
NAIAS 2015: Ford GT is Back
Ford is bringing its EcoBoost technology to the supercar race with the launch of the all-new GT. Picking up where the previous GT left off almost a decade ago (it was launched to commemorate Ford’s 100th anniversary), and in turn, nodding to the Le Mans-winning GT40, the all-new GT comes packing a new 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 EcoBoost engine pumping out some 600 horsepower to the rear wheels. This application makes it the most powerful production EcoBoost engine ever.
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Detroit Motor Show,
Ford GT,
News
Review: 2015 Nissan Sylphy 1.8V
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Compact,
Driver's Seat,
Nissan Sylphy
January 11, 2015
Philippine Car Price Guide: January 2015
Happy New Year! This is the first edition of the Philippine Price Guide for 2015. We apologize for not updating in December—I guess we were in the partying mood quite early. Remember, entries that are clickable contain links to our vast database of test drives. Anyway, for this update there are some sizeable updates throughout including updates of:
- BAIC (new entry)
- Ford EcoSport (price adjustment)
- Ford Focus (price adjustment)
- Ford Mustang 50 Years Limited Edition (2015 model)
- Foton Thunder Strike (new entry)
- Foton Thunder Ironman (new entry)
- Foton View Traveller 15/18-Seater (new entry)
- Honda Civic (price adjustment)
- Honda CR-V (2015 model)
- Hyundai Sonata (2015 model)
- Kia Carens (price adjustment)
- Kia Picanto (price adjustment)
- Kia Rio (price adjustment)
- Kia Sorento (price adjustment)
- Kia Sportage (price adjustment)
- Lamborghini Huracan (2015 model)
- Lexus sedans (price adjustment)
- Lexus NX 200t and NX 200t F Sport(2015 model)
- Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (price adjustment)
- Mitsubishi Montero Sport (price adjustment)
- Toyota Fortuner (price ajdustment)
- Toyota Hilux (price adjustment)
- Toyota Prius C (price adjustment)
- Toyota RAV4 (new naming convention)
- Toyota Vios TRD (2015 model)
- Toyota Wigo (price adjustment)
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Car Prices,
carguide.ph,
Price List
All-New Passat Headlines Volkswagen Philippines's Aggressive 2015 Plans
Volkswagen Philippines announced an aggressive growth plan in 2015 headlined by the arrival of eight new models this year including new engine and transmission variants of its current vehicle line-up. During the Media Appreciation Night, Mr. John Philip Orbeta, President and CEO of Volkswagen Philippines and Mr. Klaus Schadewald, Chief Operating Adviser of Volkswagen Philippines made the announcement that 2015 will be a busy year for the German car brand.
Filed Under:
News,
Volkswagen Corporate,
Volkswagen Passat
Hyundai Genesis Sedan, Sonata Recognized in Good Design Awards
The all-new Hyundai Genesis and Sonata earned GOOD DESIGN Awards for their quality design, function and aesthetics from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
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Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Genesis,
Hyundai Sonata,
News
Ford Ranger is Philippines's Best-Selling Pick-Up; Ford Sales Grow 56 Percent in 2014
You are looking at the country’s best-selling pick-up truck. After some back-and-forth with its perennial rival (and former best-selling pick-up truck), the Toyota Hilux, the Ford Ranger has emerged as the Philippines’s best-selling pick-up in the country with unit sales of 7,996 units.
Ford Philippines has also revealed that the Ranger is the best-selling pick-up in both 4x2 and 4x4 categories as per industry sales reports. The Ranger’s accomplishment comes hot on the heels of its award-winning year where it won a total of six prestigious awards including a back-to-back win as the country’s Truck of the Year.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Volvo Philippines Hits 20 Percent Sales Increase in 2014; Expects Bigger Year
Volvo Philippines reports a growth of 20 percent in retail sales for 2014 over the previous year. The increase in sales, according to the company, is due to the success of its revitalized XC60, S60, and V40 models. By October 2014, Volvo Philippines has already surpassed its sales volume in 2013 on its way to a 20 percent increase by end-December. This sales growth coincides with the brand’s 20th anniversary in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Volvo Corporate
January 8, 2015
First Scania Truck Rolls Off Philippine Assembly Line
Top European brand Scania is now in the Philippines as the first locally assembled truck rolls off the production line. Headquartered in Sweden, Scania is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications.
Filed Under:
News,
Scania Corporate
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Celebrates Another Successful Sales Record
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today revealed record sales results for a fifth consecutive year, with 4,063 cars sold globally during 2014. This exceptional result means that sales have more than quadrupled since 2009.
Filed Under:
News,
Rolls-Royce Corporate
January 6, 2015
Review: 2015 Honda Brio Amaze 1.3V A/T
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Honda Brio Amaze,
Sub-Compact
January 4, 2015
BOSS IronMan Motorcycle Challenge is On; Flags Off January 23 in Clark
In an effort to advocate safe riding and camaraderie within the motor sports community, the BOSS IronMan Motorcycle Challenge will mark its tenth consecutive staging on January 23, 2015.
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
News
Petron Awards Prizes in Fast Prize Promo; Promo Runs Until February 15!
Christmas wishes came true for winners of the Petron Fast Prize promo, who will be enjoying their new cars, motorcycles, and free fuel for a year.
On the very first day of the promo, which runs from November 15, 2014 to February 15, 2015, Ferdinand Siobal, a businessman, was feeling lucky when he saw the tarp announcing Petron’s Fast Prize promo, jokingly telling his wife, “Do you see that? What if we take home the Toyota Vios?” Even with his tank still half-full, he decided to stop at the Petron station in Marikina and fueled up his Nissan Navarra with P1,500-worth of Diesel Max. True enough, he got his wish and was the first winner of a major prize in Petron’s ongoing Fast Prize promo.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Tata Davao Officially Opens
Pilipinas Taj Autogroup Inc. (PTAJ), the exclusive distributor of Tata Motors Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles in the Philippines, continues to grow nationwide through its Tata Davao dealership, inaugurated last December 18, 2014. Already operating since the brand’s launch in the Manila International Auto show earlier this year, the dealership is now fully operational and is graced by the presence of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Indian Ambassador to the Philippines L.D. Ralte and, Tata Motors Limited, Mr. R.T. Wasan, Head International Business Commercial Vehicles, and Pilipinas Taj Autogroup Inc., Chairman and President, Mr. David Coyukiat.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
TATA Corporate
AVID Members Report 18 Percent Sales Increase for First 11 Months of 2014
Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) registered 18% growth for the first 11 months of the year to 32,878 units. In November, AVID saw its sales up by 9% year-on-year to a total of 2,764 units. The group’s sustained sales pace was driven by the double-digit growth of the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segment.
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AVID,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Kia Awards Lucky Drive to Australia Winner
Kia and the Australian Open have partnered for four years now to bring together the worlds of motoring and sports. Every year, Kia Lucky Drive to Australia is staged to give opportunities for Kia test-drive participants to experience world-class tennis action at the Australian Open!
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News
December 28, 2014
Top 5 Picks for 2014
2014 is a renaissance of sorts for the Philippine automotive industry. Record-breaking sales (topping north of 200,000 units), tons of events, and a great number of new entrants—for those covering the industry, it’s been a very busy year. Therefore, picking just the top five cars/vehicles of the year isn’t easy, but it’s something we have been doing for the past three years now (2013, 2012, 2011). As always, we don’t break it down into categories or classifications here. This is pretty straight to the point. No bull crap here. There are only two rules to be considered for CarGuide.PH’s Top 5 Picks: first, we should have driven it; second, it must be mainstream (no cars above PHP 4-million).
Now that we’ve put everything in order, let’s get on with CarGuide.PH’s Top 5 Picks of 2014. The list begins, in preferential order, after the break.
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carguide.ph,
Feature,
Top Picks
December 24, 2014
Hyundai Sales Increase 9 Percent January to November 2014
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) continued to post positive growth as sales hit a total of 21,405 units in January to November this year, 9% higher as compared with the same period last year. In November, total units sold were 1,730, up by 1% year-on-year.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Volvo Philippines Shares Gifts with Chosen Children
Volvo Philippines gives back as it shares its blessings to the Chosen Children Village Foundation, Inc. (CCVFI). In celebration of its 20th year in the country, Volvo continues its dedication to care for people when it teamed up with the Scandinavian Society of the Philippines (SSP) in a recent visit to the Chosen Children Village. Ferried by the dynamic line of Volvo cars, sponsors and donors trooped to Silang, Cavite and enjoyed a day with these special children, bringing with them love, care and financial aid to further the rehabilitation and continued development of children in this home.
Filed Under:
CSR,
News,
Volvo Corporate
December 19, 2014
Hyundai Philippines Launches 2015 Sonata (w/ Brochure)
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai in the Philippines, used its festive Christmas Party to unveil the all-new seventh generation Sonata executive sedan to the media, dealers, and VIP guests. The all-new Sonata builds on the global success of its most immediate predecessor and is poised to set new standards in luxury, quality, and refinement. The all-new Sonata is built with four innovations in mind: Run, Stop, Versatility, Protect (RSVP) and the entire car is built to encapsulate those four elements.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Executive Car,
Hyundai Sonata,
News
December 16, 2014
Review: 2014 Tata Manza Aura Quadrajet Diesel
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Sub-Compact,
Tata Manza
McLaren-Honda Prepares for 2015; Announces All-Star Driver Line-Up
McLaren-Honda is delighted to announce its new driver line-up for 2015: Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button. Kevin Magnussen will remain an important part of the team, as test and reserve driver.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
Motorsports,
News
BYD F0 is Official Car of "Challenge of Champions"
The BYD F0 served as the “spec car” during the recent Challenge of Champions (COC) race-off, organized by Flat Out Race Series Inc. (FORS) headed by Edward dela Rosa, which was held on December 6 at the Batangas Racing Circuit in Rosario, Batangas.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
Motorsports,
News
Honda Cars Makati Extends Reign as Customer Service Champions
Representatives from Honda Cars Makati, Inc. (HCMI) commanded a strong, solid finish as they, time and again, dominated the 13th National Customer Service Skills Competition (formerly National Technicians’ Contest or NTC) organized by Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI).
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Dealerships,
Honda Corporate,
News
December 14, 2014
Ford Philippines Previews All-New 2015 Mustang with Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Model
In celebration of the iconic Mustang’s 50th anniversary as well as to whet the appetite of Filipino car enthusiasts, Ford Philippines showed off the 50 Years Limited Edition All-New Ford Mustang. Based on the all-new 2015 Mustang, the 50 Years Limited Edition model carries unique features and specially-designed elements on both the exterior and interior.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Ford Mustang,
News,
Sports Car
Volkswagen Philippines Now Offers Leasing Program
Volkswagen offers you the freedom to afford one of life’s luxuries by giving you more options to choose from. Introducing Volkswagen Auto Leasing – for people who want to experience easy ownership plan and a one-stop shop offering exceptional amenities and customer services.
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News,
Volkswagen Corporate
Uber Manila Partners with LBC to Send Your Christmas Gifts
The magical holiday season is in full swing and it’s the time of the year when you want to maximize face time with your family and loved ones. As we scramble to choose the nicest gifts to give, the idea of delivering these presents through the grindingly slow Metro Manila traffic is the least exciting part of it.
Filed Under:
News,
Uber Corporate
Maserati Centennial Gathering Wins International Historic Motoring 'Tour of the Year' Award (IHMA)
Luxury Italian automotive manufacturer, Maserati, was honored with the prestigious Tour of the Year Award at the 2014 International Historic Motoring Awards (IHMA) at a ceremony in London last week. The iconic Italian marque won the prize for its Centennial Gathering, a three-day tour which took place in Italy from the 18th to 20th September.
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Maserati Corporate,
News
Titan Motorwerks Brings XPEL and Durashield Paint Protection Films to the Philippines
There are two types of car owners in this world when it comes to caring for their vehicles. The proactive and the reactive owners. Proactive owners are the people who even before they buy their respective cars have already decided where to get it fix before something breaks. Reactive owners, on the other hand, never maximize the potential of their vehicles because they postpone routine maintenance until it’s absolutely necessary.
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News
Petron Powers AAP Caravan
Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4 was the official fuel of the Quezon Drive Tour Caravan held last November 29-30, 2014, and organized by AAP Travel, a fully-owned subsidiary of Automobile Association Philippines (AAP).
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
December 7, 2014
Ford Philippines Bags 15 Awards; Ranger Wildtrak Hailed as Philippine 2014-2015 Truck of the Year
Ford Philippines ended November on a victorious note as it received a total of 13 awards from the Car Awards Group, Inc. (CAGI) and the Auto Focus People’s and Media’s Choice Awards.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford Ranger,
News
Best Philippine Drifters Awarded at Hyundai Lateral Drift Championship Awards Ceremony
There were no crashes, but lots of burning—as the best drifters in the Philippines smoked out tires and engines in the recently concluded 2014 Hyundai Lateral Drift Championship. In its ninth year, and second in partnership with Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), this season’s drift championship showcased 40 drivers, proving the immense growth of the sport in the country.
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Lateral Drift,
Motorsports,
News
2014 Yokohama Philippine GT Championship Season Finale Set on December 14
After spending more than a month in hiatus, the Yokohama Philippine GT Championship is finally ready to host the sixth and final round of the 2014 season. Although the GT 300, GT 150, and GT 100 drivers' title have all been decided, there are still trophies and egos still at stake when the drivers line up on the grid for the final time this coming December 13 to 14 in Batangas Racing Circuit.
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Motorsports,
News,
Philippine GT Championship
December 2, 2014
AVID Car Sales Up 20 Percent in October
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID), displayed a positive sales performance in October of 3,101 units, up by 20% year-on-year. Sales for the ten-month tally reached 30,114 units, growing by 19%. Both growth in Passenger Car (PC) and Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segments contributed to the overall sales of AVID. However, sales for Mini was not reflected in the total reported October sales for AVID.
Filed Under:
AVID,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Visa and Caltex Launch "Win Big with a Mini" Raffle Promo
Visa and Chevron Philippines have a big surprise in store for their clients as they collaborate to introduce the “Win Big with a Mini” Caltex-Visa Promo. Starting December 1, 2014, Visa Credit, Debit, and Prepaid cardholders who gas up at participating Caltex stations can get a chance to win an all-new Mini Cooper A/T 1.5L for every PHP 1,000 worth of Caltex Diesel with Techron, Caltex Silver with Techron, or Caltex Gold with Techron.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
Petron Engine Oils: Specially Formulated for Philippine Market
As the only and biggest Filipino refiner, Petron has a deep understanding of the unique driving conditions on Philippine roads, and Petron takes pride in formulating products that will deliver optimum efficiency for Filipino motorists.
Filed Under:
Motor Oil,
News,
Petron Corporate
BEMAC Philippines Carmona Plant Now Ready for Production
BEMAC Electric Transportation Philippines, Incorporated formerly known as BEET Philippines announced that their assembly line for electric vehicles (EVs) is now on place and is ready for mass production.
Filed Under:
Beet Philippines Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
First Drive: 2015 Subaru Legacy 2.5i-S and Outback 2.5i-S
No turbo? That’s inevitably the first question asked by everyone during the launch of the all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy and Outback in Bangkok. It’s also the one question that Mr. Masayuki Uchida, Senior Project General Manager for both products could easily answer. His response: a turbocharged engine is not in line with the Legacy or Outback’s character. He’s aiming for an executive sedan with a smooth, comfortable, confident, and above all, linear driving experience; a turbocharged engine simply cannot deliver the refinement he wants. Mr. Uchida should know what he’s talking about: the vastly experienced 55-year old has worked on the Legacy since the first-generation model in 1981. This effectively means he’s worked on Subaru’s flagship offering for about half his life.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Executive Car,
Mid-sized SUV,
Subaru Legacy,
Subaru Outback
December 1, 2014
Thailand Motor Expo 2014: Mazda2 Sedan Makes Global Debut
Photos by Ulysses Ang and Mazda Press |
Filed Under:
Mazda 2,
News,
Sub-Compact,
Thailand Motor Expo
UPDATED: Thailand Motor Expo 2014: Honda Launches 2015 HR-V, Brio-Based Wagon (w/ Video)
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
UPDATE 1: Honda Cars Philippines just launched the HR-V for the Philippines. (6/7)
Readying its assault in the growing sub-compact crossover segment, Honda finally pulled the wraps off the Jazz-based HR-V at the 31st Bangkok Motor Expo 2014. Dubbed the “Premium Sport Crossover”, the HR-V gets a unique powertrain configuration for the Thai market which will most likely be carried over to the rest of the ASEAN region.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Entry-Level MPV,
Honda HR-V,
Honda Mobilio,
News,
Thailand Motor Expo
Thailand Motor Expo 2014: 2015 Ford Mustang is Now a Global Muscle Car
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Ford Mustang,
News,
Sports Car,
Thailand Motor Expo
Thailand Motor Expo 2014: Nissan Gunning for the Top with NP300 Navara
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Nissan Navara,
Pick-Up,
Thailand Motor Expo
Thailand Motor Expo 2014: Hyundai HND-9 Concept is the Future Genesis Coupe
Photo by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Hyundai Concept Cars,
News,
Thailand Motor Expo
UPDATED: Thailand Motor Expo 2014: 2015 Mitsubishi Triton/Strada Gets Face Time
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
One of Mitsubishi’s best-selling and most important products, the Triton (Philippine market Strada) receives the lion share of attention at the 31st Thailand Motor Expo 2014. Not only does it occupy the majority of Mitsubishi’s huge pavilion, but several examples of the pick-up are displayed around the Impact Challenger convention center. The first major re-design in nine years, the all-new 2015 Strada is Mitsubishi’s revamped entrant in the ever competitive pick-up segment.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Strada,
News,
Pick-Up,
Thailand Motor Expo
Thailand Motor Expo 2014: 2015 Subaru Outback is Now a More Premium Flagship
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Subaru Outback,
Thailand Motor Expo
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