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April 2, 2015

MIAS 2015: Subaru Offers Introductory Discount, Free PMS for All-New Legacy, Outback

Subaru is offering a special introductory discount for the first 100 units reserved/booked of their all-new 2015 Legacy and Outback plus a free one-year or 10,000-kilometer PMS. The flagship models, which are celebrating their 25th and 20th anniversary respectively, will be shown to the public at the 2015 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) on April 9.

BYD Unveils 5-Star Customer Service Program

Solar Transport Automotive Resources Corp., (STAR Corp.), the exclusive distributor of BYD vehicles in the Philippines, today announced the launch of its 5-STAR Customer Service Program, a comprehensive customer-centric after-sales initiative to continuously deliver the best brand ownership experience to BYD customers.

MIAS 2015: Ford to Preview All-New Everest

Already shown to the public at the Bangkok International Motor Show, Ford Philippines has officially announced that the all-new 2015 Everest will have its public debut at the 2015 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) slated this April 9 to 12 at the World Trade Center.

This marks the first time Ford’s revolutionary mid-sized SUV will break cover in Manila and will offer the best indication yet of what the final specs would be. Stay tuned to CarGuide.PH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to get the latest news on the all-new Everest and on the Manila International Auto Show. Or read more about the all-new Ford Everest in Bangkok here. Or at the global launch here.

Review: 2015 Suzuki Ertiga 1.4 GLX A/T

Photos by Ulysses Ang

Just when you thought the AUV kingdom was dead and buried, a new crop of vehicles start taking the place of the old guard. With the exception of the immortals: the Crosswind and the Adventure, the rest of the choices are relatively new to the market. The latest one to lock horns comes from the least likely source: Suzuki. Known more for their cute kei cars with unforgettable names (Hustler, anyone?), Suzuki jumped straight into one of the bloodiest battles as it tries to gain a foothold in the AUV kingdom. Their steed is the Ertiga.

Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 Provides Maximum Control

Tires are integral to a car’s performance. In the most basic sense, they are the only four points of contact a car has to the road. That narrow patch of rubber, measuring no more than a few centimeters wide, help determine the handling characteristics that separate an ordinary vehicle and an extraordinary one.

MIAS 2015: Chevrolet Trax Set to Challenge Ford EcoSport

Chevrolet is the first to launch a fighter to Ford’s best-selling EcoSport with a Philippine market sneak peek of its Trax at the 2015 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) at the World Trade Center on April 9 to 12, 2015.

Nissan Brings GT Academy to the Philippines

Nissan is looking for the next big racing star with the launch of famous virtual-to-pro racing competition, GT Academy. Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) officially joins the newly formed GT Academy Asia which pits the best Philippine “couch racer” against other countries including Japan.

Chevron Philippines Inc. announces the launch of its patented Techron Concentrate Plus (TCP) fuel system cleaner in the country.

Chevrolet Philippines-The Covenant Car Company Incorporated demonstrates its commitment to the safety of Chevy customers and the Filipino public, by staging its annual Chevrolet Holy Week Motorist Assistance Campaign.

The year is shaping up to be a great one for Kia Motors as their vehicles gained recognition globally.

Michelin is Tire of Choice for Porsche Cayman GT4

For the launch of its new Cayman GT4, Porsche has chosen to equip all of the cars with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ultra-high-performance tires: 245/35 ZR20 (91Y) TL N0 front and 295/30 ZR20 (101Y) XL TL N0 rear.

Since its market launch, the Q3 model series has been a successful model for the Audi brand. With the desire to constantly improve its automobiles, Audi has launched the new Audi Q3—not only with a refreshed design, but also boasting with a number of advance technical innovations.

In a daring program to show how confident Volvo is in the 2015 Volvo V40 CC, Volvo challenges car buyers to test drive and experience the new hatchback and compare it to its competitors. If, after putting the car through its paces and experiencing its uniquely class-leading delights, and clients still choose other compact premium hatchbacks over it, Volvo Philippines will gladly shoulder a free tank of fuel and wish you on your merry way.

History has been made as the first and longest running drift series in the country as it started out its 10th season of the Hyundai later drift championship series and year 3 for the Hyundai brand as title sponsor. It was held last Saturday, March 21 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines parking lot and alongside the Atomized 5th Carshow by the De La Salle university of Mechanical Engineering.

Chevrolet Philippines – The Covenant Car Company Inc. (TCCCI) celebrates the expansion of its dealer network with the inauguration of Chevrolet Batangas. Dubbed as an industrial center with its growing population of 2,377,395 residents, the city of Batangas is expected to be another significant market for Chevrolet in southern Luzon.

Volkswagen continues to expand its reach and market coverage with the opening of its new showroom along Quezon Avenue, now getting to be the busy automotive row of northern Metro Manila. The brand new facility, Volkswagen QA, is strategically situated at the heart of Quezon City - near the corner of West and Timog avenues on the westbound side. It is built in more than 1,500-square meter lot area with spacious 14-car display, a delivery handover lounge, parts & accessories shop, customers’ lounge, negotiation and reception offices.

UPDATED: Ford Unveils Game-Changing Everest for ASEAN Market; Inches Closer to Manila Release

Photos by Ulysses Ang and Ford Press

UPDATE 1: See the Philippine specs, model variants, and prices here (05/19).

Ford continues its product-led transformation with the ASEAN launch of the all-new Everest at the Bangkok International Motor Show. Shown side-by-side with the new Ranger which was unveiled a day earlier, the production version of the all-new Everest is the product of Ford’s intensified customer study to give potential buyers everything they would want in a mid-sized SUV.

Review: 2015 Toyota Fortuner 2.5 V

Photos by Ulysses Ang

You’re looking at what’s possibly the final iteration of the Toyota Fortuner. If rumors are to be believed, Toyota’s venerable mid-sizer will see its first significant change next year; a full ten years since its market launch. During this time, it has endeared itself to the Filipino consumer, crowning it as one of the country’s best-selling vehicles almost perennially. It has proven so strong that despite increased competition from American, Japanese, and Korean quarters, the Fortuner has remained a top-of-mind choice in its class. As Filipino consumers are almost ready to bid farewell to this successful chapter in Toyota’s history, it seems appropriate enough to drive the swansong version in its newly launched variant, the 2.5 V.

Motor Image Pilipinas Inc., the official distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, along with Subaru showrooms nationwide is now offering the Forester i-L variant with the ICE Package today until March 31, 2015.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) continues to show their strength in the car manufacturing industry as their “big boys” provided strong performance for the month of February, boosting its sales for the first two months of the year.

In February 2015, Volkswagen Philippines took eighteen (18) media members to Magalang in Pampanga for the 3rd leg of ECO FUN RUN, a fuel economy test for the Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) engine technology. The event was in cooperation with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum.

Editor's Note: click here for the full launch story.

The Ford Ranger re-wrote the pickup truck rules when it made its debut three years ago. Riding on the Blue Oval’s four brand pillars: Quality, Green, Safe, and Smart, it mixes the best attributes of a passenger car with those of a dependable workhorse. Almost overnight, it transformed the pickup into more than something used by utility men and contractors. It made pickups cool.

UPDATED: New Ford Ranger is an Uncompromising Mix of Tech and Capability (w/ Video)

Photos by Ulysses Ang and Ford Press

UPDATE 2: Ford just revealed the 2015 Wildtrak (6/13).

UPDATE 1: Here are 7 things you cannot miss in the 2015 Ford Ranger (3/24).

Ford is writing the next chapter in the history of the Ranger pickup with the global unveil of the 2015 model at the 36th Bangkok International Motor Show. Heavily revamped, the new Ranger builds upon the world-class capabilities that made it a global success that includes the Philippines, where it’s currently the best-selling nameplate in its segment. For 2015, Ford is widening the bandwidth of comfort and convenience offered by the Ranger without compromising its tough and rugged package.

New 2015 Toyota Camry Aims to Set Benchmark Once More (w/ Brochure)

The best-selling executive sedan in the Philippines just received a bolder and sportier makeover as it faces stiff competition in the segment this year. The 2015 Toyota Camry boasts of a design that straddles between excitement and refinement. The valiant stance exudes a strong presence that complements its luxurious and iconic title.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMPC) officially pulled the curtains off the all-new 2015 Strada, a pickup that promises to blend passenger car comfort with SUV amenities, functionality, and ruggedness. The fifth-generation model in Mitsubishi’s storied pickup truck history, the all-new Strada takes the concept of “sport utility truck” to the next level as it aims to become the top choice among pickup buyers in the country.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) formally announced the appointment of Mr. Yoshiaki Kato as the company’s new President and Chief Operating Officer effective April 1, 2015. Mr. Kato will succeed Mr. Hikosaburo Shibata who will have a new role in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC)’s global operations.

Honda Cars Philippines Garners 100+ Reservations on All-New Odyssey

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has announced that its new luxury MPV, the all-new 2015 Odyssey has garnered strong traction straight out of the starting block. After the official launch earlier this month, HCPI has revealed that Filipinos love the smartest MPV in the market. They love it so much that more than 100 reservations have already been made.

In celebration of BMW’s continued leadership in the premium automotive segment Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the exclusive importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, will be sending lucky BMW buyers to the BMW Alpine xDrive Experience, in Queenstown, New Zealand.

This year marks the 10th season of the Lateral Drift Championship Series, which started with the goal to introduce drifting as a motorsport to Filipino enthusiasts. Since 2005, its first season, drifting in the Philippines has come a long way. Amateur and professional drifters have multiplied, cars have evolved, and the number of drifting fans is still growing continuously.

Summer is just around the corner and to make sure that your vehicle is in tip-top shape during your much awaited road-trip, Toyota will once again offer FREE 20-point safety inspection in all 45 dealerships nationwide from March 16-31. Simply bring your car at your preferred Toyota dealership and avail this service for FREE.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) sustains its strong sales as seen in its February performance. Based on the most recent CAMPI report, the number one automotive company in the country records a 28% increase versus the company’s figures from the same period of last year. Moreover, this is TMP’s highest February sales to date at 8,870 units. With a market share of 42.9%, TMP continues to uphold its lead amongst other makes.

Knowing how much Filipinos love road trips during summer, Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), exclusive distributor of Kia Motors vehicles in the Philippines, offers Kia Sorento, Kia Rio, and Kia Picanto at significantly discounted prices.

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