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October 4, 2016

This is the Most Imposing Chevrolet Colorado Yet

You just don’t want to mess with this version of the Chevrolet Colorado. A concept developed by General Motors and the US Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), the Colorado ZH2 is probably the most badass version of Chevrolet’s pickup truck.

MDPPA Furthers Road Safety Advocacy with Stickering Campaign

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA), the premier group of motorcycle manufacturers in the country, distributed free stickers promoting the use of helmets at selected motorcycle dealerships in Metro Manila during the official roll out of its “Helmets Save Lives” campaign.

Showcasing its award-winning and best-selling vehicles that propelled the company to a record-breaking 52 percent year-on-year growth, Suzuki Philippines impressed visitors with its booth concept, activities and displays at the Philippine International Motor Show held last month.

Video: Homer Simpson, Cow Udders, and the Subaru Forester

Motor Image is launching a new campaign for its Forester which stars a new and very unlikely endorser: Homer Simpson.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), announces its sales performance for the month of August 2016. HCPI’s Year-To-Date (YTD) sales grew by 19 percent from January to August with a total of 14,496 vehicle sales, compared to the same period in 2015 with 12,167 vehicles sold. The reported sales increase is attributed to the brand’s main contributors, particularly the City and the Mobilio.

Designed and tested for performance-oriented street use, Brembo Sport brake pads offer the first upgrade level for any braking system. The upgrade within your reach, they offer unparalleled performance, durability, and reliability—traits Brembo is known for.

KTM Opens BGC Showroom

Adventure Cycle Philippines, Inc. (ACPI), the distributor of KTM in the Philippines opened its flagship store at the Bonifacio Global City. Located at 28th Street, the KTM store showcases its wide range of motorcycles, accessories, and apparel.

A Harley-Davidson is more than a motorcycle. It is a symbol of Americana, built from the ground up by founders Walter and Arthur Davidson and their friend Bill Harley. But the road to success was not exactly smooth – filled with innumerable obstacles, ruthless competitors and extraordinary risks. Together these three young men, the sons of blue-collar immigrants, gave everything they had to ensure the survival of the company they founded. But just how far would they go to reach the ultimate American dream?

Aggression Just Kicked In, Yo: Honda Civic Type R Inches Closer to Production Form

Mark your calendars: 2017 is when the production Honda Civic Type R is coming to showrooms around the world. Before then though, Honda is whetting our appetite with the unveil of the Civic Type R Prototype, photos of which just came out ahead of the 2016 Mondial de L’Automobile (Paris International Motor Show).

Honda Car Club Community Convene at PIMS

The different Honda car clubs gathered at the 6th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). Honda’s participation at PIMS became the best time for the car clubs to meet and gather with their much-loved cars.

Demonstrating the power of play, Chevrolet and One World Play Project made a special delivery of 500 ultra-durable One World Futbols to six disadvantaged schools in isolated parts of Cebu during the Trailblazer and Colorado regional drive. Using the capable Colorado pickups and Trailblazer SUVs, the delivery made it through the harsh and challenging road conditions.

Ford Philippines Quietly Introduces Ranger FX4

Here’s something that pretty much escaped under the radar: a new Ranger variant. That’s right—Ford Philippines is beefing up its Ranger portfolio by introducing a new variant that’s the meat between value-oriented XLT and bells-and-whistles Wildtrak sandwich. Meet the tasty FX4.

Bali—the Island of the Gods. One of the most exotic destinations in Asia, it’s best known for its vibrant, and sometimes wild, beach life. And while this is the most opportune moment to sip Piña Coladas while ogling at bikini-clad women, this isn’t the time. Instead, it’s time to explore Bali in the most captivating way possible: aboard two of MINI’s newest offerings, the Cabriolet and the Clubman. Armed with sunnies and sunblock, it’s time to set off in the MINI Adventure 2016.

2017 Audi A4 Lands in the Philippines (w/ Specs)

More powerful, more efficient, and more intelligent: the all-new Audi A4 is finally in the Philippines. Featuring numerous premium technologies that set the bar higher for its segment, the 2017 Audi A4 blends elegant design with innovative technologies; while lightweight construction meets new, efficient drivetrain solutions. The resulting all-new A4 is truly a high-tech experience.

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, continues to provide customers with its best fuel ever: Caltex Platinum with Techron. Starting today, CPI’s customers, old and new, will get a chance to choose their own prize with Caltex’s Gas Up On Platinum, Win a Ford.

Ferrari is spreading forced-induction love with the brand’s first four-seater turbocharged V8 grand turismo: the GTC4Lusso T. Set to be unveiled at the upcoming Paris Motor Show, it’s aimed for owners who want something that’s sporty yet versatile and perfect to be driven on a daily basis.

Honda Cars Lunar Silver to Jazz Color Palette

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc (HCPI), releases the Jazz in Lunar Silver Metallic, a color emanating a tastefully upscale appeal that befits the pioneer in the subcompact hatchback segment. The Lunar Silver Metallic color option will be offered on all Jazz variants: the 1.5 V MT, the 1.5 V CVT, the 1.5 VX CVT, and the 1.5 VX+ CVT.

Volkswagen Philippines, in partnership with The Laus Group of Companies, inaugurated Volkswagen Pampanga along McArthur Highway. The dealership becomes Volkswagen’s first in Central Luzon.

For those who think the Nissan Juke isn’t stand out enough in terms of styling, Nissan Philippines is offering a spruced up version of its sub-compact crossover featuring both exterior and interior enhancements.

SEAOIL Philippines, Inc., the largest independent fuel player in the country today, has partnered with Uber to provide its drivers five percent discount on gasoline and two percent discount on diesel.

PIMS 2016: Foton Shows Off Latest Wares

Foton Philippines showed off its wares for the first time as a member of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) at the recently concluded 6th Philippine International Motor Show.

The S-Dream is the fastest Honda ever, beating the record set by the BAR Honda Formula One car in 2006. It set a new FIA world record of 261.875 mph (421.447 km/h) in a mile and 261.966 mph (421.593 km/h) in a kilometer for its class. And to get that new world record, it needed just a 660-cc (0.66 -liter) three-cylinder powerplant based off the Honda S660 sports car.

Peter Schreyer Marks 10th Year at Kia Motors

Peter Schreyer is marking ten years of leading new car design for Kia, a period during which the Korean brand’s global sales have risen from around 1.1 million cars in 2005, to 3.05 million in 2015.

Mahindra Holds Service Caravan in PNP Region 1

A Mahindra Summer Caravan that made a clean sweep of the provinces, cities, and municipalities comprising Region 1 from August 30 to September 2 was conducted by Mahindra Philippiones (Asianbrands Motor Corporation), Exclusive distributor of Mahindra vehicles in the Philippines, through its authorized dealership in Northern Luzon, Mahindra Nueva Ecija.

Enthusiasts now have a chance to add to their toy car collection with the Petron Supercar Series Limited Edition promo running from September 15 to October 15, 2016. For every P 500 worth of single or accumulated purchase of Petron Blaze 100, Petron XCS, Petron Xtra Advance, Petron Turbo Diesel, Petron Diesel Max, Petron Ultron, Petron Rev-X, or Petron Sprint 4T, you are entitled to buy your choice of big toy car for only P 700 each at participating Petron stations nationwide.

The Honda BR-V Goes on Tour!

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, will display the All-New BR-V, Honda’s newest 7-seater SUV, at select malls and Honda dealerships beginning September 20, 2016.

With Toyota Motor Philippines serving as the country’s official distributor of TRD parts, it’s only appropriate that they give their best-selling Fortuner and Hilux the full-on racy treatment. Well, that’s exactly what happened when Toyota showed off the 2017 Toyota Hilux TRD and Fortuner TRD at the Philippine International Motor Show.

Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) has announced the six Filipinos who qualified to compete in the Nissan GT Academy Race Camp Week in Silverstone, United Kingdom.

In a simple ceremony held at the Metrotent along Meralco Avenue Pasig, Gobounce Asia founder Kevin Moylan formally launched the mobile motorcycle booking application aptly called “GoBounce”. The app is currently available for download from Google Play Store for android phones and soon from App Store for iPhones and iPads.

El Nido welcomes the opening of its brand new gasoline station in town. Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, recently inaugurated a Caltex service station located along the National Highway, which is conveniently situated across the town’s public market, signaling CPI’s thrust in reaching out to more motoring consumers throughout the country.

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