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December 14, 2015

HCPI Offers An Exclusive Deal to Loyal Honda Customers


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) ends the year with an exclusive deal offered to existing and previous Honda owners, in line with the company’s 25th anniversary.

December 13, 2015

Michelin Philippines Makes Tires More Affordable


Michelin tires for passenger cars, SUV and light trucks have become more affordable with new suggested retail prices.

Ford Delivers Best-Ever November Sales


Ford announced today its best-ever sales performance for the month of November in the Philippines, with retail sales soaring 55 percent year-over-year to 2,975 units.  The strong sales momentum was powered by continued strength in demand for the all-new Everest, the EcoSport and the new Ranger. November’s sales contributed to 22,548 units sold year-to-date and keeps Ford on track in delivering record full-year performance in the Philippines.

Tata Motors Cagayan de Oro 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 Cagayan de Oro dealership, inaugurated this December 8, 2015.

Olympic Village Brightens Christmas with Chevrolet Spark Raffle


Olympic Village Group gives its customers more reason to celebrate the Christmas season with the Olympic’s Holiday Spark promo. One lucky Olympic Village Group customer will get a chance to win a brand new Chevrolet Spark!

December 11, 2015

Mazda MX-5 Scoops Up Japan Car of the Year


Mazda Motor Corporation’s all-new Mazda Roadster (known as MX-5 outside Japan) has been named the 2015-2016 Car of the Year Japan.

Nissan NP300 Navara Wins International Pick-Up Crown


The all-new Nissan NP300 Navara has won the coveted International Pick-up Award 2016 at a ceremony in Lyon, France.

December 9, 2015

Toyota Motor Philippines Presents 2016 RAV4: A New Dimension of Action (w/ Specs)


Already the country’s undisputed number one car maker for 2015, Toyota Motor Philippines is showing no signs of slowing down as it officially unveiled the upgraded 2016 RAV4 crossover during its annual Christmas party for the media.

Volvo Philippines Celebrates 21 Years with Preview of All-New XC90


As a new dawn breaks, Volvo Philippines celebrates its 21st year in the country by giving a preview of the All-New Volvo XC90.

Honda Cars Philippines Ends 2015 on High with Preview of 2016 CR-Z Sports Hybrid


On a high after celebrating record-breaking sales for 2015 as well as their 25th anniversary in the country, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) held a surprise preview of the 2016 CR-Z sports hybrid, further providing the brand’s solid direction next year.

BYD is Now Largest EV Maker in the World

 
BYD Company Ltd., is now ranked the number brand in terms of electric vehicle (EV) accumulated sales with a total of 43,069 EVs sold for 2015 thus far. This represents a 222 percent surge compared to the same period last year. And with a total of 6,099 EV units sold globally in October alone, BYD once again topped the sales charts for the sixth consecutive month since May.

4 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Car Guy


Christmas is just around the corner and while there are some of us who’re lucky enough to have completed their gift shopping early on, there are some who’re still clueless on what to give. And while it’s easy to shop for friends who’re epicureans or fashionistas, what do you give the self-confessed car guy? Well, this year, I suggest you give air fresheners a break and go for one of these wonderful gift ideas, all of which I don’t mind seeing under the Christmas tree for myself.

December 8, 2015

Volkswagen Philippines CSI Partners with MMDA's ITM


Volkswagen Philippines has recently partnered with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to further enhance the German automaker’s Child Safety Initiative (CSI) in the Philippines.

Honda Cars Philippines's Sales Surge 44 Percent January to October 2015


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) sales rose by 44 percent to 16,046 units from January to October compared to the same period in 2014. This is a significant growth compared to the overall 22 percent sales increase of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) industry for the same period. For October alone, HCPI sold 1,786 vehicles, up by 16 percent compared to the same month last year.

Review: 2015 Peugeot 301 1.6 HDi

Photos by Ulysses Ang
If Peugeot had its way in the country, more people should be driving them. They’re unmistakably different and offer good value for money, especially if you’re in the market for something European. Of course, competing in market segments priced above the P 1.3-million mark, they’ve got their work cut out for them. This is especially true since majority of the growth is coming from automobiles pegged at just about a million pesos. So what’s Peugeot going to do? Inevitably, if they want a French invasion to happen here, they have to enter this market segment. At the same time, they’ve got to be careful as not to dilute their just-starting-to-develop brand equity.

December 6, 2015

Tata Philippines Introduces Super Ace (w/ Brochure)


Tata Motors Philippines is expanding its commercial vehicle offering with the introduction of the Tata Super Ace light commercial vehicle.

December 5, 2015

Philippine Car Price Guide November-December 2015

The final Philippine Car Price Guide for 2015 is now out. We apologize for the delays for this edition, but we’re packing it all here—in the last update of the year. Here’s the list of updated or new entries that spans from October to December of this year.
  • Audi TT
  • Chevrolet Trax
  • Ford Explorer Sport
  • Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
  • Honda Legend
  • Hyundai Accent 1.6 DCT
  • Hyundai Azera (price update)
  • Isuzu D-MAX 3.0 VGS
  • Isuzu mu-X 3.0 VGS
  • Lexus LX 570
  • Lexus RX 350
  • Lexus RX 450h
  • Mercedes-AMG GT
  • Mercedes-AMG GLA 45
  • Nissan Almera
  • Peugeot 308
  • Subaru Outback 2.5i-S
  • Tata Super Ace
  • Volkswagen Passat

December 4, 2015

Hyundai Philippines Previews All-New 2016 Elantra


After its global unveil at the brand’s Namyang R&D Center in September, Hyundai has previewed the all-new sixth-generation Elantra at the annual Christmas party for dealers, suppliers, and the media. Aiming to recapture market share and regain momentum for the Korean brand, the 2016 Elantra offers a sleeker, more dynamic appearance together with a slew of distinguished performance features.

Isuzu Offers Budget-Friendly 'Best Value Parts'


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is expanding its low-cost product line of spare parts: Isuzu Best Value Parts. Affordably priced yet having the same quality as genuine parts, Isuzu’s BVP are perfect for the budget conscious Filipino vehicle owners.

A Show of Speed: NISMO Festival 2015 (w/ 60 Photos)

Photos by Ulysses Ang
Commemorating its success on the racetrack over the course of the past year, NISMO, Nissan’s specialized motoring division, holds the NISMO Festival as their way of expressing gratitude to all their fans. One day in autumn since 1997, the Fuji International Speedway comes alive and transforms into a living exhibit dedicated to anything and everything Nissan.