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September 5, 2015

Suzuki Philippines Updates Swift 1.2 and Swift Dzire 1.2

Suzuki Philippines has given their pint-sized bestsellers, the Swift 1.2 and Swift Dzire 1.2 some cosmetic enhancements to round off its year. These two models, known for their great value and fuel efficiency, now get improved looks though no mechanical changes have been made.

First Drive: 2016 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

Photos by Ulysses Ang and Ford Press

Settling down in my hotel room in Adelaide ahead of driving the 2016 Focus, there was a bottle of water placed on the side table. Contemplating whether or not the 7.50-dollar price tag was worth quenching my thirst, I noticed something peculiar stamped at the bottom: 1.5-liters. Literally, the displacement of the Focus’s new engine was in my hands. Obviously, this was a coincidence, but it also drives home the point of just how small this engine is going to be.

Continuing what it started five years ago, Isuzu Motors Ltd. (IML) Japan in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and World Vision Philippines bids farewell to another batch of successful service technician graduates.

Own a Subaru with P 78,000 Down Promo

Those looking to reward themselves with a brand-new Subaru this holiday season should consider Motor Image Pilipinas’s new Early Holiday Low Down Payment deals.

Applicable to the Subaru XV, Forester, Outback, Impreza, Legacy, WRX, and WRX STI, you can get them with a down payment as low as P 78,000. This makes it a lot easier to own the brand’s unique mix of technologies that espouse performance, comfort, handling, and safety.

This offer is only good until September 31, 2015.

For more information about this promotion, visit any of the Subaru showrooms located nationwide: EDSA – Greenhills, Bonifacio Global City, Manila Bay, Alabang, Sta. Rosa, Batangas, Cebu, Davao, and Cagaan de Oro.

Toyota Motor Philippines Offers Smart Advantage with 2015 New Avanza (w/ Brochure)

The best-selling compact MPV in the country has received a fresh update for 2015 to keep it in touch with its recently launched competitors. Since its introduction to the Philippine market in 2006, the Avanza has already sold more than 50,000 units. And now, with this new revamp, Toyota Motor Philippines is confident that it’ll remain the preferred choice in its segment.

Petron Corporation, the country’s leading oil company, is giving its loyal Petron Value Card holders even more reasons to smile with the introduction of special bonus points.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) proudly announces that its automobiles are now EURO 4 certified. Initially having obtained the certification for its locally-manufactured City; HCPI has also secured EURO 4 certification for the following vehicle models: Brio, Brio Amaze, Mobilio, CR-V, Civic, Jazz, HR-V, Accord, Odyssey, and CR-Z. As early as June 2015, HCPI has actively sought, and obtained EURO 4 emission standard certification from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for its entire vehicle line up.

Review: 2015 Isuzu mu-X LS-A 4x4

Photos by Ulysses Ang

The mid-sized SUV race is one of the most hotly contested ones right now and simply ignoring it means you can’t reach critical mass in terms of sales numbers. Of course, to gain a strong foothold, manufacturers have come up with their positioning be it through performance, smart technology, or comfort. That’s well and good if you’re a large carmaker with equally deep pockets. But what if you’re Isuzu—a name more synonymous with commercial vehicles than passenger cars? In the wake of newer and fresher choices, can the mu-X flourish, let alone survive?

Six Awesome New Features of the 2016 Ford Focus

UPDATE 1: Read our First Drive here (9/4).

Ford just let us drive the new 2016 Focus over 260 kilometers here in Adelaide, Southern Australia. We’ll have our full impressions soon, but for now, let us offer a sneak peek of what to expect. The current Focus has always been a technology leader for Ford and it has debuted a lot of cutting-edge tech for the compact car class. This one brings that to the next level.

Four Characteristics of Mazda's Jinba-Ittai

Mazda has frequently used the word Jinba-Ittai to describe the driving feel of their cars. Although everyone knows this by now as the Japanese word for “Horse and Rider as One”, what does this actually mean? Mazda engineers have actually narrowed it down to specific characteristics found in all of their cars.

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September 5, 2015

Suzuki Philippines Updates Swift 1.2 and Swift Dzire 1.2

September 4, 2015

First Drive: 2016 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

Isuzu Presented Technical Graduates; Welcomes New Batch of Scholars

September 3, 2015

Own a Subaru with P 78,000 Down Promo

Toyota Motor Philippines Offers Smart Advantage with 2015 New Avanza (w/ Brochure)

Petron Offers Special Bonus Points for Value Card Usage

DENR Certifies Entire Honda Line-Up as EURO-4 Compliant

September 1, 2015

Review: 2015 Isuzu mu-X LS-A 4x4

August 31, 2015

Six Awesome New Features of the 2016 Ford Focus

August 30, 2015

Four Characteristics of Mazda's Jinba-Ittai